What if Jerry said we were in rebuilding mode?

[junk]

Originally Posted by Idgit

It's turnovers. That's part coaching. Part players (WRs, in particular, but also the QB and the protection). It's also the S's not getting the takeaways we need. I think the injuries at OLB are really going to end up hurting us. We've also been largely unable to blitz as a by product of compromised coverage which has probably hurt our defensive takeaways.

But the personnel problems have been more or less isolated to WRs and OTs and S. And then depth at OC and ILB. Given the extent of the damage at those spots, though, the 3rd and 4th string backups have actually played ok. It's just not reasonable to expect us to go 3 and 4-deep at those positions.

So, what you are saying is that it is talent, coaching, execution and injuries?

[Idgit]

Originally Posted by junk

So, what you are saying is that it is talent, coaching, execution and injuries?

Sadly. I don't think it's just one thing with us. I actually wish it were.

[junk]

I'm not going to post it here because it is a link to a site you have to register for (although free) and the board prohibits full articles.

However, google an article from 2001 named "The Devil and Mr. Jones" that was in Texas Monthly. It is eerie how little has changed since 2001.

[EGG]

I have zero confidence in the man, so nothing he says would change my outlook or opinion of the team. Confidence comes from demonstrated ability and he has yet to demonstrate any ability in fielding competent linemen. It's funny how now that the wheels have fallen off and all the predictions have come true regarding the OL that the vehement sunshine pumpers are searching for new ways to categorize the failure.

[AKATheRake]

This organization doesn't use the word "rebuild" or "re-tool".

They use "process".

[superpunk]

Originally Posted by Alexander

There were still other holes that now they have no choice but to over-react to the misses that will get ignored.

Even if the offensive line is finally addressed ala the CB spot this year, there are still big issues at safety, center and defensive line.

Just get prepared for an offseason thinking Barry Church returning off of an Achilles injury is going to shore that spot up. The problem is, while he was showing promise, he was not a proven solution even when he was healthy. The same goes for Costa. Lissemore will be the revelation at end, Brent at nose tackle. None are sure things, but will be viewed that way.

Our "core" is getting to the point where it needs to be addressed, but I am sure the "window" will be another topic this offseason. Maybe this year it is closed.

The real problem for this organization is bad decision making coupled with poor self-evaluation.

Don't you worry about the great Barry Church he will be fine.

[EGG]

Originally Posted by superpunk

Don't you worry about the great Barry Church he will be fine.

Barry did look pretty good up until the injury as well as Carter,,, it's too bad they didn't have an offense to help them out this year.

[fffiasco]

Weve been in rebuilding mode since wade got canned. If you didnt realize that then jokes on you.