Good Signs and Well Wishes

I guess Ron Rivera created some controversy in his recent press conference. He said some players came to him and expressed concern about Eric Bieniemy's intensity.

Which lead to complaints in some circles about him airing out the family's business.

If I thought what coaches said in press conferences was dispositive, I would myself have a problem with EB. I don't think press conferences mean much outside of injury reports.

Players bitching about new coaches, especially good ones, is not new. I'm glad it is happening now instead of half way through the season. If I have a complaint about Rivera's teams, it is that it took too long for the light bulbs to turn on. Things that should have been ironed out in preseason didn't get solved until 8 or 9 games into the year, well after playoffs were possible.

Some wanted him to keep his mouth shut, but I'm glad Rivera brought this up. It tells me Bieniemy's approach is working. If the players did not complain, it would probably mean everybody was OK with the status quo. In denial about losing. 

But this is a family intervention. It is obvious they needed to change. Like Apollo Creed says. It takes a big man to change. But for some, the little man inside has to whine a bit and cry for his pacifier before he can be weaned from losing.

It is a good sign because it means change is happening. This is how teams that lose emote when they change over to winning. 

It is a bad sign for our opponents. The lackadaisical attitude they could count on from Washington isn't going to be there anymore. I'm all for creating anxiety in our opponents. Taking away their creature comforts when they play us is a good thing.

The Commanders will adjust. It's like the Dark Night of the Soul. It's like Math Anxiety. The frustration has to reach the breaking point. Then insight dawns.

And it is happening IN PRESEASON when it absolutely SHOULD BE happening.

This week's Browns Game should be fun. I really want to see the running game. And the new fellas. See how the punt return game is coming. 

I wish the guys the best. Everybody show down your best. Stay healthy. And may the Football Gods bless you on your journey.