In Baltimore, it was very well known that it was going to be a hard season, a tanking one if you will. With that in the forefront of our mind, there was not much talk of a strategy to implement to make us play better and in control of ourselves. The team just wanted all players to go out on the field, do their best to show off as to why Baltimore will be a threat in the future, and play well for their teammates around them to at least keep scores respectable and promising.
Well....after 7 weeks and being 2nd in the conference, it seems not only has Baltimore kept their behaviour in check, but the technique of playing without fear, repercussions and for the guy standing next to you, has become a potent mental game in the success of a team slated for a top 2 draft pick. If this keeps up, it may not be a surprise to see a tanking team make a playoffs run, built on poise, control, and mate ship.
Well....after 7 weeks and being 2nd in the conference, it seems not only has Baltimore kept their behaviour in check, but the technique of playing without fear, repercussions and for the guy standing next to you, has become a potent mental game in the success of a team slated for a top 2 draft pick. If this keeps up, it may not be a surprise to see a tanking team make a playoffs run, built on poise, control, and mate ship.