Reply to thread

Message: <blockquote data-quote="HardRightEdge" data-source="post: 666754">Well, I would direct to the 4th. quarters and OT.  Winners close.  Or if you prefer, getting blown out from the coin flip in the Kaepernick romp-a-thon.  When not holding the line, they've been torched.  Among other things, what this defense lacks is a vocal leader in the back 7 not named Mathews, who isn't even in the back 7 anymore.  The mistake putting Matthews in the middle is the same mistake you'd make asking a virtuoso soloist to conduct the orchestra.You can't count on a linemen like Daniels in that role.  Those guys have no idea what's going on behind them.Not drafting Ragland is regrettable.As it stands, Capers is the defensive leader.  Capers valued Hawk not for on-field personal presence; he was counted on orchestrate the complexities.  When the chips are down or when things go wrong, you need somebody on the field to demand accountability and keep the sh*t together.</blockquote>

Total: 129 (members: 5, guests: 124)