2014 Point & Laugh At The taterskins Thread

[Zanshin]

Where did you find them?

[smeags]

lol - my MDS syndrome has been acting up the last couple days.

[Rome]

They once were lost but now they're fond.

[SD]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000384792/article/analyst-robert-griffin-iiis-mechanics-have-regressed

If Robert Griffin III sits out the Washington taterskins' game versus the Tampa Buccaneers on Thursday night, he will go the entire preseason without directing a single touchdown drive.



Griffin's transition from gimmick offense to pocket passer was fully expected to feature a few bumps in the road. What has had us concerned since the preseason opener, though, is that the bad habits in his footwork and throwing motion seem to have carried over from last season's return from ACL surgery.



Appearing on The Herd with Colin Cowherd this week, ESPN analyst Ron Jaworski confirmed, after watching hours of preseason film, that Griffin's mechanics have regressed.



"They have regressed in the fundamental way of throwing the football," Jaworski said, via The Washington Post. "His throwing slot, his footwork, his inability to remain consistent in that."



The preseason attention has primarily focused on RGIII's reckless playing style, exacerbated by an inability to execute a proper slide.



Jaworski is more alarmed by the mechanical issues and Griffin's rudimentary understanding of what it takes to succeed versus NFL defenses.



"Because you have to play from the pocket, you have to play smart," Jaworski added. "Bill Walsh said it best: You have to process information quickly, and that's really what the position is about.



"You know, every year there's hundreds of guys coming out that can throw the football. But the great ones can process information, throw it accurately, and with pinpoint accuracy, and velocity when necessary."



RGIII's struggles have been an ongoing topic of discussion on the Around The NFL Podcast. Whereas the offseason was filled with the promise of a return to 2012 form, the harsh reality is that Griffin is the rare franchise quarterback currently being outplayed by his backup.

And just a reminder:

In the meantime, here's a breakdown of what the two sides received in the trade:

Washington received: QB Robert Griffin III

St. Louis received: DT Michael Brockers, CB Janoris Jenkins, RB Isaiah Pead, G Rokevious Watkins, LB Alec Ogletree, WR Stedman Bailey, RB Zac Stacy, OT Greg Robinson

As we sit here today, that means the taterskins got a starting quarterback. The Rams, meanwhile, got starters at defensive tackle, cornerback, linebacker, running back and offensive line with a receiver who could likely grab that role this year.

[Diomedes]

...on Thursday night, he will go the entire preseason without directing a single touchdown drive.

Should be:  ".... Thursday night, he will have gone the entire...."

How do people get paid to write this poorly?  Where are the farging editors?

[SD]

Are you kidding me? Look at Todd's grammar. The bar is obviously low.

[PhillyPhreak54]

Clowney has never played against someone like Trent. He has never seen that size and speed at a professional level. He is about to go to school.

[SD]

Remember last offseason when they were saying the Eagles would lose the opener because of how intimidating Fed Ex field is

[QB Eagles]

It can be kind of intimidating for a visiting fan, if you get one of the seats where you need to put your head on the lap of the person next to you to see around the pillar and overhang.

[Rome]

Ha

[PhillyPhreak54]

http://es.taterskins.com/topic/381635-has-daniel-snyders-image-changed-amongst-taterskins-fans/

The situation is pitted as us (taterskins fans and Snyder) versus them (the media). Snyder is our best and most influential ally in this overblown mess and he has done everything exactly the way I would! (Minus a few PR gaffes that he separated himself from) Now there is talk of a new stadium, just talk is all. We know that a new stadium would be nice. As long as he doesn't price the fans, the ones he's standing beside in the name change fight, out of the picture then he's golden.

[ice grillin you]

lolololol at the notion that prices at the new stadium will be based on pro racist name fans

if you support the name wiil your seat be cheaper than the guy right next to you who is against the name

[General_Failure]

Yes, and you get a free blanket.

[PhillyPhreak54]

I love how delusional those people are. Just flat out stupid motherfargers

[ice grillin you]

ill say it again I don't know how you keep going back to that place...of course every time you post a link I read the entire thread

and then wanna murder people