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Message: [QUOTE="Consigliere, post: 1908317, member: 559"] Hard to talk positives after that one but the one positive I've seen over the last couple of weeks is the improvement of the front 7 on defense. Franklin and Bennett are playing very well, almost to all-conference consideration level. I'm not sure if this is a function of growing comfort with the scheme or a more aggressive, flexible approach by Ward with more blitzing and focus on stopping the run rather than dropping into middle coverage like most Tampa 2 Mikes are asked to do. Either way I'll take it. Clark, Pickard, Black, and Coleman (before the questionable ejection) showed flashes as well and it was great to see Samuels back clogging the middle. Only one sack but at least we saw some penetration and more hurries. Backfield is still a mess. Safeties seem lost and corners are playing scared giving up big cushions that yield easy pitch and catch 8 yard gains whenever the opposing QB wants to take them. Our only true press corner, Winfield, fell prey to the same last night. Not sure if it was the wet field or lack of confidence in the deep cover but even against a run first team like WF it was noticeble. Have to wonder how bad Morgan is to not see the field other than specials lately. Seems like some senior leadership wouldn't hurt. Good news is this defense is young and virtually all will be back next year. Bad news is this defense is young and virtually all will be back next year. In fact all 17 defenders credited with a tackle last night will be wearing orange again in 2017. Just seems like many of them are just bad fits for this system. Thomas is consistent and productive at the Will but with his size he seems to be more of a T2 safety than a linebacker and occasional rush DE. Look, guys, I've been drinking the Dino kool aid from Day 1 and am in line for another cup but I'm more than a bit put off by the defensive posture he has been taking in his press conferences lately. Stating that "We should have run more" last night and discounting the suggestion that he call time out, or more appropriately spike the ball after the long run at the end of the half borders on obstinate. You learn more about a coach in defeat than in victory and I'd much rather see a little anger and passion. It's not unreasonable to realize your fan base is disappointed by the substandard execution in the last two games. Give us reason to believe (with or without evidence) that you share the disappointment and have an approach to address it rather than saying it will take two years and the cake is ready yet. Okay, venting complete. Jersey is in the wash and I'll be cheering my a** off in the Dome come Saturday. Go Orange! [/QUOTE]

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