JKool

Heya Halo!

(Been busy with job related moves and etc. I do check in somewhat regularly, but haven't had a lot of time to really say anything. Miss you all, of course.)

Thanks for the thoughts on Hartley. I haven't been able to actually see all the games, so that makes me feel much better about the decision.

Seems that we are in agreement (perhaps not surprisingly) with regard to the current trouble spots on the team. Are there others that you see that I didn't list?

As long as we're winning, it is hard to be too concerned. However, I am just still scratching my head that we didn't try to upgrade the LB position. I know there are some promising youngsters (some of whom are injured), but when we blitz as often as we do, we really need an upgrade here. We can't just keep sending DBs.

Also, I'm a bit confused by the constant praise our OL gets. Yep, they're tough and scrappy, but we are just not strong at T or C. I'm not sure how (what I think is) an obvious weakness is kept so well hidden. Of course, in part, it is Brees ability to get rid of the ball and our (usual) skill in the short passing game that hides the problems. I think though the OL will start to show its troubles over the course of the season. I also expect we will try and get at least one OT at some point next offseason.

"... I was beating them with my eyes the whole game..." - Aaron Brooks