My game observations (for you Rogue)

[Tim]

Not sure I trust QB opinions of people who ever thought Jake Locker had NFL ability.

[OILERMAN]

I got the feeling he was trying too hard to avoid mistakes at times

[Rogue]

I got the feeling he was trying too hard to avoid mistakes at times

 

I'm not so worried about the pick.  That was an outstanding play be the defense....they type we hardly ever pull off.    

 

I was worried about why he was holding the ball so long, as in not making quick enough reads or worried about forcing the ball to a not so open player.  However, this has been happening all year with 3 QBs.  Locker would run around in the pocket in some form of football we've never seen, or when he finally bailed on that game plan, moved up the field with his legs.  Whitehurst was running out of the pocket constantly, looking for something to open up down field.  And now Mett is standing there waiting for something to develop. 

 

All year long this has been happening.  What are the odds all three QBs are too slow on their reads?  It seems more likely our receivers are not getting open.  Are they not getting open because the defense knows what the Titans want to do?  Because Whis' scheme sucks?  Or our receivers are just not talented enough to get open?  

 

Last year Wright was able to find a way to get open, even if he was winging it, yet this year we've got QBs holding onto the ball forever.  We've heard Wright is being made to play the playbook, and not run free as much.  All of a sudden Wright doesn't even look average.  Is the playbook that predictable?  Or fallable?  

 

I get that we don't have a greatly talented team, but I am becoming increasing concerned that Whis offense isn't as great as he thinks it is.  And my God, how many games have other teams made adjustments and we suddenly look stupid.  Most of them?  We've had no answer for more games this season than any I can remember.  Did it take all of one game for the rest of the NFL to say, "oh, look...yeah, we got this".  

 

We've lost TEs, and maybe that is a big part of what Whis needs for his scheme to be successful.  I don't know.  I can't dissect what's going on out there to say why we are experiencing the same issues over and over again, and across three QBs.  All I know is it is happening and all Whis can say "we've just got to get better at the scheme, it will work".  I'm not convinced Whis.  

[bizzyeddie]

The mention of attitude reminded me about one of the announcer's comments during the game.  Mett seems to have rubbed him a little wrong with the cockiness.  I see potential, but no player needs to be cocky.  You mention him being a fast starter, but fading.  Then you say he needs to pay attention to detail.  This flies in the face of the Mett we have been presented since before he was even considered to be starter.  He's the guy who comes in early and stays late.  So, he has desire and tools.  Playing at LSU he was required to be in games for four quarters and he couldn't get away with just chucking it.

I didn't mean to say that he just chucks it...I was referring to fitzpatrick.  I think Mett likes to hang on to it and make that play down the field too much.

Earlier in the game he seemed a bit more in rhythm with the offense.

I think that holding the ball and making the big play worked for him in college..in the pros he's gonna get smacked around doing that cause he doesn't leave the pocket.

[bizzyeddie]

Actually he looks like a solid 1st round pick based on Bortles and Teddy's performances so far.

Now I'm a little disappointed in some of Mett's throws that have been off target especially the shorter ones. The throw to Wright was high but there was a guy in his face. Still, he has to make a lane to throw the ball. A slight side step for example. The throw to Coffman was ridiculous as well.

 

the 3rd and 1 throw to wright is the kinda play that scares me.  just a complete lack of football instincts.

defender was 3 ft in the air..side step and run for the 1st easily.  

I know he's a rookie but I do believe that those instincts are just something you have.  Andrew Luck gets a defender in the air and he knows he's got him right where he wants him.  I'm not comparing the two at all just making a point.

 

the throw to Coffman doesn't really scare me as much cause I think thats more to do with playing time and getting more comfortable.

 

I'm fine with Mett playing and will watch the rest of the season more intently because of him playing but I'm not willing to project him getting better when I just don't really see it.  I re-watched the game again and his second half was awful and there really is no other way to look at it unless you are making excuses for him.

[titanruss]

Actually he looks like a solid 1st round pick based on Bortles and Teddy's performances so far.

Now I'm a little disappointed in some of Mett's throws that have been off target especially the shorter ones. The throw to Wright was high but there was a guy in his face. Still, he has to make a lane to throw the ball. A slight side step for example. The throw to Coffman was ridiculous as well.

I'd also rather see Mett fire the ball into tight coverage rather than hesitate and take the sack. He has been very hesitant and needs to step and fire and trust his reads and the WR to make a play.

 

debatable. 

 

i dont think he looks bad though. i actually do think he looks like a top 3 round pick. i just think others assume not. 

 

he's the very definition of a statuesque QB... which is great when it works. but he cant extend plays. 

 

great arm, just not a playmaker. if he spends the amount of time studying film as manning it could work. 

[titanruss]

I think we can agree it comes down to being really good at the little things. When you have a TE running wide open you can't miss that throw. When you have 3rd and short you can't miss an easy pass to Wright for the 1st down. Those are the things that are mind numbing. To be real successful he just needs to do the easy stuff real well.

Again look at Flacco that game. What mind blowing laser throws did he make? He basically made the easy throws and hardly any tough throws all game. But that was good enough to secure the win.

 

because we suck ass and they have a great D, they didnt have to take risks.

 

we don't have that luxury. the QB's are not interchangeable here and Flacco has proved himself before. There's no need to knock him for this game. he did what he had to do to win... our QB didn't. ours is a rookie, yes, so hopefully he will get there. but there is no sense in comparing the two from the game on sunday. 

[StephenIsLegend]

because we suck ass and they have a great D, they didnt have to take risks.

 

we don't have that luxury. the QB's are not interchangeable here and Flacco has proved himself before. There's no need to knock him for this game. he did what he had to do to win... our QB didn't. ours is a rookie, yes, so hopefully he will get there. but there is no sense in comparing the two from the game on sunday. 

Flacco was also tossing against our swiss-cheese defense, whereas our rookie QB was going against a MUCH better defense.

[titanruss]

Flacco was also tossing against our swiss-cheese defense, whereas our rookie QB was going against a MUCH better defense.

 

 

which further stresses that they are not in the same position and comparing them in different scenarios against different defenses is asinine. 

[Mythos27]

debatable. 

 

i dont think he looks bad though. i actually do think he looks like a top 3 round pick. i just think others assume not. 

 

he's the very definition of a statuesque QB... which is great when it works. but he cant extend plays. 

 

great arm, just not a playmaker. if he spends the amount of time studying film as manning it could work. 

So if he was expected to look like a 1-3 round pick and he does look like a 1-3 round pick, then why all the doom and gloom? .Why aren't people basically saying "this is what we expected"? Instead we have people already jumping ship (they were never really on the ship but whatever),Could it be because of that "6th round pick" label? I think it's likely.

[titanruss]

So if he was expected to look like a 1-3 round pick and he does look like a 1-3 round pick, then why all the doom and gloom? .Why aren't people basically saying "this is what we expected"? Instead we have people already jumping ship (they were never really on the ship but whatever),Could it be because of that "6th round pick" label? I think it's likely.

 

i think most rational posters arent ready to jump ship yet. 

 

everyone else just wants improvement immediately and if mettenberger doesnt do special special things... then he's not worth it to them. folks are tired of being patient. they want the spark now. 

 

i don't blame them - but i think they are incorrect and irrational. what they've seen from rookie QB's who come in for us is some pretty game-changing type play. VY turned the season around and had teams on their heels... locker nearly stages a comeback against the saints and leads two shootout performances in two games. (even if it didnt lead to many more wins in the long-term)

 

frankly, mett has been very boring so far. not bad, just boring. that has nothing to do with what i think his future could be or his level as a pocket passer. just currently this team has no spark and thats what they (the ship-jumpers) want. 

[Mythos27]

i think most rational posters arent ready to jump ship yet. 

 

everyone else just wants improvement immediately and if mettenberger doesnt do special special things... then he's not worth it to them. folks are tired of being patient. they want the spark now. 

 

i don't blame them - but i think they are incorrect and irrational. what they've seen from rookie QB's who come in for us is some pretty game-changing type play. VY turned the season around and had teams on their heels... locker nearly stages a comeback against the saints and leads two shootout performances in two games. (even if it didnt lead to many more wins in the long-term)

 

frankly, mett has been very boring so far. not bad, just boring. that has nothing to do with what i think his future could be or his level as a pocket passer. just currently this team has no spark and thats what they (the ship-jumpers) want. 

I see where you're coming from. I guess I just can't relate with how they can feel "bored" with so many exciting things happening on this team right now. I think people are really just tired of losing. Like everything else in this game, winning cures all ills.