1. Hunger and Drive (to want in the PO and win the SB). We could stop there really because that's more than half the battle.
2. A running game to compliment the air attack.
3. Luck and a bit of an easier schedule too
Bevell? We've seen 20-30% of our plays executed so far and for one singular reason - we have a (below) mediocre offensive line. Play development is a rarity, it's been RW eeking plays (and wins) in spite of it for the most part.
Once again with a decent opponent it's exposed - our Oline was...
Good grief.
Folks, we've been watching it for some time now. Frankly I'm shocked we've made it this far as is.
Along with a healthy D, we are and have been in need of a capable O-line. Every play begins at the line, and that's where it's failing often. Every OC, RW, discussion of how long a...
I think the Hawks have a better understanding:
PLEASE TAKE A MINUTE AND READ THIS!
"He's got the biggest heart in the world. Nobody knows it, which is frustrating to us He really couldn't care if anybody else knew outside of this locker room."
-Richard Sherman
"We're from the same area...
HawknPeppe, I'll try and explain...
We have a playoff game where one team out the gate is focused, fired up, and ready to punch the other team in the mouth (set the tone, smash-mouth football - a term I'm sure you've heard before). If the other team does not match or better that it "can" lead...
Slow start was unexpected? Really?
It was the level of first half fire and desire that bit us in the rear too many times this year relegating a 6th seed (also add: early divisional game losses biting as well). I don't know what happens in the locker room at halftime but we need it for all 4...
He's also a better blocker and receiver than CM and Rawls. And as good as Rawls played, we have to factor in who it was against, and were all RB responsibilities covered. However, my gut thinks restructuring is coming this year and he likely won't be a Hawk. But make no mistake, Lynch is a...
Yep! I also can't say I was shocked, we were holding the 6th seed for cryin out loud (with nothing but uphill battles from there to boot). It was house money this year really.
Those early divisional game losses - crucial.
I remember reading quite a few "pay that man" posts from many here. I agree, very glad our FO did not. That's not to say I don't like Kam with this team because I do (but not sure he's "with" this team this year).