Clutch and Execution Problems

[skinsguy]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

Good post...I gotta disagree with the talent, i think we are pretty average with starters, but lack good depth. I dont think Im asking too much with just seeing some improvement with the offense...I see it in 3rd downs situations and I see it with the play of individuals (K Williams and Armstrong) and even some playcalling, but I still see many errors on O, D and the killer which was the block on special teams. Your right about finding guys to work together as team, its a learning curve for sure...like I said, this year seems to hold more opportunity than the past for average teams, like ours, to be able to get in the mix. Look at Tampa or Chicago this year, they're taking advantage of it. Why not us? Im not writing us off, but man that loss really hurt. I predicted 8-8 for us...9-7 could get us in the playoffs. Now that woulda impressed me.

I think we have better than average talent in the starting positions, but not every starting position. And, like you said, we don't have the depth. This is something I truly believe MS will address in the seasons to come, because he's been known to draft for depth.

What I hope to see happening is for our young guys to continue to work hard and improve. Guys like Brandon Banks, Fred Davis, Brian Orakpo, Trent Williams, and Anthony Armstrong are prime examples of what the 'skins should be looking for. We can also throw in Laron Landry as well, but I'm really talking about our first and second year players (I know that Fred Davis is technically in his third year.) These guys appear to be working hard and it's showing on the field. Not saying the other guys don't put forth the effort, but when you have guys who others would think would be long shots (Anthony Armstrong, Brandon Banks,) make it and produce in the NFL, that is the talent you want to build your team around. Those types of guys are the ones who are hungry and will give it 110%.

But in addition to that, we also need players who have high football IQs. Peyton Manning isn't necessarily the best athlete to ever step out on a football field, but he's one of the smartest, which makes him an elite player. That's what we need, young, hungry players who have high football IQs. That's what turns teams into champions.