It Isn't Just The Talent

[Baby Lee]

Originally Posted by FAX

Based on the numbers (I missed almost all the first half), we couldn't have played any worse than we did in the first half of this game - I'm not sure anyone could. We dug a huge scoreboard hole, put the defense on the field way too long, and gave the offensive players every reason to give up.

Then, lo and behold, the guys come out and make a game of it in the second half. What that tells me is that we don't suck necessarily due to lack of talent as some peeps would have us believe. It's a factor, yes. But, we're losing games mainly because we have a coach that won't let the guys just relax and play from the first snap - not just when we're behind.

That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

FAX

Disclaimers: Sorry if repost.

You DO know how dangerous it is to make pronouncements without watching the game, don't you?

I saw a lot to like today, relatively speaking.
The first half O was 1/2 dropped passes, 1/2 Thigpen throwing for shit. He's not our QB of the future, so that doesn't tell us anything.
The D had lots, LOTS, of quality stops against a good running game. They got gashed on occasion, but they were out there so long it's to be expected.
It took the Falcons 3-4 drives to get ANYTHING going.
Defense has some improvement to hang their hats on. Larry looks to at least be back in the fold as someone Herm is gonna depend on. Enough success to give him fire, enough falling short to give him more fire.


That said, Waters throwing a player into the runner to stop him was about the funniest thing I've ever seen on the gridiron.