12thMan
12-30-2006, 11:17 PM
I really don't think its that bad...just too many injuries, if we can pick up an MLB and a corner we're straight...and depth on the D line
Trust me, injuries were not our problem this year. Sure we had some key guys go down this year, but you know what, someone will go down next year too. We have to get beyond that.
hurrykaine
12-30-2006, 11:18 PM
Next year...I'm excited on offense - lets integrate the remaining 80% (or whatever's left) of Saunders' playbook, and let JC develop better timing with receivers like Moss and ARE.
On defense, I'm less hopeful (especially if Springs is not back). We have Sean Taylor playing like a cunt right now, not surprising that he's so demorialized given the stellar supporting cast we have in the secondary. I'd like to see them shed the redtape on the defensive coaching staff (especially shedding the baggage with all the conflicting secondary coaches). Bring in Nate Clements, and sign a free agent DT, and sign/draft a linebacker.
dall-assblows
12-30-2006, 11:19 PM
did something happen at the end of the game between those two?
yea brandon was talking smack and it annoys me. then the finn buy went after ST while downing th ball.
cpayne5
12-30-2006, 11:20 PM
Defense - Nowhere to go but up, right? Also, Tiki won't be playing next year. Why in the world has he absolutely torched us the past 3-5 years? IMO, he's not that great.
JC - He played well. Solid game to end the season with. 2TDs, 68% completion, 220yds, 1int.
Betts - I believe tonight he showed once again why he is no Portis-replacer.
Santana - Can he play the deep ball or what?
REL - Solid game.
Sellers - Nice short yardage running.
skinsfan69
12-30-2006, 11:20 PM
The defense needs a complete overhaul. We need a DT, DE, MLB, FS and a corner. But since you can't get rid of everyone then I would start with either a DT or DE and then a MLB. You have no chance to win in the NFL when you keep getting gashed on the run.
ncskinsfanec
12-30-2006, 11:20 PM
The defense? I hate to be the negative one, but I have little faith in Gregg Williams to turn things around at this point.
Jason sorta had his coming out party tonight. All for naught.
When we're hopefully making a playoff run next season (assuming the defense is turned around) Campbell's coming out party will definitely not be for naught! I'm glad this season is over (nightmare is over) and I look forward to things picking up from where we left off last season. There where a lot of negatives this season, but there were also some poignant positives as well!
steveo395
12-30-2006, 11:20 PM
Valiant comeback attempt for a team just playing for pride. Defense just let us down again. If the defense can improve to mere average, and the offense continues at the pace it has been playing recently, next season could be special! Let's hope!
We were saying the exact opposite of that at the end of 2004.
12thMan
12-30-2006, 11:21 PM
Guys, Nate Clements isn't going to solve our problems. Tiki Barber ran for a franchise record tonight. Nate isn't going to shore up our defense that much! He 'aint that much of a bad ass.
Gregg Williams needs to look at his game planning in my opinion. They ran probably north of 50% of their running plays to one side, and we didn't make any adjustments.
dall-assblows
12-30-2006, 11:23 PM
we need a fat ass run stopping D end
cpayne5
12-30-2006, 11:25 PM
Guys, Nate Clements isn't going to solve our problems. Tiki Barber ran for a franchise record tonight. Nate isn't going to shore up our defense that much! He 'aint that much of a bad ass.
No, but with another CB not named Kenny Wright or "Odie" Jimoh, you have the confidence to put them on an island more frequently while stacking the line (especially when playing a QB like Eli).