Quote Originally Posted by notthesun View Post
Yet last year Giovinco played every game but we still had the tied-league worst defense?

Oldtimer is correct. Giovinco has little to do with our improved defense. It's down to Bez's acquisitions in the off-season, and tactical adjustments from Vanney (making Bradley a full-time defensive mid in particular).
Goals conceded don't tell the whole story if you are forced to play a different style to mitigate damage.

Good line + no outlet = shaky team
Bad line + MVP outlet = shaky team
Bad line + No outlet = Fucked
Good line + MVP outlet = Well, you understand.

It could be (gasp) a combination of things.