10-02-2023, 09:40 PM
Burrow is obviously not right, but the team as a whole seems to lack some spirit. I suppose that is typically going to go hand in hand with losing, but whether it is related to Burrow or lacking some collective "fire in the belly," they just seem to be off on so many of the intangible things that made them so endearing ( I admit this is teetering on being a crutch argument but oh well, I at least consider it's something I'm seeing). And I've never been a Zac basher, but if you are going to play your qb w/ his obvious current limitations, you have to be able to find different and creative ways to move the offense. Perhaps we might have to pivot away from our offense's identity for the time being. After so many failed drives, you'd think that they would realize that they are stubbornly doing the same thing and expecting a different result. It's not the first time in a game that I've felt that it might behoove us to lean on Mixon with a bit more conviction. Grind out some clock, let our defense get a few minutes of oxygen back, and maybe if you punch a few first downs ( and wind their defense a bit), you might get them to account for it; bring a safety up in the box, and then catch them on a shot play that you've been so obviously desperate .
On another tangent: Man, I also hate the timing of Charlie Jone's injury. This would've been a perfect shot for him to get some snaps.
On another tangent: Man, I also hate the timing of Charlie Jone's injury. This would've been a perfect shot for him to get some snaps.
