What is wrong with Santana Moss? (merged)

[AlvinWalton'sNeckBrace]

Originally Posted by DynamiteRave

Fox 5 interviewed him (off camera) and the reported said that he solely blames himself for the loss. They said he was very solemn and measured in how he spoke to the reporter and said that no one else is responsible for the loss more than him and that if it wasn't for his fumble, the Skins instead of GB woulda scored 7 points.

Guy's taking it pretty hard apparently.

...good, he really screwed us...aside from tackling Jason Campbell himself, how could he have played any worse

[scowan]

I don't know if it was because of a wet field, wet ball, or what, but everyone was sliping and dropping balls like all of Lambeau was covered in Vaseline! Moss had a bad game, but everyone played bad except for Campbell. Campbell's Int was Moss's fault and 6 or 7 dropped passes were the cause of drives not being continued. We had this game and let it get away. Just sad, because the Packers did not beat us, we beat ourselves.

[GTripp0012]

There was a lot wrong with the offense today. Moss was the biggest problem, but the blocking is pretty pathetic. Campbell's accuracy is also really irritating. We're pathetic on third and short.

[wilsowilso]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

We're pathetic on third and short.

Amen. It's hard to watch. The oline is a mess. I think that is the biggest factor. Qb inexperience and bad playcalling are tied for second.

[GTripp0012]

I'm serious, the only way this team ever converts a third down is to be in like third and ten, and have Campbell hit Randle El or Cooley.

We can blame plenty of people. The playcalling hasn't been especially helpful. Campbell can't hit open guys. The line can't open up holes. It's bad.

[AlvinWalton'sNeckBrace]

I thought Campbell played a pretty good game today...and where was the playcalling lacking?

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by AlvinWalton'sNeckBrace

I thought Campbell played a pretty good game today...and where was the playcalling lacking?

3rd and short situations. Just run the ball between the tackles. OR, go playaction and try for the big play.

Don't try to throw quick outs in the rain or run tosses. Seriously, wtf?

[The Zimmermans]

if you add all of the drops to campbell's numbers he had 27 completions....that is good enough to win. He woulda had well over 300 yards....we would have F***ing crushed these guys....we completely shut down a hall of fame QB and greg williams was AWESOME joe bugle needs to crap down the offense's throats....the O-line did great for how many injuries we had.

[Gmanc711]

Man I really really really want to give Santana the benifit of the doubt...but the guy hasent played well all season. He has made a couple of nice catches but overall, he just isnt the player he has been the past couple years up to this point.

I mean Moss is one of my favorite players, hell his was the jersey I choose to wear for the game today....but man I've never seen one single player cost us a game the way he did today. Two plays just stick out to me, the fumble (obviously)...and when he had the chance to turn things around and make a big play with that catch, he drops it. That is a minimum of 3 points for us and ties us at 17......I really hope he has a good game next week because he's a guy I really like cheering for, but damn he needs to pick it up

[The Zimmermans]

moss was responsible for at least a 17 point swing......that is incredible

[saden1]

Santana is hurt, Portis is hurt (dude can't outrun anyone). The O-Line speaks for itself. Basically everyone is hurt.

[The Zimmermans]

THIS many guys should not get hurt....we have to be doing something wrong for this many grown men to get hurt every week

[crawfish]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

I'm serious, the only way this team ever converts a third down is to be in like third and ten, and have Campbell hit Randle El or Cooley.

We can blame plenty of people. The playcalling hasn't been especially helpful. Campbell can't hit open guys. The line can't open up holes. It's bad.

Your comments make no sense. JC had 5-6 dropped on him. He hit Moss right on the money on the deep sideline pass and Santana dropped it. JC is the least of our worries.

[70Chip]

Meh. He's having a bad run. He'll come out of it. They need to get him involved in some easy stuff early so his head is in the game.

[SouperMeister]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

3rd and short situations. Just run the ball between the tackles. OR, go playaction and try for the big play.

Don't try to throw quick outs in the rain or run tosses. Seriously, wtf?

Given the O-line injuries, I don't mind the strategy to pass on 4th and a long 1, but I do have a significant problem with Campbell's decision to throw the swing pass to a well covered receiver 2 yards short of the first down marker. That's an example where he pretty much made up his mind that he was going with the first read when an easy slant to McCardell would have netted a critical first down. Hopefully Campbell learns from that play and makes a better decision next time.

As for Moss's issues, I don't think that he has adjusted to Campbell's velocity on short throws, but that's no excuse for dropping the deep pass in the 4th quarter.