In the aftermath of a disappointing loss, a head coach stands firm on his post-game remarks, refusing to backtrack on his assessment of his team’s performance. Following a 36-22 defeat at the hands of the Carolina Panthers, the coach reiterated his stance on certain players making “business decisions” during the game.
“We need to evaluate everything first,” the coach said in his weekly press conference, which was delayed due to extended meetings with his coaching staff. “I don’t bite my tongue. You’re going to have times where sometimes your best players don’t have their best days, and other guys got to step up – that’s why it’s called team football.”
The coach’s comments sparked speculation about potential changes to the team’s lineup, including the possibility of a quarterback switch. Aidan O’Connell, who led a late-game touchdown drive in relief of starter Gardner Minshew, may be in contention for a starting role.
O’Connell performed admirably in his limited action, completing 9 of 12 passes for 82 yards and a touchdown. When asked about his insertion into the game, O’Connell expressed gratitude for the opportunity, acknowledging that the situation was different from playing a full game.
Minshew, meanwhile, had a solid outing, passing for 214 yards and a touchdown despite being intercepted once. On the season, he has completed an impressive 73.7% of his passes, ranking fourth in the NFL among passers with at least 50 attempts.
The coach’s emphasis on teamwork and collective improvement was echoed by Minshew, who emphasized the need to focus on progress rather than getting caught up in the ups and downs of the season. “We’ve got the right people to do it – we’re going to be all right,” Minshew said.
In other news, safety Marcus Epps suffered a torn ACL, according to NFL Network. The team will look to regroup and rebound as they prepare to face the Cleveland Browns in their next matchup.
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