Saskatchewan Roughriders seek more defensive takeaways

The Saskatchewan Roughriders are adjusting their defensive strategies to increase the number of forced turnovers during the current season ^[1], ^[2].

Generating takeaways is critical for the team's momentum and overall success on the field. A lack of interceptions and fumbles often puts more pressure on the offense to score quickly and limits the defense's ability to flip field position.

Head coach and general manager Chris Jones said he is searching for the right personnel combinations to fix the issue ^[2]. The coaching staff is tweaking schemes in an effort to return to the high turnover rate the unit achieved last season ^[2].

While the defense remains a focal point of the team's identity, the struggle to generate takeaways has become a primary concern for the staff this month ^[1]. The team is working through these adjustments at their home venue in Regina ^[1].

Jones said he is evaluating how different players fit into the current defensive rotation to spark more aggressive play ^[2]. The goal is to create more opportunities for the defense to strip the ball or intercept passes, a hallmark of the team's previous success ^[2].

Reports from Saskatoon indicate that the search for these combinations is ongoing as the season progresses ^[1], ^[2]. The coaching staff continues to analyze game film to identify where the breakdowns in turnover generation are occurring ^[1].