Defend Marcus Peters Here

[Iczer]

now we're comparing domestic violence to throwing a flag in a football game?

There's a lot more problems on this defense than Peter's.

[Easy 6]

Originally Posted by Iczer

now we're comparing domestic violence to throwing a flag in a football game?

There's a lot more problems on this defense than Peter's.

You're right, he is far from the only problem... but he is still part of it

[kgrund]

Originally Posted by Easy 6

You're right, he is far from the only problem... but he is still part of it

He is actually a big part of the problem. When one of your premier players is routinely showing up on film appearing to lack focus and effort, what kind of message is this sending to his teammates? Players and fans alike are far less tolerant of poor performance from a player that looks like a lack of focus and effort. Those are bedrock qualities the rest builds on. It is all about the basics.

[Reerun_KC]

Originally Posted by kgrund

He is actually a big part of the problem. When one of your premier players is routinely showing up on film appearing to lack focus and effort, what kind of message is this sending to his teammates? Players and fans alike are far less tolerant of poor performance from a player that looks like a lack of focus and effort. Those are bedrock qualities the rest builds on. It is all about the basics.

Don’t drag Alex Smith into this discussion. We’re talking about Peters.

[chiefzilla1501]

Originally Posted by kgrund

He is actually a big part of the problem. When one of your premier players is routinely showing up on film appearing to lack focus and effort, what kind of message is this sending to his teammates? Players and fans alike are far less tolerant of poor performance from a player that looks like a lack of focus and effort. Those are bedrock qualities the rest builds on. It is all about the basics.

I can't imagine his teammates or coaches like his lack of wanting to tackle. But the idea that he's not putting effort into coverage is a ridiculous myth. Hes still an excellent cover corner. Not elite but plenty good. Not every corner is asked to cover as long as he does due to our strategy of not using pass rush.

[suzzer99]

Originally Posted by kgrund

He is actually a big part of the problem. When one of your premier players is routinely showing up on film appearing to lack focus and effort, what kind of message is this sending to his teammates? Players and fans alike are far less tolerant of poor performance from a player that looks like a lack of focus and effort. Those are bedrock qualities the rest builds on. It is all about the basics.

Yeah I get the feeling the people who think this is no big deal have never really been part of a locker-room or an intense high-performing team environment. It only takes one or two malcontents to really drag things down. And when the worst offender is also your best player, it's not good.

[Discuss Thrower]

Originally Posted by suzzer99

Yeah I get the feeling the people who think this is no big deal have never really been part of a locker-room or an intense high-performing team environment. It only takes one or two malcontents to really drag things down. And when the worst offender is also your best player, it's not good.

Why is it that Gaines and Mitchell are eligible for benching because of bad performance but the most important position on offense is absolved?

It doesn't excuse Peters acting like a petulant teenager on the field, but I could at least understand why he's pissed off if that's truly the reason.

Really, they ****ed up going in to the season with Mahomes on the active roster and then making him the #2 if the cause for strife in the locker room is because of some guys being pissed off Smith isn't being held to the same standard of accountability as the defensive guys are held to.

[PAChiefsGuy]

Originally Posted by Discuss Thrower

Why is it that Gaines and Mitchell are eligible for benching because of bad performance but the most important position on offense is absolved?

It doesn't excuse Peters acting like a petulant teenager on the field, but I could at least understand why he's pissed off if that's truly the reason.

Really, they ****ed up going in to the season with Mahomes on the active roster and then making him the #2 if the cause for strife in the locker room is because of some guys being pissed off Smith isn't being held to the same standard of accountability as the defensive guys are held to.

Yeah the QB with #2 QB Rating in the NFL is being held to a low standard.... Bench him!

Good post...

[IowaHawkeyeChief]

Originally Posted by suzzer99

Yeah I get the feeling the people who think this is no big deal have never really been part of a locker-room or an intense high-performing team environment. It only takes one or two malcontents to really drag things down. And when the worst offender is also your best player, it's not good.

^THIS^ spot on