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He lamented that "effort is free," underscoring the team's inability or unwillingness to push themselves, especially during critical moments like late-game collapses. Tines pointed out that on defense, effort and team camaraderie—such as players policing themselves—are missing. Unlike his era, where players would self-correct and take pride in effort, the current team lacks that internal discipline, contributing to blown leads and defensive lapses.
He illustrated this point with specific examples: in recent games against the Eagles and 49ers, the defense appeared to capitulate, seemingly wanting to end the game early rather than contest every inch on the field. This level of disengagement is unacceptable at the professional level—another symptom, Tines argued, of coaching deficiencies.