Originally posted by Graythreat
You need to think past this last season into the previous one. THe line played well, opening holes for Ricky, and provided Jay with adequate time. No, it wasn't there this year, but it doesn't change the fact that...
The year before he had an awesome RB, a great WR, OG was still a fantatastic #2 posession receiver, McMichaels, and a more than adequate line, and he still couldn't get it done.
And you talk about staying healthy. That factors into how good a QB is too. Every QB is going to take a beating at least one game per year, granted this year was more than others, but the season before he took an average beating, and still ended up getting injured, and in the process hung our #1 WR Chris chambers out to dry getting him a concussion. He also seemingly tried to do so this year wtih Chambers and Ricky in the same game. Ricky had hurt his shoulder on the previous play, but he seemed to be alright until Jay slung the ball behind him allowing him to get smoked. That's not something I want to see again.
And Jay has proved this year that when he has the time, he is still inconsistent. He throws over, and behind receivers, rarely hitting them in stride, leaving little room for RAC yards. And his weak arm totally negates the deep threat, allowing the opposition to stack the box.
I'm not saying he's a bad guy, he makes good reads, and has good pocket presence, but that's not enough right now. We need a QB capable of making those throws. Until then our talented offense will be handicapped by the QB's inability to get them the ball.
