01-11-2016, 11:19 AM
I can't really disagree with any of this.
I don't know what conversations the coaches are having with the players, but I would hope that for the most part is it this.
Especially Hill.
For me, I would use the footage of the fumble to illustrate 2 things to him.
1. Run like this EVERY play you get the ball. Sure he fumbled, but there is no denying that he was decisive and aggressive. He ran hard and fought for yards. If the game is not on the line, I would have 0 problems with him running like this. He runs like this every time, and our run game will be through the roof. Especially when Dalton is back in the line up.
2. Focus and be mindful of the situation. less than 2 minutes to play we are up by 1 score, that is not the time to run with the ball in one arm and only have one hand on it. Cradle it and protect it. Keep it secure. It is better to only get 3 yards on 1st down, 3 yards on 2nd down and only 3 yards on 3rd down and end the play with a kick, than to try for any heroics. Getting the 5 yards were great, but you have to know to hit the ground quickly to eliminate the other team from even having a chance for a fumble.
That is what a good coach would do with him. No matter how we fans feel right now, it is important that a good coach, talk to him and let him know that if he remembers what he is being told and has a performance year next year then we fans will be quick to forgive him.
I would use Dalton as an example. For Dalton years 2, 3 and 4, he was questioned and even loathed by the fans. However, he had a performance year and everyone embraced him. So next season if Hill responds well and Dalton continues to improve and plays at this same level, then boy oh boy, do we have a great offense.
I don't know what conversations the coaches are having with the players, but I would hope that for the most part is it this.
Especially Hill.
For me, I would use the footage of the fumble to illustrate 2 things to him.
1. Run like this EVERY play you get the ball. Sure he fumbled, but there is no denying that he was decisive and aggressive. He ran hard and fought for yards. If the game is not on the line, I would have 0 problems with him running like this. He runs like this every time, and our run game will be through the roof. Especially when Dalton is back in the line up.
2. Focus and be mindful of the situation. less than 2 minutes to play we are up by 1 score, that is not the time to run with the ball in one arm and only have one hand on it. Cradle it and protect it. Keep it secure. It is better to only get 3 yards on 1st down, 3 yards on 2nd down and only 3 yards on 3rd down and end the play with a kick, than to try for any heroics. Getting the 5 yards were great, but you have to know to hit the ground quickly to eliminate the other team from even having a chance for a fumble.
That is what a good coach would do with him. No matter how we fans feel right now, it is important that a good coach, talk to him and let him know that if he remembers what he is being told and has a performance year next year then we fans will be quick to forgive him.
I would use Dalton as an example. For Dalton years 2, 3 and 4, he was questioned and even loathed by the fans. However, he had a performance year and everyone embraced him. So next season if Hill responds well and Dalton continues to improve and plays at this same level, then boy oh boy, do we have a great offense.
