Coaching props and rants!

[Bengalstripes9]

(09-14-2021, 01:28 PM)Wyche Wrote: One thing to consider about the conservative calls in the 2nd half is that Higgins and Chase both missed significant time due to dehydration....and at the same time. I think that was a factor as well.

I'd agree with you on the negatives otherwise. I liked the balance, and on the audible, it was said that they sent in two plays, and Joe makes the call based on the look he gets. One run, one pass. I don't know about the validity to that claim, but it was mentioned.

The defense has some missing pieces back, as well as some added pieces. I guess my point with Anarumo is, now that he has the personnel he wants, were we a bit overly critical of him now that we can see the vision with better players on the field?

Offensively, being able to run seems to really open up the playbook. Play action was lethal yesterday. That hasn't been the case with less than 3 ypc the last few years. I'd agree about some in game negatives for sure, but the biggest positive for me is that with better execution/personnel, we get a glimpse of what these units are supposed to look like in these new systems. Yesterday, they looked pretty damn good.

It's good to see Anarumo has his guys on defense. They are definitely tackling well. I liked how they played Cook; he broke a couple decent gainers, but overall they didn't let him break a lot of tackles with his power/elusiveness. Very good to see when we play guys like Lamar, Hunt and Chubb twice each. 

I just want to see a more balanced attack from the offense. They looked very balanced on the 3 TD drives, attacking short, intermediate, and deep (as well as running the ball). When they get too hemmed in to running and only throwing short routes, they just go nowhere. Then the 3rd/4th down calls need to be better as well. But plenty of reason for optimism. We have some great playmakers. The playcalling just needs to improve a bit, and the offensive line needs to solidify a bit in pass pro.

(09-14-2021, 02:16 PM)Sled21 Wrote: Are these guys afraid they may have to take a whizz on the sidelines. I seriously don't know how you get dehydrated when you can spend the entire time the defense is on the field knocking back Gatorades and water. I see players sipping from the small cups now and again. They all need to have the big bottle in their hands and drinking constantly 

When I played hockey back in high school, one of my buddies gave me a reason for not drinking too much water. I forget if it weighed you down or was more for you body to process and messes with your stamina or something.. But I've always knocked the water back. 

(09-14-2021, 02:27 PM)WeezyBengal Wrote: Dude almost single handedly lost us the game with the 4th and 1 BS on our own 30. Vikings caught fire after that stop.

I refuse to give him any credit, the team found a way to win despite him.

My thoughts exactly. It went from being a great game to watch, to miserable as soon as he made that decision. The game never should have been that close.