You Didn’t Think We’d Win This One

Posted Oct 11, 2009 by Darin Shaw

Updated Oct 11, 2009 at 03:14 PM

Did you?

When you looked at the schedule, this week five game in Philly wasn’t one you thought we’d pull out.  Admit it.  We met a much better team today.  We knew it coming in.  Last week—well that’s another story.  But this one, we saw coming.

When you’re in a stretch like we are, you need to look for progress.  We’re seeing some.  Our defense is starting to get the Jim Bates system.  But, we can’t get any pressure on our opponents’ QB.  Nothing.  Nada.  Zilch.  Jimmy Wilkerson looks to me to be the only D-Lineman playing with enthusiasm.  The rest of the guys look like they’re playing in fudge.  We need some energy on our defensive front.

Then, on the other side of the ball, we need Jeff Faine back.  Period.  Josh Johnson was harrassed all day.  Our running game spent most of the day in negative plays. 

Let me just say this: Josh Johnson isn’t our problem.  He’s a bright spot.  He’s giving us a chance.  He needs some help.

What did you see out there today?