Through 13 Weeks a Stat Review

[DenverChief]

Originally Posted by Gary Cooper

You can't blow opponents out if you don't force turnovers. This defense doesn't force many. Even last year they were shutting teams down but they weren't forcing many fumbles or INTs.

The blowouts you normally see in football occur when one particular team keeps turning it over with INTs, fumbles deep in their territory, pick sixes, etc. We don't force many turnovers hence our games are typically closer.

Is it because of Spags' reliance on man-to-man?

No. I think it’s because we can’t get to the QB with a 4 man rush to force fumbles or rushed throws from a QB into traffic. I think Omenihu will change that. Play Karlaftis and Omenihu on the outside with Jones and Wharton on the inside I think changes the pass rush dramatically.