Hawkscanner
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Here's what I think it is. Honestly, I think that what's really been needed ... is for everyone out there to doubt these guys -- to say that they're washed up, no longer elite, etc. What's been missing (really ever since 2014) is that chip on the shoulder. These guys really haven't had that since losing the Super Bowl. Everyone has EXPECTED them to be good. I think they honestly need a lot of the experts and talking heads out there to start doubting them.
Don't get me wrong, I think the addition of Byron Maxwell has been HUGE and has helped offset the loss of Sherman ... and the same thing can be said about McDougald in regards to Chancellor ... BUT, I'm honestly thinking that's the difference. They need everyone out there saying they CAN'T beat good teams anymore. Therefore, they will. This team NEEDS that chip on the shoulder. It's like having a hot looking muscle car ... but having no gasoline to actually run it. Last night, that chip on the shoulder was back. JMHO.
Don't get me wrong, I think the addition of Byron Maxwell has been HUGE and has helped offset the loss of Sherman ... and the same thing can be said about McDougald in regards to Chancellor ... BUT, I'm honestly thinking that's the difference. They need everyone out there saying they CAN'T beat good teams anymore. Therefore, they will. This team NEEDS that chip on the shoulder. It's like having a hot looking muscle car ... but having no gasoline to actually run it. Last night, that chip on the shoulder was back. JMHO.