Official Texans vs. Dolphins Thread, 10/12/2008

[Joshua]

Originally Posted by painekiller

The coaches had this covered, some player blew his coverage. I thought at the time it was Harrison, but McClain said he thought it was one of the LBs, all I know was I could see Harrison moving towards cutting off the sweep, and having that oh no moment when he realized it was a pass.

Blame that one on the players, not the coaches.

While I certainly agree with that to some extent, if the players are continually making mental mistakes, then it still comes back to the coaches in my opinion. That's great that the coaches supposedly prepared for it, but if they didn't practice it enough that the players on the field could recognize it, what's the point? The bottom line is, are the players prepared to the point that they are in position to make a play? Routinely, they are not.

[painekiller]

Originally Posted by Joshua

While I certainly agree with that to some extent, if the players are continually making mental mistakes, then it still comes back to the coaches in my opinion. That's great that the coaches supposedly prepared for it, but if they didn't practice it enough that the players on the field could recognize it, what's the point? The bottom line is, are the players prepared to the point that they are in position to make a play? Routinely, they are not.

You just described the trouble with a young team. The players do not recognize things quick enough. And in the NFL, half a step is open. It hurts but that is why you have to play the younger guys, so they get enough reps and continue to grow.