Actually, we ARE young. I believe you are thinking that experience is more important but part of the age of a player comes with maturity as well.
Some of these guys are raw still and very young. Emotionally, a young team needs Good leaders to help them grow up a bit.
The growing up process takes time. Right now, it is the school of hard knocks. They will get better with age.
I DO agree that the excuse of the YOUNGEST team is wearing thin but, it is a legitimate one. Their cumulative age showed sunday and most of this year.
"pack93z" wrote:
I will bite and agree to a point. I will use the Oline as an example.. heck the dline as well.
On the oline, these guys have over 2 years playing experience in this league.. they are past the learning curve for basics. It doesn't take three years to grasp leverage, communication and basic fundamentals..
On the defensive line.. gap assignment, over pursuit and basic tackling fundamentals..
Maturity issues I would buy.. but that doesn't seem to be the issue with this group. Attitude issues I would understand, but this team busts it collective behinds off... effort isn't a problem.
No doubt we have youth at depth positions and lack of experience.. but I think the youth excuses are behind us.
Team leadership issues on the field.. yes I will buy that we have a lack of leadership issue upon this team. Rodgers is growing into one.. Woodson is probably the defensive side.. but on the field.. you don't see any take charge type of guys out there.. good point.
"obi1" wrote: