Just my thoughts, help me think this through as I process it tonight? I think we have to look at our weaknesses lately and admit tonight was on us and a good wake up call.
Defense:
1. Our defense has been giving up huge gains on first downs, 8 yards or more most of the time.
2. Our defense has a hard time getting off the field
3. A lot of poor tackling this evening on D and special teams. This is not the refs fault
4. We continue to play exceptionally well in the red zone
Offense:
1. Line isn't getting the push without Fluker
2. Rus isn't himself lately as far as performance. He is either missing open receivers or they aren't getting open.
3. With the success of our running game it should open up the passing game more than it has.
Special teams:
1. Not bad, missed tackles hurt us tonight
2. Janakowski does not appear to be the solution. Obviously his age tells us he is not our long term solution. Hope we can find a kicker who is as good at kicking as Dickson is at punting. What a great pick with Dickson!
Overall, We are a great team on the rise that is in a slump lately. Keeps us humble and hungry, not totally a bad thing going into the playoffs.
Defense:
1. Our defense has been giving up huge gains on first downs, 8 yards or more most of the time.
2. Our defense has a hard time getting off the field
3. A lot of poor tackling this evening on D and special teams. This is not the refs fault
4. We continue to play exceptionally well in the red zone
Offense:
1. Line isn't getting the push without Fluker
2. Rus isn't himself lately as far as performance. He is either missing open receivers or they aren't getting open.
3. With the success of our running game it should open up the passing game more than it has.
Special teams:
1. Not bad, missed tackles hurt us tonight
2. Janakowski does not appear to be the solution. Obviously his age tells us he is not our long term solution. Hope we can find a kicker who is as good at kicking as Dickson is at punting. What a great pick with Dickson!
Overall, We are a great team on the rise that is in a slump lately. Keeps us humble and hungry, not totally a bad thing going into the playoffs.