quick thoughts on the terrible titans game

[HoosierinFL]

I'll try for the less dramatic take on Omaha's 16 points of light.

1. Wentz needs time. He really missed too much time. And suddenly the offensive line sucks and that's not his fault. But he does need to make his reads faster.

2. OK, I can't tone this one down. We need to control the game by running the ball.

3. I think Fisher was a good idea but he might not work. But he also needs time. He literally was not playing football until about 10 days ago.

4. Yea this is weird. Eason was supposed to be the back up and then suddenly when we need a back up, he's not the guy? Then you have to cut him. We could do better with Brissett. What a colossal fuck up.

5. I secretly love Pascal but he can't be any teams #1. He's a great weapon if he's your #3. Again I can't understand why they scratched Strachan?

6. TE's can be more than just guys but why don't we use them?

7. Yea OK its weird.

8. I don't understand letting Autry go. What happened to signing guys who did their jobs?

9. See #11

10. Maybe, but with a healthy DL we've handled Henry before. But this defense has regressed.

11. Leadership. You're right here, we have none. i don't want to start another vax debate, but its a problem that these "leaders" are also the antivaxxers. Leaders start by leading by example. They haven't done that. At least 3 of the team captains (Nelson, Leonard, Wentz) are antivaxxers. On a pro football team its time to leave the politics and nonsense at home and show that you're willing to do what it takes to stay healthy and stay on the field. If half the team can't trust these leaders, then they aren't leading.

12. We can run well, but we don't try.

13. Nope, well, just the running game.

14. See #9.

15. Probably not, because I think he'll be fine. But we need a high round DB or pass rusher.

16. Hard to understand, but this team got worse. I'm wondering about Ballard's choices in who to let walk and who to keep.

[MDcolt]

Originally Posted by HoosierinFL

I'll try for the less dramatic take on Omaha's 16 points of light.

1. Wentz needs time. He really missed too much time. And suddenly the offensive line sucks and that's not his fault. But he does need to make his reads faster.

2. OK, I can't tone this one down. We need to control the game by running the ball.

3. I think Fisher was a good idea but he might not work. But he also needs time. He literally was not playing football until about 10 days ago.

4. Yea this is weird. Eason was supposed to be the back up and then suddenly when we need a back up, he's not the guy? Then you have to cut him. We could do better with Brissett. What a colossal fuck up.

5. I secretly love Pascal but he can't be any teams #1. He's a great weapon if he's your #3. Again I can't understand why they scratched Strachan?

6. TE's can be more than just guys but why don't we use them?

7. Yea OK its weird.

8. I don't understand letting Autry go. What happened to signing guys who did their jobs?

9. See #11

10. Maybe, but with a healthy DL we've handled Henry before. But this defense has regressed.

11. Leadership. You're right here, we have none. i don't want to start another vax debate, but its a problem that these "leaders" are also the antivaxxers. Leaders start by leading by example. They haven't done that. At least 3 of the team captains (Nelson, Leonard, Wentz) are antivaxxers. On a pro football team its time to leave the politics and nonsense at home and show that you're willing to do what it takes to stay healthy and stay on the field. If half the team can't trust these leaders, then they aren't leading.

12. We can run well, but we don't try.

13. Nope, well, just the running game.

14. See #9.

15. Probably not, because I think he'll be fine. But we need a high round DB or pass rusher.

16. Hard to understand, but this team got worse. I'm wondering about Ballard's choices in who to let walk and who to keep.

Point 11 is spot on. And I would bet on this point causing extensive fracturing in the locker room. Wentz, Kelly, Leonard, Pascal, Fisher. Pathetic.

[AlwaysSunnyinIndy]

Originally Posted by HoosierinFL

8. I don't understand letting Autry go. What happened to signing guys who did their jobs?

The Colts reportedly made Autry an offer that was similar in overall money to his contract with Tennessee. The main difference between the offers was that Tennessee was willing to guarantee a portion (~$2M) of Autry's salary during the 2022 season (he will be 32 next year). In the grand scheme of things, that is only about 1% of next year's cap.

I don't think Autry was willing to grant the Colts any favors either - I think he felt a bit disrespected that Ballard didn't want to extend him during the season like Grover Stewart and Ballard was willing to wait until the off season for the negotiations.

[apballin]

I’m just fuckin baffled Taylor is clearly our best player on offense and we get in the red zone and go shotgun spread with Hines

Taylor should be getting used the same way the Titans use Henry right now, keep giving him the ball beat up the defense and protect and scared QB

[Hoopsdoc]

Originally Posted by apballin

I’m just fuckin baffled Taylor is clearly our best player on offense and we get in the red zone and go shotgun spread with Hines

Taylor should be getting used the same way the Titans use Henry right now, keep giving him the ball beat up the defense and protect and scared QB

It’s just maddening. To only give him 10 carries when he was playing well and the quarterback is on 2 bum ankles is just inexcusable.

Someone really ought to drive to the airport in Nashville and kick Reich in the balls when he gets on the plane.

[CletusPyle]

Originally Posted by Hoopsdoc

It’s just maddening. To only give him 10 carries when he was playing well and the quarterback is on 2 bum ankles is just inexcusable.

Someone really ought to drive to the airport in Nashville and kick Reich in the balls when he gets on the plane.

This seems a little harsh.....