Aqua4Ever04
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I have been just as purplexed about the way this 2006 season has gone as any of you have. I find myself going over past game films, highlight videos, and anything I can find to drive and give me an understanding. I appreciate as many points of perspective as I can get so feel free to chime in on this and let me know what you think.
Any way, as I was watching two game films from last year, it's absolutely clear that our offense is entirely differnt. I never thought a coordinator could make that much of a differnce, but the truth is, we miss Linehan terribly. Our offense had a certain swagger last year. All of our play makers were put in position to make plays and we seemed to have a plan. Running plays had a purpose and our pass plays seemed to benefit from those runs. Our backs were able to keep a good average and we busted some big runs at times. I think this is all because of timely running and the fact of sticking to the run. It also set up tons of big shots down the field. Our QB's would just throw it up and Chambers or Booker would run under it. As I was watching our 2005 highlight video that Nublar made, I saw numerous big plays. I don't think we've had any plays of 40+ yards this year. Play calling is absolutely killing us and our offense's execution is suffering big time because of it.
The other thing I noticed, was a lack of desire, passion, heart and will. Watch the New Orleans game from last year. Our defense was flying all over the field and whenever a player made a big play, i.e. sack, INT or saftey, all the players were jumping around congratulating each other. I just don't see that this season. No one wants to be the guy to make plays and if it isn't him he doesn't seem to care. As bad as Reggie Howard was, he was one of these guys who really seemed to amp the team up. What happend to that fire? A lot of these guys are still here and I just don't see it. Also, losing Lance Shulters may have been our second biggest loss IMO.
Any way, that's my 2 cents. This teams biggest problems are play calling and desire. Go ahead and tell me what you think. And if you get a chance, watch some films from last year and see if you notice any of this.
P.S I know most of you are already aware of this but I just thought I would give my perspective. Please, I urge you to watch some games from last year and try and understand my point. Thanks guys.
EDIT: We did have a long pass play to Booker against Pittsburgh that went over 40 yards.
Any way, as I was watching two game films from last year, it's absolutely clear that our offense is entirely differnt. I never thought a coordinator could make that much of a differnce, but the truth is, we miss Linehan terribly. Our offense had a certain swagger last year. All of our play makers were put in position to make plays and we seemed to have a plan. Running plays had a purpose and our pass plays seemed to benefit from those runs. Our backs were able to keep a good average and we busted some big runs at times. I think this is all because of timely running and the fact of sticking to the run. It also set up tons of big shots down the field. Our QB's would just throw it up and Chambers or Booker would run under it. As I was watching our 2005 highlight video that Nublar made, I saw numerous big plays. I don't think we've had any plays of 40+ yards this year. Play calling is absolutely killing us and our offense's execution is suffering big time because of it.
The other thing I noticed, was a lack of desire, passion, heart and will. Watch the New Orleans game from last year. Our defense was flying all over the field and whenever a player made a big play, i.e. sack, INT or saftey, all the players were jumping around congratulating each other. I just don't see that this season. No one wants to be the guy to make plays and if it isn't him he doesn't seem to care. As bad as Reggie Howard was, he was one of these guys who really seemed to amp the team up. What happend to that fire? A lot of these guys are still here and I just don't see it. Also, losing Lance Shulters may have been our second biggest loss IMO.
Any way, that's my 2 cents. This teams biggest problems are play calling and desire. Go ahead and tell me what you think. And if you get a chance, watch some films from last year and see if you notice any of this.
P.S I know most of you are already aware of this but I just thought I would give my perspective. Please, I urge you to watch some games from last year and try and understand my point. Thanks guys.
EDIT: We did have a long pass play to Booker against Pittsburgh that went over 40 yards.
