Here’s Oldnotdead…
I couldn't agree with you more. It's what I've been saying for months.
This defense plays as they are being coached. People are blaming the players. To some degree this is legitimate. But overall the scheme and HOW IT IS PLAYED is all about the coaching.
I also think the failure of Terrell Burgess is indicative of failure to develop and that too is coaching. This coaching staff continually plays players outside of their capabilities. It's clear Kendrick isn't ready but he's starting over Rochell who played well last year before he was injured. Rapp excelled in Phillip's scheme when played as an inside the box SS. Now Morris plays him as a deep safety? There are more questions with player usage.
I think it's legitimate to question how the defense is being played. Are people really happy with a 13th ranked defense with the superstars they have on it? Staley had less talent but played it aggressively and had a number 1 ranked unit.
