We're getting the ball back. Defensive backs coach Joe Vitt said the defensive front has just as much to do with the Packers' high interception numbers as the secondary. It's very difficult having high sack numbers and a lot of interceptions. But we'll take the interceptions. The whole idea of playing defense is keeping the other team from scoring and getting the ball back.
Interceptions accomplish both.
The Packers' penchant for the pick off has made quarterbacks think twice. The defensive line has noticed quarterbacks hesitate before making their throws. They want to make sure the receiver is really, really open against our DBs,' Dotson said. They don't want to take that chance. Quarterbacks have been very apprehensive this season.