For those who react "emotionally" to just about everything in their lives, it's understandable to assume this game was blown by Bradlley. However, that's simply not true. The first half ended up with the Jags walking in at halftime with a 17-0 lead based solely on their ability to capitalize on Philly's turnovers. Great 1st half for the Jags. Along with supreme pass protection for Henne the Jags were able to take advantage of the Eagles big mistakes. However, the OL was NOT opening holes for their running game (Gerhart) and he was having to "earn" every yard he got. This game is not on Gerhart for his less than stellar numbers. Philly was daring Henne to do in the 2nd half what he got away with in the 1st. You can't win football games when your offense is 2-14 on 3rd down conversions. Some of this MUST fall squarely on Chad Henne and his leadership abilities. But, let's face it............Tom Brady he is not!

 

The Jags could never get the momentum back that they had in the 1st half and Philly took full advantage of that. Yes, they lost a game they could have "clearly" won but we need to find a way to take away from this game and build. I thought the defense was better than most would have guessed until they look to be gassed there towards the end and a couple of coverages were undoubtedly blown but overall.............there are good things to take away from the game for them as a unit. The offense, well............if the OL does NOT find a way to push some people off the ball on run plays..........it's gonna be a long season for Henne and a long one for Toby Gerhart too. Adrian Peterson with decent holes opened up aint gonna do much damage either. And Gerhart..........aint Adrian. Henne was off the mark in the 2nd half and alot of the time..............WAY OFF. So that, must be worked on as well. But, it's not a time to panic as who thought they were going 16-0 anyways? It just sucks to see a game slip away that should have been won. And, for this reason alone............the Bortles calls will be flying high this coming week. On the other hand, it too is somewhat justified. Let's just see how Chad Henne bounces back from adversity that was as much self inflicted as it was Philly's tough defense. 

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