What do you want to see more/less of in the 2023 defense?

Can the Chargers keep their momentum going from late last season?

Earlier this week, I asked you all to let me know what changes you’d like to see in regards to this year’s defense.

Here are our favorite answers!

LFG_Boltz

This might be too much ask, but if the Chargers can manage to keep Bosa/Mack healthy for 80% of the season I think this team will make the playoffs and make a run.

BoltFanInLV

Less outside runs shredding the defense for 20+ yards

SD_Bolted

More pressure from more people. Towards the end of last season they figured out how to rush the passer without relying on Mack. Would love to see that continue this season.

ocdiehard66

Joey Bosa is the person that needs to step up this year as much money as he makes. Staley being a definsive coach needs to stop the outside run big time. They need to make the reality of Derwin James being all over the place happen which means they need a person they can leave on an island at free safety to allow him to do. Adderly never developed. Is Woods the guy? Was not last year. And Gilman who has steped up when needed is not that guy. Staley better figure that out this year before its too late!

Tau837

More:

More snaps for top players like Bosa, Jackson

More pressures

More turnovers forced

Less:

Fewer snaps for weaker players like Murray

Fewer yards per play allowed, which requires fewer explosive plays allowed

Fewer missed tackles

NazToretta

Less 27 point blown leads and the kind of team mentality that allows that to happen.

Pandemicpapi

This defense has been historically bad. I know we can blame injuries but we’ve seen injured teams perform better and we’ve seen defenses with lesser quality players perform better. A defense shouldn’t need top-end players at every position. Staley’s scheme might be the problem here.

Exocet61

For me, it’s been watching DE’s and DT’s rush upfield 5-7 yards and beyond where the QB is standing only to have him hit a hole running upfield. Or worse, handing it to the RB leading to chunk gains…..at the worst times. Please stop.

Spanos Must Go

Tackle better, more defenders to the ball, hit the QB, create more turnovers, create more pressure, stop the run. Essentially be a tough hard-hitting defense. Have an attitude that causes the other team to not want to play anymore. I may be asking too much.

Join us next Tuesday for another Chargers Community Discussion and you just might see your comment highlighted in a post this time next week!