Billshank Redemption Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 (edited) Thought this was pretty interesting, I feel as though the defensive statistics that are used to judged top defenses are faulty but this is right where I see our defense being in the NFL. Bruschi instead has put together his own formula, averaging what he views as the four key statistics: points allowed (only on defense, not including pick-sixes or special-teams scores), red zone defense (measured by percentage of touchdowns allowed versus total trips), third-down percentage and total turnovers (created solely by the defense, not including special teams). Bills were # 8. http://espn.go.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4753634/tedy-bruschis-defensive-index-2 Edited November 21, 2013 by Billshank Redemption Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsBytheBay Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 I can agree with that. I think we're getting better as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 I blame Kelsey for use not being higher. And Brad Smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big C Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Can't wait to see our offense take on that 32nd-ranked Falcons D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mango Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Bruschi didn't make up his own statistic...haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 It'd be interesting to see this further weighted against strength of opponents. KC, for example, has played a powder puff schedule so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Bruschi didn't make up his own statistic...haha Yeah I heard he came up with it while rescuing a kitten out of a tree during a TV timeout after he just returned an INT for a TD...lmao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadDad Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 It'd be interesting to see this further weighted against strength of opponents. KC, for example, has played a powder puff schedule so far. I like it and I agree with your additional criteria. Strength of schedule is important and has an affect on the overall rank, week to week, based on the opponent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 I am not sure how we can dispute this formula, when God has created it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JESSEFEFFER Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 I think these rankings generally hold true but where the Bills have been weak is in allowing big TD plays. They certainly effect scoring but not 3rd down% (if on 1st or 2nd down) or redzone efficiency. Getting a healthier secondary should improve those numbers. I look for a strong finish from this defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 I am not sure how we can dispute this formula, when God has created it. Who? Kiko? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterpan Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Jets are way down the list at 28. I thought they were supposed to have a good defense? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivermont Mike Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 I like it and I agree with your additional criteria. Strength of schedule is important and has an affect on the overall rank, week to week, based on the opponent. Interesting that only two teams in the top 10 are sub-.500: Ravens at #4 and Bills at #8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Jets are way down the list at 28. I thought they were supposed to have a good defense? They do . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FluffHead Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Thank god for tedy bruschi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDH Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Jets are way down the list at 28. I thought they were supposed to have a good defense? They do, and so does Cleveland. I agree that the stats Bruschi has cherry picked tend to be important ones but he weighs them evenly and just averages them out. That's not going to tell you much. I think I'd rather leave my advanced stats to guys who actually know a little math. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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