Watching games from last year...

[james_govols]

How does the defense stack up this year compared to last year?

I haven't been keeping up with the offseason as much as normal.

Last years defense was special.

Also, not as worried about Nico leaving.

 

[Skooter]

If we can stop allowing 6 to 10 minute drives against our toughest competition which then limits our out of rhythm offense to 4 possessions in a half we will be better as a whole. I go back to Arky where we were bad on offense and especially at qb and defense kept us in the game but we gave up a near 7 minute drive to start the game which zaps energy and rhythm and adrenaline from kickoff has come and gone.
And don’t drop Josephs 15 yards deep in coverage on 3rd and 7.

 

[james_govols]

If we can stop allowing 6 to 10 minute drives against our toughest competition which then limits our out of rhythm offense to 4 possessions in a half we will be better as a whole. I go back to Arky where we were bad on offense and especially at qb and defense kept us in the game but we gave up a near 7 minute drive to start the game which zaps energy and rhythm and adrenaline from kickoff has come and gone.
And don’t drop Josephs 15 yards deep in coverage on 3rd and 7.

True. The defense last year was legit very talented.

With an average offense last year, the team looks way more dominant.

I still doubt they beat Ohio State.

Talent wise, how do you think the defense compares to last years team?

 

[Skooter]

I think it’s better, more experienced and more athletic but have to see how safety plays out as Brooks knew how to play and Turrentine got turned around a couple times pretty easily. I haven’t seen enough of Farooq.
Cbs are solid down to 5th-6th man.

 

[LegionnaireOfTheMiserable]

I think the defense will look more like the 2023 defense than the 2024 defense. Good, not great.

 

[Chitlin&theDude]

Last years D was so elite I worry how it could be as good, but hopefully it will be. I have faith in CTB but still struggle to trust CWM and the secondary.
The thing with Nico is- what would be your opinion of him if he weren't a 5* and all you had to judge him by was his college resume? He rarely looked confident in the pocket. Seemed indesisive. Missed how many open receivers? He seemed to get credit only for his reputation not his results.

 

[KoachKrab127]

Last years D was so elite I worry how it could be as good, but hopefully it will be. I have faith in CTB but still struggle to trust CWM and the secondary.
The thing with Nico is- what would be your opinion of him if he weren't a 5* and all you had to judge him by was his college resume? He rarely looked confident in the pocket. Seemed indesisive. Missed how many open receivers? He seemed to get credit only for his reputation not his results.

Honestly, I would call Nico a less-than-average SEC QB last year. I felt that way almost all season.

 

[Rocky Top T]

Last years D was so elite I worry how it could be as good, but hopefully it will be. I have faith in CTB but still struggle to trust CWM and the secondary.
The thing with Nico is- what would be your opinion of him if he weren't a 5* and all you had to judge him by was his college resume? He rarely looked confident in the pocket. Seemed indesisive. Missed how many open receivers? He seemed to get credit only for his reputation not his results.

Last year defense was good. Not elite