955876 wrote:I think Ben did more important stuff this week like play Santa to his kids and football wasn't the primary focus. Sad but that's what I think. His stinker was a product of many set up failings.
My thinking as well. And not just Ben, the entire team and coaches had a poor week of prep.
Bigger picture is that this team lacks a championship mentality. Look no further than how we play vs. teams with the poorest of records or back-up/scrub QBs who end up with career games against us.
We are a team that plays the underdog role well but wilts as soon as the bright lights have us favored. A true championship caliber team comes out and shows why they are a championship contender in these games. We come out playing small and get dragged into dogfights.
Worst thing that happens to this team is when people start to take notice. That big win over Denver told me one thing, that we were going to sputter in our next two games.
If I had to bet real money I would never wager that Tomlin can coach this team to another SB let alone win one. He pisses away too many games during the year to ever be in position for a bye (huge factor) and even if he gets a bye chances are the team comes out flat.
The AFC has been wide open these past few years and not only are we not a factor, we can't even make the playoffs the playoffs. Buy hey, we are the team nobody wants to play.
I guarantee the smart coaches aren't scared of us. Nor should they be.
spot on.
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I would like to bold some good points.
I would have to bold everything.
Think I mentioned somewhere earlier in the season the same thing you mentioned ..............about not winning another SB under Tomlin.
