buffalo_bills Posted October 1, 2012 Posted October 1, 2012 For all the heat Fitz and the defense has taken over the last 24 hours, I think Stevie Johnson is another player that should be noticed for his lack of production. Yesterday he only had 2 catches for 23 yards. Im sorry, but for a guy who's a number 1 receiver, and getting paid 7 mill a year, that's unacceptable. If we're gonna have more success on offense, Stevie needs to step up. Yes, I know Fitz has missed some throws directed his way, but SJ has dropped too many passes, and frankly hasn't made enough big plays.
Beerball Posted October 1, 2012 Posted October 1, 2012 For all the heat Fitz and the defense has taken over the last 24 hours, I think Stevie Johnson is another player that should be noticed for his lack of production. Yesterday he only had 2 catches for 23 yards. Im sorry, but for a guy who's a number 1 receiver, and getting paid 7 mill a year, that's unacceptable. If we're gonna have more success on offense, Stevie needs to step up. Yes, I know Fitz has missed some throws directed his way, but SJ has dropped too many passes, and frankly hasn't made enough big plays. We only see what CBS allows us to see (unless you're at the game). He was targeted 2 times deep and he was very open on both (totally wide open on one). Fitzpatrick was not able to put the ball where he could catch it.
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted October 1, 2012 Posted October 1, 2012 I think I read on bb.com that he was targeted over 10 times. Seems strange to me--didn't seem like Fitz was looking his way much.
HeHateMe Posted October 1, 2012 Posted October 1, 2012 I put 80-85% of the blame on Fitz, he can't get him the ball when he beats his man and is wide open. The play down the sidelines was just sad, he didn't have a defender close to him and Fitz just chucked it out of bounds.
K-9 Posted October 1, 2012 Posted October 1, 2012 Stevie was frustrated by Fitz's inability to hit him when he was open. I counted 4 times and on 2 of those it would have been a TD; the long one down the sidelines when Fitz threw him out of bounds and the other on his 3rd INT when Stevie had McCourty beat. Can't blame the dude for getting open. GO BILLS!!!
Peter Posted October 1, 2012 Posted October 1, 2012 We only see what CBS allows us to see (unless you're at the game). He was targeted 2 times deep and he was very open on both (totally wide open on one). Fitzpatrick was not able to put the ball where he could catch it. I agree with you. The coaches film should tell the tale. I presume that the Pats concentrated on SJ and, as you said, Fitz certainly did not deliver when he had the opportunity thos two times.
Just in Atlanta Posted October 1, 2012 Posted October 1, 2012 There was one play he was targeted, he was wide open, and Fitz overshot him. But there is something about SJ this year. Doesn't seem to be doing his normal jukes early in his patterns to get open. Maybe it's the groin.
JayD Posted October 1, 2012 Posted October 1, 2012 Stevie was open all day and Fitz just flat out missed him
San Jose Bills Fan Posted October 1, 2012 Posted October 1, 2012 For all the heat Fitz and the defense has taken over the last 24 hours, I think Stevie Johnson is another player that should be noticed for his lack of production. Yesterday he only had 2 catches for 23 yards. Im sorry, but for a guy who's a number 1 receiver, and getting paid 7 mill a year, that's unacceptable. If we're gonna have more success on offense, Stevie needs to step up. Yes, I know Fitz has missed some throws directed his way, but SJ has dropped too many passes, and frankly hasn't made enough big plays. Did you see the game or just the stat sheet?
cmjoyce113 Posted October 1, 2012 Posted October 1, 2012 I watched Stevie most of the day and he got open a lot. The thing I notice is more than half the time Stevie is set alone with the doubles or trips set opposite him. Seems to me fitz reads the opposite side of the field before checking to Stevie. You could tell by the third quarter Stevie was very frustrated with nt getting the ball.
3rdand12 Posted October 1, 2012 Posted October 1, 2012 This is bad. Fitz really is not seeing the field. i have not been to games but i have noticed that he is not seeing enough. He also has trouble with passing through the o line. Had a few tipped. I've seen why SJ is frustrated since Jets game. somethin' aint right between them and thats just from my tv. body language tells alot too. i hope they kiss and make up before they go against SF and AZ
Since 1972 Posted October 1, 2012 Posted October 1, 2012 This is bad. Fitz really is not seeing the field. i have not been to games but i have noticed that he is not seeing enough. He also has trouble with passing through the o line. Had a few tipped. I've seen why SJ is frustrated since Jets game. somethin' aint right between them and thats just from my tv. body language tells alot too. i hope they kiss and make up before they go against SF and AZ ...but,no tongue. That just complicates things.
3rdand12 Posted October 2, 2012 Posted October 2, 2012 ...but,no tongue. That just complicates things. i have pm'd you.
Dr. Fong Posted October 2, 2012 Posted October 2, 2012 Fitz has all day to throw the ball and open receivers that he can't hit past ten yards. He's out of excuses. It's him.
Maury Ballstein Posted October 2, 2012 Posted October 2, 2012 Gotta say Stevie's looked solid so far. Get a qb who can get him the ball while he's young please
3rdand12 Posted October 2, 2012 Posted October 2, 2012 Gotta say Stevie's looked solid so far. Get a qb who can get him the ball while he's young please this is the year we go for it i hope. Geno anyone?
ReturnoftheBuffaloBeast23 Posted October 2, 2012 Posted October 2, 2012 This is a ridiculous try at deflection of the main point which is Fitzearwax. I mean I bet if we had Calvin Johnson the OP would say "Calvin Johnson has a lack of production". Which is ludicrous cuz the receiver can only do so much without a QB who can throw the ball. Fact is our QB is worthless...
bouds Posted October 2, 2012 Posted October 2, 2012 this is the year we go for it i hope. Geno anyone? Can't win any more games if landing Geno is our ultimate goal.
Punch Posted October 2, 2012 Posted October 2, 2012 Can't win any more games if landing Geno is our ultimate goal. If he totally flames out in the next month+ when the competition suddenly gets serious we can probably land him in the 3rd.
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