FireChan Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 yet you supported the guy who had the 2nd most uncatchable passes! and you defended him ad nauseam during the season Who? Sammy didn't just play 12 games. This is a great point and shows you why he is terrible. The guy's game is based in completing 5-yard passes. He can't do much of anything else. I think his YPA was like 28th in the NFL. That said, the Dolphins designed their offense such that all he needed to do was throw those 5-yard passes. Tanny is well on his way to being franchise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 (edited) I'm really curious to see what a scheme change does for this offense this year. Roman's offense had 60% completion last year, 58.5% in 2013, 66.3% in 2012*, 61.4% in 2011*. (*Alex Smith years) Other than 2012, the results aren't great. Edited May 7, 2015 by Dorkington Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Batted balls at the line were "uncatchable targets" to...Sammy? Ditto balls thrown away? And balls that are hit while the QB is in motion? How does this guy know who the target was in each of these cases? i need to review the link but this is "targeted" to Sammy. Even if you "throw away" the tipped passes and throw away's THAT number would still be very high as you have to take the same factors into account for every other QB/RCVR combp in the league!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted May 7, 2015 Author Share Posted May 7, 2015 (edited) This is a great point and shows you why he is terrible. The guy's game is based in completing 5-yard passes. He can't do much of anything else. I think his YPA was like 28th in the NFL. That said, the Dolphins designed their offense such that all he needed to do was throw those 5-yard passes. Rex has had success against him from a defensive standpoint, as have we with our personnel (I am blocking out that horrendous TNF performance as a team (ahem - Orton - from last year). We had our most success with Pettine's D. I'm hopeful we can continue that and actually score on them too. Edited May 7, 2015 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 (edited) Make all the jokes you want but I would bet you $50 he had more uncatchable targets in that Houston game than he did in any other game all season. Robert Woods must've had eight of em. But yes, to your point, he was benched for 12 games so he didn't have a chance to continue sucking in those 12 games. You win. you are still ragging n ONE game? :blush: FTR you have very little to support your "theory" that EJ would continue sucking in those 12 games Who? Sammy didn't just play 12 games. STICK with the topic or are you incapable of doing so. the Topic is QB to Sammy . "the guy who passes" is the QB. said QB in 12 games was Orton. your false god Edited May 7, 2015 by BillsFan-4-Ever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Tanny is well on his way to being franchise. Not sure I agree there. He's definitely coming off his best season as a pro. Before I label him franchise, I'd like to see him win more than 8 games, learn how to get rid of the ball in the face of a pass rush, and bring his YPA up above the league average (he's been in the bottom 5 every year of his career). I still put him in the "undecided" category. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan1959 Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 I'm sure you're saying that in jest -and I don't care about Orton, but yes, IMO, it's ALL on the inaccurate, mediocre-at-best over reach QB from -wait for it.. FSU. Many here simply refuse to accept it, but there's a REASON he never saw the field again. Manuel targeted Watkins 32 times with 17 completions (53%) Orton targeted Watkins 92 times with 48 completions (52%) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Not sure I agree there. He's definitely coming off his best season as a pro. Before I label him franchise, I'd like to see him win more than 8 games, learn how to get rid of the ball in the face of a pass rush, and bring his YPA up above the league average (he's been in the bottom 5 every year of his career). I still put him in the "undecided" category. Has anyone ever been scared to play against RT? He has improved (him and EJ had very similar starts last year and Tanny was allowed to play through it and got bettter) but he might be closer to Dalton than Rodgers. I think it also depends on the definition of franchise QB. I don't think he will ever be a QB than can will his team to a great year. But if the team around him is solid, he could make the playoffs. Is that a franchise QB? Manuel targeted Watkins 32 times with 17 completions (53%) Orton targeted Watkins 92 times with 48 completions (52%) I laugh at your facts. Eye test is the only thing that matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChan Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 you are still ragging n ONE game? :blush: FTR you have very little to support your "theory" that EJ would continue sucking in those 12 games STICK with the topic or are you incapable of doing so. the Topic is QB to Sammy . "the guy who passes" is the QB. said QB in 12 games was Orton. your false god How can you look at 16 games of stats and claim they totally apply to a guy who only played 12? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted May 7, 2015 Author Share Posted May 7, 2015 Not sure I agree there. He's definitely coming off his best season as a pro. Before I label him franchise, I'd like to see him win more than 8 games, learn how to get rid of the ball in the face of a pass rush, and bring his YPA up above the league average (he's been in the bottom 5 every year of his career). I still put him in the "undecided" category. I see Tannehill as a middle of the pack QB who struggles in clutch situations and is limited in his ability (i.e. deep ball) but underrated as a runner. He is similar to Alex Smith imo but I think Smith has reached his ceiling and Tannehill still can continue to improve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChan Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Not sure I agree there. He's definitely coming off his best season as a pro. Before I label him franchise, I'd like to see him win more than 8 games, learn how to get rid of the ball in the face of a pass rush, and bring his YPA up above the league average (he's been in the bottom 5 every year of his career). I still put him in the "undecided" category. Improving every year, having ProBowl caliber performances, and still being pretty young all work for him to be on his way. He isn't there yet, but he's getting closer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 I see Tannehill as a middle of the pack QB who struggles in clutch situations and is limited in his ability (i.e. deep ball) but underrated as a runner. He is similar to Alex Smith imo but I think Smith has reached his ceiling and Tannehill still can continue to improve. That's very fair. I also think Manuel can be just as good as Tannehill. Hopefully, he can seize the moment because his career is on the line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Interesting take there you may be on to something. Wake up. You're late to the party. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homey D. Clown Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 EJ's fault. His 4 games last year inflated the uncatchable balls so badly that Orton is going to get a bad rap. I wonder if sarcasm makes EJ a more accurate passer.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 I'm sure he did have more in that game than any other game. It was a very bad game for him that led to his benching. And a great game by his O-line. Tanny is well on his way to being franchise. Duly noted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan1959 Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 I laugh at your facts. Eye test is the only thing that matter. Haha Just to add a little more: Watkins was targeted a total of 124 times with 65 completions (52.4%) with 5 dropped passes. Beckham was targeted a total of 129 times with 91 completions (70.1%) with 2 dropped passes. Since Watkins only had 3 more drops than Beckham, I would think it would be safe to assume there were more off target passes to Watkins than to Beckham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Manuel targeted Watkins 32 times with 17 completions (53%) Orton targeted Watkins 92 times with 48 completions (52%) so EJ is better than KO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 That's pretty bogus. This is a dubious stat So you don't think there's an accurate way of measuring "uncatchable" targets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 (edited) How can you look at 16 games of stats and claim they totally apply to a guy who only played 12? why not. you and yours love to point to the Houston game frequently. FTR Tom Brady has had multiple games worse that EJ had in that one game! Has EJ had a 4 INT game? Brady has had SIX! Edited May 7, 2015 by BillsFan-4-Ever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 (edited) And a great game by his O-line. I don't want to get into it since there is nothing that can change peoples minds (or even leave doubt). FJ and CJ also only rushed for 95 yards against one of the worst run defenses. why not. you and yours love to point to the Houston game frequently. FTR Tom Brady has had multiple games worse that EJ had in that one game! Has EJ had a 4 INT game? Brady has had at a minimum 2 that I can recall! Tampa his rookie year I believe. Sorry but figured I'd jump on it since someone else is likely to rub it in your face as hard as they can. Edited May 7, 2015 by The Wiz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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