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 by moklerman
9 years 8 months ago
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United States of America   Bakersfield, CA
Hall of Fame

Well, as a QB I think Bradford's one very unlucky soul. At this point, one can't even point out what's actually going on because people have made up their minds and won't accept any explanation.

Let's take the Sproles drop for example, since that seems to be all we need to look at anyway, how many times has Sproles caught that pass? Also, if Bradford had led Sproles any more, the ball would have been knocked down at the line of scrimmage. There was a defender in the passing lane so Bradford had to throw it a little behind Sproles. So, not a perfect pass but was it catchable and did the receiver do his job?

No, all that matters is that it reads "incomplete" on the stat sheet. Bradford's body language is somehow affecting the o-line's ability to run block, pass block and commit penalties. When his receivers can't get open or drop a pass it's because Bradford doesn't have enough presence to inspire them.

As far as all the drops just balancing out all the "should have been intercepted", I don't recall an instance vs. the Redskins that they should have picked a bad pass and just dropped it. That I can't even remember all the drops, seems like it should illustrate a problem but after 5 of them I lost count so it must be Bradford's fault somehow and I'm not seeing it.

It's like when Bradford got sacked on the first drive. I'm sure that's Bradford's fault but I don't see how one can come to that conclusion from the feed that was shown on tv. IMO, a defense that consistently gets pressure with only 4 rushers illustrates a problem with the o-line but in this case, it's assumed Bradford is at fault for not throwing the ball. I'm certainly curious what the all-22 will show. My guess is that the receivers weren't open(yet).

Oh well, I'm not a lawyer so I don't have to convince anyone of what I see. But I admit, I'm frustrated when people don't even seem to listen.

 by Hacksaw_64
9 years 8 months ago
 Total posts:   2686  
 Joined:  Sep 08 2015
United States of America   Inglewood, CA
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moklerman wrote:Well, as a QB I think Bradford's one very unlucky soul. At this point, one can't even point out what's actually going on because people have made up their minds and won't accept any explanation.

Let's take the Sproles drop for example, since that seems to be all we need to look at anyway, how many times has Sproles caught that pass? Also, if Bradford had led Sproles any more, the ball would have been knocked down at the line of scrimmage. There was a defender in the passing lane so Bradford had to throw it a little behind Sproles. So, not a perfect pass but was it catchable and did the receiver do his job?

No, all that matters is that it reads "incomplete" on the stat sheet. Bradford's body language is somehow affecting the o-line's ability to run block, pass block and commit penalties. When his receivers can't get open or drop a pass it's because Bradford doesn't have enough presence to inspire them.

As far as all the drops just balancing out all the "should have been intercepted", I don't recall an instance vs. the Redskins that they should have picked a bad pass and just dropped it. That I can't even remember all the drops, seems like it should illustrate a problem but after 5 of them I lost count so it must be Bradford's fault somehow and I'm not seeing it.

It's like when Bradford got sacked on the first drive. I'm sure that's Bradford's fault but I don't see how one can come to that conclusion from the feed that was shown on tv. IMO, a defense that consistently gets pressure with only 4 rushers illustrates a problem with the o-line but in this case, it's assumed Bradford is at fault for not throwing the ball. I'm certainly curious what the all-22 will show. My guess is that the receivers weren't open(yet).

Oh well, I'm not a lawyer so I don't have to convince anyone of what I see. But I admit, I'm frustrated when people don't even seem to listen.


At what point should one be responsible for creating their own luck?

 by Hacksaw
9 years 8 months ago
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United States of America   AT THE BEACH
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I hear you molker. I mentioned that 11 players have to ALL be in sync for a play to work and also the defense to react the way the the play designer intended them to.
SB is a great talent. He was picked #1 for a reason. There in lies part of the problem too. The expectations for him were high from the get go and he never got a team over the top except at the college level. Sure circumstances, the other guys on the team, scheme and philosophy all played a part.

Many are slanted towards doubting him. He has to prove himself and now that the Ls are piling up on what was a 10-6 team that should have been in the playoffs.

BTW, Nick Foles was 6-2 before going down with much the same team. We know that Kelly went risky with some of his skilled player swap outs but it's not like they brought in a bunch of bums.

For Sam, I hope this team gels under him soon for his sake. If it doesn't not all the good luck in the world will be able to resurrect his reputation.

 by Hacksaw
9 years 8 months ago
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United States of America   AT THE BEACH
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Warning F bomb alert.. at 8 mins this Philly fan talks Bradford.

 by Rams the Legends live on
9 years 8 months ago
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United States of America   Colorado Springs
Pro Bowl

Eagles coach Chip Kelly admits that he’s to blame for a lot of the problems his team is having on offense.

“I’ve got to do a better job play calling,” Kelly said today.

Asked if he questions his own plays, Kelly answered, “You have to.”

“They’re not successful,” Kelly said of the plays he’s calling. “You can’t sit there and say it’s working. We’re not successful on first and second down. We haven’t been successful in the first half of games.”

One thing Kelly won’t question, however, is his personnel moves. Although Kelly’s two biggest offseason acquisitions — trading for Sam Bradford and signing DeMarco Murray — haven’t looked great so far, he believes he has the right players to run his offense.

“I think we have the right personnel here, no question about that,” Kelly said.

If they have the right personnel, and the offense still isn’t getting the job done, that suggests that Kelly’s right: His play calling isn’t good enough.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/20 ... succeeded/

 by Elvis
9 years 8 months ago
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United States of America   Los Angeles
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I like a coach who doesn't blame his players. Blaming the players is a real sign of a loser in my book.

I remember when reporters would ask Martz about a particular interception and he'd say, "that was my fault."

Sometimes it was ridiculous but it showed he had his players backs...

 by moklerman
9 years 8 months ago
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 Joined:  Apr 17 2015
United States of America   Bakersfield, CA
Hall of Fame

Elvis wrote:I like a coach who doesn't blame his players. Blaming the players is a real sign of a loser in my book.

I remember when reporters would ask Martz about a particular interception and he'd say, "that was my fault."

Sometimes it was ridiculous but it showed he had his players backs...
Too bad the front office didn't apply that same support to Martz back then.

 by Stranger
9 years 8 months ago
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 Joined:  Aug 12 2015
United States of America   Norcal
Superstar

moklerman wrote:
Elvis wrote:I like a coach who doesn't blame his players. Blaming the players is a real sign of a loser in my book.

I remember when reporters would ask Martz about a particular interception and he'd say, "that was my fault."

Sometimes it was ridiculous but it showed he had his players backs...
Too bad the front office didn't apply that same support to Martz back then.

Martz should still be here. No question about it.

The fact that the F.O. threw him under the bus infuriates me to know end. The guy creates one of the best offenses ever, is largely responsible for 2SB appearances, and you won't let him talk to his team while he is in the hospital for a heart ailment. That's outrageous!

 by Elvis
9 years 8 months ago
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 Joined:  Mar 28 2015
United States of America   Los Angeles
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moklerman wrote:
Elvis wrote:I like a coach who doesn't blame his players. Blaming the players is a real sign of a loser in my book.

I remember when reporters would ask Martz about a particular interception and he'd say, "that was my fault."

Sometimes it was ridiculous but it showed he had his players backs...
Too bad the front office didn't apply that same support to Martz back then.


Rightly or wrongly, the FO clearly hated Mike Martz. They literally fired him the first chance they had, when he was in the hospital...

 by Hacksaw
9 years 8 months ago
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United States of America   AT THE BEACH
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According to this article Sam Bradford doesn't have a strong enough butt. Bummer for his GF's. LOL

http://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/sam ... li=AAa0dzB

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