We've played much better defenses and teams in general since Hackett was tapped on the shoulder for the job. Kansas City leads the AFC West. Denver and Minnesota have team carrying defenses capable of taking over games or shutting offenses down. BUF isn't the greatest team out there but they're also no slouch compared to this team. DET also leads the NFC North.

 

The running game has improved a bit despite the fact that Ivory, Yeldon and Robinson are either out of the game completely or playing well under 100%. We're now running this offense with Sterling, Koyack and a street free agent at the TE position after losing Thomas and Lewis for the year. Bortles was already turnover prone and one of the worst QB's in accuracy long before Hackett took over the job as well. We've also been without Linder who is easily the best overall lineman we have. 

 

In fairness to him. I think he's done one hell of a job given the limited time and opportunity with this offense in general. And I am still seeing too many mental lapses on the offensive line. Beachum and Parnell have killed this offense this year with false starts at the worst of times. Again, we just see this team constantly find new ways to beat itself week in and week out. 

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