tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-102327997051254703.post7728471507434137602..comments2023-10-31T06:31:41.395-04:00Comments on Bottom of the Barrel: MMQB Review: Alex Smith is Tim Tebow EditionBengoodfellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09401971573776672570noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-102327997051254703.post-38709915525453056262012-01-18T08:25:51.873-05:002012-01-18T08:25:51.873-05:00Arvind, I understand what you are saying, but I di...Arvind, I understand what you are saying, but I didn't suggest the losses were the fault of Brees. I simply stated the Saints are 0-3 on the road in the playoffs under Brees. So no matter whose fault those losses were, they were still losses. The Saints played well, but they didn't win those games. Maybe the defense doesn't play well on road playoff games for some reason. I'm not sure. The Saints did put 36 points on the Seahawks, but 16 of those points came in the 4th quarter, so the five point differential is somewhat deceiving. So you don't think it may mean something the Saints haven't won a road playoff game since Brees has been the quarterback? <br /><br />Also, "if" Harper did this or that is irrelevant. If Alex Smith threw an INT at the end of the game instead of a TD the Saints would have won. If Brett Favre doesn't throw an INT in the NFC Championship Game the Saints may not have a Super Bowl victory. There are a lot of "ifs" that go on during a game that swing it one way or another. I try to avoid that game. If the Saints didn't turn the ball over a lot, they probably would have beaten the 49ers. You can't blame both losses just on Roman Harper.Bengoodfellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09401971573776672570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-102327997051254703.post-11993626504581850062012-01-17T17:43:51.074-05:002012-01-17T17:43:51.074-05:00You mentioned the Saints were 0-3 in the playoffs ...You mentioned the Saints were 0-3 in the playoffs outdoors, but the last two were hardly the fault of Brees and co. <br /><br />Putting up 36 points in Seattle, and 32 against SF (a top 3 defense) qualifies as playing well IMO. In fact, if Roman Harper didn't play like a blind man against Seattle, and make key mistakes against SF, they could've easily won both.Arvindnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-102327997051254703.post-50123219595089810312012-01-17T08:47:06.763-05:002012-01-17T08:47:06.763-05:00Eric, that's a good question. The thinking may...Eric, that's a good question. The thinking may be with an offseason of practice with the coaching staff that Tebow should be able to catch on to the offense and work on his throwing motion a little more. But yeah, to answer your question, this is the same question that's been asked for the past two years. <br /><br />Ivn, haha. That was a badly officiated Super Bowl. I think part of it is my fault b/c I was still bitter a/b the NFC Championship Game and most likely put a curse on the Seahawks. Clearly, I'm kidding, but Leavy was terrible Sunday. <br /><br />Weird Singletary said that b/c Davis won that game himself. Or with not a lot of help at the end. <br /><br />I think the Dolphins will have to start with an OC/DC and just not get an established coach. I can see that working out, though I'm not a big fan of Ross or Ireland myself. So don't take my knocks at Fisher as saying he should have gone to Miami or Miami can do better with a "name" coach. <br /><br />You could very well be right. I can see that. I also notice how Brady gets mad at himself for mistakes and is usually prepared to play the game. He sets an example. I was just trying to be funny with that comment anyway. <br /><br />Rich, it was a badly officiated game. That Jennings fumble was so clear to me. I was dumbfounded it wasn't overturned. <br /><br />I think Denver needs another running back. I can only imagine if a quality guy fell to them. I bet that's their first pick. You also have a great point a/b drafting a 2nd/3rd rounder. A 2nd round QB should probably be a guy you see as a potential starter for you. That's a high draft pick to use as a backup QB. Also, there isn't really anyone out there like Tebow. Do you really want to spend a 2nd round pick on an option QB? Just call Pat White and see if he wants a roster spot. <br /><br />You also make a good point about Tebow's motion. It's better, but still not very good. I blame Urban Meyer really. Meyer never seemed to correct that under the guise of "it works for him, so why change it." Part of me think Tebow's college coaches had an obligation to work with him on that during the four years he was in Florida. I never thought Tebow was a "Fox guy" but if Fox can only use a conservative game plan and can run the ball all the time, then maybe he will fit well with Fox. <br /><br />Haha...Aaron Ross falling. That's great. This Giants team is sort of the opposite of the 2007 team. It's like they are flip flopped in some ways. <br /><br />You can't expect these guys to do research on Tollefson do you?Bengoodfellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09401971573776672570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-102327997051254703.post-50656834661084675802012-01-16T23:56:19.455-05:002012-01-16T23:56:19.455-05:00So I just looked into Tollefson because I didn'...So I just looked into Tollefson because I didn't remember him being a FA pickup and...<br /><br />... he wasn't.<br /><br />Not only was Tollefson drafted, but he was signed off the Raider's practice squad.<br /><br />So Gregg screwed up Tollefson's draft status and means of becoming a Giant in literally 6 words and yet he probably makes more money a week doing this crap than I do in a year.richnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-102327997051254703.post-9445359379451617602012-01-16T23:51:19.741-05:002012-01-16T23:51:19.741-05:00undrafted Dave Tollefson in free agency
Dave Toll...<b>undrafted Dave Tollefson in free agency</b><br /><br />Dave Tollefson was drafted by the Packers in the seventh round, so go fuck yourself Gregg for trying to turn a drafted player into an undrafted one.<br /><br /><b>without a couple of shaky calls by ref Bill Leavy</b><br /><br />It took them until the <i>third quarter</i> to get a fumble call right without having before a challenge (and yes, I'm calling the "down by contact" fumble a fucking fumble because even that dipshit former head of officiating said it was).<br /><br />The Giants won, so I can overlook it, but at the time, that call led to a GB TD and a tie game. It also cost the Giants a TO that would have been useful later in the half (say on that last drive).<br /><br />The football gods saw this and allowed the Giants to score a TD before half due to some of the most god awful defense I've seen on consecutive plays in my life. <br /><br />Oh and I'm all for protecting QBs, but that "blow to the head" call on Osi was abysmal.<br /><br />The NFL really needs to address the officiating before the Super Bowl.<br /><br /><b>Denver should backstop Tebow with a second- or third-round prospect</b><br /><br />Hey Denver, I know you already pissed away a first rounder (and traded up to do so) on a prospect QB. Now all you need to do is ignore all the other holes your team has to get another QB prospect in the second round.<br /><br />Sure McGahee is pretty old, the offensive line struggled to pass protect and the WR corps is mediocre, what the Broncos need is <i>another QB prospect</i>.<br /><br />Telling a team to spend a second round pick to backup their second year first round pick at QB is fucking stupid.<br /><br />Also, you're not getting a "prospect" in the second or third round. Second and third round players are generally considered borderline ready to play. If you want a prospect, you're talking 6th/7th round.<br /><br />Either way, I hope the Giants trade up to draft Andrew Luck. Don't want to have to revolutionize their offense if Eli gets hurt you know.<br /><br /><b>Denver cannot enter the 2012 season with the same predictable play-calling</b><br /><br />You know what helps you open up your playbook? A QB who can actually throw catchable passes.<br /><br />His delivery is still incredibly slow, he still can't fit balls into tight places and half his passes look like a 50 year old woman threw them.<br /><br />I was absolutely floored when he kept dropping the ball to his waist on his delivery. I mean that's shit they teach you in pop warner. <br /><br />Fox is a conservative offensive guy, but the fact that he has a QB who can't read a defense and takes 6 seconds to release the ball certainly doesn't give him many other options.<br /><br /><b>Memories of 2007 are so valid they're scary. Eli Manning hitting every receiver even slightly open, and a pass rush that won't quit. Big, big trouble for anyone right now.</b><br /><br />As a Giants fan, I'll say it certainly "feels" like 2007 in the sense that I honestly thought this team was going to lose in the WC round (oops). So there's the whole "winning when everything says you shouldn't" vibe going.<br /><br />However, to say that this year "parallels" 2007 in anyway is really stretching it.<br /><br />In 2007, the Giants had literally nothing to play for in week 17, this year they had to win to get in.<br /><br />In 2007, the defense dictated the games. They had 2 wins in games where their defense allowed more than 20 points. This year, offense dictated everything.<br /><br />In 2007, they were the top rushing team in the NFL. This year, they were the worst.<br /><br />In 2007, the pass rush was there all year. This year, the pass rush has only been there for a few games. Plus, the first half they barely got anywhere near Rodgers.<br /><br />Basically, while the feeling is the same, the teams are completely different.<br /><br />There has been one constant though: Aaron Ross falling down a lot.richnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-102327997051254703.post-28830503147515140182012-01-16T17:59:00.360-05:002012-01-16T17:59:00.360-05:001) How does Bill Leavy still have a job? did the N...1) How does Bill Leavy still have a job? did the NFL not remember the officiating dumpster fire that was Super Bowl XL (not that I'm bitter or anything)?<br /><br />2) Remember when Mike Singletary said that "you couldn't win games" with guys like Vernon Davis? that was funny.<br /><br />3) The problem with the Miami job is that no decent head coach wants to work for Stephen Ross and Jeff Ireland. bad teams start from the top. I'm not a big Jeff Fisher fan but he's better than anyone the Dolphins will be able to get.<br /><br />4) To play devil's advocate, I think part of the reason New England is successful is because Brady does have some kind of humility. An assistant coach got in his face during the Redskins game, and Brady just took it in stride (relatively speaking) and hugged it out with him after the game. I think it sends a message to the rest of the team, that the franchise quarterback can get treated like anyone else on the roster.ivnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-102327997051254703.post-71914203614475550372012-01-16T16:16:36.584-05:002012-01-16T16:16:36.584-05:00"The only question is this: Is he physically ..."The only question is this: Is he physically capable of training his arm and his head to be a significantly more accurate passer?"<br /><br />Isn't this the same question he was asking back in September? Really, how much time does a team need to bend over for this guy before they say "why don't you just become a tight end?"Ericbnoreply@blogger.com