One of the things I've noticed through the years is how important it is for units to get time playing together. You see it often in O-lines where even in a tight space, knowing what the guy next to you is going to do is critical to success. As such it should be noted that's the Cards' defense is a work in progress.
They have a new starter at every level. With a new NT, a new OLB, a new CB and a new S it should not be surprising they seem to be disjointed. This is a problem only time will cure. On several plays Bucannon seemed to hesitate to see where Jones was going. Since read and react time is critical this has caused several observers to criticized Bucannon's performance. I saw the same issues with the safeties. This was aggravated by TM not playing in preseason so he seemed out of place at times too. Unless Jefferson was blitzing I thought he moved awkwardly.
Hopefully this week will be a step forward. This is a very dangerous opponent if the defense doesn't get it together.
They have a new starter at every level. With a new NT, a new OLB, a new CB and a new S it should not be surprising they seem to be disjointed. This is a problem only time will cure. On several plays Bucannon seemed to hesitate to see where Jones was going. Since read and react time is critical this has caused several observers to criticized Bucannon's performance. I saw the same issues with the safeties. This was aggravated by TM not playing in preseason so he seemed out of place at times too. Unless Jefferson was blitzing I thought he moved awkwardly.
Hopefully this week will be a step forward. This is a very dangerous opponent if the defense doesn't get it together.