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Originally Posted by FAX
It was a message to the team, in my opinion.
Football is really a pretty simple game. The "bigs" execute their blocking assignments and the RBs take the ball where "they ain't". And, if an NFL offense can't run, they can't do much of anything else, either.
I counted 18 yards rushing in the first half. But, either way, it was a pitiable performance by the o-line and the RBs. Just terrible. I think Haley said, "Screw this. We're going to run the football until these guys figure it out."
I can think of several head coaches who might be fired on the spot after pulling a stunt like that. It was a bold decision. Crazy as hell, but bold. A real challenge to the fans, too. It demonstrates to me that he and Pioli care more about the long-term success of this franchise than most people realize. But, I imagine that the offense realizes it. They do now, anyway.
FAX
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Why can't they care about the long-term success and try to win regular season games at the same time?
I don't mind playing for the future, but I don't want them demonstrating to the team that it's OK to bend over and drop your pants and take it when it's obvious we're not going to win. That's a defeatist attitude, despite whatever message you're sending.