Great Blog about the D--Jason LaC

[MTK]

Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

I think sometimes GW's ego gets in the way of his decision-making skills. Like he's a GREAT coach, but I think sometimes he can create talent that isn't there.

Most definitely. He is the real EGO. I can't even compare.

[TheMalcolmConnection]

I mean I don't know how Peterson is working out for the Seahawks, but there were a number of great LBs in free agency (since we wanted to go that way).

[That Guy]

Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

I mean I don't know how Peterson is working out for the Seahawks, but there were a number of great LBs in free agency (since we wanted to go that way).

peterson has an injury history now and got offered 7mill a year. seattle VASTLY overpaid for him, but other guys were available.

[FRPLG]

Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

I think sometimes GW's ego gets in the way of his decision-making skills. Like he's a GREAT coach, but I think sometimes he thinks he can create talent that isn't there.

I have wondered this too. I think JL is right about a lot but the tone of the post was a little gloomier than it should. I think essentially the team made a only one real mistake and one sorta mistake amid some very good decisions.

I have slowly realized the value of Pierce. Not that Marshall hasn't done a good job but I'd say that he hasn't been a huge play maker. It always seemed Pierce was in on the big tackles in 04. Marshall seems to have done a decent playing job but the smartness of our unit on the field seems to have suffered. I think the Arch deal was basically an over pay for a guy who WOULD have been a relative upgrade had we been able to use him as intended. Instead he now has to do things he simpyl can't and it makes him look real bad.

Again, with better play from Rogers and Taylor we're talking a huge difference. Like I think we are 4-2 if Taylor and Rogers play like they probably can. I seriously think good play from them is that big a difference.

[JWsleep]

One thing is that there seems to be an inherent contradiction in the article--we have no talent now, unlike when we were good (with no talent!). My feeling is that Gwill can get good things out of mediocre talent, but this year we've been hurt at crucial postions, and new flolks haven't stepped up. Is it unfixable? Are the players not listening to GW? I'm not sure I buy any of that. It's fixable for two reasons: one, GW can make his D work without big money stars (he's proven that); two, we can play better as a team. This is about momentum, attitude, and chemistry. Just as easily as you can lose these things, you can get them back. Sure, I'd love to have more draft picks. Who wouldn't on this board? But I think it's very much a MENTAL thing right now, and that this is a positive, becuase you can't teach speed, but you can instill the metnal stufff. It'll get better. And then next year, we need to draft on defense in round 1 and get a mid-priced FA or two. Arch and Carter are not doing it right now. But I am not sure that they never will. And remember, the GMs that Jason spoke to are evaluating the team after two harsh loses. Would they have said the same after the Jax game? It's not an exact science.

Sure, I agree, we suck right now. But just as down-turns happen, so do up-turns. All is not lost.