I know we have 3 games left, but there seems to be a ton of rumbling from sports writers like the hack Marcus Hayes to even some of our posters calling for firings because of this season.I am here to say I don't get it. Before the season most logical fans, writers etc had this team anywhere from 4-12 to 7-9. That was before they traded Bradford and before they knew Lane Johnson was going to miss most of the season for his lapse of judgment (to put it kindly).
I am here to say that this team is exactly where most of us thought they would be. They lack talent in some keys areas like corner back. They have talent in areas like WR but that talent is not translating onto the field. (Lets not forget that Agholor was a 1st round pick and both DGB and Mathews were 2nd round picks). They have a rookie QB who has a world of promise but he has played like a rookie QB at times, some key turnovers, missed passes, but he has also suffered from poor play calling, drops etc. In other words this is why this team is 5-8.
Lets also consider this, Roseman was put back in charge in Janaury Lurie chose his coach in January . Roseman was not able to retool the scouting department till after Aprils draft (just the way it works in the NFL). So Douglas and company have been here since May. It's December . The entire structure has not even been in place a year. Sure they hit on some moves (Wentz, Bradford trade, McCloud, Brooks, Bradham) and they have missed on some moves (Curry, McKelvin etc.).
There is still a ways to go with this team. Some of it is personel, some of it coaching (need to learn from mistakes of this year etc.), and some of it is players needing to dedicate themselves to getting better (Hello Agholor).
If this team is still struggling under 500 at this time next year then it will make sense to look at changes. I think we all have to be patient and see what this team does this offseason.
I am here to say that this team is exactly where most of us thought they would be. They lack talent in some keys areas like corner back. They have talent in areas like WR but that talent is not translating onto the field. (Lets not forget that Agholor was a 1st round pick and both DGB and Mathews were 2nd round picks). They have a rookie QB who has a world of promise but he has played like a rookie QB at times, some key turnovers, missed passes, but he has also suffered from poor play calling, drops etc. In other words this is why this team is 5-8.
Lets also consider this, Roseman was put back in charge in Janaury Lurie chose his coach in January . Roseman was not able to retool the scouting department till after Aprils draft (just the way it works in the NFL). So Douglas and company have been here since May. It's December . The entire structure has not even been in place a year. Sure they hit on some moves (Wentz, Bradford trade, McCloud, Brooks, Bradham) and they have missed on some moves (Curry, McKelvin etc.).
There is still a ways to go with this team. Some of it is personel, some of it coaching (need to learn from mistakes of this year etc.), and some of it is players needing to dedicate themselves to getting better (Hello Agholor).
If this team is still struggling under 500 at this time next year then it will make sense to look at changes. I think we all have to be patient and see what this team does this offseason.
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