Serious question

[*Wyche'sWarrior*]

(10-10-2016, 04:43 AM)Thundercloud Wrote: I think it's a legitimate question. And it will be answered as the season goes on.

But just on the practical side, I think we miss the following:

1. Marvin Jones and Tyler Eifert.  We should be getting Eifert back soon, but we've got to get Boyd more involved. Even he is not a deep threat, which Jones was.  Core is probably our best prospect to stretch the field other than Green and we need to get him in there. We may even miss Sanu a little. I'm ok with Lafell, but we've got to get other receivers going.

2. Reggie Nelson.  One of the best non-drafted players we've ever had, and we let him go. We're hurting at safety. Williams is not as good as Reggie, and it seems to me that Iloka is suffering from Nelson's loss, too.

3. Our offensive line is not performing, and I think Cedric O is really struggling.  Andre Smith had his flaws, but was a good right tackle. Cedric will improve.  He was extremely highly rated by everyone coming out of college, and he will come around. But right now he's having some rough snaps.  But this is essentially his rookie year, and he didn't really get a good summer camp at all, either year he's been on the team.  Bodine is Bodine and I think Zeitler is having problems coping with struggling players, now on both sides of him.

4. I think we're seeing a little rust with Burfict, but he'll get over that.  Michael Johnson seems to be in decline, and Geno doesn't seem to be the force we all expect him to be lately.  He's had some good games, but he was certainly neutralized Sunday.

So yes, we did seem a little lifeless Sunday, but I think there are also some practical personnel issues at work, too.

I agree.....but Piano Man has WAY too many high round players and his HAND PICKED center on this unit for it to be this piss poor.  They need to send a message and shit can him today.  Some accountability is sorely lacking in this organization.....and that's as good a place as any to start.  

Don't worry Son of Paul......he can still play your dinner parties.