(11-01-2022, 12:11 PM)icey14 Wrote: so we can go out and say progressive improvement, slow and steady we will get there.  but here is my question, what does everyone think our biggest issue is right now. to get over that hump between winning and losing.  we aren't getting blown out but we are losing by less than a touchdown in every game but the Philly game which was 8.  these losses hurt more than the ones where we get blown out in my opinion.

here is my reasoning.

1) QB needs to play better, needs to know when to fight for another day, two games now he blew the chance when we had 3 more downs inside the 2.  
2) playcalling getting to cute when just need to run a basic offense
3) Defense lost us 5 games as much as the offence.  we had 5 leads and we blew them all within 3 mins of final game  


i think these are all fixable and just need some players to start playing like there talent suggest,  Josh Allen, Trevor Lawrence, Olukun  i'm looking at you 3.

i'm still DTWD and forever but to say I'm disappointed would be a understatement.  


but a couple things i am happy about with this team

1) Travis Etienne i was on the Jrob bus, and now got to see him as the lone back, i am really excited and see why he was so electrifying in college
2) Travon Walker, he has been in plays, made some rookie dumb penalty, but almost every game there is a holding against him and many more that aren't called.  he is legit and the future is bright
3) Jawan Tayler and Cam Robinson, they both have been solid and both have made big impact on some of the runs by getting up and blocking guys for the runners.  i feel they might trade Jawan in favor for Little cause of Contract if they keep him but right now these two are playing very well.
4) Kirk, Zay and Engram - These 3 have been very solid, Kirk i know was paid well but we all know coming in he isn't a Bonafede #1 WR he is a cooper Kupp, kinda receiver.  you need get him the ball in stride and he makes YAC.  i think we can utlize these guys more when Trevor can start making the throws more consistent.

It's really two main things right now. It's poor execution and decision making inside the red zone or within striking distance, this applies, to both, the offense and the coaching staff. 

I don't care if the play call is for you to run a 3 yard out and throw it to the corner of the end zone and then go home later that night and smack your momma around in the living room. When a play is called and the ball is in your hands? Git er' done son! 

Doug also needs to stop gambling on 4th down when he's inside the red zone and his kicker can clearly make the field goals there. It's not like he has a peg leg or something. Give him a chance. Kickers matter too. 

The other main issue is the 4th quarter play of this defense. They just completely fold and clam up in crunch time. They cannot get off the field on 3rd down. They erase big time plays with personal fouls. They blow their assignments or just flat out get smoked. 

Shore up the early turnovers, execute in the red zone, REGARDLESS of play call, and find your inner fire on defense in the 4th quarter when your team has the lead. You do that a few times? You're at least sitting at .500 right now at the minimum.

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