[CBFF] Blog - Jerryz Week 1 Picks

[Ross McCoy]

Tom Shannon (tshanno at gmail.com) writes:
> 
> I'm not entirely sure that's fair.  Many would have called Jones a bust at a
> similar period (8th overall pick or something like that?).
> 
> In terms of production, I think this is a place where statistics can really
> be misleading.  I can watch them both and tell you which is running better.
> 
> I will say that I'm just a little worried about Benson based upon the
> preseason.  He didn't seem to have the vision that he had last year.  But,
> hey, it's the preseason.  I'd like to see him for a game or two before
> passing judgment.  Even then, I wouldn't judge him a bust for a long while -
> more than one season.  Especially given that I thought he looked good last
> year.  Admittedly as a contrast to Jones' running style.  But good
> nevertheless.

I wouldn't put any real stock in the preseason. I only saw one complete
preseason game, but I have a feeling play calling had a lot to do with
production on many fronts. If you look at Grossmans stats he had a very
low YPC average where Griese had a relatively high one. In general, I think
the play calling was more to each player's weakness to work on those things.
i.e. Lovie truly looks as preseason as practice. Now that we are to real
games, I think the play calling will try to show case a player's strength
more frequently.

Just my theory...

Ross

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