A Look at Our 2018 Defense?

This year, if you did not know, we hired a new D-Coordinator, Mike Pettine.

Stats after 14 games:

15th in yards per game - 349
17th in points per game - 23.6
2nd in penalty yards total - 586
27th in interceptions with - 7 (League Leader 26 by Bears)
18th in forced fumble - 10 (League Leader 19 by Chiefs)
7th in Sacks - 41 (League Leader 47 by Vikings)

Some mixed reviews.  One stat, 7th in sacks just 6 behind the leader, Vikings!  A disappointment, interception, 27th in league!  A good one, penalty yards, 2nd in the league!

Remember, losing starters?

Jake Ryan, inside linebacker in summer camp for the year.
Mike Daniels, defensive tackle, for the year - played 9 games
Kevin King, cornerback, for the year - played 6 games
Muhammed Wilkerson, defensive tackle, for the year - played 3 games
Nick Perry, outside linebacker, played in 8 games

Other starters, Ha Ha Clinton-Dixx traded!

Missing Games?

Jaire Alexander, cornerback, missed 2 games
Kentrell Brice, safety, missed 2 games

And, the players missing 0 GAMES!!!

Dean Lowry, defensive end
Blake Martinez, inside linebackers
Clay Matthews, outside linebackers

Considering all the above, I may be one to give Mike Pettine a second chance!!!  A lot will depend on the new head coach?  Is the new coach from an offensive or defensive background?  In any case, I DO NOT blame Pettine for our ugly season!