tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3845486561905685878.post3222930136768935384..comments2024-03-15T10:49:18.666-04:00Comments on The Om Field: QB Theory — Donovan McNabb Could be Redskins Rising TideMark "Om" Stevenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10977539052121255474noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3845486561905685878.post-69633708139834044642010-07-27T07:21:05.809-04:002010-07-27T07:21:05.809-04:00Fred,
Thanks for the read/comment. I've only ...Fred,<br /><br />Thanks for the read/comment. I've only had one cup of coffee this morning though--can you explain your logic on the statistical dissaproval thing? I can't connect the dots you followed rom A to B on that one ...Mark "Om" Stevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10977539052121255474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3845486561905685878.post-33320076035746870922010-07-26T20:10:47.868-04:002010-07-26T20:10:47.868-04:00Mark,
Thanks for the article, good read even thou...Mark,<br /><br />Thanks for the article, good read even though I disagree with many parts of it.<br /><br />The most glaring fallacy IMHO, which can be demonstrated statistically is:<br /><br /><b><i>"Defenses will have to approach the Redskins new offense with a little respect out of the gate... and won't be able to pin their ears back and sell out to rush the QB like they have in seasons past."</i></b><br /><br />The time of possession stats clearly falsify that idea:<br /><br />Redskins ToP 2009 reg season = 29:01 (21rst place)<br />Eagles ToP 2009 reg season = 28:14 (28th place)Frednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3845486561905685878.post-19370745848931912732010-07-23T22:07:27.821-04:002010-07-23T22:07:27.821-04:00Hey Liz,
I agree with Rich as well, a lot IS expe...Hey Liz,<br /><br />I agree with Rich as well, a lot IS expected of Donovan. Rightly so--he's a big time Pro Bowl veteran QB. I don't think his POV and QB Theory are mutually exclusive though.<br /><br />I'm not worried about what might look like a deliberate learning curve for McNabb at this point. Everyone around him---the new OL, the receivers, the coaches---are all in learning curve mode too. I'd frankly have been more surprised had Donovan come out looking sharp and dialed in. I'd have wondered if maybe it wasn't a sign things were being kept uber-vanilla, or that a false sense of security might be in the offing. <br /><br />And I haven't forgotten how in each of Jason Campbell's years as incumbent, we'd hear glowing reports of how in command and dialed in he looked at this time of year. I think I kinda like that Donovan's going through an actual building process with his new team.<br /><br />We'll get a little bit of a sense of his command in preseason, but even that won't necessarily be an indicator of how he and the offense will look come opening day. I won't start to get worried about Donovan until about midseason if what I'm seeing doesn't look like a Pro Bowl veteran slowly but surely getting things dialed in and the offense starting to flow.<br /><br />One thing we DO know today ... this is going to be one helluva ride.Mark "Om" Stevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10977539052121255474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3845486561905685878.post-83126983873238780312010-07-23T18:56:10.723-04:002010-07-23T18:56:10.723-04:00Hi Om- Long time!
Ok...
Anything can happen and I...Hi Om- Long time!<br /><br />Ok...<br />Anything can happen and I remain an OPTIMISTIC BELIEVER that the Redskins will have a banner year.<br /><br />Nevertheless- I also subscribe to Tandler's pov:<br /><br />"One reality that pretty much flew under the radar during OTAs and minicamps was McNabb’s performance–he did not exactly shine while running the offense. His passes frequently fell to the ground either as a result of McNabb throwing to the wrong spot, or going to the right area but misfiring. The Washington offense was far from appearing to be a well-oiled machine."<br /><br />"Now, part of the reason that this wasn’t discussed much is that it was somewhat expected given McNabb’s lack of experience in making such transitions. But such excuses will end when training camp starts. If too many passes are hitting the ground during 11-on-11 drills at Redskins Park, or if McNabb doesn’t look sharp in preseason games, the pressure to fix whatever is wrong will be ratcheted up several notches. An 11-year veteran is expected to have a highly compressed learning curve, regardless of his past history in having to deal with change."<br /><br />HTTR!Lizkauaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10384995138214465451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3845486561905685878.post-53592729091351143292010-07-22T12:32:20.929-04:002010-07-22T12:32:20.929-04:00Thanks for the read and comment, Greg ... and that...Thanks for the read and comment, Greg ... and that's certainly one way to look at it. I think I'd probably argue the opposite, though. <br /><br />Way I see it if you're in a division with two other elite QB's (exactly where Romo and Manning fit into that assessment would make interesting discussions in and of themselves), you better hope you have one yourself if you want to keep pace. <br /><br />Plus, if QB Theory holds, the Redskins defense will benefit from having McNabb aboard as well, leaving them better equipped to try to kick some Romo/Manning tail.<br /><br />QB Theory and bunk should never be uttered in the same sentence, btw. This is serious stuff we're talking here.<br /><br /><i>* offseason grin *</i><br /><br />M.Mark "Om" Stevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10977539052121255474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3845486561905685878.post-20481573093574654792010-07-22T11:59:47.741-04:002010-07-22T11:59:47.741-04:00Mark,
If QB theory holds, doesn't that sugges...Mark,<br /><br />If QB theory holds, doesn't that suggest that the Redskins will struggle to take down the truly elite quarterbacks in the NFC East again?<br /><br />McNabb has done some nice things since remaining (relatively) healthy over the last three years, but he hasn't exactly kept pace with Romo or Eli in too many statistical categories going back to 2007.<br /><br />Seemingly, the best shot the Redskins have would be for QB theory to be bunk, at least if just for 2010.<br /><br />Good read and excellent food for thought,<br /><br />GregGreg Trippiedihttp://redskinshogheaven.comnoreply@blogger.com