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TheMalcolmConnection · 11-13-2006, 10:30 AM

Yeah, I think a lot of us thought that we really weren't that bad with all the injuries. I think a lot of us thought that the Jacksonville win would give us momentum. I think a lot of us thought the Dallas win would give us momentum. It just turns out, we're only a fluke.

Our defense is a shell of what it once was. Even with all the same players back, we're not attacking the ball like we used to. Even though Arizona got sounded spanked last night, at least they swarmed to the ball. Obviously, the first and most important change to make is as QB right now.

Sure, it can't all be put on him, and I've discussed it at ad nausem with the usual Monday Morning AIM Crew and we've come to the conclusion that it isn't Saunder's playcalling, it's Saunders adjusting to what Brunell can do. Simply put, Brunell cannot or does not WANT to throw the deep ball. I put part of this on Gibbs. It's like he makes QBs TERRIFIED to throw a ball into a tight spot.

I think with a move here or there in the offseason, the defense will be back to itself. I think we sign Nate Clements, move Springs to nickel and our secondary will be money. We just need to make sure we draft the RIGHT DE.

11-13-2006, 10:30 AM	#5
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,264	Re: Heartbreaking...this is killing me!! Yeah, I think a lot of us thought that we really weren't that bad with all the injuries. I think a lot of us thought that the Jacksonville win would give us momentum. I think a lot of us thought the Dallas win would give us momentum. It just turns out, we're only a fluke. Our defense is a shell of what it once was. Even with all the same players back, we're not attacking the ball like we used to. Even though Arizona got sounded spanked last night, at least they swarmed to the ball. Obviously, the first and most important change to make is as QB right now. Sure, it can't all be put on him, and I've discussed it at ad nausem with the usual Monday Morning AIM Crew and we've come to the conclusion that it isn't Saunder's playcalling, it's Saunders adjusting to what Brunell can do. Simply put, Brunell cannot or does not WANT to throw the deep ball. I put part of this on Gibbs. It's like he makes QBs TERRIFIED to throw a ball into a tight spot. I think with a move here or there in the offseason, the defense will be back to itself. I think we sign Nate Clements, move Springs to nickel and our secondary will be money. We just need to make sure we draft the RIGHT DE. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.