Not To Be Negative...

[Dlyne8r]

Originally Posted by Defensewins

My main concern is the offensive line. With two starters most likely gone for the year, depth is becoming a serious problem.
I am not sure I like Jason Fabini. He is on the downside of his career, plus a veteran like him should not be jumping offsides two or three times in a row near the goal line. He nearly cost us a TD if not for a great play by Campbell and Cooley.

OMG, Fabini was in another world, another game, or somewhere other than where he should have been. What the hell was up with so many repeat false-starts? Then, our coaches blew the clock management during this same drive. Where were we, on the two yard line or something? Those miscues almost killed that drive entirely. Of all the negatives, those there were the winners (or losers). I thought Gibbs and Co. got past those issues a couple of years ago.

[BleedBurgundy]

Originally Posted by Dlyne8r

OMG, Fabini was in another world, another game, or somewhere other than where he should have been. What the hell was up with so many repeat false-starts? Then, our coaches blew the clock management during this same drive. Where were we, on the two yard line or something? Those miscues almost killed that drive entirely. Of all the negatives, those there were the winners (or losers). I thought Gibbs and Co. got past those issues a couple of years ago.

That clock management wasn't on us. The officials stopped the clock briefly which made our guys think the play clock was also reset. We got screwed. Lucky to come away with a td on that one.

[Dlyne8r]

Originally Posted by BleedBurgundy

That clock management wasn't on us. The officials stopped the clock briefly which made our guys think the play clock was also reset. We got screwed. Lucky to come away with a td on that one.

Thanks for the clarification BB, I must have been swilling too much of my favorite adult bevarage!

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by Dlyne8r

OMG, Fabini was in another world, another game, or somewhere other than where he should have been. What the hell was up with so many repeat false-starts? Then, our coaches blew the clock management during this same drive. Where were we, on the two yard line or something? Those miscues almost killed that drive entirely. Of all the negatives, those there were the winners (or losers). I thought Gibbs and Co. got past those issues a couple of years ago.

According to JC the headsets went out so that had something to do with it. I was screaming at the TV to just kick it cause we were too retarded to run a damn play. Shows how much I know!

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Dlyne8r

OMG, Fabini was in another world, another game, or somewhere other than where he should have been. What the hell was up with so many repeat false-starts? Then, our coaches blew the clock management during this same drive. Where were we, on the two yard line or something? Those miscues almost killed that drive entirely. Of all the negatives, those there were the winners (or losers). I thought Gibbs and Co. got past those issues a couple of years ago.

I'll give Fabini a pass for now.

Not exactly the easiest circumstances to see your first action of the season on MNF in front of a rowdy crowd. He'll settle down I'm sure.

[BrudLee]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I'll give Fabini a pass for now.

Not exactly the easiest circumstances to see your first action of the season on MNF in front of a rowdy crowd. He'll settle down I'm sure.

Fabini was:

• Playing a position he doesn't play
• Playing on a side of the line he hasn't played in eight years
• Initially playing on special teams, which makes hearing a snap count even harder
• In front of a loud and hostile crowd
• Drawn off on his second penalty

Also he:

• Gave up no sacks
• Run blocked well
• Didn't cost us any points

I'm OK with last night.

[Dlyne8r]

Originally Posted by BrudLee

Fabini was:

• Playing a position he doesn't play
  reply: But you still start at the same snap count regardless of your position.
• Playing on a side of the line he hasn't played in eight years
  reply: See above
• Initially playing on special teams, which makes hearing a snap count even harder
  reply: He has 10-yrs. experience as an O-lineman. Hearing snap counts is part of his resume'.
• In front of a loud and hostile crowd
  reply: See above.
• Drawn off on his second penalty
  reply: True, he gets a pass on that one.

Also he:

• Gave up no sacks
• Run blocked well
• Didn't cost us any points
  reply: He could have given that we lost the advantage of being a couple of yards from the end-zone partially due to his mistakes.

I'm OK with last night.

Don't get me wrong, I'm thankful we have Fabini. I just believe that he could have done a better job even though he was under pressure. Pete Kendall hasn't been here long and he didn't jump off-sides.