Re: Why does Mcnair get a free pass?
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Do the people who think this double standard exists think that this team is just as good with Boller starting at QB?
I do think there is somewhat of a 2x standard, although it is exaggerated in this discussion. There was some mild criticism of the passing game Sunday in the stands and in the media. But there would have been a scalping if Kyle had that type of performance.
As to PP's question: I would expect that this team would have a better passing game under McNair than Boller. Thus far, however, even those who view McNair as the panacea would have to admit that his performance has not been up to the level of Boller's 2005 late season perfomance. McNair should stay as the starter for the next several games, at least, to see if he can get something going, and hopefully the egg he laid last Sunday was just an aberration.
I would much rather to be talking about a 100+ rated passer and our team's Red Zone proficiency.:laugh:
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Gee, that was'nt an attack was it?
Gee, can we all just stick to the debate about the players, not the posters!
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Re: Why does Mcnair get a free pass?
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Originally Posted by Mista T
I do think there is somewhat of a 2x standard, although it is exaggerated in this discussion. There was some mild criticism of the passing game Sunday in the stands and in the media. But there would have been a scalping if Kyle had that type of performance.
As to PP's question: I would expect that this team would have a better passing game under McNair than Boller. Thus far, however, even those who view McNair as the panacea would have to admit that his performance has not been up to the level of Boller's 2005 late season perfomance. McNair should stay as the starter for the next several games, at least, to see if he can get something going, and hopefully the egg he laid last Sunday was just an aberration.
I would much rather to be talking about a 100+ rated passer and our team's Red Zone proficiency.:laugh: :mrt:
I agree with you that a slight double standard exists in the fact that McNair is receiving less flack. However, no free pass has been issued.
I expect the passing game to be better as well and it has been subpar so far. As far as Boller's late season performances. Yes, he played well in 2 games at home. Then he played like a complete dog in the finale vs. Cleveland on the road.
Im with you on the 100+ passer rating. Hell, I'll take 85+.
PP
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Yes, he played well in 2 games at home. Then he played like a complete dog in the finale vs. Cleveland on the road.
I agree, Boller looked pretty good all year at home, but he was a completely different Quarterback on the road. It seemed like he was almost intimidated of other teams fans and staduim. McNair has already proved that he can be poised and focused on the road, which will lead to more wins this year.
If Boller would have had a great game in the season finale last year, I don't think we would even have McNair at this point.
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In spite of all this bickering, it seems to me that most of us agree on a few very important points -- we know McNair has a proven track record, we agree that he had a bad game in the home opener, and we think the passing game will improve.
Why don't we give this debate a rest until the next game. When we get into these QB debates, we seem to lose sight of an important fact -- we all want the Ravens to win.
Let's see what happens in the Browns game, and we can pick up this discussion again (if anyone wants to).
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How many people were ready for Anthony Wright when Boller went down last Year? Most of our Boller-haters thought he was the end all to the QB woes! He stepped into the Raven offensive blender like every previous quarterback! Not many people left on his wagon are there?
McNair....ahem..offensive MVP and pro bowler....is expected to take our offense up to the next level through his performance, and quickly. There is an adjustment time, but he should not get a free pass for making terrible and sloppy throws yesterday. These are basics of QB101 and looked bad, yet the Boller-haters would have been calling for his head even with a come back. I am thrilled to have McNair and his potential, but I'm comfortable and ready for Kyle Boller to step in when McNair goes down due to offensive line concerns.
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I think you misread my last statement Tex. I'm thrilled to have McNair and expect McNair to play every game and hope he stays healthy. I'm not expecting him to be benched if favor of Kyle as he brings far more to the table as a starting QB. I hope he stays healthy and uninjured!! I'm stating that I'm ok if Kyle has to come in and play and with the support of teammates and fans, he knows the offense and will perform. Having the opportunity to watch McNair and learn from the sidelines will make Kyle a more complete QB as he was thrown into the "blender" as a rookie.
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"YOu cannot be serious with your last statement? If we don't have McNair and Boller started the first three games this season we would be lucky to be 1-2. No way he wins either of these road games..."
Wow, they have crystall balls in Maryland that can predict the past? I need to get on E-Bay right away before they're all sold out. I'm dying to find out who won our season opener against the Bucs, and who won the last Superbowl with Batch starting.
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Every streak comes to an end......