Losing Crawford (again) really hurts.
I think using some of the young guys, (Studstill, Elliot, Vaugh, Love, Coney, and even, yes, Coleman) helps a lot.
They were recruited for BVG's defense and it shows. If they grow up fast, get experience, I bet we will all find his defense improves dramatically.
Last year losing Jones and Crawford, broke the back, on the defense progressing during the season.
This year, one more year down the road, the stupidity of some of the players, and the repeat loss of Crawford, put a lot of stress on the situation, especially with such young players, but if the kids grow canines, the defense may be rabid yet this year.
Last years losses stopped the defense cold.
This year's losses have been greater to date, Crawford, Redfield, Coney's stupidity, White's incredible stupidity, etc., but the defense is showing signs. The coaches should be :
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PS., Was that Drue Tranquil who actually changed direction and ran to cover a receiver (without stopping to flip his hips and fix his bustle), Saturday? That may be the first example caught on video of one of these kids who never did it right in coverage showing textbook form. Nice deflection, Drue!