09-12-2022, 09:50 AM
(09-11-2022, 10:45 PM)bfine32 Wrote: Folks have agendas and will look to whatever supports their agendas; it soothes their cognitive dissonance.
IF you think Zac is not a good coach, you'll point to whatever you can fabricate to support your POV
IF you don't like Pollack it's Oline
IF you think we should have kept Pryor; it's because of our #4 WR
I personally think JB is the main reason we lost followed closely by injuries to Higgins and Harris. I just cannot grasp the concept it's because we snapped a ball too early on a punt.
I do think Zac went for it on 4th down when we were within FG range was a poor choice, but I don't know if that was before or after Harris. injury.
The good news
I like Taylor, but he contributed to our loss as well. This team was not prepared. He botched a few things that kept us from winning, despite Burrow having a really bad 1st half. Burrow did have a better 2nd half, and with better coaching and in game decisions, we win that game.
Yes, Burrow deserves blame, but I am not going to ignore that Taylor also had a bad showing. I will call it like it is.
How do you not challenge that TD throw to Chase? I get not wanting to kick a FG with Harris out, but we came away with 0 points on that drive. You have to challenge in that situation. I think this is much worst than the leaving time on the clock with our last Punt in OT.
Also, Taylor should have made it clear, that any bad snap be downed on that FG attempt on 3rd down in OT. And if he did make it clear, then Huber also deserves some flack.
With that said, I am not calling for anyone's head. No need to panic after week 1, but there are things to learn from.
