Quotes about defense
defense seemed
What really killed us is when we were up 10-0 and it seemed like our defense relaxed, and they got the big play down the sideline.
defense offense second sluggish stepped
We got a little sluggish in the second half. But we stepped it up on defense and then our offense kind of flowed from that.
defense halftime losing pick talk year
We got a halftime talk that defense was everything, and we had to pick it up or we were going to be on the losing end. That would have put all our program's done this year down the drain. Jason Smith
defense effort gave great picked
We gave a great effort on defense tonight. We picked it up and really got after it tonight.
defense final fourth horrible opportunity played quarter stronger third
We had a horrible third quarter but we got the opportunity in the fourth to get back into it. We played better defense and had a stronger final quarter.
defense huge strength
We want to go out and play our style. Defense is going to be the huge thing. Our strength is our speed, we're just going to have to use it.
defense fly improved last name people trying
We want to go out and get a name for our defense. We're trying to fly around and show people our defense is much improved from last year. We just have to be more consistent.
defense errors last minimize record running season
We want to end the season with a better record than last year. We need to minimize errors on defense and be more of a running team.
defense gone good gotten season
We weren't very good early, but we have gotten a lot better as the season has gone along. We are still tweaking some areas, help-side defense for one. We are getting there.
defense defensive knew possession start stops took
We knew it had to start on defense for us. We had got some defensive stops and then took it one possession at a time.
defense early game goal great knew lose pressure stay
We knew if we could withstand their pressure early we could stay in the game and have a chance. Our goal was to just not lose it in the first half. And our defense did a great job.
defense difference good job knew
We knew going in we had to get out on their 3-point shooters and I thought we did a good job with that. Our defense was the difference in tonight's game.
defense flow game open played shots understood
We kind of started that game like we hadn't played in a while. Once we got into the flow of things, we understood what their defense was doing and we understood where the open shots were.
defense great held playing team
We just keep playing great team defense. We held another team to under 40 points. Dave Cook
defense good played playing press small team
Turnovers will be the key, and we're going to really have to be good at playing defense in transition. It's just that they go small so quickly. But they'll try to press us early. It's going to be a little different from any other team we've played this year. Jared Dudley
defense fix huge hurt improving momentum moving penalties pressure side stuff taking win
To get that win and get some more momentum back on our side was huge for our team. We were moving the ball, and we were taking the pressure off our defense. Offensively, we were able to do some things. There were still some mistakes, penalties hurt us a little bit. But that's all stuff we can fix easily. Overall, I think we're improving offensively, and the defense is still doing what they always do. Todd Heap
defense game people
You have to play defense, because if you don't, you haven't got anything. This is a game where people make mistakes. You've got to play defense to make them make mistakes.
defense front guy physical quick run speed worry
You have to have speed in this defense, and I think we're quick enough, ... In this defense, you're more mobile. You've got one more guy who's going to run to the football. But you're not as physical up front and that's what you worry about. Wade Phillips
defense exactly hit jim knowing taken trying understand wants wrong
You have to have something a little wrong with you to play defense. You're going in there knowing you are going to have to hit somebody. So you do have to have the mind-set to want to do it. I think we have taken that mind-set to a different level. We understand exactly what Jim wants from us. I think we're trying to take this thing to another level. We are trying to be one of the best, if not the best, defense to play for this organization. Brian Dawkins
defense difference pitching today
You have to have pitching and defense. We had pitching, but we just didn't have defense today and they did. That was the difference in the game.
defense felt focus guy king obvious played unless
The way King played us defensively, it was obvious how they felt about Adam. I don't think you focus a defense like that unless a guy is a big-time stud.
defense games hard paid plays pride small work
The way I'm hitting, I'd better make those plays. This year, I'm getting paid for my defense. I work hard at it, I take pride in it. In games like this, small plays make a difference. Adrian Beltre
defense good hopefully point prove respect
The Seahawks defense is just as good as any other defense, if not better. We have a point to prove on Sunday. Hopefully we can get it done and get a little respect around the league.
defense few people quite scheme
The scheme they had on defense for us was something quite a few people up here can play, Joe Gibbs
defense impressive nfl seen since
I've seen a lot of football. I haven't seen a defense since I've been in the NFL that's more impressive than that defense.
defense kept
It was the physicality of their defense that kept us out of our flow.
defense good played realized
It was up and down for us; we played some good, some bad, some mediocre. We played very good defense at times. When we realized that we had to play, we played good defense.
defense depend
It was very important to show (the coaches) that I know the defense and they can depend on me to get it done.
defense line normal thinking
It was very emotional. (Even) at that moment, he's thinking about the team. We told the defense to keep them down there. They were on the one-foot line and they couldn't get their normal distance. We went for the block. Thomas Brooks
defense florida tough
It was tough. We know Florida State's defense is always going to be tough and this one is no different.
defense fun welcome
It was welcome back, Mike. It's fun having him out there because he stretches out the defense so much. Brandon Roy
defense hard overcome remedy
It was was hard to watch, actually. If we can't remedy the ball-handling, it's not going to happen. The defense can't overcome it.
defense egg foul game laid line shot tournament
The tournament was good, but it's a little disappointing when you get the championship game and we kind of laid an egg today. We didn't quit, which was good, and we shot 15 of 17 from the foul line which was good. But our defense was a little suspect.