In hindsight, losses this season: Where is the team right now in terms of overcoming , or learning from their losses?

[juniorseau55]

We have only lost 3 games and we can simply say injuries were the main reason. Without creating specific context for discussion what do you guys think are ways to overcome injuries at QB to prevent another losing stretch. There is no argument that would be contested in regards Tua since he is the best qb in the league right now but how can we prepare better in case this happens again? Is our defense any better now than what it was in our losing stretch?

 

[Durango2020]

The coaching staff needs to prepare the team better so that if the QB1 goes down they can play with the best of them. That hasn't happened yet which is an issue. It's great that Tua is the man when it comes to the wins but that's an "all your eggs in one basket" situation. Need to prep Teddy and Skyler better to go out and don't miss a beat.
Not comfortable with a team where 1 player's health puts everything at stake.

 

[The Bopkin]

1. Get the ball out fast.
2. Run the ball more/improve/focus on running game.
3. Continue to upgrade o-line whenever possible, focus on depth.
4. Tell Tua if he runs and doesn't slide he has to wear a Tshirt with Flo's picture on it for a week.
5. Skylar plays 3-4 quarters in every pre-season game. Get him up to speed best as possible with live reps.
6. Outscore opponents by 40 by the end of the third quarter and give Skylar the 4th quarter of regular season games to wing it pressure free.
Those are off the top of my head.

 

[greasyObnoxious]

We have only lost 3 games and we can simply say injuries were the main reason. Without creating specific context for discussion what do you guys think are ways to overcome injuries at QB to prevent another losing stretch. There is no argument that would be contested in regards Tua since he is the best qb in the league right now but how can we prepare better in case this happens again? Is our defense any better now than what it was in our losing stretch?

the first game without Tua, the spotter took out Bridgewater after what 3 snaps and Skylar had to come in cold. the second game, Skyler got knocked out and Bridgewater had to come in cold. sometimes there isn't much you can do about it

 

[greasyObnoxious]

The coaching staff needs to prepare the team better so that if the QB1 goes down they can play with the best of them. That hasn't happened yet which is an issue. It's great that Tua is the man when it comes to the wins but that's an "all your eggs in one basket" situation. Need to prep Teddy and Skyler better to go out and don't miss a beat.
Not comfortable with a team where 1 player's health puts everything at stake.

welcome to the NFL. your QB1 goes down, so does your record.

 

[BennySwella]

This offense is different than the beginning of the year. Tua was still learning it and he looks much more comfortable now.

Not only that but his confidence also looks increased and he is having more fun it seems. To me this offense is much improved from week 1 and our losses.

Tua seems like he has also learned from the concussions and seems to be making better, and more timely, decisions. Could be a coincidence but I definitely think he is looking more confident out there the last month.

 

[propheticWrit]

We have only lost 3 games and we can simply say injuries were the main reason. Without creating specific context for discussion what do you guys think are ways to overcome injuries at QB to prevent another losing stretch. There is no argument that would be contested in regards Tua since he is the best qb in the league right now but how can we prepare better in case this happens again? Is our defense any better now than what it was in our losing stretch?

The ultimate objective is to win the super bowl and if they're going to get there the offense will have to carry the load. What good does it do to invest your time and energy into contingency plans when everyone knows that the team only goes as far as Tua takes them? If Tua goes down again they'll run out the same offense with a lesser QB and hope for the best.

 

[Gsmack_42]

What I’ve learned, if we are playing a average or above average team and Tua is out we are going to lose.

 

[fansinceGWilson]

1. Get the ball out fast.
2. Run the ball more/improve/focus on running game.
3. Continue to upgrade o-line whenever possible, focus on depth.
4. Tell Tua if he runs and doesn't slide he has to wear a Tshirt with Flo's picture on it for a week.
5. Skylar plays 3-4 quarters in every pre-season game. Get him up to speed best as possible with live reps.
6. Outscore opponents by 40 by the end of the third quarter and give Skylar the 4th quarter of regular season games to wing it pressure free.
Those are off the top of my head.

Particularly like #4

 

[Rev Kev]

 

[CANDolphan]

Special Teams has let us down several times in very close, big impact games (Ravens, Buffalo) and Im getting sick of seeing us ranked near the last in special teams. We need new coaching there ASAP

We need to improve on our end of half game management skills, as well as stop calling scared defensive playcalls (all out blitzes on 3rd and goal situations, etc)

 

[Ray R]

How did our team respond to those losses?
Better, much better - by getting more good players and getting our original good players off of IR.

The proof will be in the pudding.
If we win out, the rest of those teams are "puddings" - LOL

 

[tay0365]

1. The Offensive line need to be consistent, and play as a unit, not individuals.

-> So far, it looks like that may be starting to happen.

2. Getting rid of the ball quickly against good pressure teams.


-> Tua has been doing this more and more, it's becoming tougher and tougher to catch Tua still with the ball.

3. If the line is having trouble with one ore more pass-rushers, then Tua needs to start moving around at the snap, and throw it away if he has to.

-> Tua is being allowed to move around more, or moving when time is taking too long for someone to get open, and Tua is finally not trying to make the big play on every down, if it's not there, he will throw it away.

4. If and when he takes off, don't try to get that extra yards...slide.

-->Tua is starting to be smarter now, and sliding early, but the warrior part of him is still there at times, where instead of sliding, he will make a move, and try to get those extra yards. I like his heart, but he has to be careful, these guys don't just want to hit him, they want a highlight film shot that Sunday.

Tua is going to get hit, sorry to break it to everyone, he will get Sacked, tackled, or at times blindsided, but the goal is Tua can no longer take thar explosive hit that so far has put him on the sidelines 2 years in a row.

Tua is a tough kid, he can take getting hit, but like any to most QBs, getting destroyed or blindsided with a huge hit can not...must not ever happen.

 

[fansinceGWilson]

Special Teams has let us down several times in very close, big impact games (Ravens, Buffalo) and Im getting sick of seeing us ranked near the last in special teams. We need new coaching there ASAP

We need to improve on our end of half game management skills, as well as stop calling scared defensive playcalls (all out blitzes on 3rd and goal situations, etc)

A little OT > in PS there were members wanting to get rid of ST aces to save cap. Fans are beginning to see a ST of minimum wage guys won't get it. There's a reason for the aces.
Agree with the 2nd paragraph and would add remaining aggressive. everyone knows B's philosophy - ahead by 28 at beginning of 4Q? Try for 31.

 

[PhinFan1968]

This offense is different than the beginning of the year. Tua was still learning it and he looks much more comfortable now.

Not only that but his confidence also looks increased and he is having more fun it seems. To me this offense is much improved from week 1 and our losses.

Tua seems like he has also learned from the concussions and seems to be making better, and more timely, decisions. Could be a coincidence but I definitely think he is looking more confident out there the last month.

That concussion seems to have re-wired some pathways. He’s much more decisive and sudden compared to before.