Winning

[Achilles]

I agree 100%.  One of the things we should probably practice in a practice game is WINNING.  We should try to win this game.  If we do try to win and we end up losing, fine.  But if we go into the reg season following the philosophy of just "evaluating talent" and not "showing our playbook," then we won't know WTF to do when the Seahawks take it to us at home in week 1.

 

If there's one thing this team needs, it is to feel like winners. Sure, we beat the Bears, but we weren't trying to win.  THis John Fox style "preseason doesn't count" mentality might have been okay while he was here, because it was clear that the team kicked it up a notch in the reg season.  With Rivera, this has not been clear.

 

Practice winning!  Preseason 4 isn't worth trying to win. THat's just to see who the 3rd stringers will be.  Preseason 3 is the real test.  Let's actually try to pass the test instead of fugging up, then saying its just a practice test.

[AceBoogie]

I agree 100%. One of the things we should probably practice in a practice game is WINNING. We should try to win this game. If we do try to win and we end up losing, fine. But if we go into the reg season following the philosophy of just "evaluating talent" and not "showing our playbook," then we won't know WTF to do when the Seahawks take it to us at home in week 1.

If there's one thing this team needs, it is to feel like winners. Sure, we beat the Bears, but we weren't trying to win. THis John Fox style "preseason doesn't count" mentality might have been okay while he was here, because it was clear that the team kicked it up a notch in the reg season. With Rivera, this has not been clear.

Practice winning! Preseason 4 isn't worth trying to win. THat's just to see who the 3rd stringers will be. Preseason 3 is the real test. Let's actually try to pass the test instead of fugging up, then saying its just a practice test.

Here is the funny thing. Ron Rivera has came out and preached about wanting to win the games and about using the preseason to develop that winning culture. He's talked about it a lot. Don't get caught up in what people here are saying. What they're saying doesn't match up with the words of the coaches and players.

[Zod]

Here is the funny thing. Ron Rivera has came out and preached about wanting to win the games and about using the preseason to develop that winning culture. He's talked about it a lot. Don't get caught up in what people here are saying. What they're saying doesn't match up with the words of the coaches and players.

Lol, what is he supposed to say? Nah, we are more interested in getting a look at all the players than winning? I'm sure that would sell a lot of preseason tickets.

[FattyFatFat]

Pow! Right in the kisser.

[teeray]

Of course everyone wants to win the game.

Rivera is not gonna say "Alright boys!! Let's go out there and lay an egg!! If we lose beers are on me! Let's lose this one for the Gipper!!11!"

The point is that winning is not the main objective of what coaches are trying to achieve. They are trying to stay healthy, get some live action hits, and evaluate players on the brink (although even that will be done more in practice than the games). Winning is last on the objective list.

Oh, and again, we have already won a preseason game. So what is all the fuss about?

[Zod]

So what is all the fuss about?

 

Their own personal insecurities manifesting itself through a football message board.

[Jangler]

That would also be a kick ass banner!

 

 

Back on topic. The other night my wife made reubens, gave me gas. 

 

just what I was going to post. Might as well had some bean soup and go all out!

 

[rayzor]

not a fan of reubens. i like saurkraut just fine, but on a sandwich....nah.

 

monte cristos are also one of my least favorite sandwiches. i don't like sweet food much, unless it's desert.