Quote:Don't get it twisted. They were a very good D. Stats don't tell the whole story, you know this.


It's also not all on Teddy. The coaches are coddling him. (Much like the staff of Eminem)

But you don't draft a QB in round 1 to be a game manager. That's what they have in Teddy.


If we had the #13 total ranked D, bet Bortles is winning playoff games and not relying on a his RB or god forbid a kicker to get it done.

I do agree stats don't tell the whole story, I like their d very much. You are saying they are coddling him, but it's far from a secret the OLine was piss poor in pass pro. So much so Rudolph's role was reduced as a receiver. This is also the year they drafted pedigree for the "Irvin" role receiver in this offense. So the offense technically hasn't had the pieces to open it up. What receiver from last year would trade Arob or cooper for? Not saying teddy is some world beater, but let's be reasonable surely the coaches were like," hey, just don't lose the game for us and we will be alright." With that strategy they were within a field goal of going to the NFC championship (a game they most likely would have been obliterated btw). It's not like teddy drove them to a spot where the Kicker was attempting a 50 yarder. It was a chip shot, one where we were shocked Walsh missed it because he's good. You're listing that as a negative against teddy. How many other qbs have put the Kicker in a spot to win the game? Also, if you're a young qb and you have a good defense as well as AP, shouldn't you lean on them in just your second season?


I'm not asking you to become teddy's biggest fan, just be objective in your analysis. He already has a playoff win to his credit. Many have been in his position can't say that.

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