Something bothers me, and it's not Tebow or the Chiefs.

I’m genuinely scared about Von Miller. We need him healthy to beat the steelers. He hasn’t been healthy and the defense just isn’t the same without him. Here’s hoping he gets better soon!

there is your answer. Everyone thought McDouche was anidiot to draft him. Now, I think he is an idiot to trade him away for nothing.(Dan Gronkowski)

One, Champ generally doesn’t get targeted much
Two, Goodman has made some plays but looks aweful alot of the time
Three,Dawkins has never been known as a ball hawk
Four, Moore has been over his head all year, hopefully he straitens it out, but he looks lost
Five, Carter was never known as a ball hawk
Six, Comes down to pass rush, since the injury to Von, our pass rush has suffered, and likewise, QB’s haven’t had to throw under much duress in general, if they don’t throw in a panic, they generally won’t throw picks.

The ball has not bounced our way and it’s troubling, not because its any player fault, but just they way things have been…No way should McCluster hold onto the ball when Marcus Thomas hit him. He was jungling the ball when he was hit. We’ve been unlucky in the turnover department and it would help if we could get a few next week…

The last 2 times, Champ had his number. But last year when we throttled the Chiefs at home, Champ was absolutely killed by Bowe. That battle has taken some serious turns over time. At this point, don’t read too much into what happened today.

1. Pass rush – Its common knowledge that a good pass rush influences mistakes. Ours has been inconsistent b/c of injury and lack of depth. We have 2 premier guys that had injuries. We have nobody that could step up in their place.

2. Run Defense – This relates to #1. When teams can run the ball, we have to be less aggressive rushing the passer because of draws or counters etc. Alternatively… when we sell out on run.. we are susceptible to play action. Our run defense has been very poor for years and we are in a division that can pound the rock. Not a good mix.

3. Risk – Teams with high INTS usually take risks. When you take risks… you give up yards and big plays in return. Ex.. top teams in picks…. Pats and Packers…. Guess where their defenses rank. last and second to last. They are literally the worst 2 teams in the league defending the pass.

4. Offense – this relates to #3. When you can put up 35 a game you can afford a few mistakes on D. NE/GB can take risks because they have an offense to cover up for it. Pats were down 21-0 yesterday. Then the offense got it going and made the Bills play catch up. If we got out to a 21 point lead we could start pinning our ears back (#1). But as long as teams know that they only need 20 points to beat us, they will play conservative and not take chances (#3). The result… no picks. Prime example… Chicago game. They didn’t let Hanie do anything almost all game b/c they knew that Tebow couldn’t move the ball effectively on their D. On the flip, we put up points against Minn and Oak… so Carson and Ponder were forced to make plays and take chances.. in the end we picked them off a few times. Look at Tebow. NO picks in most games. The games that he got intercepted… Det and Buff. Why? Because we were trailing by so many points.

5. First Year – Guys were learning the defense for the first time. switched from 3-4 to 4-3. Coaches still learning the players and in some cases still learning their jobs. We are in year 1 of a 3 year process. Lets be less worried about what is happening right now and save this anxiety for the future if things don’t change.

6. Rules – this is actually a very weak argument since other teams get picks… but lets face it you cant touch the QB.. can’t touch the WRs. They have guys 6 8 that are as fast as college sprinters. How are you supposed to even cover them let alone take the ball away.

7. Roster – Champ is older. He has to respect the speed of these young players. The safeties are young and don’t want to blow the game by taking chances (#3). Goodie has lost a step as well. Dawk, dude is good when he plays, but even when he is playing he is not a ball hawk. Never really was in Philly either. Plus he can’t get any INTs on the sideline. And we have limited depth on the dline (#1) Last night the Giants filtered lineman after lineman into the game. Tuck, Osi, Paul Pierre, guy I never heard of… all getting pressure.

That is huge if you ask me. Look at stats and I am betting there are plenty of LB’s with multiple ints. Our LB’s do not get in position on pass plays and this cause easy lanes for QB’s. Throwing over LB’s is a major cause of INTs if you ask me and we have a horrible pass defense from our lb’s