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This might be Saban's worst defense at Bama.
Posted on 9/22/18 at 11:10 pm
Posted on 9/22/18 at 11:10 pm
Ranked 23rd in total D after last week and will be falling.
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Posted on 9/22/18 at 11:12 pm to MikeyInTheHam
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and will be falling
Considering we're about to play a stretch of weak teams then LSU after a bye, and LSU's offense is garbage, I don't think it will be.
Posted on 9/22/18 at 11:17 pm to MikeyInTheHam
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Posted on 9/22/18 at 11:18 pm to AllBamaDoesIsWin
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Considering we're about to play a stretch of weak teams, then a bye, i think it will be fine.
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Posted on 9/22/18 at 11:19 pm to AllBamaDoesIsWin
Our LBers need some coverage work but other than that it was QB runs that gave us issues. I think we can correct this. Plus, I don't think we'll see a more mobile QB until possible games in the SEC Championship and/or the playoffs.
Posted on 9/22/18 at 11:24 pm to AllBamaDoesIsWin
This is a Bama team that is by the eye test clearly the best in the country, in vegas favored by double digits over any team ( LINK), has the best offense the school has ever seen with a heisman candidate QB, being lead by the greatest coach ever and we still are looking for things to worry about. The D will be fine.
Posted on 9/22/18 at 11:25 pm to Shaft Williams
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Our LBers need some coverage work but other than that it was QB runs that gave us issues. I think we can correct this
We can and we will. If not late this season, then next season both Mack and Dylan will be improved. We overestimated the little bit of experience they got last year. They're both getting the hang of it out there and learning by doing. If Mack comes back, and right now I think he will, then those two with this season's experience and an offseason of work and commitment will both be playing at an elite level in 2019.
Posted on 9/22/18 at 11:26 pm to Carlton
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we still are looking for things to worry about.
All part of Saban's process. The day he fields a perfect team with no holes is probably the day he retires
Posted on 9/22/18 at 11:27 pm to MikeyInTheHam
The sayings over the years have been, "The offense is going to have to step up and win a game".
This year it really is the opposite, where we gonna say, " there's gonna be game where the defense is going to have to win it for us"
This year it really is the opposite, where we gonna say, " there's gonna be game where the defense is going to have to win it for us"
Posted on 9/23/18 at 12:20 am to MikeyInTheHam
Only weakness is our LB in coverage. Our secondary is good and so is our D-Line/Pass Rush. Mond improvising with his feet was really the only thing that consistently worked for them
Posted on 9/23/18 at 9:03 am to AllBamaDoesIsWin
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We can and we will. If not late this season, then next season both Mack and Dylan will be improved. We overestimated the little bit of experience they got last year. They're both getting the hang of it out there and learning by doing. If Mack comes back, and right now I think he will, then those two with this season's experience and an offseason of work and commitment will both be playing at an elite level in 2019.
You nailed the issue so far - LB play. Both of those guys are talented, it is just taking longer than what we are used to for them to know the defense inside and out.
I’m thrilled with the young DBs. Seriously, they are going to be special. The D-line is kicking azz as well - stopping the run and with the sacks.
Posted on 9/23/18 at 9:13 am to Bham4Tide
The defense is about what I expected coming in this season. Tons of talent, lots of play makers but clearly a lot of young guys still putting it all together.
They just missed some of those tackles that let Mond get big gains, a few poor angles - probably underestimated his speed.
Worst defense for Saban at Bama is a little harsh after four games, it was never going to be 2015 / 2016 level this year with all the new faces and talent lost over the last few years, but could still come together for a very strong unit by November / postseason.
They just missed some of those tackles that let Mond get big gains, a few poor angles - probably underestimated his speed.
Worst defense for Saban at Bama is a little harsh after four games, it was never going to be 2015 / 2016 level this year with all the new faces and talent lost over the last few years, but could still come together for a very strong unit by November / postseason.
This post was edited on 9/23/18 at 9:21 am
Posted on 9/23/18 at 9:17 am to mistaken4193
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and so is our D-Line/Pass Rush
It's functional, not great. The interior push is good (Buggs is a beast). But our edge rushers are a couple of JAGs. Anyone can get pressure when blocking assignments are blown. But neither Miller or Jennings on the edge are players opposing offenses need to game plan around.
Understand, we are measuring this group against the Alabama standard. I am by no means saying this defense is bad.
Posted on 9/23/18 at 9:29 am to SoFla Tideroller
This years defense is a lot like the 2010 defense. Tons of talent, but really young and thin at a few spots.
Difference this year is that we have an outstanding offense that can overcome the defense taking time to ramp up.
Difference this year is that we have an outstanding offense that can overcome the defense taking time to ramp up.
Posted on 9/23/18 at 10:23 am to MikeyInTheHam
A&M put up like 550 yards against Clemson FWIW
Posted on 9/23/18 at 10:26 am to MikeyInTheHam
Let's not forget we also have a rookie DC learning the ropes. We'll be fine. No one will outscore us.
Posted on 9/23/18 at 10:29 am to Glorious
Terrell Lewis would help with our pass rush now. He would have have got Mond on the ground for a couple of his big runs I believe. Same goes for Chris Allen.
This post was edited on 9/23/18 at 10:35 am
Posted on 9/23/18 at 10:36 am to MikeyInTheHam
Jimbo's a good play caller and is familiar with Saban's defense...he gave us multiple looks and used the tight end to exploit us over the middle...A&M's first TD was a two TE look and McKinney went with the first TE after Mack had already taken him, leaving the other wide open over the middle...stuff like this'll get corrected as we've got four weeks to get our defense honed up for the stretch run in November...barring injuries, we should be fine...
Posted on 9/23/18 at 1:11 pm to OldPete
15 is the liability in coverage
Posted on 9/23/18 at 1:22 pm to MikeyInTheHam
That would go to 2014
2016 D gave up 40 to Ole Miss
We are fine
The D looked nasty to me...just gotta clean some stuff up. I'd be more concerned with our lack of running game. Ppl don't realize that this Texas A&M team is the 2nd best in the west. They beat the barn, LSU and Miss St this year. UK might be tough for them...
2016 D gave up 40 to Ole Miss
We are fine
The D looked nasty to me...just gotta clean some stuff up. I'd be more concerned with our lack of running game. Ppl don't realize that this Texas A&M team is the 2nd best in the west. They beat the barn, LSU and Miss St this year. UK might be tough for them...
This post was edited on 9/23/18 at 1:25 pm
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