RGIII
06-09-2013, 06:27 PM
The average fan equates the read-option to scrambling. Which isn't too far off base. The read-option without the QBs' option to scramble is just play action. So likely the average fan feels in order to protect RG3 from his reckless style of scrambling (and his fragile-ness) is to limit or eliminate the option game all together. And yes, the data supports the coaches making adjustments towards the end of the season but, he still ended up getting hurt. So what does that really mean?
The average fan equates the read-option to scrambling. Which isn't too far off base. The read-option without the QBs' option to scramble is just play action. So likely the average fan feels in order to protect RG3 from his reckless style of scrambling (and his fragile-ness) is to limit or eliminate the option game all together. And yes, the data supports the coaches making adjustments towards the end of the season but, he still ended up getting hurt. So what does that really mean?
Sometimes it's just bad luck.
It's football, injuries happen.
NLC1054
06-09-2013, 06:59 PM
The average fan equates the read-option to scrambling. Which isn't too far off base. The read-option without the QBs' option to scramble is just play action. So likely the average fan feels in order to protect RG3 from his reckless style of scrambling (and his fragile-ness) is to limit or eliminate the option game all together. And yes, the data supports the coaches making adjustments towards the end of the season but, he still ended up getting hurt. So what does that really mean?
It means that he has to play a smarter, better brand of football.
The guys I always compare RGIII to are Steve Young and Steve McNair. Steve Young learned to scramble and run with a purpose. McNair learned to beat people from the pocket.
If Robert can make that transition he's golden.
But hey, injuries happen. He could've gotten injured on a 5-step drop from under center.
Lotus
06-09-2013, 07:22 PM
The average fan equates the read-option to scrambling. Which isn't too far off base. The read-option without the QBs' option to scramble is just play action. So likely the average fan feels in order to protect RG3 from his reckless style of scrambling (and his fragile-ness) is to limit or eliminate the option game all together. And yes, the data supports the coaches making adjustments towards the end of the season but, he still ended up getting hurt. So what does that really mean?
Not true. The read option includes designed QB runs, with blocking assignments, etc. Scrambling is an unplanned run. Therefore the read option and scrambling are two different things.
ethat001
06-09-2013, 10:25 PM
Sometimes it's just bad luck.
It's football, injuries happen.
Agreed - football players always get injured. Tom Brady and Peyton Manning are some of the biggest QB immobile rocks out there. Brady was out a year with a knee and Peyton was out with a neck. Admittedly it took them a lot longer to get hurt, and we all hope RG3 has understood the concept of protection.
The Goat
06-10-2013, 12:14 PM
This WR corps has so much swagger! I'm excited.
Redskins practice report: Hank looks smooth | Comcast SportsNet Washington (http://www.csnwashington.com/football-washington-redskins/talk/redskins-practice-report-hank-looks-smooth)
It's one of the things I appreciate most about what Shanahan has brought to the team. We don't have superstars necessarily (Tana is still our most talented receiver) but it's a quality all around group and so much different than the Cerrato and even Gibbs eras where it was Tana, Cooley and a Turd Ferguson or two most years.
LOL the comment on Tyler P :laughing-
Indeed, we could do much better...
SmootSmack
06-10-2013, 02:42 PM
Whats up r/NFL - I'm Fred Smoot, AMA : nfl (http://www.reddit.com/r/nfl/comments/1g20u4/whats_up_rnfl_im_fred_smoot_ama/)
hooskins
06-10-2013, 02:52 PM
Not true. The read option includes designed QB runs, with blocking assignments, etc. Scrambling is an unplanned run. Therefore the read option and scrambling are two different things.
You're not the average fan
I'd like to think the average fan isn't a moron.
However I do think the morons out there tend to be the most vocal on the radio, on social media, etc.
CultBrennan59
06-10-2013, 09:01 PM
Robert Griffin III is a lock to be ready for Washington Redskins' Week 1, Tyrann Mathieu impressing, more - NFL - Peter King - SI.com (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nfl/news/20130610/robert-griffin-iii-peter-king-monday-morning-quarterback/?sct=hp_t12_a3&eref=sihp)
Peter King thinks RG3 is a lock to play week one.