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[LadyT]

The poor offensive performance started with our first possession, when Ray Brown was still in there, and continued throughout the game, even after he returned. It was almost a repeat of what we did last week against Tampa Bay.

The "D" is the part of the team that has carried us for 2 years. They've even won many games for us by scoring themselves.

If our offense was half as good as our "D" we would have cruised to a victory tonight. After all, Seattle lost its best offensive weapon early in the game and still managed to score more points that our woeful offense. So, if injuries are our excuse, then Seattle could certainly have claimed the same excuse. But, I dare say that losing Alexander is a heck of a lot more disastrous than losing Ray Brown or Randy Thomas.

Hasselbeck played a very good game tonight, despite losing his most potent offensive weapon. Brunell's play was less than impressive, as it was last week.

[LBrown43]

The complextion would have certainly changed if we go up 10-0 but in the end what ifs don't mean anything. Seattle showed they do have a pretty good ball club, but I don't see them winning it all.


Go Colts!!!

[dgack]

Originally Posted by LadyT

But, I dare say that losing Alexander is a heck of a lot more disastrous than losing Ray Brown or Randy Thomas.

Clearly not, as Morris and Strong were able to move the chains when they needed to.

We couldn't run, and that made us one-dimensional. So now we're relying on the passing game, but the line isn't holding up and Brunell is out there running around scrambling like mad, unable to make plays because the pocket is collapsing constantly.

I don't see what the argument is? Moss had a huge game but dropped a few key balls. Cooley had a huge game. Brunell didn't throw any pickles. Portis didn't get much going (though the playcalling was terrible IMO, we didn't get Clinton outside enough).

What part of the offense are you complaining about? The WR2 we don't have? It was the line, pure and simple.

[skinsguy]

Originally Posted by dgack

What part of the offense are you complaining about? The WR2 we don't have? It was the line, pure and simple.

Some feel better by pointing fingers. I think our offense overall has much improved from last year. We still need to have a good compliment to Moss at WR, but we're coming along. People have the Snyder syndrome that if it isn't working right away then junk it all and start from scratch. That approach has already been proven a failure. Our offense has had some really nice games this year - and not to take anything away from Gregg Williams and the defense, but I dare say it's probably tougher coming up with a good offensive scheme that is going to be quite productive. There isn't anything wrong with the offense. When you enter the playoffs missing Randy Thomas - and having Portis beat up along with one true and healthy deep threat receiver, that isn't a system breakdown.