D or O

[caradoc]

I think we are going to see the future of our O...a good future tomorrow.  In case anyone hasn't guessed, I think Grads will prove to be an upgrade.  Well see a nice quick growth curve there IMO.

I've got more concersn with the D going forward.  I think the biggest piece is a penetrating UT, and everyone else will look a TON better.  But I have to wonder if the loss of Rod may be the nail in the coffin for the D here.  (I think anyone that has met Monte knows he's the cerebral type, the "brains".  I've not met Rod, but he seemed to be the heart.)

So my question  is this:

Which unit worries you more looking at not just this year, but next?

I think the O is about to start progressing, it's obviously being addressed.
I think they are trying to wring the last bits of blood from our D and not addressing future concers ATM.

While I think they will address these soon, I am more concerned about the future of this defense than this O.  Chime in...

[GrudenFan63]

They both need work, but there is one positive factor in favor of the offense. This is a relatively young offense. For the defense, however, I think it's standing by way of a walker right now.

[bradentonian]

D definitely concerns me more for next year.  As most players take a year to settle into Monte's scheme (especially for rooks), we aren't likely to see a lot of improvement for 2 years.  That is why I was pushing for some upgrades this offseason, so we could see the results next year.

[karen anderson]

Maranelli was the motivator. He's the one that gave before game speeches. He came up with "pound the rock." What in the hell makes you think the o-line with 1 maybe 2 rookies is going to be any better than the one that couldn't hold water the 1st 3 games??

[DBrooksIsMyDaddy]

What offense? I haven't seen any, as usual.

[karen anderson]

Give the man a prize!!!! You are correct, sir!!

[DBrooksIsMyDaddy]

Thanks, but I'm a girl, too.  Do I still get the prize?

[karen anderson]

Yes, a bigger one!! Does Derrick know about you?

[OldBloodandBucs]

Maranelli was the motivator. He's the one that gave before game speeches. He came up with "pound the rock." What in the hell makes you think the o-line with 1 maybe 2 rookies is going to be any better than the one that couldn't hold water the 1st 3 games??

This is a point well taken. I really think these new coaches seem kind of lost. Tomlin did a lot too. I just feel the D to appears to be aimless...

[OldBloodandBucs]

Yes, a bigger one!! Does Derrick know about you?

Does his wife know about you?