We are all sizzle, no steak. Everything is about what comes AFTER even the smallest on-field success. Score a touchdown? Cool, here’s some rings and don’t forget to skip getting coaching during the change of possession while you’re taking pics for the gram. Down by two scores when it happens? Doesn’t matter. Same thing on defense.
I got more. Fail to field a catchable punt (as a very experienced player) to pin your inexperienced QB inside the 2? No worries. Muff another punt? Who cares, get out there! (Pay no attention to the fact that this was the literal margin of victory.)
Come out of the game for stupid and avoidable procedure penalties? Heck, no! Get em next time.
Play for a TD to really send a message to the young guys on finishing, at home, when you finally wear out the opposition? Please, let’s get the kicker out…right after I ice him.
The next time Manny uses culture as an excuse for any failures this season, remind him that his fingerprints are all over the crime scene.