Defensive Dynasty?

I think above all it takes a sweet-ass nickname. Our D needs a classic, legendary nickname.

Originally posted by verb1der:
Where there's a Willis, there's a way

Respectfully fixed.

Our Superbowl years are telling, in the 5 Super Bowl years, our defense ranked:

1981 -- #2 http://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1981/opp.htm

1984 -- #1 http://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1984/opp.htm

1988 -- #8 -- Holy Cow -- the 10-6 year and the JT Catch (Is that John Candy) http://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1988/opp.htm

1989 -- #3 -- http://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1989/opp.htm

1994 -- #6 -- http://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1994/opp.htm

Honestly, I expected '94 to be higher given we had so many stars -- Deion, Norton, Stubby, BY, Woodall, etc., etc. But, we were #2 in RUN defense that year so I guess because that team was so far ahead (Young's ultimate year) that in the 4th quarter we gave up a lot of garbage yards through the air (the old prevent defense lol).

The common theme is definitely there.

Our Sb winners were never defined by defense because we had so many great offensive players, but we always had a great defense to go with the great offense. But, the SB winning defenses were never Steel Curtain, 2000 Ravenesque.

Nickname: The Golden Gate

i like it. how about

The Gold N Gate

49ers Bridging Three Phases of Defensive Infrastructure

http://www.ninersnation.com/2012/8/2/3214029/san-francisco-49ers-bridging-three-phases-of-defensive-infrastructure

After Wednesday's press conferences in Santa Clara, it became clearer that the 49ers are adding layers on defense and becoming more plugged into what's happening schematically. This is something the 49ers did not have the time for in the 2011 offseason. However, introducing this to the players is only going to up their IQ on the football field and help them play even faster. It is also good to see the players branching out and communicating with each other like this. This is a level of communication they have yet to explore and it could make them a more fluid and efficient unit on game day. The great defensive units communicate extremely well, and it will ultimately lead to less mistakes. The 49ers defenders are learning the why aspect, by coming to understand the reasons for defensive assignments. It's nice to see the coaching staff emphasizing the mental aspect of the game, but trying to make their players more knowledgeable and well-rounded.

This is one of many story lines that may lead fans to believe the 49ers will actually have a better defense in 2012.

Originally posted by oldman9er:
49ers Bridging Three Phases of Defensive Infrastructure

http://www.ninersnation.com/2012/8/2/3214029/san-francisco-49ers-bridging-three-phases-of-defensive-infrastructure

After Wednesday's press conferences in Santa Clara, it became clearer that the 49ers are adding layers on defense and becoming more plugged into what's happening schematically. This is something the 49ers did not have the time for in the 2011 offseason. However, introducing this to the players is only going to up their IQ on the football field and help them play even faster. It is also good to see the players branching out and communicating with each other like this. This is a level of communication they have yet to explore and it could make them a more fluid and efficient unit on game day. The great defensive units communicate extremely well, and it will ultimately lead to less mistakes. The 49ers defenders are learning the why aspect, by coming to understand the reasons for defensive assignments. It's nice to see the coaching staff emphasizing the mental aspect of the game, but trying to make their players more knowledgeable and well-rounded.

This is one of many story lines that may lead fans to believe the 49ers will actually have a better defense in 2012.