49ers DC Nick Sorensen

Originally posted by raywm3:

Originally posted by English:

Originally posted by raywm3:
Since when did the defense get a pass just because the offense was a problem? Sorensen sucks. Even when we're injured we typically march out more Pro Bowlers than most other teams and it seems like we can't even play competitive defense unless we have EVERYONE healthy and playing. Meanwhile, I watch all these other defenses play with lesser talent and severely outplaying us.

Yes, the offense has sucked but that doesn't give the defense a pass

When the Pro Bowlers are carrying injuries or are out with injuries, I am not sure that their Pro Bowl status has any impact. And with the number of injuries, it isn't a question of having EVERYONE healthy and playing so much as having ANYONE healthy and playing. And the injuries have been to key players.

So first of all, totally dodging the point. And 2nd of all you are all making excuses. We have had most of our defense together for most of the year. We've had Warner all year, Bosa for most of the year, Leonard Floyd, DeMo, Ward (most of the year), Collins, Hargrave, Huff, Elliott, etc.... Most of these guys we had early when we were getting embarrassed. So apparently, we need an All Pro at every single position, every game, period. Otherwise "we're injured" and can't play well enough. Do I have that right?

Man, how on earth do the other teams do it with half of that talent? Sorensen f**king sucks. He f**kING SUCKS! My god, be a little more blind

Originally posted by Bringbackedjr:
I think Kyle is the bigger issue and our defense is just not that talented. We are missing players and the depth guys suck. You can scheme all u want but nothing works when individuals are getting beat play after play.

Originally posted by frenchmov:

Originally posted by lamontb:
Bingo. At least under Wilks we saw the entire secondary improve. Who has improved under Sorenson? The pass rush got worse with better talent. Everything is vanilla rush 4 with soft zone coverage. The blitz packages are horrendous. When they do blitz they play 10 yards off allwoing for easy completions. Can't get off the field on 3rd downs. Multiple blown 2nd half leads. But don't worry everybody will be healthy next year and the defense will be perfect.

Not only has no one individually improved, many have gotten worse. The 2 defensive players I am impressed with are rookies (Mustafa & green), and demo has kept his high level of play. Everyone else has gotten worse to some degree. That is coaching.

And beyond that, his playcalling has not evolved at all. When we don't get pressure, we don't try anything to manufacture pressure. We don't switch up over coverages. Talk s**t on Wilkes if you want but I recall late in nfccg, game on the line, 4th and short, Wilkes absolutely fooled the lions by having greenlaw "follow" the shifting RB, indicating man coverage, but it was actually zone. That takes some balls to have a lb do that and trust.

We get nothing like that from Sorensen. It might as well be preseason defense. Disguises nothing, OCs know our rules and use it against us for pitch & catch s**t, we try nothing innovative. This is all coaching and considering talent level to what we put on the field, Sorensen is the worst DC in the nfl

Originally posted by lamontb:
I wonder if some of you realize that once Brock gets paid the talent on this team will slowly drop off. There won't be huge moves in the off season. You need a DC that can scheme up s**t and identify guys in the draft that will fit his system. Not one person on this board really believes Sorenson is the guy for that.

Originally posted by Brucey72:
I don't see them letting him go unless they have a shot at Ulbricht unfortunately

Originally posted by 49erfaninAZ:
I'm a fan of Shanny but man if he keeps this dude I'm gonna be livid.

Originally posted by DaleGribble:

Originally posted by 49erfaninAZ:
I'm a fan of Shanny but man if he keeps this dude I'm gonna be livid.

Prepare to be livid

Originally posted by 49erfaninAZ:

Originally posted by Fanaticofnfl:
Fire him.