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05-07-2012, 08:10 PM #25
Re: The Offense
Bird you are a true optimist, I'll give you that. But there is no one who has seen Streeter actually play, can see this guy running down field to cover punts or kicks. He is one of the least physical receivers you can find. Even Randy Moss was more physical than Streeter. No way this kid is going down field to hit and tackle someone. There is only one thing that points to him being a special teamer and that's the round he was selected in. If you have an admitted receiving need you don't realistically fill that need in the 6th round. Just my humble opinion.
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05-07-2012, 08:10 PM #26Veteran Poster
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Re: The Offense
As for his San Diego offense, it was certainly great overall, but the running game and LT were most of the reason. The passing game was always average, check the rankings.
And as for your Ravens' data, it is very misleading because it doesn't include the fact that league scoring has gone up over time. Marchibroda's (1996) 23.2 per game ranked 6th in points and 3rd in yards, whereas Cameron's (2009) 24.4 ranked 9th in points and 13th in yards. And as for points, I am fairly certain they include defensive/ST TDs, which I believe was 1 in 1996 to 4 in 2009, or 1.3 extra pts per game for 2009 that had nothing to do with the offense. 1996's team ranks 4th in scoring if they get the extra 3 D/ST TDs.
That said, our offense is definitely a bit better than it has been since we had Vinny (and no defense). But it is still average, especially the passing game which is even more important now than a decade ago.Last edited by HoustonRaven; 05-07-2012 at 08:31 PM.
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05-07-2012, 08:19 PM #27
Re: The Offense
I don't understand why Torrey is even being listed as an issue with the offense. As a rookie, he led the team in receiving TD's, more than doubling Boldin's total output. He didn't even start until Week 3, had no drops the last 5-6 games in the season, and had a huge TD against the Pat's in the AFC Championship. He's exactly what the offense needs, a guy with game-breaking ability. If anything, we need another dynamic WR.
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05-07-2012, 08:35 PM #28
Re: The Offense
I cant help but to go back to the AFCC game...it wasnt so much the stats, i also factor in it being vs a bad defense. I took away a couple things from that game.
Joe played about as cerebral as i've seen him play, he played fundamental sound and made sound decisions all game
Cam called a balanced game but also a much less predictable one
I think if those two things bring themselves into 2012 along with what input and stress on fundamentals Jim Caldwell will bring, improvements of Smith, Doss, Pitta and Dickson, and a entire true offseason im carefully optimistic this offense will take another step in the right direction.
Most of it i think falls on Joe's shoulder's this year, I have an optimistic feeling he takes the next step
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05-07-2012, 08:55 PM #29Hall Of Fame Poster
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05-07-2012, 09:00 PM #30Hall Of Fame Poster
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05-07-2012, 09:17 PM #32Regular 1st Stringer
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05-07-2012, 09:19 PM #34Legendary RSR Poster
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I'm very optimistic about the offense this year. I think Joe will come out of the gate firing. He played very well during the postseason, and I think that will continue this season. Torrey and Boldin with be healthy, and Torrey is going into his second year with a full offseason. I think the chemistry between Joe and Torrey is only going to get better.
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05-07-2012, 09:24 PM #35
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