quick thoughts on the terrible titans game

[Racehorse]

Originally Posted by rm1369

I believe Ballard is still “collecting talent” not building a team.

What does this even mean?

[rm1369]

Originally Posted by Racehorse

What does this even mean?

It means that teams who think they can compete often make different decisions than those rebuilding. Ballard makes decisions like he’s rebuilding. He isn’t filling holes to compete in a given year, he’s prioritizing the future with nearly every decision. Making so many decisions for the future has an affect on the present.

DE is a good example this season. How often do you think truly competitive teams go into the season without an edge rusher with double digit sacks? I’m not talking about for a season, I mean for a career!! I’d have to bet it’s not often. Yet, Ballard was comfortable with it. He prioritized getting his growing collection of athletes reps at DE. Long term over short term.

After drafting a 1st round DE he used his 2nd rounder on another DE that will be lucky to see the field this year. He did this instead of filling one of the other holes on the roster. Could be seen as a great move 2 years for now, but provides no help this year. Long term over short term.

Building a team is different than acquiring talent. Ballard leaves glaring holes in the roster every year. He does this because shorter term solutions have a cost he so far isn’t willing to pay. That’s more typical of a rebuilding team than a competing team.

[rcubed]

Originally Posted by rm1369

It means that teams who think they can compete often make different decisions than those rebuilding. Ballard makes decisions like he’s rebuilding. He isn’t filling holes to compete in a given year, he’s prioritizing the future with nearly every decision. Making so many decisions for the future has an affect on the present.

DE is a good example this season. How often do you think truly competitive teams go into the season without an edge rusher with double digit sacks? I’m not talking about for a season, I mean for a career!! I’d have to bet it’s not often. Yet, Ballard was comfortable with it. He prioritized getting his growing collection of athletes reps at DE. Long term over short term.

After drafting a 1st round DE he used his 2nd rounder on another DE that will be lucky to see the field this year. He did this instead of filling one of the other holes on the roster. Could be seen as a great move 2 years for now, but provides no help this year. Long term over short term.

Building a team is different than acquiring talent. Ballard leaves glaring holes in the roster every year. He does this because shorter term solutions have a cost he so far isn’t willing to pay. That’s more typical of a rebuilding team than a competing team.

yep, I am souring on ballard's plan. I liked it initially, but it hasnt come to fruition like it should have. Whether thats lucks retirement, too much future planning, not getting enough good FA talent , a mix of all... we are no longer trending it the right direction.

[Brylok]

We're a bottom 5 team right now. Smh

[Oldcolt]

Most of us are old enough on this board to recognize that shit happens to everyone. It destroys the weak but the strong learn to work through and with it. I do not think we can turn this around this year (meaning a deep playoff run) with all that is going on but how this team responds the rest of the year will go a long way in determining just how much of a rebuild we will be needing. I'll watch for improvements in little things this year, not exactly where my mind was a month ago.

[Chromeburn]

Originally Posted by Brylok

We're a bottom 5 team right now. Smh

We’re not that bad. Rams are the new Super Bowl favorite since they beat the Bucs. And we played them tough.

[albany ed]

Originally Posted by Chromeburn

We’re not that bad. Rams are the new Super Bowl favorite since they beat the Bucs. And we played them tough.

you've got a point. In three games by the Rams, only the Colts held them under 30 points and Stafford under 300 passing yards. The offense blows right now, but the highly regarded O-line has not taken one snap with all the starters and Wentz? Even if healthy, I have my doubts, but he would be serviceable.

[Puck]

Originally Posted by Chromeburn

We’re not that bad. Rams are the new Super Bowl favorite since they beat the Bucs. And we played them tough.

They should be the SB favorite They are good