Minny had 2.3 sacks/game (t-43rd). We had 2.5/g (t-30th). They had 5.08 TFLs/g (t-90th); we had 6.46 (37th).
I'd much rather have a defense that is good at limiting points and yard/play than one that is ranked higher in sacks and TFLs. We have been hiring DCs who put getting sacks & TFLs at a premium since Diaz, and we've had stupid, undisciplined defenses since then. Time for a change.
We have some really good young athletes on defense. I'm sure the negative plays will come under Heatherman, but I'm more sure our guys will be in the right spot a heck of a lot more often than they have been.