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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Thirteen Below" data-source="post: 1042057" data-attributes="member: 18006">This week was the first time I started to really notice what I've been expecting to see from Hafley's D ever since he was hired - defenders aggressively attacking at every opportunity. Pass rushers going after the quarterback like momma grizzly bears, pass defenders and rushers alike attacking the ball at every opportunity... a defense that doesn't lay back and wait for the game to come, they create opportunitites to make big plays.One of Hafley's stated goals for this D was to lead the league in takeaways. For him, takeaways aren't just a result in and of themselves, but an indicator of how aggressively and oppoprtunistic his team is playing. Another of his indicators is sacks, and while I see Tiny missed that stat in her post, we're currently tied with 4 other teams for 5th in the league with 11. For some reason, it's really hard to find team stats for sacks, but I believe we had 45 last year, so clearly we're way ahead in that metric as well.I think what are seeing right now is the moment where this D starts to play the way Hafley intended. Sunday will be a huge test.</blockquote>

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