I stole this breakdown from someone else, from Nolan’s latest press pass. Enjoy.
*Win means nothing if they can’t get back to back wins.
*Impressed with effort from defense and special teams. Hopefully builds confidence.
*Better tackling, Swarming to ball.
*Better at 3rd down defense (still struggled early in the game)
Key to get offense back on field.
*Outstanding onside kick.
*Turnovers very important. (Should score after them)
By: Nick Newton 11/6/06
Do you realize that if Seattle (who is playing Seneca Wallace tonight) loses to a surging Oakland (yes, I know, unlikely) then we will have a good shot at the divisional lead. Check it out: Seattle is 4-3 and St. Louis is 4-4. Both teams are on a 2 and 3 game losing streak respectively. If the Hawks lose tonight then they are tied with the Rams at 4-4. Next week Seattle has to play the Rams in Seattle, who they should easily handle even if they start Seneca Wallace. That would put the Rams at 4-5. After we beat the Lions (not to overlook them, but it is a very winnable game for us) that will put us at 4-5, technically ahead of the Rams because we defeated them in week 2. Our very next game is in San Fran against Seattle and that would be for the division lead. Think about it.
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