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Post by JacksonStreetElite on Nov 9, 2022 14:56:36 GMT -6
The only time I've seen Neu give another QB a drive was very intentionally to send a message to Plitt to pick it up. So I think it could affect the chemistry because I don't think Paddock has anything to pick up. I think he is what he is and we're seeing that every week. I also think it's hard to say just the backup a drive or two, how would you pick when? What result justifies extending the playing time? It introduces a ton of uncertainty. My point with the hypothetical of we pull Paddock and it's the worst case scenario wasn't to point out that it might not work, it was to gauge if anyone who is advocating pulling Paddock would look in the mirror if it's a catastrophe and say "whoops, I guess I was wrong." If Neu switched now or gave the backup a drive or two and it costs us bowl eligibility, those whose advice was taken would have to cut him slack, right? Maybe after the 5th or sixth consecutive drive resulting in a punt would be a good time to give it a try? So you would have put Blazek or Kelly in the game last night in the fourth quarter tied up with the season on the line for their first collegiate snap? |
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Post by JacksonStreetElite on Nov 9, 2022 12:21:48 GMT -6
Give one of the backup QB’s a drive or two. That won’t destroy team chemistry and might actually provide a spark. I do agree that our WR’s have been very disappointing and also deserve some blame for the poor passing game. TE’s are our most dangerous threat, but we need more dynamic plays from the WR’s. No separation, lack of effort, average hands, poor play. Hard to argue otherwise. The only time I've seen Neu give another QB a drive was very intentionally to send a message to Plitt to pick it up. So I think it could affect the chemistry because I don't think Paddock has anything to pick up. I think he is what he is and we're seeing that every week. I also think it's hard to say just the backup a drive or two, how would you pick when? What result justifies extending the playing time? It introduces a ton of uncertainty. My point with the hypothetical of we pull Paddock and it's the worst case scenario wasn't to point out that it might not work, it was to gauge if anyone who is advocating pulling Paddock would look in the mirror if it's a catastrophe and say "whoops, I guess I was wrong." If Neu switched now or gave the backup a drive or two and it costs us bowl eligibility, those whose advice was taken would have to cut him slack, right? |
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Post by JacksonStreetElite on Nov 9, 2022 10:30:25 GMT -6
Who would you hitch it to? That's the problem. As a thought exercise, everyone who wants to pull Paddock should answer this hypothetical: we pull Paddock, the wheels fall off, we get blown out by Ohio and lose a heartbreaker to miss bowl eligibility to Miami. We finish the season with three straight losses and a dumpster fire. You're logging in to express your opinion, what do you write? I just want to see what the other qbs are capable of. This passing offense is so hard to watch right now. You're right, it might not work out. What do we have to lose though? The passing offense can't be any worse right now. Maybe Blazek would have hit a wide open Tyler for a touchdown late in the game. Maybe Kelly could have opened up the offense with his ability to run. Who knows, but what we are currently watching from Paddock is atrocious. Sure, we might squeak out one more win, but I would rather find out what we have for the future. I'd like to see what they can do too, but based on reports from people who have watched it sounds like Kelly isn't the answer and Blazek is similar to Paddock. What we have to lose is the team chemistry and the leadership Paddock brings. Benching Paddock could cause Neu to lose the team (if the team blames Paddock it could have the reverse effect as well though). Last year we wanted Plitt benched for Paddock. We now can see that Paddock wasn't the answer last year and I think neither Blazek nor Kelly are the answer this year. If any report out of camp was that Blazek was the next Peyton Manning then I'd be in favor of benching Paddock as well, but I see viable arguments for Paddock being the best choice. And to be clear, I could see Neu sticking with Paddock even if everyone was saying Blazek was awesome. If Paddock can get us to a bowl I'd take it. My bigger concern is that Neu will not actually open up competition for the QB spot next year. |
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Post by JacksonStreetElite on Nov 9, 2022 8:57:29 GMT -6
Phase 2 was pitched to to the real pitchman this morning and he loved it and wants to make it happen. So now we wait Gonna let Barney make the pitch. Good thinking...  |
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Post by JacksonStreetElite on Nov 9, 2022 8:55:03 GMT -6
If I was making $450,000 as a football coach, I wouldn’t be hitching my fifth wheel to Paddock. But, then again, I wouldn’t be hitched up to a Lynch either. We got what we got. Ain’t going to change. Who would you hitch it to? That's the problem. As a thought exercise, everyone who wants to pull Paddock should answer this hypothetical: we pull Paddock, the wheels fall off, we get blown out by Ohio and lose a heartbreaker to miss bowl eligibility to Miami. We finish the season with three straight losses and a dumpster fire. You're logging in to express your opinion, what do you write? |
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Post by JacksonStreetElite on Nov 9, 2022 8:51:44 GMT -6
They had a 13% chance to win. The fact they were even in it should make us proud. Would you have said that at the beginning of the season? Obviously need to clean up the passing game. Understatement of the season. Yes, I’m super proud that Ball State was in the game against another conference opponent. The bar has been set high. I think "proud" is definitely the wrong word, but we're not talking about Neu's coaching career highlights. We're going to lose conference games. I am frustrated by the result last night but when you're in a close game getting or missing a couple breaks will decide the game. If Jackson makes that 3rd down catch maybe we win. If we make one particular missed tackle I'm remembering maybe we win. I think from last year we took a step back in talent. Is Paddock better than Plitt? Is Jackson better than Hall? I don't think I can think of a single position where we replaced a guy with a noticeably better guy. I think we've overperformed all season, which puts us in the position to win games, but in a one possession game anything can happen. And I get that it's Mike's job to stock the cupboard. |
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Post by JacksonStreetElite on Nov 9, 2022 5:57:46 GMT -6
Our record should not deter Neu from phasing in another style QB on a few series at this point. If not for performance, then injury possibility readiness for the rest of this season and next. I can’t think of a single aspect of Neu’s tenure here that would make me think he would do that. I haven’t watched the post-game presser yet, and I don’t know how much of what he says he believes, but I get the impression Neu thinks we were fighting for a MAC championship because the system is working. I expect him to credit Toledo’s defense in shutting down Paddock. |
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Post by JacksonStreetElite on Nov 8, 2022 23:14:59 GMT -6
It’s easy to blame Paddock but every phase of the passing game is lacking. Paddock is often hurried, and when he does deliver a good ball it is often dropped or the receiver has no separation. A 4 yard pass on 3rd and 7 is fine if the WR is open, but he never is.
Steele finds a way to gain yards despite basically always being hit at the line of scrimmage.
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Post by JacksonStreetElite on Nov 8, 2022 22:53:17 GMT -6
It is amazing that Steele is successful when our QB and passing game is so brutally bad. Game went about how I expected. I expected to be in bed two hours ago. This team has shown an inordinate amount of fight and I think we’ve punched above our weight class all year. I think Neu deserves a lot of credit for that. |
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Post by JacksonStreetElite on Nov 8, 2022 22:51:26 GMT -6
Brutal. How much worse does the qb play have to be before a change is made? Neu’s loyalty gets a lot of play but I’ve gotta think if we had a clear better choice at this point we’d have seen it. We all wanted Plitt pulled last year but obviously the cupboard is bare. I think it’s a reasonable calculus to say Paddocks leadership in the locker room makes up for his inability to complete passes. He also has no time in the pocket, the only hope would be the kid who can make plays with his feet, but one thing I am 100% positive about is that we will not revamp the offense. |
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Post by JacksonStreetElite on Nov 8, 2022 22:48:13 GMT -6
It’ll be interesting to see how we respond. Still have a bowl game to play for but this loss is gonna be a gut punch. Three opportunities in the 4th qtr with good field position and nothing to show for it. Pissed away a great opportunity. |
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Post by JacksonStreetElite on Nov 8, 2022 22:40:39 GMT -6
Toledo will play soft to avoid the big play. Gotta wake up here on offense. I’m guessing pick.
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Post by JacksonStreetElite on Nov 8, 2022 22:38:25 GMT -6
Guving up that td was probably the best option. Need some magic.
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Post by JacksonStreetElite on Nov 8, 2022 22:37:22 GMT -6
Holding call keeps us in it You might think so, but no. |
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Post by JacksonStreetElite on Nov 8, 2022 22:34:46 GMT -6
Stick a fork in us.
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