Sentence examples for elite defense from inspiring English sources

They have an elite defense and rudimentary offense.

But without Randolph's ability to create shots out of thin air, the offense is becoming such a burden that even an elite defense couldn't drag it along.

John Schneider, the Seahawks' general manager, searched far and wide for all kinds of raw talent that Bradley then crafted into an elite defense.

Last season, Flacco and Ryan rode versions of that same combination — ball control, offensive-line strength, running-back skill or depth, elite defense — right into the playoffs.

Last season, the 49ers' reputation for having an elite defense was built on their superb run defense, which ranked first in rushing yards allowed, rushing yards per carry allowed and rushing touchdowns allowed.

With his sharp suits and roster of famous clients, Mr. Simels joined the ranks of the city's elite defense lawyers long ago, even as his abrasive nature set him apart.

– Truly elite defenses tend to shine.

As safety Jim Leonhard said, elite defenses — or rather, defenses that consider themselves elite — do not allow middling offenses to march 95 yards in a game-winning drive.

Yet despite playing against one of the league's other elite defenses, Boston has been able to remedy many of those flaws.

The Knicks were never a high-assist team this season (they ranked 29th in assist ratio), but their offense has become increasingly stagnant in two playoff rounds against the elite defenses of Boston and Indiana.

Baltimore faces the Oakland Raiders today, and critics say that only with a Super Bowl appearance will the Ravens be able to take their place among the elite defenses in National Football League history.