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<blockquote data-quote="adambr2" data-source="post: 877141" data-attributes="member: 7277"><p>So, interesting discussion here. Run defense and the apparent lack of importance thereof is something I've brought up before. Obviously, we need more information. In a vacuum, of course, as the OP admits, having good run defense is certainly better than having bad run defense. If you are completely unable to contain the run as we were in the NFCCG, you will lose.</p><p></p><p>So what's missing? My personal opinion is that a great deal of it is a product of league trends. How much has the passing game evolved over the last 15-20 years Remember when a 4,000 yard season used to be a rarity? Now 3500-4000 yards is commonplace for even mediocre QBs. I see the Rams "greatest show on turf" as a turning point in league history for how offenses have been built. My guess is that if you go back to the Super Bowl teams of the 90s and before, almost all had at least competent run defense. </p><p></p><p>So I think defenses have simply been built over recent years to counter offensive strengths. Teams have been willing to give up a little more on the ground to build around a great pass rush and great secondaries to try to keep up with a league that is built so much now on the aerial attack.</p><p></p><p>Now, will that trend change back at some point? Maybe teams will start see an opportunity to exploit the weaknesses of great teams and start building run first offenses again? Maybe that's what we're trying to do?</p><p></p><p>Always about trying to stay one step ahead.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="adambr2, post: 877141, member: 7277"] So, interesting discussion here. Run defense and the apparent lack of importance thereof is something I've brought up before. Obviously, we need more information. In a vacuum, of course, as the OP admits, having good run defense is certainly better than having bad run defense. If you are completely unable to contain the run as we were in the NFCCG, you will lose. So what's missing? My personal opinion is that a great deal of it is a product of league trends. How much has the passing game evolved over the last 15-20 years Remember when a 4,000 yard season used to be a rarity? Now 3500-4000 yards is commonplace for even mediocre QBs. I see the Rams "greatest show on turf" as a turning point in league history for how offenses have been built. My guess is that if you go back to the Super Bowl teams of the 90s and before, almost all had at least competent run defense. So I think defenses have simply been built over recent years to counter offensive strengths. Teams have been willing to give up a little more on the ground to build around a great pass rush and great secondaries to try to keep up with a league that is built so much now on the aerial attack. Now, will that trend change back at some point? Maybe teams will start see an opportunity to exploit the weaknesses of great teams and start building run first offenses again? Maybe that's what we're trying to do? Always about trying to stay one step ahead. [/QUOTE]
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