(12-30-2020, 07:02 PM)flgatorsandjags Wrote:

(12-30-2020, 05:22 PM)Cleatwood Wrote: I didn’t say it “sucked” but it’s not perfect by any means.

They’ve been going through a complete name change, a new HC and OC, no offseason, a HC who doesn’t want him..... it’s not perfect.

Haskins no doubt needs to be MUCH better and more mature but the situation isn’t perfect.

Yeah, it was a good situation imo., not perfect.  Its rare a rookie gets drafted into a perfect situation like Roethlisberger, Rodgers, and Mahomes did.  I dont think the name change had any affect on how the players though.  It was no offseason but look how great Herbert and Burrow done as rookies

The name change adds to the noise surrounding the team. He also probably heard that Gruden didn’t want him and Rivera didn’t like him either. For some, that would add fuel to the fire and strive to be better. For others (maybe Haskins) it shut them down.

Herbert was incredible. No doubt. Helps when you have Hunter Henry, Mike Williams and Keenan Allen.

Burrow has a great offensive minded HC, Boyd, AJ Green and Higgins. Mixon when healthy as well. Burrow is also the #1 pick for a reason and a baller.

I’m not saying Haskins is innocent by any means but he didn’t have a lot to work with AND he was super immature. 

Still young so maybe he can turn it around but he needs to do some serious work before then or he will be out of the league for good.

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