Titans vs. Skins Positives and Negatives.

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Originally Posted by Lotus

I'm not knocking Garcon, who made a great play, but Michael Griffin was pathetic on that play. Like Bacarri Rambo pathetic.

To be fair, he and a lot of people have underestimated Garcons speed, which he showed he still has.

[WillH]

I'm surprised they already named Colt as the starter (if RG3 isn't ready). I thought they'd wait.

If I were Gruden, I would send so many mixed signals about who will start that Dallas wouldn't know how to game plan. I'd be saying:

"RG3 is 'All-In for Dallas Week,' but Cousins might get another chance if he's not ready, we'll see how he and Colt do in practice."

Am I wrong? Why would you show your hand this early?

[Meks]

Negative - Breeland played well and is improving, the NFL will swiftly suspend him

[MTK]

Originally Posted by WillH

I'm surprised they already named Colt as the starter (if RG3 isn't ready). I thought they'd wait.

If I were Gruden, I would send so many mixed signals about who will start that Dallas wouldn't know how to game plan. I'd be saying:

"RG3 is 'All-In for Dallas Week,' but Cousins might get another chance if he's not ready, we'll see how he and Colt do in practice."

Am I wrong? Why would you show your hand this early?

It would only create unnecessary drama, especially if there's no real chance of him returning.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by sevier2

No, I do not...?

Because he's really the only difference across the offensive line from 2012, so no I don't think the offensive line is to blame for Morrises problems this year. That's just a convenient excuse, in my opinion

[donofriose]

I think scheme has more to do with what happened to Morris.

[MTK]

No RG3 is what's happened to Morris.

[sevier2]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Because he's really the only difference across the offensive line from 2012, so no I don't think the offensive line is to blame for Morrises problems this year. That's just a convenient excuse, in my opinion

While it's mainly the same line from 2012 in terms of names, this is not the line we saw in 2012. Morris needs to step up and secure the ball more, that's clear. However the level of play from our team as a whole has declined.

I also never stated the line was "great."

[NC_Skins]

Originally Posted by donofriose

I think scheme has more to do with what happened to Morris.

Jay pretty much said it in his presser.

On if running back Alfred Morris is performing differently than in past years:

“You know what, I don’t think so. He’s had some bad looks at plays where not many backs would make positive yards, but he’s had some good looks where he’s missed some cuts and he’s had some good runs. We’ve just got to keep giving it to him and keep giving him the looks. But as far as him digressing from last year, I don’t think he is. I still think he’s the same guy. I think he’s a good, productive running back in the NFL. We’ve just got to get him better looks, and when he has a good look, he’s got to make the right reads. So, it’s a little bit of a combination of everything. We still like Alfred. We still feel like he’s going to carry us to where we need to go.”

He's missing the cuts that he used to hit years prior.

Originally Posted by Mattyk

No RG3 is what's happened to Morris.

...and THIS.

[NYCskinfan82]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I can tell you he's lying. Colt was told Saturday to be ready because he was coming in if Kirk struggled again and the game was close

Rich Gannon was at practice and he said Kirk looked bad, he's lost his confidence. Colt looked good during the same practice.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

No RG3 is what's happened to Morris.

Yeah loading the box against a slower, grinding back def will hurt his production. Of course the Oline isnt doing anybody any favors...

[KI Skins Fan]

How about some improvement by the HC in the red Zone? Some creative play-calling could help. When the Red Zone plays aren't working, shouldn't the HC call some other plays that might work?

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

How about some improvement by the HC in the red Zone? Some creative play-calling could help. When the Red Zone plays aren't working, shouldn't the HC call some other plays that might work?

Weren't the Bengals one of the best, if not the best, red zone team in the NFL the last two years?

[Chico23231]

Whether it the redzone, 3rd down, base set, etc with the offense, Gruden a) doesnt have his guys to fit his scheme and b) are missing valuable pieces (QB) to run his offense.

A lot of what we are seeing in the offense in the first year is a vetting process for Gruden this year to really find out what pieces we have here and what pieces need to be replaced.

Hopeful he realizes the entire right side of the Oline and we need another TE are the obvious.

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Weren't the Bengals one of the best, if not the best, red zone team in the NFL the last two years?

So what's the answer, then? We can't wait until we get same type of personnel the Bengals have before we score more Red Zone touchdowns. Is Gruden supposed to have the luxury of trying to do the same things he did in Cincy with different players while waiting for Bruce to get him "his" players, or is he supposed to adjust and make something happen here and now in the Red Zone with the players he has currently?

I'm not a fan of the way he makes negative comments about good players without finding creative ways to help them make something happen in the Red Zone. He should look in the mirror. That's where he'll find some of the team's Red Zone problems.