'Bring the Pain' Stepping away from the panic button, slowly

[Hamoskinz]

Not at all surprised at the folks hitting the panic button after the first game. Just like last year, the mob was ready to lynch Zorn & Campbell following the Gints defeat.

I am optimistic about the season. JC showed me that he can move the ball, consistently and more than 7 yards. I knew ARE would excel in the slot but yesterday was a pleasant surprise. JC just has to spread the ball more, they doubled Moss so I'm sure Kelly could use some love. JC also looked good last year in the shotgun, and I hope Zorn calls a bit more passing plays, I feel JC can improve his game as we go along.

Our tackling is on & off. We seem to make great stops or spot tackles at times and look like a bunch of poofters trying to catch a slippery eel on another. However, I take my hat off to Fletcher - the guy is the epitome of a 'tackling machine'. Landry, Carter, Smoot and Hall should take some of their salary and pay that man for doing their jobs for them.

Hunter the punter. I thought his first punt was BS, 38 yards but I realise you need hang time to allow your chasers to get there, Thanks to him, Hixon was nullified yesterday. Shuisham kick offs I though were terrible. Kicking to the 13 or 15 yd line is giving the the returner a great headstart so even if its just a 20yd run, they are in good field position!

Another thing I'm glad about is how we bottled up Jacobs. He can run all over the Eagles, Cowboys etc... but against us, he is going nowhere.