Ted Ginn, a fair comparison

[endorPHINS72]

I've heard a lot of people recently saying to give Ted Ginn a break and that his lack of production isn't his fault. I don't believe it's all his fault either, but he hasn't shown the improvement you expect to see out of a player with his talent since last season. I believe he can turn it around, but he's going to have to work his *** off to do it and not just rely on his god given speed.

So I offer a fair comparison: The 2008 Miami Dolphins (0-2) vs. The 2003 Arizona Cardinals (4-12). Two teams with somewhat similar talent, although I'd have to give the edge to Miami, especially on the running backs, offensive line (yes, I believe we have more talent there) and defensive line. The two players I am comparing are Ted Ginn, in his 2nd NFL year and Anquan Boldin, a rookie. Both players are playing on bad teams with very few offensive weapons. So here's my breakdown on the 2003 Cardinals roster:

Quarterbacks

Jeff Blake, 13 TDs, 15 INTs, 69.6 QB rating
Josh McCown, 5 TDs, 6 INTs, 70.3 QB rating

(are any of the aforementioned QBs stellar???)

Running Backs

Marcel Shipp, 830 yds. rushing, 0 TDs, 3.6 YPC avg
Emmitt Smith, 256 yds. rushing, 2 TDs, 2.8 YPC avg

(nothing stellar there)

Wide Receivers & Tight Ends

Anquan Boldin, 101 receptions, 1377 yards, 8 TDs and 13.6 YPC
Freddie Jones, 55 receptions, 517 yards, 3 TDs and 9.4 YPC
Bryant Johnson, 35 receptions, 438 yards, 1 TD and 12.5 YPC
Bryan Gilmore, 17 receptions, 208 yards, 2 TDs and 12.2 YPC

...and I'm not even going to mention how bad their offensive line was.


Now I know not every rookie explodes onto the scene the way Boldin did, but it certainly puts to rest the notion that talent can't shine if it isn't surrounded by exceptional talent.

I hope Ginn starts working and realizes what a great chance he's been given in this league. Here's to Ginn's coming out party in the coming weeks! GO PHINS!!!

 

[Canadi-Phin]

Comparing Ginn and Boldin is a stretch. They play completely different games. Speed versus size. Maybe compare Steve Smith when he entered with Carolina may be better or Santana Moss. Plus you have to actually throw it to him. Penny does not like to throw Ints and he knows his limitations. I imagine alot of the ints by Blake and McCown were forced throws to Boldin. He was a stud as a rookie. It happens.

 

[endorPHINS72]

Comparing Ginn and Boldin is a stretch. They play completely different games. Speed versus size. Maybe compare Steve Smith when he entered with Carolina may be better or Santana Moss. Plus you have to actually throw it to him. Penny does not like to throw Ints and he knows his limitations. I imagine alot of the ints by Blake and McCown were forced throws to Boldin. He was a stud as a rookie. It happens.

Not comparing their physical stature at all. Just showing that talented players on bad teams can shine.

 

[Rhody Phins Fan]

The better comparison is to Steve Smith who started off as a better kick returner than wide receiver. Through the first two games of his second season Steve Smith had 18 catches for 254 yards. Ted Ginn has 37 catches for 446 yards. So lets wait and see.

 

[endorPHINS72]

The better comparison is to Steve Smith who started off as a better kick returner than wide receiver. Through the first two games of his second season Steve Smith had 18 catches for 254 yards. Ted Ginn has 37 catches for 446 yards. So lets wait and see.

It is quite possible that Ginn could really blossom in his second or third year. He just needs to keep working as hard as he can on route running, getting separation from jams and being more aggressive, like Steve Smith (well, not "punch your teammate aggressive"! LOL!)