clearwater cadet Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 he can t catch for crap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Robert Woods and Sammy were able to catch footballs that hit them in the hands as rookies. Playing in the SEC and Pac-10 is a bit higher level of competition than the American Athletic Conference. I'm sure Woods and Sammy were a lot more comfotrtable playing on a big NFL stage as rookies than Zay has appeard so far... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real McClappy Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 He was one of the most productive WR's in college. I have high confidence he will turn it around once he and Tyrod built more rapport together. All in time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatdrinks Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Playing in the SEC and Pac-10 is a bit higher level of competition than the American Athletic Conference. I'm sure Woods and Sammy were a lot more comfotrtable playing on a big NFL stage as rookies than Zay has appeard so far... Yes the competition level is higher. The ball is the same. He caught them. Now he's not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Sack Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 His stats haven't been too good. Is it a case where they not scheming and targeting him, or he simply doesn't have the athleticism to get in and out of his breaks to get free from NFL level coverage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 His stats haven't been too good. Is it a case where they not scheming and targeting him, or he simply doesn't have the athleticism to get in and out of his breaks to get free from NFL level coverage? Neither. He's dropping balls that hit both hands. Had two drops today. One should have been a TD and we were lucky it bounced to Holmes for the TD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatdrinks Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 (edited) His stats haven't been too good. Is it a case where they not scheming and targeting him, or he simply doesn't have the athleticism to get in and out of his breaks to get free from NFL level coverage? I'm sure he's athletic enough, but not naturally smooth and elusive off the line a la Sammy. Not unusual for a rook to struggle there, but the drops are a problem now. Edited September 24, 2017 by Boatdrinks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewMexBills Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Zay"hands of stone"Jones...So far not so good on the young WR. He tends to lack the it factor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmotionallyUnstable Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Neither. He's dropping balls that hit both hands. Had two drops today. One should have been a TD and we were lucky it bounced to Holmes for the TD. Exactly. It's also important to note that these drops are through traffic on balls being zipped in. No excuses because they should be caught, but this is something correctable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 He is fighting the ball with his hands. And seems to panic and lose confidence each time he gets an opportunity and bungles it. They need to work some easy throws into the game plan in early downs next week or he could keep sliding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillsMagic1 Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Poor low quality backs he played against in college made him seem better than he is. Can't clap hands together consistantly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San-O Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Catching the ball cleanly seems to be his biggest issue. BIngo... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 He's a rookie plus there's Tyrod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Zay"hands of stone"Jones...So far not so good on the young WR. He tends to lack the it factor Mr "Hands of Stone" caught 158 passes last year. He's getting adjusted, and I think he'll be just fine... Geez!!! Lighten up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Im not really worried about him I am a little surprised at the WAY he is off to his slow start.....the guy caught everything close to him in college He is overthinking it right now...he needs one break out game to get himself going....its coming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 He's all of 3 games in with an NFL season... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 I think Zay had the yips at the moment. It's like a golfer. After the drop last week, he's trying so hard and wants to do so well. I feel for him. He's a great kid that cares. Next week the Bills should come out and run a couple of rollout drags to him for easy catches. He needs to get his confidence back. He's a really talented player but it's in his head at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlbillsfan1975 Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 They are trying to get his confidence back with a TD. He will be ok. Catching the ball is mental. He needs that big catch to get him feeling he belongs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 I expected him to get off to a much better start given his family's NFL background and his College production. ...yup...genetics play a HUGE role....yet another astute assessment....what if he was adopted?...now what?.................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 ...yup...genetics play a HUGE role....yet another astute assessment....what if he was adopted?...now what?.................. I do think that a guy who has been around the NFL his whole life, who has a dad who was a player and teaches him what being in the NFL take and what the league is all about is an advantage. It's not really genetics. The same way that the son of a high school coach is usually a distinct advantage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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