...the whole team! They were out played, plain and simple.
They lost the turnover battle, time of possession, were 2 of 10 on third downs, and most importantly, lacked the discipline and desire to win this game. If I didn't know any better, I'd say this was a young team on the rise. Oh wait, everyone must have forgot because it is!
First we'll start with the last play of the game.
Lindell obviously didn't give Jauron any sign that he could definitely make the kick and Bironas with the stronger leg barely put through a 42 yarder going into the same wind.
Terrible time management by Jauron you say? My mind's a little hazy but I'm pretty sure JP had to call the first one of the second half to avoid a delay of game. Not Jauron's fault. We wouldn't even be questioning the last two timeouts if the defense could have pulled together a stop. The defense was so bad today mostly due poor tackling and execution. I'm sure Young had to factor into this a little because it looked like the D was overpersuing and abandoning their gaps on most plays. The defense just didn't show up today and that was already evident in the first half.
The truth of the matter is, the two costly mistakes at the end of the half and a handful of penalties on both sides of the ball by the Titans kept us in this game.
Obviously Robert Royal's lack of concentration cost us a touchdown and there is no excuse for that. It could also be argued that JP missed some throws that should have been made, even with the pressure in his face. Once again, you have to factor in the inexperience of this team.
I think everyone has their panties in a bunch since we were so close to the playoffs and everyone one knows how long it's been. Honestly, though, it was too early anyway since I don't think we could have consistently keep up the level required to advance against real playoff teams.
Jauron has been credited by everyone within the organization from top to bottom for keeping this team focused through the bye and nobody can take that away from him. We should expect to see even more improvement next year before we even question his ability to coach this team. Another year of the offense and defense playbook under this teams belt and more key acquisitions should get this team into the playoffs definitely next year. Let's not forget that Fairchild hasn't even completely opened up the offensive playbook yet.
I can honestly say I'm at peace with the progress of this team this year and can only hope we put up a good game against Baltimore next week so some of you can feel the same way.
They lost the turnover battle, time of possession, were 2 of 10 on third downs, and most importantly, lacked the discipline and desire to win this game. If I didn't know any better, I'd say this was a young team on the rise. Oh wait, everyone must have forgot because it is!
First we'll start with the last play of the game.
On the last play it seemed like the offense was hurried on the fourth down play. JP didn't get under center until there were five seconds on the play clock. Head coach Dick Jauron said he knew it was out of Lindell's range kicking into the wind at that end, but he wanted to check with him.
Lindell said it would've been a tough kick. Bironas barely made the kick when the line of scrimmage was the 24 in the first half. And he has a stronger leg than Lindell. I don't think a 42-yard field goal had a chance with that wind off of Lindell's leg.
Lindell said it would've been a tough kick. Bironas barely made the kick when the line of scrimmage was the 24 in the first half. And he has a stronger leg than Lindell. I don't think a 42-yard field goal had a chance with that wind off of Lindell's leg.
Terrible time management by Jauron you say? My mind's a little hazy but I'm pretty sure JP had to call the first one of the second half to avoid a delay of game. Not Jauron's fault. We wouldn't even be questioning the last two timeouts if the defense could have pulled together a stop. The defense was so bad today mostly due poor tackling and execution. I'm sure Young had to factor into this a little because it looked like the D was overpersuing and abandoning their gaps on most plays. The defense just didn't show up today and that was already evident in the first half.
The truth of the matter is, the two costly mistakes at the end of the half and a handful of penalties on both sides of the ball by the Titans kept us in this game.
Obviously Robert Royal's lack of concentration cost us a touchdown and there is no excuse for that. It could also be argued that JP missed some throws that should have been made, even with the pressure in his face. Once again, you have to factor in the inexperience of this team.
I think everyone has their panties in a bunch since we were so close to the playoffs and everyone one knows how long it's been. Honestly, though, it was too early anyway since I don't think we could have consistently keep up the level required to advance against real playoff teams.
Jauron has been credited by everyone within the organization from top to bottom for keeping this team focused through the bye and nobody can take that away from him. We should expect to see even more improvement next year before we even question his ability to coach this team. Another year of the offense and defense playbook under this teams belt and more key acquisitions should get this team into the playoffs definitely next year. Let's not forget that Fairchild hasn't even completely opened up the offensive playbook yet.
I can honestly say I'm at peace with the progress of this team this year and can only hope we put up a good game against Baltimore next week so some of you can feel the same way.
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