quick thoughts on the tits

[Racehorse]

Are we sure Reich is why Taylor doesn't get the ball often enough? Is it out of the realm of possibility that Wentz checks out of plays for Taylor into plays for Wentz? When they work, we don't notice as much, but when we struggle, it seems like it is by design when it may be some of the "hero ball" we have heard about.

[HoosierinFL]

Originally Posted by Racehorse

Are we sure Reich is why Taylor doesn't get the ball often enough? Is it out of the realm of possibility that Wentz checks out of plays for Taylor into plays for Wentz? When they work, we don't notice as much, but when we struggle, it seems like it is by design when it may be some of the "hero ball" we have heard about.

If so Reich could also rein him in and tell him to stop

[Hoopsdoc]

Originally Posted by Racehorse

Are we sure Reich is why Taylor doesn't get the ball often enough? Is it out of the realm of possibility that Wentz checks out of plays for Taylor into plays for Wentz? When they work, we don't notice as much, but when we struggle, it seems like it is by design when it may be some of the "hero ball" we have heard about.

That would still be Reichs fault though. He’s the one in charge.

[Voosh]

https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/sta...60465043202048

Titans’ RB Derrick Henry suffered a potentially season-ending foot injury during Sunday’s 34-31 win over Indianapolis, sources reported ESPN. Henry is undergoing an MRI today to determine the full extent of the damage.

[njcoltfan]

Originally Posted by Voosh

https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/sta...60465043202048

. That’s a shame!!

[Oldcolt]

Doesn't help us one bit if Henry is hurt. Yes it might make it easier to make the playoffs (doubt it with the lead we have given them) but even if we do it will be to watch our asses get kicked in the first game of the playoffs. It would also most likely make us have to watch Reich call plays for more years as a team that makes the playoffs ain't canning the coach. I'm rooting for a quick return for Henry.

[Hoopsdoc]

Originally Posted by Oldcolt

Doesn't help us one bit if Henry is hurt. Yes it might make it easier to make the playoffs (doubt it with the lead we have given them) but even if we do it will be to watch our asses get kicked in the first game of the playoffs. It would also most likely make us have to watch Reich call plays for more years as a team that makes the playoffs ain't canning the coach. I'm rooting for a quick return for Henry.

They’re not canning Reich this year anyway, barring a complete collapse. He and Wentz will both be back next year.

[Oldcolt]

I agree Reich isn't going anywhere next year. But this is going to continue and a playoff this year means many more years of this crap. I love how Ballard insists that he is building 'locker room culture". Culture of bragging and losing. I'm so impressed that this team is so pissed after each and every loss. They don't do anything to change it but they sure do talk about how angry they are about losing and how good they really are. I can't stand this group.

[Chromeburn]

Originally Posted by Racehorse

Are we sure Reich is why Taylor doesn't get the ball often enough? Is it out of the realm of possibility that Wentz checks out of plays for Taylor into plays for Wentz? When they work, we don't notice as much, but when we struggle, it seems like it is by design when it may be some of the "hero ball" we have heard about.

No, it isn't. I did see lots of 8-9 man boxes at times. They were daring us to throw. Often times Wentz was using motion to check if they were in man or zone. But if they are daring us to throw, we should be able to throw against single coverage. We don't have an elite route runner, TY has almost lost his speed or is just too hurt. We are going to see more of this going forward. We need better WR's, have to have more than one. May have to use the 2nd round pick on one.

[HoosierinFL]

My thoughts:

Its easy to look at the score and think 31 points ought to be enough to win, the problem is the defense giving up 34.

And that has to be at least partially true.

But we also have to consider the offenses inability to sustain drives, limiting the number of possessions. And for that we need balance in run vs pass, and we were not balanced. We were not balanced vs the Ravens either. And in both cases we repeatedly gave the ball back to the opposing team enough times to let them score again and again.

Run the damn ball.

Its also easy to look at Wentz playing hero ball, and blame him, but honestly he's not the guy to win the game for you like that. But he should never be in that position. When playing within the offensive scheme, he is pretty good. And when the game goes off the rails, he does too. Wentz should be forced into being more of a game manager, and that comes down to the offensive playcalling and underlying philosophy, which has repeatedly broken down.

How many times have we had this conversation about the situational play calling, time management, and letting winnable games slip away?

How many times have the coaches said we have to learn from these mistakes but they never seem to change?