[wiseguy85]

I am not sure if no one is stepping up or if they are not getting the opportunity. Cox played well last night and caught at least 3 good balls. Both Fletchers and Short caught passes too. I think we need to force ourselves to develop the passing game more. We can probably win the rest of the games on our schedule without it but come playoff time we will need to be able to pass.

I agree with this. In order for Russell to improve, they have to trust those other guys on the field. I was impressed with ellis's delivery and the catching ability of the receivers. need to trust them more, throw more early. Establish the pass, even if it is just the short game. Make it a threat. Then you control the box. Then Fletcher and Ellis will have more running room. Plus it keeps the banging off those 2. They are tough kids but they shouldn't have to prove it every night.