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Originally Posted by Rausch
I really don't think they'll play better with Green in there.
When the b/u is playing you know you have to elevate your game, you've got to compensate. We saw the defense do that (outside the abortion that was the Pitt game.)
If anything when Green comes back I'm worried there might be a feeling of relief that the defense doesn't have to play balls out to win.
There's also a rust factor here. How many games does it take to shake off? 2? 3?
Can we afford to lose those games while Green gets back up to game speed and comfortable throwing the ball around again and STILL make the playoffs?...
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The rust factor is the only thing I'm worried about. I think though the teams he's looking to start against will be of help there - Miami's performance today is a bit different than I expected, but Oakland at home is probably the closest thing to a gimme you can get in the NFL.
Even with the rust though, the fact that the O-Line is providing better protection makes me think that even rusty, he won't struggle nearly as much as he did against Cinncy.
As for the D, I'm more concerned with the injuries today than I am that mindset. If anything, Green will up the O's effeciency which will keep the D off the field a bit more and keep them rested a bit better than they were today.