We know what Richardson is at this point, yet somehow Steichen doesn’t seem to. You’re right Bob, that end of half sequence was inexcusable. Houston was totally fine going into the break at 10-10 (after the gain of 6 on 1st down they didn’t even bother to use 1 of 3 timeouts to try and get another possession). Terrible throw and decision by AR, but coaching malpractice by Steichen. Don’t put your struggling QB in that spot to begin with.
I don't completely agree with the sentiment that AR is constantly under pressure nor that his receivers aren't helping him out. Time and time again, he is the one holding the ball forever, whether that is his fault or the play call fault, I'm not sure. I lean towards his fault as his passes are constantly behind his receivers. Like on the crucial final drive. Pierce is running his route to the sideline as he should at the end, but the ball is behind him inside. Even the completion to Downs for the 1st half touchdown was a terrible pass, especially considering how open and alone he was. It was not an easy catch.
You've got a linebacker-sized running QB. Use him that way. He gets hurt, then the throwing QB can come in.
I think you were being generous with the D in the Coaching grade. Could nobody remind AR to get out of bounds during the final minute? I only wish I was a fly on the wall during conversations amongst the coaches in private meetings after the games. Surely they can’t see a future with AR at the helm, by this point.
D line coaching seemed pretty good! Special teams coaching was fine. D seems good to me.
I'd like to see a grade for "Tackling". I thought we did pretty great with that last season but I see guys whiff and bounce off the ball carrier left and right, play after play this season. It's BAD!!
We know what Richardson is at this point, yet somehow Steichen doesn’t seem to. You’re right Bob, that end of half sequence was inexcusable. Houston was totally fine going into the break at 10-10 (after the gain of 6 on 1st down they didn’t even bother to use 1 of 3 timeouts to try and get another possession). Terrible throw and decision by AR, but coaching malpractice by Steichen. Don’t put your struggling QB in that spot to begin with.
So what was the Run Offense Grade?
I don't completely agree with the sentiment that AR is constantly under pressure nor that his receivers aren't helping him out. Time and time again, he is the one holding the ball forever, whether that is his fault or the play call fault, I'm not sure. I lean towards his fault as his passes are constantly behind his receivers. Like on the crucial final drive. Pierce is running his route to the sideline as he should at the end, but the ball is behind him inside. Even the completion to Downs for the 1st half touchdown was a terrible pass, especially considering how open and alone he was. It was not an easy catch.
You've got a linebacker-sized running QB. Use him that way. He gets hurt, then the throwing QB can come in.
I think you were being generous with the D in the Coaching grade. Could nobody remind AR to get out of bounds during the final minute? I only wish I was a fly on the wall during conversations amongst the coaches in private meetings after the games. Surely they can’t see a future with AR at the helm, by this point.
D line coaching seemed pretty good! Special teams coaching was fine. D seems good to me.
I'd like to see a grade for "Tackling". I thought we did pretty great with that last season but I see guys whiff and bounce off the ball carrier left and right, play after play this season. It's BAD!!
VETERAN QBs know to GO out of bounds AND say they got a little “dinged” when they r tired….😉
I know you say to be patient with AR but when will he show ANY spark of talent? It's going to get ugly the next 4 games.