Sheldon did a real nice job out their today. But, Bridges was just fair.
Until I rewatch the film, I'll assume you're right.
But regardless, the important thing is that as soon as the two of them entered the game and shook the rust off, you could see instant stability.
Running plays were no longer blown up. McCown wasn't going 1...duck! And holes were starting to be opened up for Emmitt and Hambrick.
I recall a very rich guy telling me that, whenever he saw more women than usual wearing red stockings, he bought and when he saw fewer red-stockinged women than usual he sold. He observed: "I don't know why this is so. I just know that it works."
Clue - Spikes plus Clement = Zoo. Shelton plus Bridges = Sanity.
There it is.