Thoner7 Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Both of those come back to good defenses. If you have a good D, you force a lot of third and longs and can hold. You also force a lot of turnovers. Having a top D will do that for you. Pitt, Balt, Tenn, G Men I think were all top 5 D. Eagles got in playing good D at the end of the year and into the playoffs. The Cards are the only team without a top D. Then again, the best defense is a good offense, and most those teams can run the ball also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffOrange Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 It's apparent that there is no "best way" to build a contender. Yah this is why I don't like these threads. Just get good players. We don't have enough on either side of the ball. And turnovers also involve a good deal of luck even if nobody wants to say it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgia Bill Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 You realize 3 of the 4 teams left have the top 3 statistically ranked defenses? Pitt #1 d. Baltimore #2 and Philly # 3. There's nothing average about the defenses of these teams. It stands to reason the best way to build a winning team is to build your defense and get by with an average offense predicated on a strong running game, and game management. And after this weekend, there will be nothing left but teams with defenses ranked in the top 3. I agree wholeheartedly, if you want a better than average ability to make the playoffs (and win once in them), you need a superior defense. One with at least a couple top notch playmakers who can lead. One that has attitude, that punishes opposing teams. Something severely lacking w the Bills. We came closest of late w the Wade Philips - Ted Cottrell teams. long gone... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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