I don’t think Ben is cooked, I think he is feeling his mortality. Every report
is that he is making every pass in practice. I think he doesn’t trust his O
line and is hesitant. He doesn’t like the new offense but is trying to do his
best to be brave and put on a happy face. The play calling is bad, the
execution is worse and Ben is conflicted.
Sadly the passing game goes like this:
1. O line gives Ben no time and is rushed
2. Ben’s accuracy is off
3. WR and Ben aren’t on same page
4. Ben makes great pass and it’s dropped
5. The play called is a bubble screen or quick pass to the line when we are 3rd
and long
I could go on and on but you get the idea
I think if we had a stud O Line Ben is stacking TDs and yards with our weapons
BUT we don’t so he has to step up his play , trust the line and take a beating.
I don’t think he really wants to do that.
Scott in Jersey
On Sep 26, 2021, at 6:23 PM, Steve Rhoton <sprhoto@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
There is a lot wrong with this team. But I will say, Ben looks cooked. Pair
that up with that oline and injuries, and this is not good at all. Also, does
Matt Canada’s playbook look like Fincher’s because he just can’t do anything
else, or because it’s the same playbook?
Thanks,
Steve
On Sunday, September 26, 2021, Scott H
<blitzum@xxxxxxx<mailto:blitzum@xxxxxxx>> wrote:
Every year I am cautiously optimisitic after camp. This year I really thought
Highsmith/Ingram would be an uprgade over Bud, Harris over Conner and the
O-line would be no worse tbhan last year.
Now all I want is Dave's way too early evaluations of QBs and to go 1-16. I
don't want a 6-11 or 7-10 useless season.
The first half of the season was supposed to be the "easier" part of the
schedule.
Too many things to go into , but much sooo much wasted talent, bad play
calling, poor execution it is almost amazing.
I do believe that they will get better, but I see no way that Ben's last season
is Tomlin's first losing season.
Scott in Jersey