...is the defense. For the first time, we saw what Diaz's defense was advertised to be. They mixed up blitzes and got to the QB early and often. I was REAL glad to see that.
Up to now, the D had been turning in good results but it seemed almost by accident. A blitzing, attacking defense that turns in the bend-but-don't-break performances we've seen this year has problems. While the results have been good, they obviously haven't been meeting many of their goals. The defense just wasn't executing the way it should.
Until Saturday. It was really good to finally see blitzes work and to see DL aggression produce plays in the backfield as well.
Up to now, the D had been turning in good results but it seemed almost by accident. A blitzing, attacking defense that turns in the bend-but-don't-break performances we've seen this year has problems. While the results have been good, they obviously haven't been meeting many of their goals. The defense just wasn't executing the way it should.
Until Saturday. It was really good to finally see blitzes work and to see DL aggression produce plays in the backfield as well.