Comparisons

FrenzyFan · 01-26-2004, 02:45 PM

I don\'t think there is ANY way to prove or provide evidence one way or another about Brooks ability to read defenses. I would think that we\'ve seen enough \"statistical spin\" in BOTH directions (for and against AB) that stats don\'t mean a thing.

I believe there is perception and opinions based off of perception.

Many times, I saw Brooks completely blind-sided (never even saw the hit coming) by a blitz that I (watching on a television and not with a 250 lbs defender white-knuckled at the line right in front of me) could see coming. Many other times, I saw blitzes and AB not going to his hot-route despite it being open - though there is no way to prove it, I believe he didn\'t know the blitz was coming. On other occasions I watched Brooks audible to a play that went straight to the strength of the defense\'s play-call. I am certainly no pro QB, but I could see that much.

Those are my perceptions and it leads me to the opinion that he could be a LOT better at reading defenses.

As an aside, I don\'t think anyone had said they doubted AB studied on the sidelines merely that they had never seen it and were curious if anyone else had. I for one am glad that someone has seen this. I will be looking for it this year at the games.

01-26-2004, 02:45 PM	#11
FrenzyFan 100th Post Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 406	Comparisons I don\'t think there is ANY way to prove or provide evidence one way or another about Brooks ability to read defenses. I would think that we\'ve seen enough \"statistical spin\" in BOTH directions (for and against AB) that stats don\'t mean a thing. I believe there is perception and opinions based off of perception. Many times, I saw Brooks completely blind-sided (never even saw the hit coming) by a blitz that I (watching on a television and not with a 250 lbs defender white-knuckled at the line right in front of me) could see coming. Many other times, I saw blitzes and AB not going to his hot-route despite it being open - though there is no way to prove it, I believe he didn\'t know the blitz was coming. On other occasions I watched Brooks audible to a play that went straight to the strength of the defense\'s play-call. I am certainly no pro QB, but I could see that much. Those are my perceptions and it leads me to the opinion that he could be a LOT better at reading defenses. As an aside, I don\'t think anyone had said they doubted AB studied on the sidelines merely that they had never seen it and were curious if anyone else had. I for one am glad that someone has seen this. I will be looking for it this year at the games.
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