I knew the locker room jump-party was going to spark a lot of criticism. Ehhh, Gus has been under a ton of pressure, and the lid came off...good on that I'd say...best to get all the anxiety out of the way.


I haven't seen the presser yet, and I do put some credence on such things, but on balance the same applies. Overcooked anxiety.


Everyone calls in all Bradley's stats and such here to date. I don't. We had Gabby...and no chance. Henne...same prob.


For my mind, if Gus was fired tomorrow, his time here has been a success. He deserves great credit for turning the ship around, getting the locker room on the right 'team' page. Penalties are way down. The players are upbeat, and playing agressively. The rooks are getting better and better. The off-field garbage has largely been stopped. Sacks!!! I mean we are getting sacks!! That is friggin' huge. We are making first downs, and they all aren't 3rd and 9's.


We actually punted the ball, and the coverage caught it inside the ten. AND we got a turnover on special teams. Be still my beating heart.


For the most part, we are protecting the football very well. X-BB's ints (and I do...couple ugly ones, yeah, but at least a couple don't matter at all) CS3's fumble 2 weeks back hurt, but he was trying to make something happen on that play. The fact that D.Rob was able to step in, get the carries, and hang on to it all game was very impressive. Good coaching I'd say.


The word that FA's of high caliber would consider Jax because Gus is well-regarded is important too. We need one or two, and I can only hope at this point we will see an acquisition in the off-season of a true marquis player.


Am I a Bradley trumpet-blower? No, not really, because I want a ring in Jax, and he may or may not have what it takes. But for the moment I am in his corner, and very much appreciate the effort HE has given.


Losing Poz was a huge setback.. The heart of the D is gone, and will certainly affect the already sickly record. All told, on balance, net-net, Jax is vastly superior to what we have had. I am enjoying every contest now, and look forward to every Sunday.


We won't make the playoffs, okay, too bad. But I for one, very much enjoy playing the spoilers for other team's chances. It's the next best thing.. Cleveland was an upset...I say there will be others this year. That is going to be a ton of fun!

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