Tough losses, for sure. And, the team isn't right. The Defense seriously needs to work on covering the TE seam route.
My biggest concern is just getting and staying healthy. This is still a team that has potential to knock off very good teams. They may end up needing some help to get into the tournament, but they'll likely get it. All they can do is "take it one game at a time" and try to get more W's. But, only 4 losses thus far. The 1994 and 95 Lions started 2-4 and made the playoffs. The 1992 Chargers started 0-4 and made the playoffs.
I'm still holding out hope the Hawks can fix the problems that are causing these unbelievable collapses and get on a hot streak late in the season. Like the chemistry developing between RW and Jimmy. Like to see that chemistry REALLY take off in the Red Zone! I sort of like the idea of a possibly hungrier and ticked-off team getting into the playoffs this season that is fighting for their lives vs. the team that is expected to win because they have a great record and home field.
Take it easy on yourselves this week, fellow .netters and Hawks fans. Still have 10 key games to play. If they don't make the playoffs, think of the problems they may actually fix and the higher draft picks that could help re-tool a team that could rebound quickly.
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Love this team during the best and worst of times.
Go Hawks.