Players speak for first time on Marvin's contract situation

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(06-29-2017, 04:12 PM)Sled21 Wrote: My dream scenario was that Marvin was moved upstairs, and Zimmer was HC. That didn't happen, obviously. That said, I don't think we can put the blame for all those playoff games on Marvin. After the Carson exit, we had rookies Dalton and Green, and it was basically overperforming that those teams even got to the playoffs. Then there was the season where injuries were so bad we were using the 4th string running back as a slot receiver. Did anyone really expect to win with all those injuries, it was more like a MASH unit that an NFL roster. In all reality, the two losses to the Texans in 12 and 13 were to be expected. The loss to San Diego was poor coaching and poor performance from players who barely showed up. The loss to the Colts was due to injuries, and the Stealers.... well, Dalton was out, Hill couldn't hold onto the ball, and Jones let the Stealers into his head. So in my mind, Marvin is to blame for 2 losses in the playoffs he should have won. But, that said, if he doesn't get one this year, I don't think he's back at all...... and I'm not even sure he wants to come back. Paulie's time....

Meh. When Dalton and Green were rookies, we lost to the Texans, who were starting a rookie 3rd string QB. They also had many rookies and young players, including JJ Watt, Ben Tate, Brian Cushing, Kareem Jackson, Brooks Reed, Connor Barwin, Arian Foster, etc. These guys were their core players and all were 25 or under. And again...they were starting a rookie 3rd string QB with 5 starts under his belt.

Yeah we were seriously hurting at WR for the Colts game (we did have Sanu though), but the Colts were rotating their 3rd and 4th string RBs...who combined for 187 yards. The Colts made do, so why couldn't we?

Same deal with the Steelers. They were rotating their 3rd and 4th string RBs (both Bell and Williams were out)...who combined for 183 yards. They were also missing Ben for a couple series. It just seems other teams are able to adjust to their losses just fine against us. Whether it be at QB, RB, or any other position.