09-28-2017, 01:26 PM
(09-27-2017, 07:14 PM)SHRacerX Wrote: Exactly. The most simple phrase I can think to offer is that when you play not to lose, you lose. Throw some f'n punches. Take shots. Attack. Don't play scared, play with an attitude that you are going to shove it up your opponent's ass (be sure to wash after doing that to the steelers) and this team will soar. The defense can win a Championship. If the offense ever finds its stride (which would likely call for the benching of Ced and Bodine) they can still make a run at it.
That is the problem with Marv, he doesn't push aggressivenes at all in the 2nd half.
This needs to change and like you said, might need to bench those two guys on the OL.
If Marv just stays out of Lazor's ear we might make a run yah never know.
(09-28-2017, 08:08 AM)SHRacerX Wrote: Perhaps not...and you are correct that Burfict will provide a spark, but I can't help but wonder without Eifert, where the spark will come on offense? It sure as hell won't be Lafell. Maybe Core, who we heard so much of in the spring, gets more snaps? Maybe Uzomah picks up where he left off before getting injured a year ago. Hewitt? Seems to catch everything thrown to him...no matter how infrequently.
I will bet Mixon is due to go off soon. Hopefully against pitt, and the offense rallies around a tougher rushing attack. I think we are missing the boat not having Gio with him in the backfield. He could chip an end, and then slide out as an outlet or line up in the slot. See the Lions and how they use Theo Riddick out of the backfield.
Either way, the offense will be the one challenged to score 24 each game (or more) but I don't think the defense (if it stays healthy) will give up more than 20 again.
I really like the thought of having both Mixon and Gio on the field at the same time if Eifert is not playing.
Mixon can play WR and is tough to bring down after the catch, both him and Gio have that go all the way at anytime talent.
Both can pick up the blitz and we are less predictable with these guys playing.
I truly think this is the way to go if Eifert cannot play or is not the same again.
I like Kroft and Hewitt but someone has to sit if we do this though.
