Al Wilson trying to recruit Edgerrin James

[bronco militia]

Wilson lobbying on behalf of Broncos
By Bill Williamson
Denver Post Staff Writer



Ko Olina, Hawaii - NFL coaches can't talk to prospective free agents until next month. However, that doesn't stop players from doing a little lobbying.

Enter Al Wilson.

The Broncos' star linebacker took the opportunity of the Pro Bowl week to mosey over to old friend Edgerrin James, a free agent in waiting, and tell him how much he likes it in Denver - just in case James might care.

"I went up to Edge and talked to him for a minute about little things (Wednesday)," Wilson said after the AFC's practice for Sunday's game in Honolulu. "I told him the mountains are beautiful, man. ... I told him our running system is something else. Little things like that."

The Colts running back listened intently, as he has to other pitches this week.

"Who wouldn't be interested in that system and that history for running backs?" James said. "If I was there, I'd produce. I'd produce for anyone."

James would be perfect for Denver's system, fitting the mold of a Broncos running back. The team is looking for a playmaker on offense, having talked with wide receiver Terrell Owens and discussing internally possibly trading for Miami running back Ricky Williams.

James, though, likely would be more expensive than Owens or Williams, and the Broncos won't have a lot of means financially.

James said he is willing to listen to all offers. While he's open to returning to the Colts, he thinks he likely will end up with another team. Indianapolis also faces the task of re-signing receiver Reggie Wayne and wants to extend defensive end Dwight Freeney's contract. Wayne likely will get the "franchise" tag.

"Any team that wants me, I'll want them," James said. "Whoever it is, let's bring it on."

http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_3489515

[Mile High Shack]

is Al going to give up his salary so we can afford him?

[bronco militia]

is Al going to give up his salary so we can afford him?

the same question should be asked for TO and Williams...

[Taco John]

Boy this is getting ridiculous...

[Play2win]

Boy this is getting ridiculous...
but, FUN!!! ;D

[ludo21]

but, FUN!!! ;D


shows how bad this team wants to win,

[Dagmar]

but, FUN!!! ;D
Yup. Off-season is turning out to be fun!

[Orange_Beard]

I don't understand why there is all this BUZZ about running back.

We are pretty set.

[Dagmar]

I don't understand why there is all this BUZZ about running back.

We are pretty set.

Running back by committee obviously isn't something Shanny likes.
Al W knows there are gonna be changes!

[Orange_Beard]

Running back by committee obviously isn't something Shanny likes.
Al W knows there are gonna be changes!


I agree, I have had a strong feeling TBell will be gone.

Not sure we should chase free agents around.

[Old Dude]

I don't understand why there is all this BUZZ about running back.

We are pretty set.

If you believe the hype about "the system" (and some of it is certainly true) one of the benefits is that you don't necessarily need a superstar at RB to make it work. From a cost/benefit standpoint, it just seems to me that we would get more bang for the buck by spending the money on different needs.

[TJax]

If you're Mike, Tatum or, even, Ron how would you feel about this report? Your teammate thinks another is better and is lobbying in the public to replace you. That is got to hurt one's pride and create some sort of conflict down the road. It's human nature. No one wants to admit that they are not the best at what they do. Especially athletes.

I've got to think that all this lobbying for "star" players, although arguably we need them, will create some, if not a lot, of tension in the locker room. This year's group seemed to be very tight. Do we break that up? Think about the Pats, other than Brady, do they have any "star" players. They are a tight, close team and that is one big reason they have been so successful over the years.

I am as intrigued with picking up a "star" like TO or Edge as the next guy. But, I can't help to feel like it may be making a deal with the devil, espcially in regards to TO. Just ask the Eagles about that - Superbowl to crapper (and they didn't win the superbowl.) I need to stop my rant now. Have a good day all.

[Denver Crush]

Id rather draft Lendale White

[Crowpointer]

Id rather draft Lendale White
You and everybody else. Dennis Green has gone out and basically said he is drafting L White just like he did a few years ago with L Fitzgerald.

[Phantom]

The system is good for creating cut back lanes, the rest is up to the back. We need more BIG runs, taking it to the house. Bell did it on occasion, but mostly by speed around the edge.

[labronx]

i would actually love to have Edge on our team.
We dont need a speed back. He has awesome vision and follows his blocks prolly better than anyone in the league.

he is also awesome between the tackles and has a deadly stiff arm.

He is perfect for our system.

I would take him and Moulds or maybe even wayne.

Just to preserver karma and harmony on our team ;D

:afro:

[Jason in LA]

The running game has worked with these RBs that Shanny has found, but what has the Broncos won since they've had a star RB? Nothing. The Broncos haven't done anything of note since TD. Time to get a special back.

To me Portis wasn't it. Had the stats. Had the attitude. Had the hype. But when you look a little deeper he wasn't dominant. No where close to TD.

MA and RD gave the Broncos all they had, and it worked, but they were never dominant.

A good back will look very good in the Broncos system. A very good back will look great in the Broncos system. Time to get a very good back.

[Jason in LA]

If money wasn't an issue I'd say do what it takes to sign James. But money is a huge issue.

[Garcia Bronco]

Even though it won't happen...I got a chubb goin

[watermock]

We need to ask Edna what to do.

[labronx]

Id rather draft Lendale White
Lendale White for all his tuff guy image is sometimes very soft.
IM a USC fan.

I still cant get over he couldnt convert on 4th and 2. He just ran into the pile like a boneheaded RB. I rarely see Edge do that or Mike Anderson for that case.

TBell does it all the time.

It drives me nutts.

Dang, it makes me appreciate TD that much more.

No freakin vision im tellin ya.

[labronx]

The running game has worked with these RBs that Shanny has found, but what has the Broncos won since they've had a star RB? Nothing. The Broncos haven't done anything of note since TD. Time to get a special back.

To me Portis wasn't it. Had the stats. Had the attitude. Had the hype. But when you look a little deeper he wasn't dominant. No where close to TD.

MA and RD gave the Broncos all they had, and it worked, but they were never dominant.

A good back will look very good in the Broncos system. A very good back will look great in the Broncos system. Time to get a very good back.
nice post

[BMF Bronco]

What would be more of the spectacle with him and TO, the talent or the clashing of egos?!

[Orange_Beard]

A passing game would really open up the running game.
When TD was dominant, we had Elway. He could beat a team from the pocket, Plummer does not scare anyone.

[DrFate]

Nice thought - but I don't see him working for a salary that is within the Broncos ability to give.

[TheManeMan]

I dont see how Edge would want to go anywhere but, back home to Miami...

thus, freeing up the NFL's biggest Stoner to head to Denver...

[Breck Bronc]

I dont see how Edge would want to go anywhere but, back home to Miami...

thus, freeing up the NFL's biggest Stoner to head to Denver...
Miami invested the number 2 overall pick on Ronnie Brown. Edge won't be getting back close to his Immokalee home with the Dolphins.

[Elway 4 Life]

I don't understand why there is all this BUZZ about running back.

We are pretty set.
Not really. I think we need a great running back, we have a couple of good RB's.

[TheManeMan]

Miami invested the number 2 overall pick on Ronnie Brown. Edge won't be getting back close to his Immokalee home with the Dolphins.

I know but, he and the Stoner split carries all of last year...I dont think that would rule him out of a return to Miami...who knows though? I dont think he leaves Indy, IMO...

[Ratboy]

Won't happen, but would be sweet if it could.

[Rock Chalk]

If you believe the hype about "the system" (and some of it is certainly true) one of the benefits is that you don't necessarily need a superstar at RB to make it work. From a cost/benefit standpoint, it just seems to me that we would get more bang for the buck by spending the money on different needs.
The System is designed to let most people run in it but when a special back comes along, teh system makes them even more special.

Edge would be a killer in our system and would have FAR more impact on the offense than any receiver in the league.

[Smiling Assassin27]

Sorry, Edge wouldn't be my ideal guy for this system. He's not a threat to take it to the house with every carry and he looks worn down running between the tackles. Let him rot in New Orleans or Phoenix. Maybe Seattle.

[Rascal]

Miami invested the number 2 overall pick on Ronnie Brown. Edge won't be getting back close to his Immokalee home with the Dolphins.

Jags are pretty close though and the need a RB.

[Requiem]

Yeah baby, bring on the Edge. GIVE US THE EDGE BABY.

[nwmsu-bronco]

Sorry, Edge wouldn't be my ideal guy for this system. He's not a threat to take it to the house with every carry and he looks worn down running between the tackles. Let him rot in New Orleans or Phoenix. Maybe Seattle.

You bring up a good point even though you didn't mean to. And no I'm not bashing your thread. I think we have a special situation when it comes to signing players. We are on the superbowl doorstep. We're very close. I think this has to be intriguing to players who want to win a championship. A player like Edgerrin James could get paid anywhere.

Like you said, if he goes to New Orleans or Arizona, he probably would rot. However, if he came to Denver, he wouldn't have the pressure to carry the team. He could do great things within a great offensive system dedicated to the running game. He could win a championship, he could have a good shot at an MVP if he came here. He'd have good backups behind him, so he wouldn't have to be a 3 down back all game long. If we offer him a just below par contract, I can't say I wouldn't think about it if I were him.

If he goes to Arizona or New Orleans, he'd have to be a great player in spite of his team. He would be frustrated by losing. Let The Browncos talk to him. Let them scare him about playing for bad teams.

I know money is important, but it doesn't last. However, recordbooks, championships, and award trophies do. That's some added incentive for him to come to Denver.

[Old Dude]

The System is designed to let most people run in it but when a special back comes along, teh system makes them even more special.

Edge would be a killer in our system and would have FAR more impact on the offense than any receiver in the league.

I agree Edge would be a great runner in this system. I disagree about the result though. If we have no passing threat, teams will stack us up, and they can do that regardless of who is running the ball.

[toad]

Out of curiousity where'd New Orleans come from in this? Are they giving up on Duece McAllister already?

[eddie mac]

Rushing Offense - Rushing Yards/Game
Team G Att Att/G Yds Avg Yds/G TDs FDs 20+
Atlanta 16 531 33.2 2546 4.8 159.1 17 139 19
Denver 16 542 33.9 2539 4.7 158.7 25 145 17
Seattle 16 519 32.4 2457 4.7 153.6 29 142 17
Kansas City 16 520 32.5 2382 4.6 148.9 26 138 19
Pittsburgh 16 549 34.3 2223 4.0 138.9 21 120 11

So the running back by committee doesn't work??? I beg to differ.

We had the 2nd most yardage in the NFL on the ground, 3rd in touchdowns on the ground, we had the most 1st downs in the NFL rushing 145 to be precise plus we had a 4.7 yd avg that was over 5 yds a carry until late in the regular season.

I know people will say that stats dont matter that much or show the whole picture but in this case they do, what difference does it make that KC or Seattle have 1 back that gets you 2000 yds and 25 TD's a season when our 3 combined for probably less $$$ than an all-star RB get the same production.

This team has far bigger needs than a RB, try looking at DE and WR first ffs.

[nwmsu-bronco]

Rushing Offense - Rushing Yards/Game
Team G Att Att/G Yds Avg Yds/G TDs FDs 20+
Atlanta 16 531 33.2 2546 4.8 159.1 17 139 19
Denver 16 542 33.9 2539 4.7 158.7 25 145 17
Seattle 16 519 32.4 2457 4.7 153.6 29 142 17
Kansas City 16 520 32.5 2382 4.6 148.9 26 138 19
Pittsburgh 16 549 34.3 2223 4.0 138.9 21 120 11

So the running back by committee doesn't work??? I beg to differ.

We had the 2nd most yardage in the NFL on the ground, 3rd in touchdowns on the ground, we had the most 1st downs in the NFL rushing 145 to be precise plus we had a 4.7 yd avg that was over 5 yds a carry until late in the regular season.

I know people will say that stats dont matter that much or show the whole picture but in this case they do, what difference does it make that KC or Seattle have 1 back that gets you 2000 yds and 25 TD's a season when our 3 combined for probably less $$$ than an all-star RB get the same production.

This team has far bigger needs than a RB, try looking at DE and WR first ffs.

Yes but there were also instances that we could have sealed games with key first downs or had to settle for a field goal instead of scoring the touchdown.

However you are probably right in the fact that the big money should be spent elsewhere.

[Smiling Assassin27]

Rushing Offense - Rushing Yards/Game
Team G Att Att/G Yds Avg Yds/G TDs FDs 20+
Atlanta 16 531 33.2 2546 4.8 159.1 17 139 19
Denver 16 542 33.9 2539 4.7 158.7 25 145 17
Seattle 16 519 32.4 2457 4.7 153.6 29 142 17
Kansas City 16 520 32.5 2382 4.6 148.9 26 138 19
Pittsburgh 16 549 34.3 2223 4.0 138.9 21 120 11

So the running back by committee doesn't work??? I beg to differ.

We had the 2nd most yardage in the NFL on the ground, 3rd in touchdowns on the ground, we had the most 1st downs in the NFL rushing 145 to be precise plus we had a 4.7 yd avg that was over 5 yds a carry until late in the regular season.

I know people will say that stats dont matter that much or show the whole picture but in this case they do, what difference does it make that KC or Seattle have 1 back that gets you 2000 yds and 25 TD's a season when our 3 combined for probably less $$$ than an all-star RB get the same production.

This team has far bigger needs than a RB, try looking at DE and WR first ffs.

Not many RBBC's that win superbowls. It may work in the regular season but supberbowl champs usually have a horse at RB.

[eddie mac]

Yes but there were also instances that we could have sealed games with key first downs or had to settle for a field goal instead of scoring the touchdown.

However you are probably right in the fact that the big money should be spent elsewhere.

Who's to say that James or Alexander make the right cut and get the 1st down in those games though? Our offensive line slowed towards the end of the season and into the playoffs, thus the run-game was basically non-existent in the final 3 games of last year, that's as much on the O-Line as the backs. I dont think Edge or anyone runs any better behind our cuurent front 5 especially against 3-4 defenses!

[Beantown Bronco]

[QUOTE=nwmsu-bronco I know money is important, but it doesn't last. However, recordbooks, championships, and award trophies do. That's some added incentive for him to come to Denver.[/QUOTE]

We're talking about a player from "The U" here. Throw all your idealistic logic out the window. Money talks....He will go to the highest bidder, period. Unless the highest bidder is a real scrub of a team and the next closest bid is very close but comes from a better organization.

If the Broncos are not willing to shell out even market money for guys like Berry and Heyward who performed well while they were here at positions the Broncos have trouble filling, why would they pay top dollar for a position they can fill blindfolded?

I almost wish we went back to the "pre-Internet" age where stuff like this (players talking up their teams to other pro-bowlers) happened every year, yet we didn't get bombarded with it. Considering there is probably a less than 1% chance he'd ever come here, it's hardly even newsworthy when you think about it.....

[2KBack]

Edge would definitly be an upgrade over what we have, it would be insane to think otherwise. I'm a huge MA supporter, but he has nowhere near as quick of feet as edge, and Bell has trouble seeing the hole. I don't think Edge would be an ego problem either, I mean look at the type of firepower he shares the limelight with in Indy. As for the money, I'm with everyone else, it's better spent somwhere else. None the less, if he came here, he would be the closest thing to TD we've had.

[Beantown Bronco]

Not many RBBC's that win superbowls. It may work in the regular season but supberbowl champs usually have a horse at RB.

Who won this year's SB again? Tampa Bay also employed it.

[Blueflame]

It's really hard to argue with the numbers Edge put up this year... while he'd no doubt be too costly for our team's cap situation, I'd rather see the Broncos consider pursuing him than either TO or Ricky Williams... or even both of those guys (who, btw, will want top $$ as well).

[2KBack]

Who won this year's SB again? Tampa Bay also employed it.

Neither Pittsburgh or Tampa Bay really employed a RBBC. Bettis and Alstott, were short yardage/goaline guys. They didn't share carries during the game, or alternate drives like MA/Bell/Dayne.

[Old Dude]

... Money talks....He will go to the highest bidder, period. Unless the highest bidder is a real scrub of a team and the next closest bid is very close but comes from a better organization.

.....

I agree.

If his primary interest was in playing with a team that has a shot at the title, he'd probably just stay with the Colts. Realistically, they are as close to a title as Denver is, maybe closer.

There may be internal issues between Edge and Manning. That wouldn't surprise me. But most of those probably boil down to money as well.

[eddie mac]

It's really hard to argue with the numbers Edge put up this year... while he'd no doubt be too costly for our team's cap situation, I'd rather see the Broncos consider pursuing him than either TO or Ricky Williams... or even both of those guys (who, btw, will want top $$ as well).

Totally disagree. Neither TO or Ricky will get big$$ this season wherever they're playing. Edge has earned his pay-day.

[azbroncfan]

Lendale White for all his tuff guy image is sometimes very soft.
IM a USC fan.

I still cant get over he couldnt convert on 4th and 2. He just ran into the pile like a boneheaded RB. I rarely see Edge do that or Mike Anderson for that case.

TBell does it all the time.

It drives me nutts.

Dang, it makes me appreciate TD that much more.

No freakin vision im tellin ya.

Gimme a break, the guy had one or two runs under 5 yards and you give him sh!t. If the Oline pushed their men back 1.5 yards it wouldn't of mattered what hole white ran at. Bitter fan. :)

[Popps]

Willie Parker had around 200 more yards than Anderson this year, and I think something like 15 more carries. Does it sound like that was the main difference between the two teams this year?

The difference was defense, folks. I've been running my mouth about this for years.

We actually shut down Pitt's running game, but yet again... couldn't pressure the QB and couldn't stop the pass.

We could have ABSOLUTELY won the Superbowl with our running attack this year, folks. No question about it. It wasn't our running game that lost us that game. In fact, our running game showed promise early in that game and Shanahan absolutely abandoned it in favor of some bizarre, panicky pass-happy game-plan.

I'm not going to be upset if we bring in a stud feature back, but let's not put blinders on our own eyes, here. We lost that game because we were last in the league in sacks. We couldn't disrupt the passing game, and Pittsburgh disrupted ours all day long.

[Billy Clyde Puckett]

Rushing Offense - Rushing Yards/Game
Team G Att Att/G Yds Avg Yds/G TDs FDs 20+
Atlanta 16 531 33.2 2546 4.8 159.1 17 139 19
Denver 16 542 33.9 2539 4.7 158.7 25 145 17
Seattle 16 519 32.4 2457 4.7 153.6 29 142 17
Kansas City 16 520 32.5 2382 4.6 148.9 26 138 19
Pittsburgh 16 549 34.3 2223 4.0 138.9 21 120 11

So the running back by committee doesn't work??? I beg to differ.

We had the 2nd most yardage in the NFL on the ground, 3rd in touchdowns on the ground, we had the most 1st downs in the NFL rushing 145 to be precise plus we had a 4.7 yd avg that was over 5 yds a carry until late in the regular season.

I know people will say that stats dont matter that much or show the whole picture but in this case they do, what difference does it make that KC or Seattle have 1 back that gets you 2000 yds and 25 TD's a season when our 3 combined for probably less $$$ than an all-star RB get the same production.

This team has far bigger needs than a RB, try looking at DE and WR first ffs.

I'm too lazy to look it up, but I think that total rushing yardage for the Broncs is a team season record. We were discussing that before the year and someone said their record was 2400+ yards.

[eddie mac]

Willie Parker had around 200 more yards than Anderson this year, and I think something like 15 more carries. Does it sound like that was the main difference between the two teams this year?

The difference was defense, folks. I've been running my mouth about this for years.

We actually shut down Pitt's running game, but yet again... couldn't pressure the QB and couldn't stop the pass.

We could have ABSOLUTELY won the Superbowl with our running attack this year, folks. No question about it. It wasn't our running game that lost us that game. In fact, our running game showed promise early in that game and Shanahan absolutely abandoned it in favor of some bizarre, panicky pass-happy game-plan.

I'm not going to be upset if we bring in a stud feature back, but let's not put blinders on our own eyes, here. We lost that game because we were last in the league in sacks. We couldn't disrupt the passing game, and Pittsburgh disrupted ours all day long.

Exactly Popps. A pass rush is a must as is a playmaker in the pass offense. Until we require both we'll continue to struggle to hold leads and continue to have no hope in games when we go 14pts down.

[eddie mac]

I'm too lazy to look it up, but I think that total rushing yardage for the Broncs is a team season record. We were discussing that before the year and someone said their record was 2400+ yards.


Exactly so why in the hell anyone wants to throw $30m plus at EJ is beyond me.

[broncofan]

Sounds too good to be true. The greatest thing of all of this is: we don't need him.

[eddie mac]

Sounds too good to be true. The greatest thing of all of this is: we don't need him.

To a certain extent that's not true. He's just not a priority on this team. There's very few teams in this league that have everything, i.e running game. passing game, run defense, pass defense and special teams. We have a great running game and run defense and a very much improved special teams although a decent returner who isn't a starting CB might help that area more. We are only adequate in pass offense and pass defense, that's where the weapons we need must be addressed this offseason, i.e WR and DE.

[BroncoSoja]

If you believe the hype about "the system" (and some of it is certainly true) one of the benefits is that you don't necessarily need a superstar at RB to make it work. From a cost/benefit standpoint, it just seems to me that we would get more bang for the buck by spending the money on different needs.

Our best offensive teams we have put on the field had one thing in common.. A stud at RB be it a player that was at his peek (OG, MA early years) or Clinton or TD.... We need that back and Williams or E.James will provide that...Get rid of Bell, he has had his chance and could not get it done like the others could.

And Plummer (although I want to get a replacement for him) could use a star in the backfield to help him since he cant get it done by himself.

[Old Dude]

Our best offensive teams we have put on the field had one thing in common.. A stud at RB be it a player that was at his peek (OG, MA early years) or Clinton or TD.... We need that back and Williams or E.James will provide that...Get rid of Bell, he has had his chance and could not get it done like the others could.
...


But one of the reasons those guy were studs was because we had a better passing game. A younger Rod Smith, a borderline all-pro in Eddie Mac, and a Hall of Famer in Shannon Sharpe. I can remember any number of games when opponents came out loaded to stop the run, and within the first 5 or 6 plays, Eddie Mac or Shannon was gone for a TD. That would loosen things up, and then the running game became effective.

[Denver Crush]

A passing game would really open up the running game.
When TD was dominant, we had Elway. He could beat a team from the pocket, Plummer does not scare anyone.


I couldnt agree more! Bravo

[yerner]

Kind of old and expensive.

[Blueflame]

Totally disagree. Neither TO or Ricky will get big$$ this season wherever they're playing. Edge has earned his pay-day.

Hey, I said they'd want... not that they'd get... big $$. If the money wasn't an issue with TO, I daresay he would not be represented by Drew Rosenhaus... and if TO feels that his performance in even one game justifies more $$ than his contract supplies (judging by his past behavior), he will start loudly and publicly complaining.

[labronx]

You bring up a good point even though you didn't mean to. And no I'm not bashing your thread. I think we have a special situation when it comes to signing players. We are on the superbowl doorstep. We're very close. I think this has to be intriguing to players who want to win a championship. A player like Edgerrin James could get paid anywhere.

Like you said, if he goes to New Orleans or Arizona, he probably would rot. However, if he came to Denver, he wouldn't have the pressure to carry the team. He could do great things within a great offensive system dedicated to the running game. He could win a championship, he could have a good shot at an MVP if he came here. He'd have good backups behind him, so he wouldn't have to be a 3 down back all game long. If we offer him a just below par contract, I can't say I wouldn't think about it if I were him.

If he goes to Arizona or New Orleans, he'd have to be a great player in spite of his team. He would be frustrated by losing. Let The Browncos talk to him. Let them scare him about playing for bad teams.

I know money is important, but it doesn't last. However, recordbooks, championships, and award trophies do. That's some added incentive for him to come to Denver.

quite possibly the best under 100 post ever.

[Phantom]

We need more Gold Teeff in the locker room.

[labronx]

Gimme a break, the guy had one or two runs under 5 yards and you give him sh!t. If the Oline pushed their men back 1.5 yards it wouldn't of mattered what hole white ran at. Bitter fan. :)

I dont know about bitter, thats up to you to judge not me.;D

On the 4and2 if he converts SC wins the game(the RoseBowl). On that kind of play, IMHO. If the line gets pushed back u try to bounce it outside, thats just MHO.

That should be ur mindset after u break the huddle. You just dont follow the heard like he did in THAT play.

I was just giving an instance where I seen him run bonehead kinda like Bell does.

Where he just crashes into the OL and DL.

Atleast Mike and TO can move a pile or crash into the POC and carry a couple of men and gain a yard or two. :strong:

If Lendale cant move a freakin college pile he MAY never move one in NFL. Keyword being MAY.

Has nothing to do with me being bitter over the USC game.

Allthough I am bitter over it;D

:peace:

[labronx]

Willie Parker had around 200 more yards than Anderson this year, and I think something like 15 more carries. Does it sound like that was the main difference between the two teams this year?

The difference was defense, folks. I've been running my mouth about this for years.

We actually shut down Pitt's running game, but yet again... couldn't pressure the QB and couldn't stop the pass.

We could have ABSOLUTELY won the Superbowl with our running attack this year, folks. No question about it. It wasn't our running game that lost us that game. In fact, our running game showed promise early in that game and Shanahan absolutely abandoned it in favor of some bizarre, panicky pass-happy game-plan.

I'm not going to be upset if we bring in a stud feature back, but let's not put blinders on our own eyes, here. We lost that game because we were last in the league in sacks. We couldn't disrupt the passing game, and Pittsburgh disrupted ours all day long.

Real solid Post!

Boy am I having a good day or what?

LOL