CatsRback said:
100% correlation means they directly impact one another. Every. Single. Play. There isn’t one play where the DL should/ could say “ok DB’s we are going to sit this one out, you guys just cover the whole time”. Better DL play inherently gives the QB less time play in and play out. That is a simple fact. It allows you to create pressures without blitzing: that means more backs in coverage, if you have to blitz you forfeit a coverage somewhere. That is also, a fact.
You are not the gatekeeper of football hoops. Even less so after the nonsense you spewed this off season about the offensive line. Take a break from calling everyone stupid.
You don't know what you are talking about. Does a good pass rush help db's with running plays?
Is a good pass rush necessary for prevent defense? Many pass plays are designed to be few-step drops and quick passes. A good pass rush doesn't help in any respect.
Using more defenders, like backers, to have a better pass rush can hurt db's, if the pass goes to where the backer would normally be in pass coverage.
How does a good pass rush positively impact a screen play?
Sorry, buddy, but a good pass rush does not have 100% correlation with good pass defense. It just doesn't.
A good pass rush often involves more players than just the d-line. Yes, I agree a blitz takes some players out of pass defense.
Let's discuss why the offensive line has 2 returning all-conference players plus Walker. And one pre-season first team all-conference linemen.
I have said I was the gatekeeper or tried to be the gatekeeper, but I know a heck of a lot more about football than you do.