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08-31-2006, 06:57 AM #1
What was the difference between........?
I was wondering how one could compare McNair's nearly flawless opening drive on the 1st pre-season game, and some of the disasters last week vs. the Vikes.
Of course, we all hope we'll see the 80 yard textbook drive on 8/11(with the exception of McNair dragging 3 defenders into the end zone; don't want that to be a habit). Was it Jamal? The difference in the opposition's defense?
I believe the OL's were the same, so why were we so elated at the first game, and melting down after last week?
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08-31-2006, 08:15 AM #2
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Re: What was the difference between........?
Honestly, I'm chalking it up to attitude...
on 8/11, it was McNair's first chance to win the fans, Jamal's first chance to prove he's back, the OL's first chance to prove they're not terrible. They came out fighting.
Since then, I think we've just become unmotivated. Stupid penalties, missed blocks, a drop here or there...I think we're just trying to blow past the preseason and get to the regular season..
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08-31-2006, 08:38 AM #3Pro Bowl Poster
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Re: What was the difference between........?
It was just a sloppy performance -- I don't know if it was lack of motivation as much as a lack of concentration and focus, which was a very common problem every time we played on the road last year.
It's also possible that the Vikings may turn out to be a better team than we think.
Nice to hear from you again, TOW -- welcome!
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08-31-2006, 09:12 AM #4
Re: What was the difference between........?
Originally Posted by highwater
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08-31-2006, 09:17 AM #5
Re: What was the difference between........?
The problem is no NFL players give a shit about the preseason. Steve was trying to make a good first effort for the home fans. Now that he's playing on the road, they don't give a shit. I expect another lame performance tonight.
The Foreskins on the other hand have been stinking it up all preseason and are going to want to put on a show for the home fans. I think they will whup us pretty good tonight
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08-31-2006, 09:20 AM #6
Re: What was the difference between........?
Originally Posted by PurplePill
Remember when we got stuck playing the Chiefs on a Monday Night after they had lost their opening 3 or so games. I knew they were going to come out like it was the superbowl and sure enough they did (and whupped our ass too).
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08-31-2006, 01:43 PM #7Pro Bowl Poster
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Re: What was the difference between........?
Originally Posted by GreenWave52
I do believe that Gibbs wants a better showing out of his team, but so does Billick. Motivating your team for the last game of the preseason has got to be a very tough job for a head coach. Anything could happen, especially after the backups come in, but I don't expect a blowout.
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09-01-2006, 11:22 AM #8
Re: What was the difference between........?
The Foreskins on the other hand have been stinking it up all preseason and are going to want to put on a show for the home fans. I think they will whup us pretty good tonight[/QUOTE]
Ooopps!!! Didn't happen (thank ya, Jesus). We actually dominated, so the question that everyone is asking in Purple Land is, are the foreskins that bad (ohh, are they reading into all thei r own hype?), or are we really showing good promise ?
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