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When you compare us to other teams, there is plenty of pure talent to be winning. Talent is nothing without the brains to go along with it. The Cards just aren't very mentally tough. That's why there is always dumb penalties and blown assignments. Look at Rackers. Physically,he's one of the most talented in the game but in pressure situations he tightens up. Go out and watch Vinatieri and Rackers kick. I'll bet Rackers has alot more natural talent but Vinatieri will be going to the HOF because he's mentally strong.The problem is you get that winning attitude, alot of times, just by winning. The Cards are mentally weak so by losing it just makes matters worse. It showed,big time,Sunday. When Rackers missed that first FG the team was done.
That's a point Green made at the presser. The offense has to make people pay after turnovers, and the defense has to get to the point where after WE make a big mistake, they don't just fold.
Look at the Raider game, we get a turnover, and miss a FG. They get a turnover and step on our throats with a pass to Moss on the first play and the defense gives up the TD.
We do that pretty consistently and it really is mental toughness to a large extent.