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PeteLFan · 10-30-2011, 07:53 PM

I don't think it matters who we play, the talent is there for us to win the Grey Cup, but a lot has to be corrected.

This team takes penalties that lead to points again, momentum killing, game winning drives against are the result of dumb bone headed play.

Turnovers are huge issue for team, looks like no matter who is in the ball is being turned over on a constant basis. I will give Tate some leeway as he is a rookie QB playing full games he will throw picks. Fumbles by veteran players are concerning.

Playcalling has been a issue has well, on all 3 phases of the ball. Offensively we move the ball up the field, them boom 2 head scratching calls. Defenses same thing, apply some pressure and boom sit back and allow a 3rd and 10 situation to become a touchdown. Embarrassing stuff.

I think the biggest loses this team has had have been in the trenches where the game is usually won and lost. Offensive lineman Ben Archibald, and Tom Johnson. Two key cogs that where huge for us last year. Now on defence our 3 or 4 man pressure is missing, because that guy up the gut is not disrupting play allowing other guys to go in free and apply pressure.

For us to win a game, we will need to limit turnovers, score a lot of points, and keep our composure and not take bone headed penalties.

10-30-2011, 07:53 PM	#717
PeteLFan Lifetime Suspension Join Date: Jul 2010 Exp:	I don't think it matters who we play, the talent is there for us to win the Grey Cup, but a lot has to be corrected. This team takes penalties that lead to points again, momentum killing, game winning drives against are the result of dumb bone headed play. Turnovers are huge issue for team, looks like no matter who is in the ball is being turned over on a constant basis. I will give Tate some leeway as he is a rookie QB playing full games he will throw picks. Fumbles by veteran players are concerning. Playcalling has been a issue has well, on all 3 phases of the ball. Offensively we move the ball up the field, them boom 2 head scratching calls. Defenses same thing, apply some pressure and boom sit back and allow a 3rd and 10 situation to become a touchdown. Embarrassing stuff. I think the biggest loses this team has had have been in the trenches where the game is usually won and lost. Offensive lineman Ben Archibald, and Tom Johnson. Two key cogs that where huge for us last year. Now on defence our 3 or 4 man pressure is missing, because that guy up the gut is not disrupting play allowing other guys to go in free and apply pressure. For us to win a game, we will need to limit turnovers, score a lot of points, and keep our composure and not take bone headed penalties.