Thoughts on Pre-Season Game #1

[Mr. Laz]

Originally Posted by beach tribe

I just can't figure out the Pioli bashing. Dude has done an AWESOME job of getting the pieces this team, and Cassel need.
Maybe a PO win is what people need. I think they're gonna get it this season.
What has it been? 17 years? Damn, no wonder.

Pioli did an outstanding job of a steady,conservative rebuild.

1. traded a 2nd round pick for transitional QB and LB to be the leaders on both sides of the ball. People bitch all they want but it was the safe and steady way to make a smooth transition. Pioli then replaced Vrabel and looked to replace Cassel. Although he hasn't be aggressive enough in replacing Cassel, but still.

2. right 53 to fix the culture of losing. people can talk shit and make fun all they want but it's the right thing to do. You bring in character even at the expense of some talent to make sure the locker room is professional and productive.

3. build through the draft. outside of the initial preparation shortened '09 draft, we have gotten good talent. Pioli has also steadily been more aggressive about getting talent and potential. Lessening up on the 'right 53' as the locker room improved.

4. screwed up by hiring Haley ... fixed it. I just wish he was of fixed it before we lost Weis. Hopefully DeBoll is good enough.

5. talent and depth with zero cap concerns. Pioli has built a solid and sustainable organization. Hopefully as soon as we get our franchise QB we will have legitimate Super Bowl contending type team each year.


what more could you possibly want?

[Deberg_1990]

Originally Posted by Laz

Pioli did an outstanding job of a steady,conservative rebuild.

1. traded a 2nd round pick for transitional QB and LB to be the leaders on both sides of the ball. People bitch all they want but it was the safe and steady way to make a smooth transition. Pioli then replaced Vrabel and looked to replace Cassel. Although he hasn't be aggressive enough in replacing Cassel, but still.

2. right 53 to fix the culture of losing. people can talk shit and make fun all they want but it's the right thing to do. You bring in character even at the expense of some talent to make sure the locker room is professional and productive.

3. build through the draft. outside of the initial preparation shortened '09 draft, we have gotten good talent. Pioli has also steadily been more aggressive about getting talent and potential. Lessening up on the 'right 53' as the locker room improved.

4. screwed up by hiring Haley ... fixed it. I just wish he was of fixed it before we lost Weis. Hopefully DeBoll is good enough.

5. talent and depth with zero cap concerns. Pioli has built a solid and sustainable organization. Hopefully as soon as we get our franchise QB we will have legitimate Super Bowl contending type team each year.


what more could you possibly want?

Pretty much agree with all this. His biggest mistake was Haley and hopefully Romeo can be a mini-Bellichek.


Hes certainly improved the roster and depth x100 since 09. People just enjoy bitching.
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[aturnis]

Originally Posted by Laz

Pioli did an outstanding job of a steady,conservative rebuild.

1. traded a 2nd round pick for transitional QB and LB to be the leaders on both sides of the ball. People bitch all they want but it was the safe and steady way to make a smooth transition. Pioli then replaced Vrabel and looked to replace Cassel. Although he hasn't be aggressive enough in replacing Cassel, but still.

2. right 53 to fix the culture of losing. people can talk shit and make fun all they want but it's the right thing to do. You bring in character even at the expense of some talent to make sure the locker room is professional and productive.

3. build through the draft. outside of the initial preparation shortened '09 draft, we have gotten good talent. Pioli has also steadily been more aggressive about getting talent and potential. Lessening up on the 'right 53' as the locker room improved.

4. screwed up by hiring Haley ... fixed it. I just wish he was of fixed it before we lost Weis. Hopefully DeBoll is good enough.

5. talent and depth with zero cap concerns. Pioli has built a solid and sustainable organization. Hopefully as soon as we get our franchise QB we will have legitimate Super Bowl contending type team each year.


what more could you possibly want?

This. Now all he needs is a REAL QB...