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So, people say Jauron deserves Coach of the year. People say he always has the team well prepared for games. And by "people", I mean both football pundits and some of my fellow posters. And Skooby keeps trying to tell me that the Denver and Dallas games no longer matter because they're in the past.
But Denver and Dallas do matter, and here's why: If we had won even one of those games, we'd be in much better playoff position. Instead, we're in a position where we have to win our last 5 games (with one win already done), and 3 of them will be against teams fighting for their playoff lives themselves. So, those losses DO matter because they directly affect our chances of getting in and leave us no room for error.
As far as preparation, Jauron certainly didn't have this team prepared for the first Miami game. They opened with a 7 minute drive, we had no answer for their run game, and the O didn't get going until late in the game. The team seemed flat and was probably distracted by the looming NE game.
Well, here's Jauron's chance for redemption. If he's so good at prepping the team, let's come out fast against Miami. I want to see defensive players flocking to the point of attack on running plays and pressure on passing plays. I want to see the O attack the middle of the field (I know, rookie QB- but they have no Zach Thomas and a banged-up secondary) and put up some points early. We have a big game in 10 days against Cleveland, but no looking past Miami this time.
If this happens- if we shut down Miami and manage 2 offensive TD's or 20 points total, I promise to give Jauron props and refrain from criticizing him until after the Cleveland game. If we go on to beat Cleveland, then I will admit that Jauron should at least be considered for COTY.
If we lose to Miami, it means we will have squandered our playoff chances by losing to a winless team- and our historical rival no less. If that happens, this COTY talk better get buried and I hope some of you come over to the dark side when it comes to Jauron.
So, if Jauron is as good at prepping this team as people say, I expect them to come out kicking some Dolphin ass and doing it early.
But Denver and Dallas do matter, and here's why: If we had won even one of those games, we'd be in much better playoff position. Instead, we're in a position where we have to win our last 5 games (with one win already done), and 3 of them will be against teams fighting for their playoff lives themselves. So, those losses DO matter because they directly affect our chances of getting in and leave us no room for error.
As far as preparation, Jauron certainly didn't have this team prepared for the first Miami game. They opened with a 7 minute drive, we had no answer for their run game, and the O didn't get going until late in the game. The team seemed flat and was probably distracted by the looming NE game.
Well, here's Jauron's chance for redemption. If he's so good at prepping the team, let's come out fast against Miami. I want to see defensive players flocking to the point of attack on running plays and pressure on passing plays. I want to see the O attack the middle of the field (I know, rookie QB- but they have no Zach Thomas and a banged-up secondary) and put up some points early. We have a big game in 10 days against Cleveland, but no looking past Miami this time.
If this happens- if we shut down Miami and manage 2 offensive TD's or 20 points total, I promise to give Jauron props and refrain from criticizing him until after the Cleveland game. If we go on to beat Cleveland, then I will admit that Jauron should at least be considered for COTY.
If we lose to Miami, it means we will have squandered our playoff chances by losing to a winless team- and our historical rival no less. If that happens, this COTY talk better get buried and I hope some of you come over to the dark side when it comes to Jauron.
So, if Jauron is as good at prepping this team as people say, I expect them to come out kicking some Dolphin ass and doing it early.
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