thebandit27

This post was already a gem in my book. The fact that you snuck in my all-time favorite dogism, "lamb basting", just makes this next level.

Please. Expressly stating and implying are close enough for tea in China. Don't play the wordsmith game; just respond to the point or move on. Dude, you never said he was horrific, just that he was horrific? Cmon. You're better than this. Nobody gives him a pass. Many folks, however, are willing to live with the misses at this point in his career given that he often makes up for it with spectacular plays that result in points.

That's a complete and total non-sequitur. My point was clear. "It's all defense" is an argument that simply can't be supported.

In how many games has the defense provided points? Serious question, since you seem to be implying that the defense is why this team wins.

He's scored 29 of the team's 35 TDs this season. He's a HUGE reason why.

Don't go that route man. You've made a decent discussion out of your points. There are a few others that don't

Nope. My disdain is for ignorance and stupidity. Make a relevant point and we'll talk about it. Much like London has done. Come with "COMPLETION PERCENTAGE!!!1!1!1" as your case and you get sassed for spouting drivel. Agree, but I was talking about the 2nd down to Knox. He should've got that throw despite it being a tough fit over 2 defenders. Though I am a bit more forgiving of that than the first drive because at the end you have two more shots after 2nd down, so I can see playing that throw on the safe side.

I have no problem with pointing out areas in which he needs to improve. None whatsoever. When people focus on completion percentage as though it determines the outcome of the game, it sounds absurd. For the record, I don't know that I'd say "most" QBs make those 2 throws. I would say, however, that Allen should have hit at least one of them. Though the play at the end I admit I'm okay with throwing that one over the top and safe; the thinking being that you've got 2 more chances. How was Josh supposed to know that the right side of the line would play turnstile on consecutive game-deciding plays? I'm more concerned about his comfort level at the start of games in the short-term than I am long-term. I expect that he'll grow into a higher comfort level for these big games as he matures. For now, he's just scratching the surface of what it means to be an NFL QB. It's the toughest position in pro sports, and he's gone from nowheresville to the grandest stage in less than 2 years, so I'm not surprised that he gets too amped up at first.

Ah yes, always "COMPLETION PERCENTAGE!!1!1!1!!1!1". Forget the rest of it; this is the stat that matters. I'm pretty sure that the NFL is going to rescind 6 of the team's wins for Allen finishing the season below 60%.

I mean a lot of things could be different about the offense. Yes, they could call some quick pass plays instead of 4 straight runs on the first series. They could not go into a full lead-conservation mode on offense after the Brown TD. They could stop calling the same run play on first down every series right into the teeth of the defense. But mostly I mean that they need to let the kid play football and stop asking him to manage the game. It's very easy to see.

Indeed...and that's the point. The one example that we can point to occurs on the final drive...when they need to score and Allen is no longer being asked to manage the game. These guys need to get out of this kid's way if they want any chance of winning in the playoffs The D has kept them in games, but the D should not be getting all of the credit for wins. They have scored zero points.

Because Allen has shown that he can make plays reliably and move the offense effectively when he's allowed to play the game. Instead of worrying about whether or not he can make the little plays on a drive to drive basis, why not set him up to do what they know he does well? You know, put the dude in the position to do what he's most comfortable doing? That's what Belichick does. You'll never see him ask a player to do something that they don't already do well.

Honest question: what did the coaching staff do to put the team in a position to win?

Better question: would the entire offense be different if they let the kid play QB instead of managing the playmaker out of him?

You're definitely joking. There's absolutely no way that anyone watching this kid could say they don't see serious progress. Unless that person is an idiot. But I don't believe you're an idiot. So the only logical explanation is that you're joking.

My friend is a Pats****** fan, and he texted me the same. Said "that kid is really something special".

Whoa. He's not only being positive, he's actually right about something

Why the need to stetch to criticize? It was a brilliant throw.

If I could l like this post twice, I would. Ditto--deserves 2 likes from me.

Well, the league quickly swept the whole Rodney Harrison dealing HGH thing under the rug pretty quickly 15 years ago, so ya gotta wonder...

He already got caught for PEDs

I know for a fact that multiple teams have sent videos to the league office asking the same.

You're circling the point IMO; the missed throws aren't an accuracy issue. It's when he rushes it. Been that way since Wyoming. He'll get it. He's already starting to.

Once again we're in agreement. I'd probably go B- because I am adding weight to quality of opponent and clutch factor. Those 2 deep completions were all-time beautiful throws; and the Brown play came with 2 defenders in his face. And of course another Allen animal-sneak at a critical time. I can't stop wondering what might've been had we gotten the VERY OBVIOUS face mask penalty on the sneak. Or the ball was spotted correctly on the 4th down stop that was handed to NE. Or a few other key calls that we predictably didn't get. Draft AND free agency. Need pass catchers and pass rushers in both. Nsekhe is fine at RT IMO. Ford, as we said back at draft time, is probably a guard. I have no issue with putting him at LG and letting Spain have his big FA deal elsewhere.

Seriously. Another VERY important point to consider: this is the 3rd time in his career that Allen has faced the same defense twice in a season. Each time, he's been markedly better than the first matchup. That's an enormous deal in terms of development. When DCs can't stay ahead of you, even as a guy with only a season or two of experience, that's a great sign. He missed a few throws yesterday, and took 2 bad sacks. He also made up for it with 2 elite-level throws that resulted in TDs, and had another "animal" sneak that he had no business converting. The team went into the toughest venue in the game and came within one play of tying the game against the best D in the league. This despite playing against the opponent and the officials. He's got a ways to go; no question. If people see significant development that inspires serious optimism, then they aren't watching.