Chuck Pagano talk
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There's no reason this defense can't be better this year. You just need a group of guys that understands the amount of work it takes to stay on top. I think we actually have those guys and they've gotta make goals for themselves. So why not #1 across the board?
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Playing with early leads from the offense would sure help.
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I was thinking about your post G08, and here is the flaw in your logic. It's that somehow, being first last year, sets the ceiling for the following year, and that they would be unable to break the mold of what is "excellent defense" in the NFL. I disagree. I see no ceiling for this group. I think they could be every bit as good as the '85 team, if not better. NFL teams often have 1 or 2 generational talents every few years or so, if they're lucky. Right now, as the Bears defense sits, I think they have 3-4 generational talents on the team right now; Mack, Jackson, Hicks, Smith. This defense can be as good as they want to be, and better than the NFL has seen in 30+ years.G08 wrote:I love your optimism Whiskey... but last year's defense was fucking good. It's going to be almost impossible to match or top that, IMO.
3rd in total yards allowed
1st in rushing yards allowed
1st in points allowed
1st in interceptions
1st in forced fumbles
1st in PFF's defensive efficiency rankings, best in the past 7 years
etc