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What happened to this team?

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I think there is a multitude of problems that nobody saw.

1.  Injuries, particularly on the offensive side of the ball.  While a lot of people focus on the OL, the injury bug also got the WR, TE and RB positions.

2.  Regarding #1 above, the offense is way more productive when Fournette is in the game.  Him being out several games hurt the offense.

3.  Far too many players on the defensive side of the ball were either too undisciplined or were "trying too hard".  I believe that many of the defensive players were perhaps trying to "compensate" for the lack of offensive production.  Too much "miscommunication" and blown assignments.

4.  DISCIPLINE - especially in the last few games.  The team gave up way too many yards/possession changes due to unnecessary penalties.  This past game after the third foul I turned to my son and said "this is why they are 3-8".

5.  Discipline part 2 - off the field.  The "incident" that happened in London should never have happened and should not be allowed.  Players should certainly be treated like the men/adults that they are, but they also should be held accountable for actions that take place off the field or away from work.

6.  PENALTIES - this is pretty much a repeat of point #4.  WAY too many unnecessary personal fouls, holding, etc.

7.  MEDIA - I think that even though players won't admit it, they pay attention to what is in the media too much whether it's social media or traditional broadcast television.  They got it in their heads that they were "all of that".  See point #4 again.  They "expected" to win games rather than putting in the work necessary to make it happen.

I know that it's the "in thing" to blame the QB, but quite frankly, I think that Blake Bortles still gives the team the best chance to win.  I also think that the decision to fire Hackett and bench Bortles was probably not the best idea.  Given the few bullet points that I listed above, the problem doesn't point to any particular player or coach with the exception of one... the Head Coach.

I personally like Doug Marrone and generally like the job that he's done here, but the majority of the team's problems are squarely on him and are his responsibility.  I would not be surprised to see him dismissed at the end of the season.  While it's not his fault for the injuries, the lack of discipline both on and off the field is a reflection of his leadership.  Points 4, 5 and 6 above are directly his responsibility.


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What happened to this team? - by Steelers Beaches - 12-02-2018, 03:06 PM
RE: What happened to this team? - by flsprtsgod - 12-02-2018, 03:39 PM
RE: What happened to this team? - by DragonFury - 12-02-2018, 04:15 PM
RE: What happened to this team? - by FBT - 12-03-2018, 02:36 PM
RE: What happened to this team? - by old_man - 12-03-2018, 04:50 PM
RE: What happened to this team? - by ramseyx20 - 12-02-2018, 03:45 PM
RE: What happened to this team? - by ramseyx20 - 12-02-2018, 04:16 PM
RE: What happened to this team? - by DragonFury - 12-02-2018, 04:39 PM
RE: What happened to this team? - by Caldrac - 12-02-2018, 04:23 PM
RE: What happened to this team? - by HURRICANE!!! - 12-02-2018, 04:25 PM
RE: What happened to this team? - by JaguarKick - 12-02-2018, 05:12 PM
RE: What happened to this team? - by jagman - 12-02-2018, 05:25 PM
RE: What happened to this team? - by Mowerguy - 12-02-2018, 05:50 PM
RE: What happened to this team? - by Inziladun - 12-03-2018, 10:13 AM
RE: What happened to this team? - by Mikey - 12-03-2018, 10:51 AM
RE: What happened to this team? - by MarleyJag - 12-03-2018, 01:27 PM
RE: What happened to this team? - by MoJagFan - 12-03-2018, 02:30 PM
RE: What happened to this team? - by jaglyn - 12-03-2018, 02:36 PM
RE: What happened to this team? - by FBT - 12-03-2018, 02:42 PM
RE: What happened to this team? - by NCJag - 12-03-2018, 04:55 PM
RE: What happened to this team? - by Jagwired - 12-03-2018, 05:08 PM
RE: What happened to this team? - by jagibelieve - 12-03-2018, 07:26 PM
RE: What happened to this team? - by FBT - 12-03-2018, 08:03 PM
RE: What happened to this team? - by jaglyn - 12-03-2018, 10:28 PM
RE: What happened to this team? - by Perkolater - 12-04-2018, 02:47 PM



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