(S30) PT 3 - Short-Term Goals

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As Douglas Quaid gets up there in age, it gets more difficult getting off to a fast start in the regular season as well as each game. Muscles are sore, joints are stiff and make popping sounds, past injuries make the bones ache. It was very difficult for Quaid to get in shape this offseason. Age really took a big bite out of him physically as well as mentally. In the first game of the season Quaid only had two tackles. It felt like he was slow to react and took too much time getting to the ball carrier. In past years even if Quaid didn’t get to the QB on a blitz, he would at least get close enough to change the play. Older Quaid has been left in no man’s land far too often. To combat this loss of athleticism, Quaid has to think ahead, he has to anticipate the play in order to have a better reaction to it. By the looks of it the Wraiths will be in a tough fight for a playoff spot this season. Every game will be huge. Every series within those games will be important. Quaid improving his play would absolutely help the Wraiths win games. Quaid has to hit the film room harder and scout opposing offenses more instead of just reacting to what happens on the field. (228 words)