The Answer to our Offensive Woes is on the Bench

[Matt Foley]

His girlfriend sits in front of me at the games.

Or at least it's someone who thinks she's his girlfirend.

Either way, he's definitely smashing it, and she's hot.

Now you know.

It's you, isn't it?

[Carolina Husker]

Not 'til he puts a ring on it.

[Miaoww]

Is it Matt Moore?

[beastson]

I still want Matt

But I'm talking about the Moore that sparked our come back win

[firstdayfan]

Right now Steve Smith is close to the lead for being the most targeted WR in the league with 48 targets. He is the other Steve Smith though, playing for the Giants. But no wonder, he has caught 37 of those 48 for a 77% completion rate and has 4 TDS and over 400 yards.

Our Steve Smith does have 41 targets and only 20 catches for a completion percentage of right at 50%. Hopefully he and Jake will get use the next few games to get on the same page.

Exactly, if the our steve smith could have the numbers that the other steve smith has then I think our situation would be much better right now. The offense would be moving and the offensive line would be wearing down the opposing defense with the running game. I guess I think we should spread it around and try to force the defense to adjust and then go back to Smith. He needs the ball in his hands but Jake (with the help of the oline) has been having trouble getting it in there.

Oh, and good job on finding those stats (remember the ny giants have played 5 games to our 4).

[panthers55]

Exactly, if the our steve smith could have the numbers that the other steve smith has then I think our situation would be much better right now. The offense would be moving and the offensive line would be wearing down the opposing defense with the running game. I guess I think we should spread it around and try to force the defense to adjust and then go back to Smith. He needs the ball in his hands but Jake (with the help of the oline) has been having trouble getting it in there.

Oh, and good job on finding those stats (remember the ny giants have played 5 games to our 4).

We already discussed the fact that does spread the ball around. For example Moose has as many catches as Smith. Smith only gets 35% of the targets. The other Steve Smith gets 36% of Manning's throws. That's about average for a number 1 receiver.

What the line needs to do is give Jake the time to survey the field and fins Smith late. With teams doubling Smith you have to throw right away or wait until he clears late. We are forced to do the former since the blocking has been so bad. That is why most all the receiver's yards per catch is down this year compared to last. And we have given up half as many sacks in 4 games as we gave up all of last year.

[Darth Biscuit]

I agree Sultan... if she ran naked thru the stadium the defenses would be distracted and we would win... unless our guys got distracted too, but then who cares, Rosario Dawson would be naked and I wouldn't be watching the game either...

I don't think I can ever possibly 100% agree with Fiz, but he has a point that we've GOT to get more play makers involved on offense.

[Badbak]

We already discussed the fact that does spread the ball around. For example Moose has as many catches as Smith. Smith only gets 35% of the targets. The other Steve Smith gets 36% of Manning's throws. That's about average for a number 1 receiver.

What the line needs to do is give Jake the time to survey the field and find Smith late. With teams doubling Smith you have to throw right away or wait until he clears late. We are forced to do the former since the blocking has been so bad. That is why most all the receiver's yards per catch is down this year compared to last. And we have given up half as many sacks in 4 games as we gave up all of last year.

You would have to issue each OL at least a 3 wood to be able to hold off the rush for Jake to be able to survey the field, go through his check down and then find Smith. 12 Linemen couldn't provide enough time for Jake to do that. Jake stands around in the backfield longer than Sam's statue does in front of the stadium!

[pantherclaw]

Hate to point out the obvious, but there are only 2 things that will currently improve our offensive production ~ Execution, and better play calling (That's right Davidson, you need to pull your head outta your ass).

[PntherPryd]

You want matchup advantages?

Go back to lining Pep up wide or in the slot and let him go up and get it.

[2plankingpanther]

I'd like Rosario and King to get the ball more,but what about K Moore?I think Moore has some potential.Jarret doesn't drop the ball much,why isn't he getting the ball more,is he having trouble getting open?

[Sloth]

I'd like Rosario and King to get the ball more,but what about K Moore?I think Moore has some potential.Jarret doesn't drop the ball much,why isn't he getting the ball more,is he having trouble getting open?

When he's in, watch Jarrett proceed through his routes. He makes Moose look like Usain Bolt.

[Munkey]

Rosario is often the second best tight end on the team yet alone the best on the field and surely hasn't been the best on the field any week of the season so far this year.

He is due props for not disappearing this year as he has in the past and his ability to hold onto the ball so far and separate against linebackers is why Jake is throwng him the ball. He is surely improving and is justifying the faith coaches have had in him. He has gone from on the bubble in camp to a good option for Jake.

But his failure to be a well rounded player who can block as well as catch is not overcome by his receiving ability. King has just as many catches and can block as well. Neither of them are very fast or would fare well against someone with even decent speed. I would love to see him continue to develop and improve as we have not had a good TE option in almost a decade. Still he is not the answer to our offense or the missing piece to the puzzle. He is a piece but not the main piece. That would be better line play especially by Vincent. Frankly Gross looked pretty bad as well.

He's the best receiving and play making TE we got. PERIOD.

[bleys]

You would have to issue each OL at least a 3 wood to be able to hold off the rush for Jake to be able to survey the field, go through his check down and then find Smith. 12 Linemen couldn't provide enough time for Jake to do that. Jake stands around in the backfield longer than Sam's statue does in front of the stadium!

you really have no idea what you're talking about.. but that's okay. I won't try to stir up any intelligent thought. I've tried, it doesn't help.