Defensive snapshot

If the Browns fire Romeo, we need him back next year as DC. Nothing against Dean Pees, but It just hasn't felt the same the past 3+ seasons on defense.
"It's nothing personal. It's strictly business."

Pierre Woods must be tired. He has never played this much.

As an official armchair GM I would also favor bringing back Romeo or promoting Capers and demoting Pees.

I know nothing except what the tv and box scores indicate but I have to agree with Burkie. The D has not performed in critical points during the last 3 seasons and someone has to take the blame. Situational D used to be a strong point for the team.

One could argue that Crennel had the benefit of better players. It's easier when you have Ty Law [in his prime] and Tebucky Jones, then havng Ellis Hobbs and a few rookies.

I think the D's problems have more to do with age than coaching. BB has a tighter grasp on it than the offensive side of the ball. I think the last couple of years the D has been a little to old and slow. This year they are young and inexperienced.
If we can stay together and healthy next year with Brady and company plus this now young experienced D, WOW!

our d needs an overhaul. we need a shut down corner and a star safety. our d line played well and was always close to favre but our 3rd down D was nonexistant.

I think any team would be decimated with the kind of injuries we have on D. Ty Warren, AD, Rodney Harrison, our injuries at CB. The coaching staff is just struggling to get 11 men out there on D. Give them a break. We're going to get healthier and better. The special teams unit needs to step up though.

Mike Reiss: Do you have access to, or can you tell us how to find out, the Patriots defense's statistics on stopping third-and-long? Particularly third-and-really-long, like beyond ten yards. I swear that this year and last, and maybe beyond that, the D has given up more third-and-really-long plays than it has stopped. Probably a misperception on my part, but they sure do give up a lot of them. Thanks.

Alex,
Merriweather = star safety in process!
Wheatly= Shutdown Corner in process!

As an official armchair GM I must say that rico has finally made a good point. The D is in transition. The old and slow D is becoming younger before our eyes in midseason. Which although painful to watch this year, will pay off big in the future. Its exciting watching the younger guys develop. But to not expect a dropoff is crazy.

My problem with Pees is because he hasn't gotten it done for 3 years now when the game is on the line. Way too many final drive losses in recent years.

Mayo is a freak

Time for Pees to go. Sorry. The defense hasn't had that swagger in three years, so you have to start with the head of that dept. Time for a much needed change. I'm all for promoting Capers or Getting Romeo back, once he's fired of course.

Also, is there a bigger liability than Oneal and Hobbs in the backfield? Ugh!

I have a mancrush on Jerod Mayo.

Alex--I gotta disagree with you on Meriweather being a star safety in progress. I'd agree if the NFL were a two-hand touch league, but if Meriweather doesn't learn how to tackle, and quickly, he ain't gonna make it long in this league.

One could argue that Crennel had the benefit of better players. It's easier when you have Ty Law [in his prime] and Tebucky Jones, Dude i was with you til ya said Tebucky Jones!!!