[MIJB#19]

General Manager Notes: It wasn't meant to be
And that's okay...

It doesn't mean I'm not disappointed. Things didn't quite fall our way in Gothenburg. Some did, the defense picked off their quarterback Mercury Pierce's passes 3 times. Moe Sheldon didn't share in that kind of misery, but still completed only 12 of 35 passes for 141 yards. Our main receivers all shared in the misery: Bondy 5 catches on 13 targets, Gore 3 catches on 7 targets, Stuckey 1 catch on 5 targets. Giving up a 91-yard punt return surely didn't help either, because without a play like that, we might have played them closer than the 27-17 loss that we encountered.

But would have, could have and should have are only useful if you take the time to analyze what could be done to do better if you're in the same situation in the future. So, on to 2093. With one big hole on the roster: Moe Sheldon is out of contract. It's unlikely another team will want him, but Sheldon is going to demand starter money (rightfully so) and it's spotty if we can find that early enough in the off-season to make him an offer he can't refuse. Retirements might have a crucial part in this. We'll see what happens.