Just my evaluation right now

[muskiesfan]

It would be nice if Ross could become a contributor, but that's all on him. His issues are more self-inflicted than anything. As for Tate, I'd like to see him get some snaps but I don't think his development this season is as important to winning as other players. The OLine definitely needs to improve/gel/get healthy/make some changes or something. They have to improve for us to be able to beat good teams and have any hopes of advancing in the playoffs.

It's not just that we don't seem to have a ton of talent at LB, we also never seem to be able to find LBs that can cover the pass. Every. Damn. Year. We have to watch TEs and RBs kick our teeth in. The D most definitely has to improve on 3rd down.

At this point though it's hard not to be optimistic. Through erratic OLine play, injured players, poor defensive play, and poor special teams play this team is 4-1 and first place in the division. They're finding ways to win and overcoming obstacles. That tends to be what good teams do. This team looks and feels different to me.