Rocky Landing

Screw that. Michael Vick is a poor man's Tyrod Taylor.

Who is messing with whom.

I've made bacon jam. Burgers, waffles, crackers, omelettes, anything savory that you would want to add a sweet element to. edit: Crackers with brie cheese, and bacon jam went over well with company.

It's a little unfair to use Matt Ryan as the comparison. He has to be the benchmark for stepping up into the pocket. It's amazing-- at times he looked like he was standing in a phone booth made out of offensive linemen. But, we don't need, or, I would submit, want that level of pocket presence in Tyrod. For one thing, that human phone booth would be a human well in Tyrod's case. But, indeed, it is his ability to escape that makes him so special. If he could just learn to occupy the pocket, and step forward, that would be huge. I'm not sure the word "innate" applies here.

Haven't you been paying attention? Week one is already over IT'S ALREADY OVER!!!

I written several times on this site, including at the beginning of last season, that I thought TT needed to step up into the pocket. I have also posited that his ability to do so would take pressure off the O-line, and RT in particular. I don't necessarily agree that this is an "either you have it, or don't" attribute. Accuracy, mental aptitude, certain mechanics, perhaps-- these are the things that can't be taught. I think that many such attributes are things that Tyrod already possesses. That's the good news. You can't teach his athleticism. But, stepping up into the pocket? That, I believe is something that is easily understandable. I think it just takes awareness, proprioception (which TT has miles of), discipline, and self-confidence. I think it also takes some real chemistry with the O-line. I think Tyrod can get there, and I think his game takes a significant step forward if/when it does.

Interesting stuff!

That sounds like parody. And, not very complimentary to Kaepernick.

I believe that I read that Peterman, and Shorts had developed chemistry early. Perhaps that is why they has Shorts working out with Peterman, below Lewis, and Reilly? At any rate, it would be nice if Lewis started to hit his potential. Nice, also to hear that Holmes made some nice catches.

Do they have a graphic like that of a buffalo goring a revolutionary war soldier?

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe Matt Moore might currently be the highest paid backup in the league? I know that he was a season or two ago. I forget when I read that.

Interesting how polar opposite the opinions on Cutler's abilities are. I've always sorta liked him, but only from afar. I would not want him to be a Bill. There was a time, in his prime, when he had one of the best arms in the league.

I wouldn't make that assumption under Rex, but at this point I am as far from a Rex fan as you're going to find. But, perhaps, this may be the difference between the Rex offense, and the McD offense-- less of an option offense? In which case, I agree with you and Kirby that this offense may not be a better fit for the Taylor we have seen, unless he can adapt to it. But, if Dennison designs an offense that uses quick routes, including slants to the middle, that also allows for TT's mobility... then this could be a fun season.

I'm happy to see him in the division. If nothing else, it will be fun to watch.

Whoa, easy. This is all academic. We're doomed. We are doooomed.

We've certainly seen him hit Sammy in stride- someone whose hands are reliable enough to reach in stride. I could also see Zay being this type of receiver, and maybe Streater as well? Be that as it may, not even Rex designed plays to break down! (or did he?) There are plenty of quick timing routes that don't rely on the middle of the field. But, we have seen times that TT has hit the middle of the field to Clay on designed plays. If only Holmes, or Lewis had more reliable hands!

Wait a minute... he's either a bum until he starts winning games, or he's our savior until he starts losing them. Which is it???

I know you're not exactly saying this, but it's almost like you're saying that TT needs time for the play to break down. I want to know why you think that quick timing routes are going to negate some of the benefits of TT's athleticism (I think that's what you're saying?) Quick timing routes are good for guys like Bradford and Smith because they are not mobile QBs. I feel like quick timing routes will help our O-line which has struggled in pass protection. Would that not also help TT, who has also struggled to read the field, and see open receivers?? Is it a requirement on this board to have "an agenda?"

Which would still give me pause if I were Anquan Boldin.

Don't even worry about that guy. That's the most insightful thing he has posted, maybe ever...

Yes. We have.

Hope springs eternal in Buffalo!

Well, I live on the West Coast, so, I have seen nothing. I'm just going by camp reports, and McDermott's statements, including that Streater has been "one of the highlights of camp, so far."

All of those guys have been productive signings. So was Mario Williams, for that matter. You have to pay for the best players, and all players get dinged up. That's not a jinx, it's just the nature of the game.

nice try.