Sgt. Largent":20file2g said:
Why did the Bucs win the SB?
It wasn't because Brady and the offense was lights out, it was because over the last half of the season they had a top 5 defense and #1 run game, and that's what shined in the SB. Their defense punched Mahomes and the Chiefs high flying offense right in the mouth.
THAT'S what John and Pete are trying to get back to, much to Mr. Unlimited's chagrin who thinks he's the greatest QB in the history of the world and wants the entire offense in his control.
Sorry Russ, and sorry fans who think that. Doesn't mean we can't be more dynamic and unpredictable on offense. Thus the Waldron hiring.
But anyone thinks that unleashing Russell is the answer to all our SB dreams, including Wilson is delusional. Balance, great defense, punishing run game, AND a QB that can play at a high level over the course of a season and the playoffs.
That's how you win a SB.
Great post.
Pete and JS are not dummies. Maybe they haven’t had a ton of success drafting lately, nor are they perfect, but they understand football. And a winning formula in order to have sustained success in this league (despite having subpar/above average rosters in recent years).
The Chip Kelleys and fantasy football players of the world, want to put all their SB hopes and dreams on an up-tempo, high-flying offense, and Russell cooking all the meals, but then you face a good defense, who can make you one-dimensional, and you get smacked in the mouth.
Ask the MVP Rodgers, ask Mahomes. Ask Peyton Manning’s #1 offense… and when Elway's Broncos finally won the SB? It was because of their defense. They took a page out of Pete's book.
To me, Russell has more to prove than Pete does. Pete delivered Seattle its one and only SB championship, in a dominating fashion, using their formula. Russ has yet to “carry the team” without the BOOM or the BEAST.
And the coaches don't expect him to. Fans who do expect Russ to "carry the team" and are adamant that is the only way, will continue to be disappointed.
Balance is sustainable and adaptable. Hero ball is not. The coaches understand this. How they implement and execute their vision is another matter.