Geno Hayes Is Mr. Inconsistent
September 14th, 2011
Only 24 years old, fourth-year linebacker Geno Hayes is the kind of guy that makes a coach pull his hair out — and not because he’s been alarm-clock challenged and on the wrong end of a taser.
Hayes flashes greatness nearly every game. Heck, he was a glowing bright spot during the Jim Bates Experiment. But Hayes also has his share of down plays.
Raheem Morris spelled it out succinctly to a caller during The Raheem Morris Show on WDAE-AM 620 Monday.
“Geno Hayes is absolutely what I’m talking about when we say we need to play more consistent,” Raheem said. “Geno has splash plays, you know, every other play. And he makes great plays behind the line of scrimmage, tackles for loss. But right now he has to improve his consistency. You know he missed some plays or he missed some alignments that he can just be great if he gets lined up and he does the correct thing every single time.
“And that’s something that we stressed [Monday] in our meetings. Hopefully, next week he’ll do those things. And he’ll clean up the little things in order to go out there to be great. Because he certainly has the ability. And I see what you see, Bobby, the splash plays, the tackles for loss, the big plays in the passing game. He has the ability to score. He’s fast. He’s elusive. He’s quick. He can be special, if he’s in the right spot at the right time all the time.”
Hayes better hurry up if he’s to reach the expecation Raheem set for him before the season: “Dominance. Absolute dominance.” Those were Raheem’s words five weeks ago.
September 14th, 2011 at 9:06 am
Hey, at least he isn’t severly overpaid like Black. That was a bad signing. Now with a crop of really good LB’s in next years class, is Dom willing to admit a mistake, and draft a Bufict or a Te’o (I’d love to see both) and put Black and Hayes back on the bench where they belong?
September 14th, 2011 at 9:29 am
I like it.
Morris is applying a sound tactic here. He exposes a problem with Hayes, while also building him up.
It’s called the “sandwich” technique. Wrap correction in compliments and you always get better results.
Of course…the media will probably twist it.
September 14th, 2011 at 9:31 am
@Cap
Our first pick better be Rhonde’s replacement.
September 14th, 2011 at 9:59 am
“You suck, but I love you!”, but you suck”
Ok, we get it
I think we already drafted Ronde’s replacement( Myron Lewis). I guess we didn’t know he plans to sit on I.R. Until Ronde Leaves! Guess he doesn’t want Ronde to feel bad.
September 14th, 2011 at 10:02 am
“You Can’t play, I still love you!”, but you suck”
Ok, we get it
I think we already drafted Ronde’s replacement( Myron Lewis). I guess we didn’t know he plans to sit on I.R. Until Ronde Leaves! Guess he doesn’t want Ronde to feel bad.
September 14th, 2011 at 10:36 am
Joe, you forgot “heinous”.
Pick it up a notch man!
I am personally hunting down anyone who discusses next years draft one game into the season.
And its R-O-N-D-E
Sorry, no coffee this morning……..
September 14th, 2011 at 12:23 pm
Geno does got to play better. He has to show everyone that this is going to be the year he can be the leader and best player of the D.
September 14th, 2011 at 12:55 pm
You ever play basketball with a guy that won’t play defense? Thats Geno Hayes! He will make the high profile ” Splash” play when he gets the chance, but he doesn’t want to get his hands dirty tackling sweaty Running backs. He’s all about “Geno on Sportscenter” and not nearly enough about ” Tampa wins”. He gets lost in traffic, to avoid the rough stuff, showing up for a naked hit, or to break up a pass play. But if there is a 230# RB lowering his shoulders, Geno looks for a guard to hide behind. I hoped both je and Black would be dedicated, and at least make an effort this year. Nope, same old scene Sunday!
September 14th, 2011 at 4:05 pm
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm……………….. Makes me wonder about Watson taking over before the season is out.