Orangeisback
Active Member
I wouldn't even say WAAAY better. For me the defense appears to be fools gold. VJ decided he is simply going to be VERY AGGRESSIVE. Meaning he is loving to blitz. Lesser QBs can't really handle it and it is neat to watch the pressure. However, the better QBs and offensive coordinators have seemingly adjusted to it. This is why we have seen Lamar Jackson, Justin Herbert, Burrow and even Jameis Winston light this defense up. Many wide open receivers. Thats why many pro coaches don't like blitzing all that much. Right now the better QBs and better OCs are playing VJ like a 3 dollar banjo8-9 v. potentially 9-8????? Sorry, life has been a bitch lately so I am fairly pessimistic........... and sometimes this board is just too much roses and sunshine when some criticism and pointing out areas of need are ok. But overall, yes I agree the the team is way better than last year overall and that is a large leap and 10-7 plus playoffs would be a Huge Leap!