Steichen reason for going to a passing game seems even more crazy when Taylor had 500 receiving yards in 21. He is not a bad pass catcher. Steichen needs to get off the sermon and Goodson train who haven’t done anything.
The argument goes back and forth whether it is a talent issue or coaching with regards to the lack of success of this defense. I say it is both and will not get much better. I think Bradley's reputation has taken a huge hit. I truly believe that he has little faith in the linebackers, safeties, and corners ability to cover. Even in obvious scenarios where he should be playing 5 yards off, he plays 15. If I were him, I would do this. I would be ultra aggressive from here on out. Give the media and fans what they want. Abandon the conservative approach and let it rip. I bet u this. If he took that approach, we would be saying, "Oh my God, the secondary and lienbackers can't cover at all". I would for one would love to see it lol. Teams are not even testing the secondary as Moses is parting the sea for the opposing rbs.
I think they just didn't execute well (that's a different aspect of coaching, I don't think the team looked prepared in this game). I don't think the play is flawed, I wouldn't characterize it as a trick play... But I think when your lead back has been producing, and you have 3rd and 1, it's probably best to keep it simple.
But even suggesting that JT was subbed out for that one play because he was winded, I don't think it holds up. It's one of the lowest usage games of his career, and he's one of the best conditioned players on the team. I can't think of a team when JT even looked like he needed a breather, even in those games with Reich where he was getting 30 carries.
I think he was pulled situationally, and I think it was a mistake.
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