Defensive Goal Boards

I lik the idea of goals and understand the concept. Th problem I see with them is if your players get more concerned with the goals rather than playing the game. In the long run, does it matter if you are terrible on 3rd down in a game or allow a rushr to gain more than 100 yards. I try to stress to our players on defense that it is our job to get the offene the ball, no matter how it is. I do not care how it is, as lon as it happens.

As a defensive coordinator, I have goals with the coaching staff. We do not tell the players what we are thinking. I like to look at a team that we are going to play and then tell my offensive coordinator that if you score this many points, the defense will make it stick. I also care about takeaways, 3rd down conversions, long plays, etc. because they will determine if we are being successful, but I keep that within the staff. I would much rather the players worry about nothing more than playing the game. Again, just my 2 cents.