ringac wrote:I completely agree. Most people do not seem to like/agree with my previous post, and that's OK. But the only argument they can come up with "how many teams have you coached", "you must have secret game films no one else has". As a previous user already posted, the facts and stats are there. There is no arguing that. The fact is, that there are SOME fans on here that will sugarcoat everything, just because they do not want to speak ill of App. My wife and I are both went to App. We are and will remain fans. But speaking about someone's shortcomings does not make me less of a fan than anyone else.
There is a big difference between speaking of someone's shortcomings and saying you "don't think hes particularly skilled at the QB position" or "he has never shown me that he can read defenses and make adjustments." It's the way you said it that made people ask if you are a coach or been in the position rooms during film study. I don't think anyone here thinks he's the perfect QB. But again, pointing out shortcomings (i.e. not the best arm strength -- its true) is way different than "he's not good and has never made any kind of read."
Clearly you do not know much about the game of football -- especially the type of offense we run. Nearly every play Taylor gets the ball on the snap, he has to make a read of the defense -- including the jet sweeps and read option. The only plays he does not need to make a read are on the true inside and outside zone runs that don't have a run-pass option. So, to say he can't read defenses is ridiculous and just points out your lack of knowledge. On a large majority of his completions, they are on option routes. So, he has to not only read the defense, but then also be on the same page as the WR and ensure the WR is running the same route he thinks should be ran. So, not only is he reading the defense, but he is also reading the offensive player as well. For our offense to work, it requires a very knowledgeable, smart QB that will make good decisions. Taylor does just that. it's not as simple as school yard ball. If it was, we would all be out there playing college ball at some point in our life.
As far as adjustments go, you haven't seen him make those because he's not supposed to. In our offense, he doesn't audible -- the sideline does. He doesn't call out protections -- the center does.