Quote:Firstly, thanks to Bullseye for all of his insightful analysis posts. I always look forward to reading them to get a true measure of game events. 

 

My take on why the team played so much better:

 

1) Marrone's insistence on professional behavior in team meetings instilled a sense of professionalism in the team. Yes, true professionalism means more than receiving a paycheck for what you do. We didn't see the histrionics that Bortles has been so prone lately to display on the field when a play goes bust. 

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2) The confidence Marrone imparted on the team by his cool demeanor and measured management decisions on the sidelines. Having Myers kick a 56 yard field goal rather than going 4th and 1 for the 1st down being a prime example. There was none of the confusion and mismanagement that Gus was so prone to exhibit. The team, IMHO, for once felt like a true professional was in charge.

 

3) Immediate and professional corrective counseling with the coach over mistakes. Sheldon Day stood in front of Marrone and listened to his words. There was no hand around the shoulder pulling him in close while saying "I love ya man, but you just can't do that..." so typical of Gus.

 

To word to sum up what we saw yesterday is professionalism. The team on the field, and on the sidelines, did not give the impression of a frat boy outing but a practiced and disciplined organization. 

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