Quote:I disagree...  These players, for the most part are all young.  We got rid of most of our vets and blew up the entire team when Gus took over.  In addition to that, we're playing this seattle defense that needs to be coached and properly implemented.

 

I think you assume that just because these guys played college ball, they are all completely formed players that you can plug and play with little coaching.

 

That's not how this works.  Especially given that the Seattle 3 deep zone system is not what any of these players were used to playing before they got here.  So yeah, I totally disagree with what you're saying here.

 

You are correct that nobody knows what goes on during film sessions and subsequent practices, but are you gonna sit there with a straight face and say that you are confident that our players are getting the most out of their time under Gus?

 

The regression that we've seen from almost every player (besides Lee) is not some freak accident.  Think it through.

thats not what im getting at...I'm talking about the basic fundamentals...can't line up on the LOS, throwing punches, stupid little penalties...I have always been one to say that people expect rookies to come out and play like seasoned vets, but I always give them a couple years before I critique them...The stupid penalties are what I'm talking about...Lining up off sides, delay of game, taking your helmet off to yell at a ref, unsportsman like conduct...Those things have remained constant from pee wee to NFL yet our players are still committing these dumb penalties...THAT is on players

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