Is it just me, but...

[ckad79]

I hear a lot of people on here complain about how few touchdowns Jake has throw, his number of interceptions, etc... but I think Fox's whole idea of "stats are for losers" has some truth to it.

Fact is, in order for us to win games --- the plan is real simple --- RUN THE #@$%in BALL! When we run, we win! We take time off the clock, move the chains, let our defense rest... it all comes together.

We didn't run against Philly, Atlanta, or Dallas. Against, Washington we showed signs of life towards the end, moving the chains, getting a first down and playing the clock to our advantage. Again, Tampa Bay... the 4th quarter showed how effective our offensive game plan can be when utilized properly.

Granted we aren't running against teams great at stopping the run. BUT if this is what it takes to build the confidence of our offensive line, I'm all for it.

Once again, this team is built on proper CLOCK MANAGEMENT and moving the ball. The team prefers short gains, whether it's a run or a short pass, up the middle to a tall receiver or tight end. You score, you wait, you score, you wait. That's how it works.

Going deep for a loooooong bomb and quick score, destroys EVERYTHING we work for. Our defense doesn't rest well, they play poorly and the next thing you know, you're in a shoot-out. Our goal is to keep the other team playing our style of football.

Again, just my two cents here. BUT you don't need a great QB to run the ball and move the chains. You need a mistake free QB, which Jake can be as long as we run the ball a lot and force defenses to come inside and spread our our receivers, which makes interceptions less likely. Rather than throwing into coverage, which is what Jake is forced to do, when our offensive line isn't generating holes for the run game and defenses knew we'll pass, because we have no choice.

I guess, I'm old school but I feel the offensive line is the most important part of an offense and when ours clicks, we click.

[solidkjames]

That is the problem with Jake, he throws 17 passes last week and 2 of them are to the other team, one for a score. That is why people are bitching, because he cant do his job no matter how little is asked of him. You have to have a threat to beat you passing in order for the run game to work against good teams. That is what we don't have right now. One dimensional offenses can't beat good teams.

[CLTPanther]

Fox is right. Stats are for SB winners, something he won't be.

[Jangler]

That is the problem with Jake, he throws 17 passes last week and 2 of them are to the other team, one for a score. That is why people are bitching, because he cant do his job no matter how little is asked of him. You have to have a threat to beat you passing in order for the run game to work against good teams. That is what we don't have right now. One dimensional offenses can't beat good teams.

Stop with the logic. Some people might think you are weird.

[SgtJoo]

Step 1: Run the ball well.

Step 2: Play good defense.

Step 3: ???

Step 4: Profit?

[Guild]

Step three is win Superbowl.

[jakesthemistake]

I hear a lot of people on here complain about how few touchdowns Jake has throw, his number of interceptions, etc... but I think Fox's whole idea of "stats are for losers" has some truth to it.

Fact is, in order for us to win games --- the plan is real simple --- RUN THE #@$%in BALL! When we run, we win! We take time off the clock, move the chains, let our defense rest... it all comes together.

We didn't run against Philly, Atlanta, or Dallas. Against, Washington we showed signs of life towards the end, moving the chains, getting a first down and playing the clock to our advantage. Again, Tampa Bay... the 4th quarter showed how effective our offensive game plan can be when utilized properly.

Granted we aren't running against teams great at stopping the run. BUT if this is what it takes to build the confidence of our offensive line, I'm all for it.

Once again, this team is built on proper CLOCK MANAGEMENT and moving the ball. The team prefers short gains, whether it's a run or a short pass, up the middle to a tall receiver or tight end. You score, you wait, you score, you wait. That's how it works.

Going deep for a loooooong bomb and quick score, destroys EVERYTHING we work for. Our defense doesn't rest well, they play poorly and the next thing you know, you're in a shoot-out. Our goal is to keep the other team playing our style of football.

Again, just my two cents here. BUT you don't need a great QB to run the ball and move the chains. You need a mistake free QB, which Jake can be as long as we run the ball a lot and force defenses to come inside and spread our our receivers, which makes interceptions less likely. Rather than throwing into coverage, which is what Jake is forced to do, when our offensive line isn't generating holes for the run game and defenses knew we'll pass, because we have no choice.

I guess, I'm old school but I feel the offensive line is the most important part of an offense and when ours clicks, we click.

i hope your right.. but i still feel jake has lost some of his mojo. Maybe he had to much on his shoulders when we didnt have our running game in the 1st 4 games

[RazzleDazzle]

What do you guys expect Jake to do? We got one legit WR, shitty play calling and a bunch of asshole fans such as myself. If they take away Smith all we got is our running game, long passes to Moose just don't always work. Moose has lost like 3 steps plus he was never that fast anyways.

[CLTPanther]

What do you guys expect Jake to do? We got one legit WR, shitty play calling and a bunch of asshole fans such as myself. If they take away Smith all we got is our running game, long passes to Moose just don't always work. Moose has lost like 3 steps plus he was never that fast anyways.

I expect Jake to throw accurately once in a while. Can't blame anyone but him for those errant throws, especially the ones that resemble a flying mallard.

[Claws]

It does have some merit that the only important stat is WL, so therefore we are 2-3