Wing Man Posted September 15, 2009 Posted September 15, 2009 I understand the philosophy of not giving up the big play. Of course, we gave up two in less than 1:10 tonight. I want to know if you feel like the Bend But Don't Break defense is the second coming of the Prevent defense that prevents you from winning the game. My feelings are mixed. Please tell me what you think.
reddogblitz Posted September 15, 2009 Posted September 15, 2009 It seemed to work well for the first 55:00. But I agree that it is too much like a prevent that prevents you from winning. Why not go to something else late when it's obvious what TB and BB are doing and change it up then when they think you're going to go down with the ship with it? I guess it can be effective at times, but I've seen it kill us too many times. Dallas in 2007 anyone? We did the same thing there. When we release the hounds and blitz more often, we can be brutal. Ask Seattle and San Diego or Dallas in 2007 for the first 3 quarters how it works!
Geno Smith's Arm Posted September 15, 2009 Posted September 15, 2009 The defense played fine. Remember that Sunday night game 2 seasons ago? That's what could have happened. It was individual players gaffes that killed them, not the defensive game plan.
bills_red Posted September 15, 2009 Posted September 15, 2009 They sat back and played 2 S back. They needed to mix it put put some cover 1 cover 3. nope looked like the same play for the last 2 NE drives
TheChimp Posted September 15, 2009 Posted September 15, 2009 Face it, the Bills got lucky because Maybin helped our pathetic D-Line get an actual pass rush going.....in the first half, of course, before the GOOD coaches went in and made ADJUSTMENTS, and came out and had Brady take one-step drops and fire the ball out to the flat, and whatever else he did to completely stymie our pass rush. And without that, the Bills gave up yards and points JUST like they have the last six-seven years. Big shocker. I swear, at Halftime, I turned to my buddy and said, THIS is always where we lose the game, right here. This other club is going to come out of their locker room with DIFFERENT looks, and we, well, we won't. Simple as that.
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