Skelton is terrible

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see, i wonder if it's just timing, or if he has so much trouble reading the defense (something Whiz is emphatic about - he's missing open WR's) that by the time he finds them his timing, by definition, is off and as a result his passes are lagging. being able to read a defense is more than just practice . . . even though it CAN improve.
Yes, I'm sure he has some issues in reading defenses. He has only started 9 games altogether. Last offseason he was the third stringer. This year, no offseason plus he was injured most of the training camp. Considering all that, I believe he has performed really well.
 

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So is ours. PFF had us rated slightly above the Rams and that was mostly due to our run blocking. The first sack given up by Keith was awe-inspiringly bad. This was one of their better games and they still had 3 sacks and had plenty of pressure on Skelton

The questions that people really should be asking are 1) does he have the potential to be a starter? and 2) Is he showing signs of developing/improving?
IMO when it comes to Skelton is yes. Does that mean he's the QBOTF? No but he shows signs of possibly being one

People need to have realistic expectations when it comes to young QBs. The chances of them looking like a seasoned vet are about slim to none. There is some development/adjustment time needed. There were plenty of HOF QBs that struggled early in their careers.

I'm not, or was never debating how bad our line is. In fact, I am one of the most outspoken people here about the state of our line.

I'm pointing out the silly claim that TB's offensive line is worse than STL's when there is little to no proof that it is.

To answer your questions:

1) Yes, he does have potential to be a starter.
2) Only kinda. He is still plagued by the some mistakes he has always been plagued with. (accuracy..especially high, slow starts, poor forced throws, inability to read defenses, etc) To be fair, most of those things can be improved on. I still think that the jury is out on him and whether we are dealing with fool's gold. Time will tell if he can be the leader of this offense.
 
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Bump. Pick number three

Where are the Skelton backers?
 
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As bad as Skelton was at times - he also played well enough to win the game. Not a great week for Skelton-smack, IMHO.
 

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Bump. Pick number three

Where are the Skelton backers?

Right here in the HIZZIE!

DOUBLE DEUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCE!

If I could make that flash different colors I would.

As bad, horrific, offensive, disgusting, awe inspiring, mind reeling, comical, embarrassing, frustrating, and anxiety ridding as that last game was. He is still my QB.

That's my teammate.......That's my Quarterback. :(

Double Deuce!
 

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who's that? And if it's Skelton where's silly nick name from?


He got tackled for a safety on 2 consecutive series.... Already forgot which game it was
 

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Is there any way for him to scrimmage for 3 quarters before a game so he is on the money when it actually starts?
 

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Hey, he had a better game than Tebow did yesterday. When Denver loses to KC next week, you are going to see an epidemic of broken ankles from people jumping off the Tebow bandwagon. Led by John Elway, who is wondering why in the hell he just got on the damn thing.
 

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Bump this:

Last season Double Interception played just well enough for the Cards to win 6 of the 8 games that he played the majority of snaps.

This season he looked like he had never played football before and was far worse than last year.

WTF happened?
 

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He was that bad last year, just lucky; now that there is pressure on him, he begins to crumble.
 

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He was that bad last year, just lucky; now that there is pressure on him, he begins to crumble.

I disagree. I think someone is coaching our QB's and making changes in how they do their mechanics. It is creating problems for every QB. This needs to be corrected.
 

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It did not seem even last year Skelton did anything consistent. When he would lead a winning drive towards the end, it was usually a series of crap throws and then some long 'what the hell' completions on third down and a mile, with Fitz making a circus catch. I say he was lucky :D
 

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