(09-18-2017, 05:54 PM)jaguarmvp Wrote: They’re relying on the running game, and they’re relying on possession passing and taking the ball out of his [hands], preventing him from losing the game. But there comes a time when you’ve got to go win the game”

This is exactly what I was trying to explain to some member here prior to Sunday. You can have a good run game and a great defense. But there are always going to be games where they're not up to par and the QB has to go out there and win the game for you. You can't "hide your quarterback" on a consistent basis in today's NFL.

I criticize Mariota plenty. But it's a night and day difference from the days of Mettenberger, Locker, VY, etc. He's streaky as hell. But at least there is hope now that our QB can get it done for us if it comes right down to it. You guys get an even consistently slightly-above-average QB and you'll be set.

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