06-12-2015, 02:00 AM
(06-11-2015, 08:28 PM)bearstronaut Wrote: I don't get where people are getting the idea that he's condoning taking plays off... That isn't what I interpreted at all. He's saying take the plays the defense gives you, you don't have to go for the home run every play. A lot of plays WR's run (especially slot type guys like TJ) are option routes, where you can either go 10 yards and stop, or stop and go depending on what the defense is giving you. I think he's saying if they're giving you the cushion, take your 10 yard completion. Where as a young stud might think to himself " Forget 10 yards. I'm gonna run a sick double move on this CB and have a 70 yard touchdown." Take your easy 10 and keep moving the ball.
That's the nice thing to think. Whenever a coach like figure is telling guys to not run their best route and to make it easy on themselves I have a problem. And that is what he did. I saw Carson Palmer irate at his receivers way more than I have ever seen Dalton in his years here. This isn't about making it easy on yourself. Its about the team. Our old blood Bengals did not have the proper team mentality. We went to the playoffs twice with Carson Palmer the golden boy and Chad and TJ. Dalton and AJ have gotten us there 4 straight years. So what would you rather have? Balls to the walls every time, or try when you think its the right time? Because I get irritated when I see AJ not go 100% when it easily could have made a difference if he was.
16 freaking games. Making millions of dollars. I want the best route every time............................................
