Not Same Team that JL Led in 2008

In 2008, our QB was asked to throw 30 times a game and score because the defense had its problems keeping the score down. Lee did what was asked, threw tons of picks, with some Pick-6's being his fault for a poor decision in the flat and some being poor tackling by the offense (as opposed to the WV trip-and-fall that prevented a Pick-6 this past weekend).

The team had to take chances to try to win.

Last year, the coaches swung too far in the other direction by protecting JJ at all costs. Fans were ecstatic that he threw the ball away three times against Washington rather than force it or take a sack. Unfortunately, the sacks wouldn't stay away long.

This year, the coaches are still asking too little of the QB, and yet, he's still failing. We have 4 INT's in 4 games, when the #1 rule for the offense is don't turn it over and give the other team easy chances or kill any of our chances.

No one has seen what Lee is capable of when asked to perform in the same role as Jefferson. It could be the whole Trent Dilfer corollary - ask him to lead a team and you're going 5-11, ask him to keep the defense in the game, and you could win a Super Bowl.

I understand the coaches hesitation, but they should realize more than anyone that this is a different team and different role that we've never seen what Lee could do. Aside from that, how can you keep playing someone that is struggling complete 50% of their passes or throw for 100 yards. It shouldn't matter what your alternatives are, something has to change.