10-30-2024, 09:03 PM
(10-30-2024, 08:46 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: Keep dreaming, Kid. I've been hoping for a return of the Sam Wyche OL for many, many years. I've come to the conclusion that Mike Brown just doesn't see the value in building a team from the interior and then working outward.
All they need to do is look at the historically successful coaches throughout history, they all had strong interior OLs, and defenses that were built from the middle out as well. If you spend your money on core players that can block and tackle well, you'll most likely win more than you lose, because 80% of the game takes place in the middle of the field.
Yep, you're not wrong. Mikey loves his 'Bell Cow' QB and flashy WRs.... he's a sucker for the flair positions for sure. Absolutely agree, I know the NFL has moved to a pass-happy league, but we're as good an example as any that the trenches still matter. We still see low scoring playoff games, so defence does matter. A great QB/WR combo is great, but doesn't win much of anything on its own. Burrow/Chase will win as much as Stafford/Megatron did if we don't build a more rounded roster.
I know it was a bit of a one-year wonder, but I think of our 2009 team who swept the AFC North. Incredible OL, incredible run game and a very competitive defence. Definitely one of my favourite seasons following the team, was a joy to watch them just run all over teams. Though that said, preferred the recent playoff runs!
