PromoTheRobot Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 TT's quick 8 yard out to Davis puts us in FG range at the end of the 2nd Q and gets us 3 bonus points. That was a smooth throw. So far Taylor has answered every criticism of his game. Cassel doesn't have the arm strength to make that throw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 I mentioned that was my favorite play in a different thread. Really good play. He was very impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 TT's quick 8 yard out to Davis puts us in FG range at the end of the 2nd Q and gets us 3 bonus points. That was a smooth throw. So far Taylor has answered every criticism of his game. Cassel doesn't have the arm strength to make that throw. Â I'm pretty sure it was to Easley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted August 30, 2015 Author Share Posted August 30, 2015 Â I'm pretty sure it was to Easley. It was Andre Davis. Last pass play of 2Q. I checked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToGoGo Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 One thing about Tyrod is that all his throws are just nice. Smooth, accurate, and with touch. He just seems really dependable with his short and intermediate throws. That drive to start the 3rd quarter was incredible. It really tells you how good EJ played for him to even still be in the conversation. Nobody who watched that game walked away thinking Cassel is starting over Taylor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beef Jerky Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 If you start rewinding the game you can see how clean of a pocket EJ has... So easy for him today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToGoGo Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 If you start rewinding the game you can see how clean of a pocket EJ has... So easy for him today. Â Super easy to get a stat line like his in the NFL. Really, really, really easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Super easy to get a stat line like his in the NFL. Really, really, really easy. Â yea against 4th stringers that will get cut on Monday it is actually. He had 1 good throw to Clay vs the starters. Let's not crown him the starter just yet when Tyrod has completely outplayed him every step of the way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 yea against 4th stringers that will get cut on Monday it is actually. He had 1 good throw to Clay vs the starters. Let's not crown him the starter just yet when Tyrod has completely outplayed him every step of the way You think TT was playing against starters? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 You think TT was playing against starters? Yea last week and he killed it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reed83HOF Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Matt Cassel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Yea last week and he killed it 7/10 for 65 yards and 4 carries for 41 yards and a FG drive is "killing it"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted August 30, 2015 Author Share Posted August 30, 2015 7/10 for 65 yards and 4 carries for 41 yards and a FG drive is "killing it"? 10/10 would be "it's only preseason." See, you can't win this argument. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJasper Probincrux III Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 I realize that he was against a mix of competition, but EJ is averaging 11.9 yards per attempt. That's impressive regardless of who is playing. The only person in the entire NFL doing better than that is Vick and Vick only has 5 total attempts. Â The closest to EJ who have somewhere in the same range of attempts are Mariota (9.3/attempt 27 attempts), Mettenberger (8.3/attempt 31 attempts), and Chase Daniel (8.2/attempt 33 attempts). Â Taylor is averaging 7.6/attempt in 31 attempts and Cassel is averaging 5.5/attempt in 15 attempts. Â I feel these numbers are reflective of what we've seen. EJ has been throwing downfield, TT has been mostly short to intermediate with some RAC and Cassel has been short outs and curls all day long with nothing even remotely downfield. Â For me the decision is between EJ and TT and it's really close. If TT was able to connect on a long pass or two I'd feel a little better about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 10/10 would be "it's only preseason." See, you can't win this argument. I'll admit TT has played well, but saying he "killed it" against the Browns is going a little overboard. Â I realize that he was against a mix of competition, but EJ is averaging 11.9 yards per attempt. That's impressive regardless of who is playing. The only person in the entire NFL doing better than that is Vick and Vick only has 5 total attempts. Â The closest to EJ who have somewhere in the same range of attempts are Mariota (9.3/attempt 27 attempts), Mettenberger (8.3/attempt 31 attempts), and Chase Daniel (8.2/attempt 33 attempts). Â Taylor is averaging 7.6/attempt in 31 attempts and Cassel is averaging 5.5/attempt in 15 attempts. Â I feel these numbers are reflective of what we've seen. EJ has been throwing downfield, TT has been mostly short to intermediate with some RAC and Cassel has been short outs and curls all day long with nothing even remotely downfield. Â For me the decision is between EJ and TT and it's really close. If TT was able to connect on a long pass or two I'd feel a little better about it. Ej's completion percentage and YPA don't take into account the 2 drops in the first game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 I apologize for not specifically answering the question posed here but what I found most gratifying in this game is having our TEs involved in the offense. When our first line receivers play there will be plenty of passing options that will keep the defense off balance. The TEs in this game weren't only thrown dump off passes, they were involved in the downfield passing game. That is exciting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 I apologize for not specifically answering the question posed here but what I found most gratifying in this game is having our TEs involved in the offense. When our first line receivers play there will be plenty of passing options that will keep the defense off balance. The TEs in this game weren't only thrown dump off passes, they were involved in the downfield passing game. That is exciting! Yup. The amazing thing is that Watkins, Harvin, Woods, McCoy, and Karlos Williams are still waiting in the wings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie's Dead Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 TT's quick 8 yard out to Davis puts us in FG range at the end of the 2nd Q and gets us 3 bonus points. That was a smooth throw. So far Taylor has answered every criticism of his game. Cassel doesn't have the arm strength to make that throw. Except it wasn't a completion... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Yup. The amazing thing is that Watkins, Harvin, Woods, McCoy, and Karlos Williams are still waiting in the wings. If you add in Goodwin to the mix then the defense is going to be spread out to account for all the quality receivers involved in the intermediate and deep passing game. With the defense loosened up the biggest beneficiaries will be the backs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted August 30, 2015 Author Share Posted August 30, 2015 Except it wasn't a completion... The refs just gave it to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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