(01-08-2024, 02:23 PM)flsprtsgod Wrote: [ -> ] (01-08-2024, 02:19 PM)Jaguarmeister Wrote: [ -> ]So the defense didn't significantly contribute to an 8-3 team missing the playoffs?
Regardless of where you try to direct this particular topic, Wingard's comment is interesting and worth discussing.
*cough cough* Rayshawn Jenkins *cough cough*
That's the first name that came to mind. I just don't remember specific examples of Rayshawn actually being out of position, but I don't tend to watch the all 22.
(01-08-2024, 02:26 PM)Jaguarmeister Wrote: [ -> ] (01-08-2024, 02:23 PM)flsprtsgod Wrote: [ -> ]*cough cough* Rayshawn Jenkins *cough cough*
That's the first name that came to mind. I just don't remember specific examples of Rayshawn actually being out of position, but I don't tend to watch the all 22.
I know there were several times during the year that Jenkins and a linebacker ended up on the same guy leaving someone else uncovered. I also saw him miss the handoff from the CB on some underneath zone stuff. It was often enough that it sticks out in my mind.
AFAIR his pick six against the Cowboys last year he was also in the wrong place but got lucky.
The thing Hicken said that I agree most with is that a win yesterday would have at least given the fans something positive going into next season. Winning the division 2 years in a row after so many years would have been a positive even though we know they likely would have lost to Cleveland. Now, we are questioning if all the hopes we had for this team at mid-season were simply unrealistic due to the obvious weaknesses in personnel- especially on the offensive line.
(01-08-2024, 02:30 PM)jaglou53 Wrote: [ -> ]The thing Hicken said that I agree most with is that a win yesterday would have at least given the fans something positive going into next season. Winning the division 2 years in a row after so many years would have been a positive even though we know they likely would have lost to Cleveland. Now, we are questioning if all the hopes we had for this team at mid-season were simply unrealistic due to the obvious weaknesses in personnel- especially on the offensive line.
It's harder to say now given yesterday's result, but I think Cleveland folds to the tinhorns and would have folded to us as well. I think the tacks are devoid of talent, but Vrabel is able to coach them up at times despite that. It was a shame that they got their embarrassment the week prior to help light a fire under their [BLEEP] against us.