team. At every other position on the team, the coaches are preaching assignments and accountability. Every other player on the team comes out for at least a few plays during the game—especially if they commit a penalty or blow an assignment.

However, if the players see Retzlaff getting a pass on ball security, suddenly the integrity of the coaching staff plummets. You know what can drive a late season slump? If the players don’t trust the coaches. Count me concerned that this will have long term consequences if Retzlaff continues to get a pass on ball security.