(12-06-2023, 03:20 PM)Caldrac Wrote:

(12-06-2023, 01:47 PM)Jaguarmeister Wrote: A number of things cost us the win.  The ball falling through Ridley's arms at the end of the half cost us 3 points at least.  Had Trevor caught the snap cleanly, it was probably an easy touchdown pass as Ridley had his man beat deep but had to come back for the ball. He made a great effort otherwise, but it fell right through his arms. 

Also, Trevor going out hurt.  I think he drives us down for the game winning TD instead of the tying FG, but that's speculation of course.

The defense deserves the brunt of the blame for the loss. Period. You let a back-up QB making his 2nd start look like [BLEEP] Joe Montana at his peak, at home, on Monday night football for the first time in 12 years, in front of a nationally televised audience. Gave up 34 points to a 2nd career start QB. Holy [BLEEP], folks. Holy [BLEEP].

No excuses for that kind of [BLEEP] other than lack of being prepared or taking the game seriously. Not a single adjustment was made out there. We're supposed to be playing bully ball as they call it on defense. Looks like they bought into their own bull [BLEEP] instead.

Right.  Collectively, yes.  But if we're talking about individual plays that contributed significantly to points being taken off the board for our offense, it's not just the missed FG.  And we could've, would've, should've won that game despite the defensive issues had we converted on just a play or two or avoided TLaws injury and early exit.

Let's check in on Jim Mora.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKhyj5Szmks

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