Sorry I have been away, but I was in New Jersey for a wedding.
Not sure I am happy to be back. What's wrong with everyone?
Everyone is freaking out because we lost a very close game to one of the top 3 teams on the league. I think when I look at the game several things become apparent to me:
1. All the money spent on Seau and Knight would have been better spent on Wayne Gandy. The defensive additions are not statistically producing any better than last year and considering some of our losses the leadership factor is doubtful. Glad to have them, but would have rather had line help. Thats what we needed.
2. Griese is still better than Jay. I agree with the Fiedler Huggers that the O Line is mostly to blame for the QB troubles. However, if we are going to carry a liability as great as our line you need the best possible talent at QB. Although he was no Marino, he hit big plays and gave us a chance to win. Something Jay has not done all year. You can't ignore that passer rating and yardage.
3. The O Line is horrible. I mean really, really bad. What a shame having Ricky and those turds on the line. Its like having a Ferrari with an empty gas tank.
4. Its time to really question this coaching staff. The off season moves have not made the team better and they ignored what was know as our weakness. We are now paying through the teeth. The play calling is very questionable. No creativity, no use of Konrad, or Ricky in the passing game. Reallly sad. And where are Simmons and Tolver? What about Thompson? Since Derrius can't get open or make a catch, then the new guys deserve some chances.
5. I wonder, or the Colts that good or are we not as good as we hoped?
6. Its time for Seau to get more than 5 tackles a game. He was brought here to make big plays. Zach had 19 tackles. All that fist pumping and bravada are only cool if someone is making an impact.
7. Our recievers are only a smidgen better than our O Line. Sad.
8. It's time for people to give Randy McMichale the credit he is earning. He is stepping it up to a higher level this year.
And finally, there are plenty games left for this team to get better. They just really need to look at that line and get it better. We need Dixon back. Shoot him up, tape him up, casts pins whatever it takes. It doesn't have to improve a ton, just get average at least. I think if the line can re-establish the run then Griese will be very good. But if Ricky stay on his currrent pace you can forget it. The coaches will all deserve the pink slips they will get for Christmas.
Lets hope for a rebound against Tennessee.
Not sure I am happy to be back. What's wrong with everyone?
Everyone is freaking out because we lost a very close game to one of the top 3 teams on the league. I think when I look at the game several things become apparent to me:
1. All the money spent on Seau and Knight would have been better spent on Wayne Gandy. The defensive additions are not statistically producing any better than last year and considering some of our losses the leadership factor is doubtful. Glad to have them, but would have rather had line help. Thats what we needed.
2. Griese is still better than Jay. I agree with the Fiedler Huggers that the O Line is mostly to blame for the QB troubles. However, if we are going to carry a liability as great as our line you need the best possible talent at QB. Although he was no Marino, he hit big plays and gave us a chance to win. Something Jay has not done all year. You can't ignore that passer rating and yardage.
3. The O Line is horrible. I mean really, really bad. What a shame having Ricky and those turds on the line. Its like having a Ferrari with an empty gas tank.
4. Its time to really question this coaching staff. The off season moves have not made the team better and they ignored what was know as our weakness. We are now paying through the teeth. The play calling is very questionable. No creativity, no use of Konrad, or Ricky in the passing game. Reallly sad. And where are Simmons and Tolver? What about Thompson? Since Derrius can't get open or make a catch, then the new guys deserve some chances.
5. I wonder, or the Colts that good or are we not as good as we hoped?
6. Its time for Seau to get more than 5 tackles a game. He was brought here to make big plays. Zach had 19 tackles. All that fist pumping and bravada are only cool if someone is making an impact.
7. Our recievers are only a smidgen better than our O Line. Sad.
8. It's time for people to give Randy McMichale the credit he is earning. He is stepping it up to a higher level this year.
And finally, there are plenty games left for this team to get better. They just really need to look at that line and get it better. We need Dixon back. Shoot him up, tape him up, casts pins whatever it takes. It doesn't have to improve a ton, just get average at least. I think if the line can re-establish the run then Griese will be very good. But if Ricky stay on his currrent pace you can forget it. The coaches will all deserve the pink slips they will get for Christmas.
Lets hope for a rebound against Tennessee.
