John from Riverside Posted October 26, 2009 Posted October 26, 2009 What the heck is Fitzpatrick doing?
Cynical Posted October 26, 2009 Posted October 26, 2009 What the heck is Fitzpatrick doing? Throwing the ball and trusting his WR will make the play. The only thing Edward's trust: "it's hard to win in the NFL".
Cotton Fitzsimmons Posted October 26, 2009 Posted October 26, 2009 Throwing the ball and trusting his WR will make the play. The only thing Edward's trust: "it's hard to win in the NFL". Agreed. It's clear that Fitzpatrick is not as talented as Edwards, but is willing to attempt throws that Trent isn't. At this point, it's making Fitzpatrick a more attractive option. By attempting these throws, defenses are having to respect a dimension that wasn't there before. It's an issue where Fitzpatrick is a mediocre talent, but may lead the team to a number of wins.
dave mcbride Posted October 26, 2009 Posted October 26, 2009 . It's an issue where Fitzpatrick is a mediocre talent, but may lead the team to a number of wins. Let me guess -- 7??
Alphadawg7 Posted October 26, 2009 Posted October 26, 2009 Agreed. It's clear that Fitzpatrick is not as talented as Edwards, but is willing to attempt throws that Trent isn't. At this point, it's making Fitzpatrick a more attractive option. By attempting these throws, defenses are having to respect a dimension that wasn't there before. It's an issue where Fitzpatrick is a mediocre talent, but may lead the team to a number of wins. Very well said
RayFinkle Posted October 26, 2009 Posted October 26, 2009 What the heck is Fitzpatrick doing? I really wouldn't call what Fitz is doing "throwing to his wide receivers". It is more like he is throwing passes in the direction of the wide receivers if they were 8' tall.
BeastMode54 Posted October 26, 2009 Posted October 26, 2009 I agree to a point, but let's not go overboard. He only completed 11 passes
Original Byrd Man Posted October 26, 2009 Posted October 26, 2009 I really wouldn't call what Fitz is doing "throwing to his wide receivers". It is more like he is throwing passes in the direction of the wide receivers if they were 8' tall. TE would never have threaded that laser into Evans for the TD. Not unless both DB's fell down and Evans was wide open. not to mention the bomb to LE. TE is a Eunuch. He should join the campfire girls.
bladiebla Posted October 26, 2009 Posted October 26, 2009 TE would never have threaded that laser into Evans for the TD. Not unless both DB's fell down and Evans was wide open. not to mention the bomb to LE. TE is a Eunuch. He should join the campfire girls. If Fitz performance showed anything then it shows that either Trent has a major trust issue with his o-line or Trent is overcoached into the checkdowns.
John from Riverside Posted October 26, 2009 Author Posted October 26, 2009 I agree to a point, but let's not go overboard. He only completed 11 passes Lotsa drops beast.....lots of dropped balls by WR's. But I am not really hyping Fiz....I am more inclined to beleive our needed QB is not on the roster yet.
benderbender Posted October 26, 2009 Posted October 26, 2009 Edwards has the talent. We've seen glimpses. But it is Jauron's miserly gameplan that has him so afraid to take shots upfield
The Big Cat Posted October 26, 2009 Posted October 26, 2009 If Fitz performance showed anything then it shows that either Trent has a major trust issue with his o-line or Trent is overcoached into the checkdowns. Overcoached? No. There was a play Fitz looked, looked, then looked to his checkdown, then looked back downfield, and completed the pass for the first down. Edwards checks there, no doubt about it. So which is it? Do they have different coaches?
cale Posted October 26, 2009 Posted October 26, 2009 I don't think the long term answer at QB is on this roster. Although I'm constantly having to review what I mean by "long term" given the current state of the NFL. Having said that I feel like Fitz has roused me from my comatose stupor on during Bills game times. At least he's a bit more fun to watch. Kinda like Flutie. Nowhere near as talented or exciting - but at least he has my interest. C
StupidNation Posted October 26, 2009 Posted October 26, 2009 I agree to a point, but let's not go overboard. He only completed 11 passes To his credit he should have had more receptions.
Dan Posted October 26, 2009 Posted October 26, 2009 Edwards has the talent. We've seen glimpses. But it is Jauron's miserly gameplan that has him so afraid to take shots upfield True, Edwards has some talent. But, IMO, Fitzy is putting to rest the "gameplan" arguement. Look at the first pass he attempted. Down the middle, about 15-20 yards, to TO with a CB underneath and a safety over the top. Yes, he threw the ball high and TO didn't make the catch. But, that's exactly the type of throw that Trent has just refused to attempt. And, IMO, its been one of our biggest offensive problems this season. More and more, I'm thinking the gameplan calls for plenty of slants and mid-range passes. Its just been that we've had a QB that was unwilling to attempt those throws. Fitz needs to do a ton of work to improve his accuracy, but at least he's trying. I can live with trying and failure, but failure without even trying - well that's jsut demoralizing. And increaasingly, week after week, this team was looking demoralized.
The Big Cat Posted October 26, 2009 Posted October 26, 2009 True, Edwards has some talent. But, IMO, Fitzy is putting to rest the "gameplan" arguement. Look at the first pass he attempted. Down the middle, about 15-20 yards, to TO with a CB underneath and a safety over the top. Yes, he threw the ball high and TO didn't make the catch. But, that's exactly the type of throw that Trent has just refused to attempt. And, IMO, its been one of our biggest offensive problems this season. More and more, I'm thinking the gameplan calls for plenty of slants and mid-range passes. Its just been that we've had a QB that was unwilling to attempt those throws. Fitz needs to do a ton of work to improve his accuracy, but at least he's trying. I can live with trying and failure, but failure without even trying - well that's jsut demoralizing. And increaasingly, week after week, this team was looking demoralized. +∞
Alphadawg7 Posted October 26, 2009 Posted October 26, 2009 I agree to a point, but let's not go overboard. He only completed 11 passes I think his point though was not how many he completed but how often our WR's were open. He may have been off target a bunch of those incompletions, but the WR he was throwing to was often open but he just made a bad pass, and that I think is the point being pointed out. The excuse before was that Trent didnt throw to them as they were not open. Fitz has shown our guys are open, even when he is off target on his throw.
Rayzer32 Posted October 26, 2009 Posted October 26, 2009 Apparently drops don't count for Edwards. That's all I hear from the Fitz faithful......to his credit, he could have had more completions if it weren't for the drops. Wtf, Trent has had plenty of passes dropped to his credit as well people. Bottom line is, they are both pathetic.
Mike in Syracuse Posted October 26, 2009 Posted October 26, 2009 The more snaps Fitz gets the better we'll be able to diagnose the issue. His second start at home should give us a much better read on his potential.
Bleed Bills Blue Posted October 26, 2009 Posted October 26, 2009 True, Edwards has some talent. But, IMO, Fitzy is putting to rest the "gameplan" arguement. Look at the first pass he attempted. Down the middle, about 15-20 yards, to TO with a CB underneath and a safety over the top. Yes, he threw the ball high and TO didn't make the catch. But, that's exactly the type of throw that Trent has just refused to attempt. And, IMO, its been one of our biggest offensive problems this season. More and more, I'm thinking the gameplan calls for plenty of slants and mid-range passes. Its just been that we've had a QB that was unwilling to attempt those throws. Fitz needs to do a ton of work to improve his accuracy, but at least he's trying. I can live with trying and failure, but failure without even trying - well that's jsut demoralizing. And increaasingly, week after week, this team was looking demoralized. Yes, perfectly stated.
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