(10-13-2020, 01:30 PM)Predator Wrote:

(10-13-2020, 10:58 AM)NeptuneBeachBum Wrote: I think you are over-simplifying it too much.  And you are changing your arguments (I am guessing because you realize you were wrong in your first one now).  I will chalk that up to you learning.  Good for you.

Thompson is on the field in more obvious passing situations, so yah, teams will be playing pass then.  On third and long, it really doesn't matter who is on the field... the defense will be playing it as an obvious passing situation.  Gruden clearly trusts Thompson in the passing game more than Robinson, either with pass pro or receiving.  Thompson has been on the field for 35% of the offensive snaps this year, with the majority being on 3rd down.  Its the down and distance or game situation dictating the defense more than the personnel.  I don't think you're exactly cracking the DaVinci Code that teams are going to defend against the pass more on 3rd down and medium to long, or when they are playing from behind later in the game.

35% of the plays is way more than obvious passing situations or third downs.

We had 1st and goal from the 6 yard line towards the end of the 1st half and Robinson never saw the field again until the 3rd qtr. Obvious passing situation? Third down? That brilliant decision and trust in Thompson by your lover boy Gruden ended with zero points.

The only thing making that an obvious passing situation was the fact Thompson being out there.

The fact that you argument is now based on having to pretend to pretend that Thompson is only out there on third downs or obvious passing situations just shows that you that you fallen flat on your face in this argument. Will just chalk that up to never having a factual argument in the first place.

Enjoy your ignorance. You must be a very blissful person. Lol!

Oops....  I must have hit a nerve.  You're getting emotional again.  

First, I never said he is "only" out there on 3rd downs, I said the "majority" of the time.  Pay attention to the details my man.  There are other obvious passing situations that come up during a game on 1st or 2nd down as well, like trailing by 2 scores in the 2nd half (which we have had more than our fair share of).  One thing that escapes your lack of Football IQ is that we have a rookie starting at running back that had zero OTA reps.  The hardest part of being a rookie running back is NOT carrying the ball, its pass protection.  Clearly Gruden understands this and does not want the kid on the field in more obvious passing situations because he wants to keep Minshew's head on his shoulders... something your enlightened self does not quite understand. BTW, we ran it with Thompson on 2nd and Goal from the 6 for a 3 yard gain... did you like that?

And I have been crystal clear that I don't like Gruden and his play-calling at times is brutal.  And I even agree with your assessment in certain situations, that I mentioned in earlier posts.  I will be happy when this entire FO and coaching staff is released at season's end.

But your child-like football logic is just embarrassing to witness.  So far, you ingenious arguments have included:  a) defending how a 3.7 YPC average is "excellent" because its equal to the Buffalo Bills 29th ranked rushing attack; b) claiming our offense only averages 15 rushes per game, something a 12-year old with Google can disprove in 5 seconds; c) that you have cracked the DaVinci Code and deciphered when Thompson is on the field we are passing, when the MAJORITY of the time it is an obvious passing down anyway; and d) a simple-minded assumption that Thompson is on the field for passing downs purely to be a receiving threat.  lmao I look forward to another emotional reply!

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