Defense.

[Assface]

Looked really good so far. Nice to see consistent pressure. Great job stopping 2 good, fast running backs. I can't wait to see how they do during the regular season when Clancy opens up their playbook.

Dansby is just an amazing talent. He's a ILB that can cover like a defensive back. The sky is the limit for him and he should be in a Pro Bowl soon.

Wilson is a beast. He made a great play to blow through a blocker and make a tackle for a loss. He's been blowing guys up all game long.

Laboy/Hagans. Very good offseason pickups. Both have made some plays rushing the QB. We have a lot of depth and versatility at the OLB/DE spot.

Dockett. Nonstop motor. Should earn a Pro Bowl invite without having to be an alternate.

 

[abomb]

I agree on all points.

Laboy has been fun to watch.

 

[Shane]

I love the D if they can stay fresh.

 

[Lorenzo]

yes they need to stay healthy. and fresh......rotating guys in and out helps too. they did a fine job of holding the raiders out of the endzone.

 

[PoolBoy]

great game today by the D. im really excited for the season.

 

[black]

a TEST FOR OUR DEFENSE will be next week vs. the Broncos running game, then I will be happy.

 

[Lorenzo]

a TEST FOR OUR DEFENSE will be next week vs. the Broncos running game, then I will be happy.

true....and not only that the broncos have a pass game now. that pass game might be as good or better than their run game this year. cutler is really coming on strong and brandon marshall is a pro bowl caliber WR. I don't know if they'll play next week....usually teams don't like to play their starters that much. but it should be a challenge if they do. if the broncos Defense plays well.. I think they can make the playoffs and push SD for the division.

 

[RedLine]

The first two series we really didn't do much on defense, Russell went like 8 for 8 down the field. But then it was like coach said "Stop 'em now" and they did. Russell finished at about 50%. It was cool to see.

 

[Duckjake]

a TEST FOR OUR DEFENSE will be next week vs. the Broncos running game, then I will be happy.

I don't know b. The 4th preseason game usually is the most meaningless/vanilla of all four.

We'll have to wait until the opener in SF to see if this D is an oasis or a desert mirage.

I'm still concerned about our secondary but boy do we look smart and athletic on that side of the ball.

 

[TJ]

We are so loaded at LB and DE.....if we can continue to stop the running game and apply pressure to the QB, this will hide our deficiencies in the secondary

 

[cardsloco]

The line held it's gaps and people were in position to make plays. Was it just me or did they seem to be hitting much harder tonight?

 

[RedLine]

I don't know, but it sure was nice to see Wilson blow someone up again.

 

[football karma]

a TEST FOR OUR DEFENSE will be next week vs. the Broncos running game, then I will be happy.

Shanahan has a history of not even dressing most of his key starters for the final preseason game

It will be a glorified scrimmage

 

[Duckjake]

Shanahan has a history of not even dressing most of his key starters for the final preseason game

It will be a glorified scrimmage

Exactly.

For example Cards 4th string QB, Lang Campbell, was 6/17 in last year's 4th preseason game. Denver started Darrell Hackney at QB.

I expect to see a whole lot of Anthony Morelli and an encore presentation by Mr. Hackney.

 

[RugbyMuffin]

I love the D if they can stay fresh.

I think there is plenty of depth for that to happen.

 

[Crimson Warrior]

I don't know b. The 4th preseason game usually is the most meaningless/vanilla of all four.

We'll have to wait until the opener in SF to see if this D is an oasis or a desert mirage.

I'm still concerned about our secondary but boy do we look smart and athletic on that side of the ball.

I think this is the most talented we've been on D since... umm... '48?

Seriously, plug Warner in and let's get a wildcard birth at least.