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by **Smokinggun111** » Sat Aug 23, 2003 7:32 pm

Just seeking input on who the worst defenses will be this year. What teams will you ABSOLUTELY want to match up against?
Your input is appreciated. Thanks.

by **lifeform** » Sat Aug 23, 2003 8:24 pm

Last year, the defenses that gave up the most points were:

32 - Cincinnati
31 - Detroit
30 - Minnesota
29 - Arizona
28 - Kansas City
27 - Buffalo

New Orleans was next at 26, but they were a strange defense last year -- they gave up a bunch of points, but they also did a lot of things right (39 sacks, 20 INTs, and 5 blocked kicks).

If one of your offensive studs is going against one of the above teams, chances are you're in for a big day.

by **Ben_ffc** » Sat Aug 23, 2003 9:33 pm

leave my bengals alone. they're a much improved unit this year.

b

by **lifeform** » Sat Aug 23, 2003 9:37 pm

Hope springs eternal before every NFL season.

Nothing personal, Ben, but I'll believe it when I see it.

by **Vikes_Fan2823** » Sun Aug 24, 2003 11:50 am

I already now that Minnesota is gonna be a top 10 defense next year. Ken Irvin, Chris Claiborne, Chris Hovan. Gonna be real good.

by **Purple_Pride** » Sun Aug 24, 2003 12:29 pm

TOP 10? dear god man give me a break. lets cut the homerism and be realistic. Id this a much improved D? yes it is but top 10. No Way. Top Half? i doubt it. Top 20? thats more like it. the offence should be top 2 or 3 in the league. with a top 10 def, we're talking super bowl and that just isnt gonna happen, not this year IMO. Worst defences gotta be Bengals, Lions, Cards, saints, Packers and i still wouldnt be opposed to playing a player against the Vikes D.

by **terpfan** » Sun Aug 24, 2003 12:32 pm

thank you purplepride before i had to say something! :-D

and i wouldnt bank on top 2 or 3 O yet without bennett...

hmmm... i think its safe to say the cardinals will be bad, anyone want to dispute that? :-)

by **Guest** » Sun Aug 24, 2003 12:39 pm

1st string VS. 1st string. the Vikes were in the red zone 5 of 6 possessions against Oakland. The O-Line is opening holes big enough for Gilbert Brown to run through. Id say Top 5 for sure and i dont think im being a homer they were #2 last season.