2024 defense vs 2023 defense: better or worse?

[GBRforLife1]

Can the defense be better than last year with all the questions marks at DB after losing the DB coach right before fall camp?

I think we all expect the D-line and LBs to be pretty solid maybe even improved.

 

[NikkiSixx]

Good question.. usually a big jump from year 1 to year 2.. how many starters are returning? I think it’s a lot, though we didn’t see many of them this spring, so other than a few positions, we should be better?

 

[Pennsyhusker]

I think they will be worse at the start of the season until the secondary gels. Then they will be better than last year as the season progresses.

 

[c3o]

Yes

 

[litespeedhuskerfan]

Our offense should be vastly improved, which should help put the D in better spots...so by default, because of an improved offense....I'd think Yes?

 

[SickOfPractice]

I'll say better as we don't have to play last year's national champion.

 

[scarletred]

Can the defense be better than last year with all the questions marks at DB after losing the DB coach right before fall camp?

I think we all expect the D-line and LBs to be pretty solid maybe even improved.

I would like to think that getting Butler hired off sets losing Copper.

Just hope Tommi Hill comes back full speed, and would like seeing Singleton be back where he was before when he was lost for the season last year..

 

[BugsAreQualityProtein]

If the interior D-line can generate more pressure and not solely rely on LBs or Safeties to do so, then will take a big step forward.

 

[TampaBaySkers]

Can the defense be better than last year with all the questions marks at DB after losing the DB coach right before fall camp?

I think we all expect the D-line and LBs to be pretty solid maybe even improved.

Part of me thinks our D #s were only great bc of the crap offenses we played.

 

[c3o]

Part of me thinks our D #s were only great bc of the crap offenses we played.

Bingo. Albeit they improved in so many areas

 

[GBRforLife1]

If the interior D-line can generate more pressure and not solely rely on LBs or Safeties to do so, then will take a big step forward.

Fairly obvious, but good point. That would be a great indicator of growth.

 

[huskerfan1414]

Part of me thinks our D #s were only great bc of the crap offenses we played.

On the flip side of that, Cant ignore the turnovers and situations our offense put them in .

 

[Huskerfan2112]

I think they will be worse at the start of the season until the secondary gels. Then they will be better than last year as the season progresses.

Agree. The secondary has me concerned as far as the Boulder clown show. Hopefully the DLine can get enough pressure that the deep ball is not an issue

 

[BTF69]

They play one okay offense in the first 7 games. The D should look amazing!

 

[Pennsyhusker]

Part of me thinks our D #s were only great bc of the crap offenses we played.

At least they stopped the crap offenses which was an improvement over previous years where our defense made even poor back up QB’s look like Tom Brady

 

[BTF69]

Part of me thinks our D #s were only great bc of the crap offenses we played.

This is the truth.

That is why 6-1 is even a bad start this year...they are only paying one team with an offense in the first 7 weeks.

 

[Pennsyhusker]

Agree. The secondary has me concerned as far as the Boulder clown show. Hopefully the DLine can get enough pressure that the deep ball is not an issue

So much depends on how well Colorado’s new offensive line loaded with transfers plays. Glad we play them early before those guys gel as a unit. The potential is there for us to turn this into a sack fest. Add in what promises to be a rabid crowd, that make shift offensive line of theirs might just implode with procedure penalties and a late first step since they will need to be looking at the center.

 

[Pennsyhusker]

This is the truth.

That is why 6-1 is even a bad start this year...they are only paying one team with an offense in the first 7 weeks.

Don’t look past Rutgers. Very, very good defense and they are well coached. In fact, even though it is in Lincoln I think this will be one of our toughest games out of the first seven.

 

[TruHusker]

Until proven otherwise, I still have concerns with our LB and secondary as a whole. Several good athletes at the LB spots but who stands out as the go- to playmaker? The same for the safeties and corners. I don't want to hear "the talent is there" as I don't know what that means anymore - talent to do what? An injury or two could spell disaster for this group.

 

[jamsand]

Our defense line will have a monster year! If our linebackers have learned at all how to fill “open” gaps and play their area/positions, this defense will be fun to watch! 😉

 

[Walleye79]

Until proven otherwise, I still have concerns with our LB and secondary as a whole. Several good athletes at the LB spots but who stands out as the got to playmaker? The same for the safeties and corners. I don't want to hear "the talent is there" as I don't know what that means anymore - talent to do what? An injury or two could spell disaster for this group.

Thank you for that insightful obvious information

 

[TampaBaySkers]

At least they stopped the crap offenses which was an improvement over previous years where our defense made even poor back up QB’s look like Tom Brady

Oh they definitely improved since chinander was coaching them. They actually know how to tackle now. Hopefully the offense won’t put them in as bad of situations this season

 

[Rick.Shaw]

Can the defense be better than last year with all the questions marks at DB after losing the DB coach right before fall camp?

I think we all expect the D-line and LBs to be pretty solid maybe even improved.

Better season stats

 

[HominidHusker]

Losing Reimer, Newsome and O. Brown hurts.

But having another year in White’s system for a ton of guys and with promising youth emerging…. leaves me comfortable thinking they’ll be ok.
You always have to replace talent every year.

 

[HankMoody78]

Losing Reimer, Newsome and O. Brown hurts.

But having another year in White’s system for a ton of guys and with promising youth emerging…. leaves me comfortable thinking they’ll be ok.
You always have to replace talent every year.

We hired a very qualified DC in waiting. They're expecting a good enough year T. White accepts a HC job. Not worried at all.

 

[huntered]

sacks and hurries will tell the tale. dl will need to improve, will know a little with those buffaloes running wild.