Originally posted by cciowa:
is it possible its more than rust with joe? i guess we go back to the kid with joes finger.no matter what fancy dancy d line formations the cards show.. we have got to re re establish our run game and get back to being the bully. our run defense also has to get back to snuff
Joe was playing very well before his injury. Granted he wasn't facing elite pass rushers vs Tampa or Cinci before his injury but I think it was more rush than him hitting a wall.
The coaching staff has seen him battle vs Nick in practice, it's not like if he's getting killed they'd rush him out there without help. He just like everyone else has to play better.