Stuff happens, and we can't unwind that clock. All you can do is take another shot at it. Plus, that pick was a gimme, so it should take some of the sting out. I guess this is Pead's final shot at becoming a rotational starter, so I hope he makes the best of it.
I don't know that Fisher was out of touch with his ball club when he said that, but then ... I don't know if you were being serious either. I think they overestimated what the rookie and 2nd year receivers would be able to do (sight adjustments and blitz recognition). But instead of being all McDaniels-esque about it, they reinvented the offense and figured out how to make it click. It wasn't only running the ball. Just a more balanced distribution.
I was saying that that was my reaction at the time, but he proved himself right and me wrong.
True. Or you have many receivers (and tight-ends) capable of playing an integral role. It may not be a popular opinion round these parts, but I truly believe this is the year all of the receivers "get it." If nobody reaches 1000 yards, and several reach 700, then the difference is negligible to me. Just move the ball and score.
Just catch the damn thing and get open if they all get 700 yards because they are all doing that I'll have no problem, if they all get 700 yards and it comes in the same fashion as last year then it's a failure in my view.
Agree. Clearly he was behind the curve, because he didn't get increased playing time until late in the season. He should step up a lot this year.
If you'll recall, the 2011 Rams' receivers had a significant case of the dropsies early on too. Kendricks, for as renowned as he was at catching the ball, was one of our biggest offenders back then. Now he's a steady reliable target. Rookie nerves is a real thing, and it goes away too.
I have faith that he can be the guy we need, but I had faith in Givens and that worked out horribly, so we'll see.
Final piece of the puzzle. It can't be overstated how important it is to be able to successfully rush four.