defense

Portland's Defense: Take Two

The Blazers defense last season was a tale of two extremes. While poring over the finalized team stats after the season finished, I was elated to see that they allowed their opponents the third worst percent…Read More

The Seattle Seahawks Defense Was On The Field Less Than Any Other Defense in 2012

I previewed this study yesterday (it should take me about a week to run all the stats and write up all the results), but now it's time to get the first look at some of the numbers. I thought we'd…Read More

New York Jets' Fans: Why We Stay with Our Team

My father in law has a saying that he likes to use. As he was the only male in an all female household (wife, 2 daughters), he likes to frequently comment that "It's not easy being me."…Read More

New England Patriots Transaction Analysis: Defensive Tackle

Putting aside the 2003 draft right now to digest these recent roster moves by the New England Patriots (another draft revisit and grading of 2003 will be posted this weekend), some additional perspective…Read More

New Orleans Saints Offseason Opposition Analysis: Carolina

Next up on our opposition analysis is the Carolina Panthers. The Panthers have added great players through the draft but were handicapped in free agency because of deals from previous GM Marty Hurney.…Read More

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Saints Positional Previews: Linebackers

We turn our attention to a major positional preview of concern for the Saints as they head into training…Read More

Charles Woodson and the Saints: a marriage that shan't be done

  Charles Woodson had an outstanding career: 15 years solidifying the backfield for the Oakland…Read More

Denver Nuggets' Andre Iguodala Snubbed on All-Defense Teams, Faried/Brewer received votes

People around the league consider the Denver Nuggets' Andre Iguodala to be one of the premiere wing…Read More

Breaking Down Senators vs. Pengins - The Defensemen

After earlier comparing the last line of defence in this series, the goaltending, it is time to look…Read More