How come there is not an "Offense can't get first downs so defense is tired" option?
"millertime" wrote:
I agree with your general premise - the choices present a too simplistic premise.
Any team which loses a relatively assignment sure players is going to be in trouble. Look at the Giants with Kenny Phillips... they're turning to Aaron Rouse.
Depth is an issue, but it would be on 29 or 30 other teams as well when the starters go down. That said, Ted Thompson for whatever reason loves to go with younger talent. Works well when you have vets that can be counted on. Unfortunately Packers don't have too many vets that can be counted on to play almost the entire season.
Second is underachievement. This is on coaches, just as it should be on players. You're at the biggest level of your profession, and if you can't get motivated to go out and beat the player opposite you... then there is a problem.
That said, it is up to coaches to put players in position to make plays also. That hasn't always been done, as Kamp's stats will attest to.
Blame all around, IMO. but the blame game right now is useful only in so far as finding out the areas that are leading to these problems.
The NFL: Where Greg Jennings Happens.