Pointless Stats

[jdlea]

Originally Posted by jsarno

#1- no one is perfect.
#2- Betts single handedly has won us games.
#3- 80% of the league could have fumbled that ball...it was a perfect defensive move.
And most importantly
#4- If we won, we lose out on a higher draft pick. If we win, we only hurt ourselves from here. So losing actually helps us. Not that we're cheering for a loss....oh wait, I'll try your approach:
Are we cheering for a loss? No.
Are the skins playing to lose? No.
Will the Skins get a higher draft pick when they lose? Yes.
Is anyone perfect? No.
Is answering every one of your questions annoying? YES.

Give Betts a break, it's his first full time RB gig. I don't see people going after Campbell's throat when he messes up either, because we all know there are growing pains involved. We all saw the fumble and all got pissed...but it's part of the process. You can't learn to win without learning to lose.

I really could give a damn whether or not you like way I went about writing that post. I was trying to cut people off before they continued to put words in my mouth. Now, in response to your post...trying to get a higher draft pick is a stupid reason to not care about losing football games. The Skins moved up in the draft? Awesome, now maybe they can get another gem like Carlos Rogers!

As for not being perfect, I never said I expected him to be. I do expect him to play smart football and put two hands on the ball with under 2 minutes in the fourth quarter and you're driving into your opponents territory. When I was playing pee wee football they used to tell running backs to put 2 hands on the ball. I don't expect perfection, I also don't expect a veteran player who gets a shot at starting to make rookie mistakes. I also didn't expect him to elevate himself to a level where he would fumble as frequently as anyone in the league. I don't expect perfection, I expect him to hang onto the ball a little more than he has been...

And also, name me a game he "single handedly" won.

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by jdlea

I really could give a damn whether or not you like way I went about writing that post.

Obviously you do care since you commented on it. However, it was a joke man...go smoke a bowl or something...it's Christmas.
The rest of your post was too negative to comment on.

You are a Skins fan right? Or are you still bitter about the poor season we've endured?

[jdlea]

Originally Posted by jsarno

Obviously you do care since you commented on it. However, it was a joke man...go smoke a bowl or something...it's Christmas.
The rest of your post was too negative to comment on.

You are a Skins fan right? Or are you still bitter about the poor season we've endured?

Lol...got me there man.

Yeah, I'm still a Skins fan, just keeps getting harder and harder though.

Also, I was under the impression that you were one of the people who just didn't care that they were losing because the season is over as far as playoffs are concerned. Glad to know that's not how you feel.

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by jdlea

Lol...got me there man.

Yeah, I'm still a Skins fan, just keeps getting harder and harder though.

Also, I was under the impression that you were one of the people who just didn't care that they were losing because the season is over as far as playoffs are concerned. Glad to know that's not how you feel.

No biggy man.
I don't think any real fan likes to see his team lose.

[dgack]

Originally Posted by jdlea

I don't expect perfection, I expect him to hang onto the ball a little more than he has been...

Something the entire defense might be able to learn, too. Seeing as how they've converted less turnovers that they should have had (dropped INT's, missed opportunities for fumbles/sacks, etc.) than Ladell has lost fumbles.

[jdlea]

Originally Posted by dgack

Something the entire defense might be able to learn, too. Seeing as how they've converted less turnovers that they should have had (dropped INT's, missed opportunities for fumbles/sacks, etc.) than Ladell has lost fumbles.

Yeah, at least Carlos finally held on to one last week. Hopefully, it will lead to him being more confident and hanging on to more and more...hopefully