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[nextgen_RavensFan]

So for a while folks wanted Pees on the chopping block but now after a half of a season he knows who can do what and is putting the guys in position to make great plays. I would have to think his adjustments are a bit slow in terms of games but he did make them and he has us at a more respectable level.

I was on the band wagon for a while and would have gladly bought the rope to hang him but he has finally gotten to the point where almost all of our D is looking comfortable and making an impact.

[The Raven]

We're ranked 7th in scoring defense. Pees is good.

[Sizzlebshu]

I'll say this, Pees has been good in preventing points from being given up, but I still dont like the bend dont break philosophy.

[terpsnation]

I'll say this, Pees has been good in preventing points from being given up, but I still dont like the bend dont break philosophy.

Agreed. If you let the opposing offense run down to the Ravens 40 - 50 on a lot of drives, you are setting yourself up for failure. One misplay could have the other team putting 7 on the board. With the way our offense has been playing, we can very easily lose a game because of one play.

If our offense was churning out points on a majority of drives, then the "bend but don't break" defense would work wonderfully. But unfortunately that isn't the case.

Edited by terpsnation, 28 November 2012 - 02:28 PM.

[Ravens<3]

Still not convinced...the last quarter of this season (4 games) we've played some mediocre, banged up teams. If we can play good defense against the Giants & Broncos then I'll change my way of thinking.

[CalvinSmoke]

Still not convinced...the last quarter of this season (4 games) we've played some mediocre, banged up teams. If we can play good defense against the Giants & Broncos then I'll change my way of thinking.

You make a good point. The last 4 teams we played have barely been putting up points recently. But atleast we haven't been letting underachieving offense achieve on us. That's a good sign.

[Ravens<3]

You make a good point. The last 4 teams we played have barely been putting up points recently. But atleast we haven't been letting underachieving offense achieve on us. That's a good sign.

Agreed, that would be totally different, It would be a disaster. Good teams are expected to do that though, great teams do it consistently to all levels of competition

[nextgen_RavensFan]

I'll say this, Pees has been good in preventing points from being given up, but I still dont like the bend dont break philosophy.

I agree as well. Why let the other team build up points to where it is a must to stop them. The one thing that still bugs me is the CB's playing back way to often. Even in third and short situations i constantly see Williams off by 10 yards. That does drive me nuts.

[nextgen_RavensFan]

Do you think Pees being up in the booth has helped him ? I always wondered if it made a difference but you loose the on field impressions from the guys coming off of the field who always have a better perspective i think.

[black blood purple passion]

I'll say this, Pees has been good in preventing points from being given up, but I still dont like the bend dont break philosophy.

I prefer the kill everything philosophy personally...

[black blood purple passion]

Do you think Pees being up in the booth has helped him ? I always wondered if it made a difference but you loose the on field impressions from the guys coming off of the field who always have a better perspective i think.

Theres phones on the sidelines, they can always call up, and the other coaches would be in contact as well.

[berad]

Still not convinced...the last quarter of this season (4 games) we've played some mediocre, banged up teams. If we can play good defense against the Giants & Broncos then I'll change my way of thinking.

Agreed, have to see a full season of work.