Best Defense

I don't know if we have the best. We have a top 5 though, I wouldn't dispute that, because our defense appears better than last years (which was superb). Like Creep says, we have to really show up against some better offenses.

 

I just want to praise how amazing our defense has looked.

I was one, that mainly because of my lack of faith in Schwartz, thought the defense would regress and not be as good as last season.

So far, this defense looks to be the best I've ever seen in Titans blue. Simply outstanding. Should be another easy one against the Texans next week.

And Jason Jones, who I knew little of, looks like a very solid draft selection. I don't think our D-line takes the nose dive it did without AH this season.

If this defense can continue this level of play, Superbowl dreams are realistic.



(Oh, Antwaan Odom did have a nice hit against KFC I thought.)

 

By the end of the year we will be the best.

 

No way that we have the best front 7 in the league, though. Minnesota is far and away the winner there.

 

watch out Houston!

 

Matt Schaub might have an opinion after next Sunday.

Albert Smash!

 

Obviously we haven't really been tested yet - but Jags and Cincy aren't scrub offensive teams. They've not played to their potential yet, though. But if you look at the reasons why our D has shut them down, it's really encouraging. It's not like the secondary hasn't been tested - we've just seen impressive coverage and great athleticism. The rotation on the D line has looked really nice - in today's game you have to be able to get pressure from the inside and we appear to have 3 DTs that can do that, plus some decent backups to keep them fresh. On top of that the play we're getting at OLB has been as good as we've seen in a while. Thorton has really played great, especially.

So overall, with just a few exceptions, we've seen a darn smart defense. Dominant and aggressive without over-pursuing and without losing steam in the 4th Q. The secondary of the Titans has been the weak link for a long time - and has quietly turned into a great unit. I gave props to Harper in another thread - he's improved in man coverage. Griffin and Hope are as good a safety tandem as I've seen in a long while. I'd feel better with more depth back there, but this is a fun group to watch that has the talent to take us well into the playoffs.

 

I dont see Cortland and Griffin shutting down players Reggie Wayne and Marvin.