The Dark Bishop
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Sorry, I am about done with these lets blame so and so treads..... This whole team from front to bottom has at least a little bit of dysfunction going on..... There is not many position you can say played lights out. Well maybe the center and the long snapper. Chris Jones showed he belongs but got snubbed by the Pro Bowl voting..... Of course Bailey is still Bailey but hit a rough patch returning. But beyond that, each position could be improved. This is not to say we need to replace all other players, just saying it was a team effort to become what we were this year.....
Not one receiver showed up this year. Each showed flashes but not a single one showed me great skill..... Ok Ok, lets blame the QB..... While he surly slumped this year, it was many of his plays running out of the pocket that created what we did get.... Don't get me wrong, both had issues big time. Then there is Zeke, while averaging 1600 yards this season (if not for suspension) came in heavy and was flat. He still grinded out some great yardage but the powers that be allowed the QB (which wasn't ready) to decide play action pass. Then there is the offensive line that didn't really gel til late and then had to weather injuries most of the season anyways.
We then have the defense..... The secondary started to show up late after letting the rookies play and take some time away from O'scan though I think injury had more of a part in it. Either way it took time to develop and while it is still a work in progress, might be a plus in the future. Then it is our pass rush. Irving did his part but missed games to concussion and a suspension.
Then there is Dlaw. Wow what a presence he made this year. If not for some refs screwing Dallas in penalties not called this year, he played as best he could. Why oh why does it have to happen on a contract year? He showed flashes before but was always injured. To franchise or give a big contract? You decide......
Jaylon Smith and Taco..... Again showed flashes late this season. Like all newcomers they needs time. Either way they were not much to gloat about this year. (I truly hope to gloat about them next year though....)
Last there is Sean Lee.... Lord knows we would be far worse without him. Then again we would be far better with him not so injure prone and was able to play his position. Every time Lee was Injuried, we lost Hitchens to his position and had to add a new player to the MLB position. It helps Jaylon learn his position while injuried, but doesn't help the team win now.
Now don't get me started on coaches and the GM. Still dealing with a mental handicap there. Player evaluation is misty at best. Allowing a 4th round QB decide his own options is a no no until he proves he can handle it after defenses have seen a year of play by him. Trying to prove this scheme before the salary cap was implemented can still win championships is also a no no. Letting a rookie HC try to do so is just insane. Like with all ideas, there is a time to say enough is enough. We need a new strategy and we all have to agree.......
Just don't tell me we need to replace one person to change it all. Even Jerry's removal does not fix what needs to be done. Not Jerry, not Garrett, not anyone else. The culture needs to be replaced. Not just the ideas.
Not one receiver showed up this year. Each showed flashes but not a single one showed me great skill..... Ok Ok, lets blame the QB..... While he surly slumped this year, it was many of his plays running out of the pocket that created what we did get.... Don't get me wrong, both had issues big time. Then there is Zeke, while averaging 1600 yards this season (if not for suspension) came in heavy and was flat. He still grinded out some great yardage but the powers that be allowed the QB (which wasn't ready) to decide play action pass. Then there is the offensive line that didn't really gel til late and then had to weather injuries most of the season anyways.
We then have the defense..... The secondary started to show up late after letting the rookies play and take some time away from O'scan though I think injury had more of a part in it. Either way it took time to develop and while it is still a work in progress, might be a plus in the future. Then it is our pass rush. Irving did his part but missed games to concussion and a suspension.
Then there is Dlaw. Wow what a presence he made this year. If not for some refs screwing Dallas in penalties not called this year, he played as best he could. Why oh why does it have to happen on a contract year? He showed flashes before but was always injured. To franchise or give a big contract? You decide......
Jaylon Smith and Taco..... Again showed flashes late this season. Like all newcomers they needs time. Either way they were not much to gloat about this year. (I truly hope to gloat about them next year though....)
Last there is Sean Lee.... Lord knows we would be far worse without him. Then again we would be far better with him not so injure prone and was able to play his position. Every time Lee was Injuried, we lost Hitchens to his position and had to add a new player to the MLB position. It helps Jaylon learn his position while injuried, but doesn't help the team win now.
Now don't get me started on coaches and the GM. Still dealing with a mental handicap there. Player evaluation is misty at best. Allowing a 4th round QB decide his own options is a no no until he proves he can handle it after defenses have seen a year of play by him. Trying to prove this scheme before the salary cap was implemented can still win championships is also a no no. Letting a rookie HC try to do so is just insane. Like with all ideas, there is a time to say enough is enough. We need a new strategy and we all have to agree.......
Just don't tell me we need to replace one person to change it all. Even Jerry's removal does not fix what needs to be done. Not Jerry, not Garrett, not anyone else. The culture needs to be replaced. Not just the ideas.
