I watched the replay of the game yesterday and realized what a true gift this game was. We got beat in almost every phase of the game. Their coach really made a bone headed decision to go for an onside kick after their first score that keep us in the game. The inexplicable pick 6 that Drew Lock threw to us was another gift. They also dropped 2 sure TD passes in the end zone and after one of those they missed the short FG. This game could easily have been a runaway the other way.
As they say, a win is a win but it is obvious that our team is not very good at this point and needs considerable improvement on both offense and defense. Scarnecchia and Parker White were true bright spots in this game.
We cannot continue to play like this and expect to win many more games. We need to learn to tackle and to fill gaps on defense as the run defense is atrocious. Our running game is almost non existent. We simply do not have any quality running backs. They do not run with authority and seemingly go down with the first contact. We seldom see any broken tackles or see them make decisive cuts to hit open holes with authority. I'd say we need some major recruiting for this position.
As they say, a win is a win but it is obvious that our team is not very good at this point and needs considerable improvement on both offense and defense. Scarnecchia and Parker White were true bright spots in this game.
We cannot continue to play like this and expect to win many more games. We need to learn to tackle and to fill gaps on defense as the run defense is atrocious. Our running game is almost non existent. We simply do not have any quality running backs. They do not run with authority and seemingly go down with the first contact. We seldom see any broken tackles or see them make decisive cuts to hit open holes with authority. I'd say we need some major recruiting for this position.
