It’s the Jets’ Defense That Will Need to Win Games in 2009

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Published: May 7, 2009

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... class="MsoNormal" >Defense is, of course, vitally important to the success of any NFL team, but it might be particularly important to the Jets chances of success in 2009.

Aside from the popular view that defense wins games, there are many who believe that a strong offense can actually breed good defense.

Just look at the 2008 Arizona Cardinals.

The Cardinals scored an average of 29 points per game while their defense gave up an average of 26.6 points per game.

Although the Cardinals’ defense ranked 19th in the league last year, you probably didn’t hear much, if any, criticism of the defense.

Why?

Because the Cardinals were 9-7 and made it to the Super Bowl.

Had the Cardinals’ offense averaged 24 points per game last season and lost nine or 10 games, you wouldn’t be able to open a ne...

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