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Around SBN: The Ten Worst Swings Of The 2011 Season

Sometimes losing is a good thing

I hated that game yesterday.  I've hated this team for about 2 months now.  But, I think losing yesterday was necessary.  Going to the playoffs would have made it seem like this team was turning things around.  This team has problems that need to be addressed, and a loss like that makes it clear to everyone (I'm looking at you Jerry).

Here's my thoughts:

  • Wade - I'm not a big fan, but the guy is a good defensive coach (the last two weeks not withstanding).  During his introductory press conference he said he'd call the defensive plays; that it had never worked out when he didn't.  So what the hell was Brian Stewart doing calling the plays earlier this year?!?  Wade - call the damn plays all year long.  I also wouldn't be opposed to a change here.  This team is too loose.  Someone needs to get in Romo's face (hey, Favre needed it too).  Someone needs to get in T.O's face.  I think coach needs to be a stronger personality than these two.
  • Garrett - We were all huge fans last year.  Obviously his second year (and possibly the last portion of his first year) hasn't gone well.  But, he's a smart guy.  I think he can fix it.  Let's not give up on him just yet.
  • O-line - I'm torn on this one.  When Kosier was healthy, this line was dominant.  But without him, they stunk.  Does that mean Hudson Houck can't coach or that our backup lineman are that damn bad?  I think it's the latter.  I think we need a good draft here.  I don't think signing free agents to be backups is the way to go.
  • Nose Tackle - Tank is going to be gone.  So that just leaves us with Ratliff.  At what point does this team finally address this issue?  I'll take a good free agent here and a draft pick.  It's time to move Ratliff to end, because...
  • Trades - I see either Spears or Canty (I can't seem to remember if he signed an extension or not) getting traded, possibly to Miami.  Same can be said for Crayton (it's time for Miles Austin to be the 3rd WR).  Jerry gave up a bunch of draft picks for RW the WR, so he'll get some of them back through trades of decent guys that have outlived their usefullness.  I could also see trading RW the Safety, but...
  • Safeties - Again, when does this team finally address this issue?  Draft somebody!  Sign somebody!
  • Special teams - it's time for Bruce Read to go.  Our special teams stink.  And tell Folk to work on kicking it out of the end zone next year.
  • Pacman - sorry, he's got to go.  He freelances too much.  The defensive backs look confused when he's on the field because he's never where he's supposed to be.  I like Scandrick and Jenkins.  Let them play.

That's my plan.  What's yours?

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Agree with most of that

Dont forget getting a proven backup qb as well. I would like to see them draft and develope one as well.

I think trading spears is an option if you can get something decent in return. Hes played better than last year IMO. Not sure what happened to canty this year. Really didnt see much good or bad from him.

Looks like Zach Thomas is gone. I think Burnett deserves the starting position. If he signs elswhere they need to either go after Ray Lewis(hate to say it) or draft an inside backer.

"Don't fake the funk on a nasty dunk"

by sprewelllatrell on Dec 29, 2008 10:05 AM CST reply actions  

Without even reading this...

And I apologize for not reading it but I will just say that Losing is NEVER a good thing. I heard Tony Romo say yesterday “Well, we’ll learn from this and get better from this”. I’m sorry Tony, but you said the same damn thing last year. Keep thinking that losing is good. When you have a roster of a bunch of individuals then losing is never a good thing. If you have a team with known leaders on it, then I would agree that losing could be learned from, i.e. the Miami game on Thanksgiving day. I think that team learned from that loss, felt pain after that loss and vowed not to lose again which they didn’t the rest of the way.

This roster of guys don’t care that they lose. Theirs no leadership and born winners to show them any other way.

by Chris Hanes on Dec 29, 2008 12:16 PM CST reply actions  

Losing is only good

if you know the reasons why you are losing……..this team,coaching staff and ownership have know idea what is causing this team to lose……so how can you expect them to fix it?

by jvw on Dec 29, 2008 2:26 PM CST reply actions  

AGREED.

Totally. If this was just one loss or this was the first time we’ve seen this team play like ass it would be one thing, but how many times do you have to get embarassed to see there is a problem?

by AirforceBat on Dec 29, 2008 5:18 PM CST up reply actions  

I agree with your asessment of JG

But I dont think trading Crayton is a good idea. He might oonly be our 4th best receiver but he is our best slot receiver. Also Pacman has such a low salary and such a huge upside due to his athletic ability I think getting rid of hiim would be a bad idea.

"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."

by aussie_cowboy on Dec 29, 2008 6:39 PM CST reply actions  

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