Bottom Third: Why the San Jose SaberCats couldn't make the playoffs
Short answer: They sucked, didn't have a proper QB and were more inconsistent than a frat boy's GPA.
Long answer: Obviously the SaberCats came into the season with one of the more weaker rosters in the NSFL. Their offensive line, despite a stud in Ben Longshaw, sucked, to put it gently. Additionally, Jameis Christ went from a decent starter quarterback to flat out mediocre. The team in general struggled and even the addition of highly touted QB Ethan Hunt couldn't do anything about it. Sure, Hunt had a game or two where he stole a game and the SaberCats played out of their minds, but the majority of the time, they were ASFC's laughing stock and punching bag.
This, and the fact their defense was easily playing some of the worst football in their careers. With the inability to prevent their opponents from advancing, to prevent passes from getting through, stopping receivers and going for those critical sacks, it should not be any surprise that the SaberCats struggled through mediocrity and fell out of the playoff picture within the first few weeks. They were outclassed, out performed and out done by their opponents.
While next season may look more promising for the SaberCats, they will probably have to figure out a way to replace the QB powers of Hunt now that there have been rumors about him wanting out of San Jose.
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Short answer: They sucked, didn't have a proper QB and were more inconsistent than a frat boy's GPA.
Long answer: Obviously the SaberCats came into the season with one of the more weaker rosters in the NSFL. Their offensive line, despite a stud in Ben Longshaw, sucked, to put it gently. Additionally, Jameis Christ went from a decent starter quarterback to flat out mediocre. The team in general struggled and even the addition of highly touted QB Ethan Hunt couldn't do anything about it. Sure, Hunt had a game or two where he stole a game and the SaberCats played out of their minds, but the majority of the time, they were ASFC's laughing stock and punching bag.
This, and the fact their defense was easily playing some of the worst football in their careers. With the inability to prevent their opponents from advancing, to prevent passes from getting through, stopping receivers and going for those critical sacks, it should not be any surprise that the SaberCats struggled through mediocrity and fell out of the playoff picture within the first few weeks. They were outclassed, out performed and out done by their opponents.
While next season may look more promising for the SaberCats, they will probably have to figure out a way to replace the QB powers of Hunt now that there have been rumors about him wanting out of San Jose.
(232 Words)
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