Super Bowl aspirations have taken a hit, and I realize that's the end goal, but I guess I like the game because of the game. Always something to like, even if I have to search for it
Even at the MN game when Rodgers was knocked out, had a great time. Got to tailgate with Jordy's dad for a while. Highlight of the day, game was disappointing, but I won't ever forget being there.
anyway, RB Jones looks to be the real deal. Good vision, burst, toughness and desire. What's not to like? Our Oline has been in shambles since week 1 and they've found ways to gut it out and get thru it. Wasn't always pretty, but they showed the character they're made of. Tough guys that can grind and grit thru the tough times will make it in this league most times.
I think Nelson, Adams and Cobb were doing well, now they need someone to get them the ball consistently.
The defense has had a quite a few individual performances that should have people excited. I'm not going to get into Capers and scheme, because that's not this thread
But Matthews, despite not blowing sack numbers up, is having a damn fine year. When Perry can use both hands I expect more from him too, but he's been active. Clark has been a star, just like I thought he would be. Daniels was off to a great start, injured and is now working his way back. I hope he can pick up where he was before injury.
And Blake Martinez? So many were so pissed at Ted last year for Clark and not Myles Jack or someone like that and we got at least as good or better than Jack in the 4th round AND one of the best Dlinemen in the league right now in only his 2nd year and the kid is still a baby in terms of NFL defensive linemen terms. Very bright spots on this team. Not going to lie, the defense needs consistency and to all come together before any of it means **** in the grand scheme of things, but these 2 guys definitely deserve some recognition.
and Randall's attitude ruins a lot of it, but people are hating on him again because his last name is Randall. He's having a much better year this year and if his attitude would get out of the way, his physical skills should get some people excited. But Josh Jones has shown he can make plays. He needs experience and consistency, Tools are there, now he just needs to be molded.
I don't think this year they're going to take over games and win them for us against great teams. I think they can against more than a couple teams left on our schedule though. without getting into what we need from QB, but if we can get average from that position, we could be set up for one of the more storied runs to the Super Bowl ever. I'm not going to discuss the alternatives, because that's not part of this thread either though I realize fully what that might be
