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Several observations on RGIII today (and a continuing theme):
- so, I carped many times during pre-season that he was a half to a second slow on his reads. I have no idea why. I did see a really interesting analysis on Manning today (I believe by Jaws) showing how Manning read different coverages pre-snap and secondary angles/positions in space (after the snap) to determine WAAAAAY fast among 2-3 receivers who was gonna get open and making the right call. The skill comes from years of experience and study above and beyond. Up to Robert if he ever wants to be that good.
- I was on the road and didn't see the 4th qtr. except for the wounded duck at the end of the half I thought he played an above average game.
- he led the team to 26 points. they were in the lead multiple times.
- he brings an arm for the deep game none of the other QBs on the roster possess.
- his scrambling abilities saved plays where the other QBs likely would have fallen - got to weigh those against the occasional sub-par pocket performance.
- he does not appear to be in control in the red zone. by that....well...too many dang field goals. looks too hard for him to get the passing game going in the red zone.
- either we change the QB to fit the line or the line to fit the QB. I prefer the latter option, but we'll see post-season how this plays out.
- the defense looked horrendous......and sounded worse on the radio! post-game analysts said the team looked winded in the second half and more or less rolled over.
I, like everyone I guess, was a bit taken by the emotional undertows of the Dallas game. I expected us to flatten another 3-5 team led by a rookie QB. oh well. ***T happens! I do know one thing: hazmat must go. his defenses since arriving have never, ever been consistent. he appears to be a weak second half tactician. he certainly doesn't seem to be able to inspire his players to play above and beyond their talent levels.
- this one will get me in trouble: I continue to believe Murphy was a wasted draft choice. he played better in this game than against Dallas....but I see nothing.....no real hints...of future greatness or even of excellence. I'll just leave it at...from what I have seen....he loses most battles with left tackles. two games in a row now where there have been major, long, runs to his side. he doesn't apply much pressure. if he's all about saving money...well...that may be a credible reason...but it doesn't make the team one iota better.
- so, I carped many times during pre-season that he was a half to a second slow on his reads. I have no idea why. I did see a really interesting analysis on Manning today (I believe by Jaws) showing how Manning read different coverages pre-snap and secondary angles/positions in space (after the snap) to determine WAAAAAY fast among 2-3 receivers who was gonna get open and making the right call. The skill comes from years of experience and study above and beyond. Up to Robert if he ever wants to be that good.
- I was on the road and didn't see the 4th qtr. except for the wounded duck at the end of the half I thought he played an above average game.
- he led the team to 26 points. they were in the lead multiple times.
- he brings an arm for the deep game none of the other QBs on the roster possess.
- his scrambling abilities saved plays where the other QBs likely would have fallen - got to weigh those against the occasional sub-par pocket performance.
- he does not appear to be in control in the red zone. by that....well...too many dang field goals. looks too hard for him to get the passing game going in the red zone.
- either we change the QB to fit the line or the line to fit the QB. I prefer the latter option, but we'll see post-season how this plays out.
- the defense looked horrendous......and sounded worse on the radio! post-game analysts said the team looked winded in the second half and more or less rolled over.
I, like everyone I guess, was a bit taken by the emotional undertows of the Dallas game. I expected us to flatten another 3-5 team led by a rookie QB. oh well. ***T happens! I do know one thing: hazmat must go. his defenses since arriving have never, ever been consistent. he appears to be a weak second half tactician. he certainly doesn't seem to be able to inspire his players to play above and beyond their talent levels.
- this one will get me in trouble: I continue to believe Murphy was a wasted draft choice. he played better in this game than against Dallas....but I see nothing.....no real hints...of future greatness or even of excellence. I'll just leave it at...from what I have seen....he loses most battles with left tackles. two games in a row now where there have been major, long, runs to his side. he doesn't apply much pressure. if he's all about saving money...well...that may be a credible reason...but it doesn't make the team one iota better.