Did you just say you hadn't watched the game, and then offered an analysis? Or are you watching it again?
That aside, and this isn't an attack, but...
I'm not quite sure why you're so boisterous after a loss, and so inconvenienced to share in everyone's joy after a victory. Are you ashamed of being wrong on micro-levels when they win, and equally as proud to be right when they lose? Excuse me if this seems out of line, but it appears you're more into your ego than the team. I mean, what are you trying to gain here by tearing down Goff, Kupp and Higbee straight after a loss? What's the point? Because it isn't for the sake of analysis.
Watkins had his opportunities, but he also failed to capitalized on a few of them. One major one too that could have pulled us to within 6 with under 2 minutes remaining and a time-out in the holster. Sure, long shot, but still. Is this the *big catch in big games* trait you're touting? Or was it just a drop that he'd like to have back?
I commented on the OP's original statement of the first three drives...on just the outcomes....when you allow the QB to pass, with a Todd Gurley in the backfield, you are basically putting the initial 3 drives in his hands....
And, I've seen those drives now...so, it's a moot point...
Terrible screen throw to Gurley....terrible throw after avoiding pressure...
3rd drive was after the turnover....penalty for 5 yards...Gurley run for a first down...then 3 bad plays...
I didn't tear Kupp and Higbee down...I stated what I thought was obvious for 17 weeks...those guys AREN'T game changers...they're complementary pieces...Watkins is the stud. So is Gurley.
I visit the site on my availability....I'll have to leave today...and won't be able to comment until later....I haven't been able to comment as often as usual.
Watkins was given some opportunities..maybe he could have caught them...maybe...but he didn't....My point....
the 20 passes targeted to Kupp last night...for 5 catches...for 20 yards...didn't help....ok, I kid.....but seriously, 3 or 4 players caught passes last night...two guys were targeted about 25 times....and Watkins gets 4 passes, 3 late in the game...and everyone acts like his missed opportunities prove he's not a #1 wr...shouldn't be re-signed...that was a tough catch....give him the 15 targets of Mister Kupp, were probably talking in a celebration thread.
Too me, this has a Marshawn Lynch on the goal line in the superbowl feel....our best players are not being allowed to win games.
I'm gonna be all over mister Goff in several replies...in fact....I'll comment below
Secondly, stop with the tractor/trailer nonsense please. "Tractors" don't risk injury by selling out their bodies late in the season for the sake of doing it all themselves. A "tractor" knows how to be smart and live to play another day. "Trailers" also don't throw for 3800 yards with 28 TDs/7 ints and a 100 QB Rating. Especially if you consider how horrible his receivers are according to your analysis. Both the tractor and trailer you speak of had one (1) game-winning drive and 4th qtr comeback this year. You know, in case that's the metric you're using. Average yard per attempts? The tractor had an 8.3. The trailer, and 8.5. Sack %? The trailer's was lower. Completion percentage? The trailer's was higher. And again ... with those receivers? How the? Inconceivable. Tractors find the open man in big games? That's what you said? What happened to this tractor here (below)? And what would you say if the trailer did this? \
Trailer....never won a big game against a tough team....ever...maybe New Orleans...Maybe the Seahawks....those were pretty big....but consistently in tough games...this guy loses. The Jags game was won by the defense...but for the sake of this argument...lets say NO and Seahawks were tough games...he played pretty well.
As far as picking a team...up on his back...when the going gets tough...I don't see it...
As far as your stats....Avg yard per attempt...there is a better stat...it measures air yards...the distance a completion travels in the air....IDK how Jared fared in that one....but looking at his passes...from memory...I saw a bunch of short passes that turned into huge gains....looking at last night...many of his passes that had to travel any distance were batted/tipped away...most were poorly placed...like Sammy's passes...
Trailer....player that needs a team behind him to win in the big moments....Tractor...player that can elevate his team to victory...in the biggest of moments.
Woods is a good wr...not a number 1. Watkins is a very good wr. Every pass he dropped was heavily contested....which is a defended pass...not a drop.
Looking forward to it. Because you've just turned me from a Goff fan to a Goff defender.
Defend all you want...he played terrible last night...Pharoh Cooper and Goff were the major reasons for the defeat.
Don't waste your time, life, or energy on a average player....bunch of Alex Smith fans are doing the same thing...and Alex is much better than Goff.
