The Official Eating Crow About Taysom Thread

[AsylumGuido]

Originally Posted by Papa Voodoo

Taysom was a QB in college and has worked with Drew for years. He can't make reads, his accuracy is spotty, and his arm strength is not elite. I love him as a player, but if his starting QB light has not come on by now it's nto going to.

Actually, his arm is stronger than Brees' ever was. One of his issues is that he throws TOO hard at times. He needs to show more touch. I think he loses accuracy if he tries to let up on it a little. It's like a catcher that can fire a ball to second on a steal, but has trouble tossing it back to the pitcher.

But I do agree that he appears to be much better as an "athlete" by position than a QB.

[blackangold]

I think his accuracy is actually very good... outside of a few throws, I have been very impressed with where he is putting the ball.

The problem is making the read at the proper time. He was indecisive in both games, but it was far more apparent this past week. Hill's biggest issue is between his ears, and as others have stated, it's unlikely to get fixed as he's been in the system and played QB plenty in the past.

[ScottyRo]

Hill is clearly still a work in progress, but the play that bothered me the most yesterday was when he didn't throw the screen on time eventually throwing it away and causing an illegal man downfield penalty in the process. It looked open to me though I haven't seen any replays and don't get what the hesitation was all about. Anybody see something that should have legitimately kept him from making the throw?

[K Major]

Originally Posted by ScottyRo

Hill is clearly still a work in progress, but the play that bothered me the most yesterday was when he didn't throw the screen on time eventually throwing it away and causing an illegal man downfield penalty in the process. It looked open to me though I haven't seen any replays and don't get what the hesitation was all about. Anybody see something that should have legitimately kept him from making the throw?

Nope.

Like you stated, hesitation ruined that play. I'm not trying to knock Taysom by any means, however he missed those last week too. You can't throw routine passes in the dirt like that. You could sense the frustration in AK's body language.

I hope TH lights it up in his re match but he has to play better in his third start under center.

[dizzle88]

Originally Posted by K Major

Nope.

Like you stated, hesitation ruined that play. I'm not trying to knock Taysom by any means, however he missed those last week too. You can't throw routine passes in the dirt like that. You could sense the frustration in AK's body language.

I hope TH lights it up in his re match but he has to play better in his third start under center.

I think AK hasn't caught a pass for 2 weeks now and its such a huge part of his game. The left sideline was wide open.

To me, I think Taysom didn't throw because he couldn't see Alvin. One of Drews strongest traits is he throws the ball with fantastic anticipation and knows where people will be, but that took time.

Deuce Windham yesterday said, just like his 1st start didn't make him, his 2nd start won't break him. It was an ugly showing but something to work on.

I'd love for Taysom to be the future at QB if he can step up, but his job here is to win 4 or 5 games until Drew gets back. 2-0 at the min, 2 more wins get us the 4th consecutive division title.

[K Major]

Originally Posted by dizzle88

I'd love for Taysom to be the future at QB if he can step up, but his job here is to win 4 or 5 games until Drew gets back. 2-0 at the min, 2 more wins get us the 4th consecutive division title.

I'm hopeful Brees is back for the Chiefs game (week 15). Saints aren't beating KC with Taysom at QB.

[AsylumGuido]

Originally Posted by dizzle88

I think AK hasn't caught a pass for 2 weeks now and its such a huge part of his game. The left sideline was wide open.

To me, I think Taysom didn't throw because he couldn't see Alvin. One of Drews strongest traits is he throws the ball with fantastic anticipation and knows where people will be, but that took time.

Deuce Windham yesterday said, just like his 1st start didn't make him, his 2nd start won't break him. It was an ugly showing but something to work on.

I'd love for Taysom to be the future at QB if he can step up, but his job here is to win 4 or 5 games until Drew gets back. 2-0 at the min, 2 more wins get us the 4th consecutive division title.

His, or Winston's, job is to win three games until Brees gets back. If Brees can go against the Eagles week 14 he will. I'm fully expecting him in that game. In fact, I'd be surprised if he didn't return that week.

I've been wrong before ... can't remember when ... but to hell with the division title. We need the #1 seed and that first round bye.

[Boston Saint]

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

His, or Winston's, job is to win three games until Brees gets back. If Brees can go against the Eagles week 14 he will. I'm fully expecting him in that game. In fact, I'd be surprised if he didn't return that week.

I've been wrong before ... can't remember when ... but to hell with the division title. We need the #1 seed and that first round bye.

That’s kind of the fine line they are walking. They either want the #1 seed or the #5 seed. Anything else is likely to be a problem.

[NOLA54]

I love him as the utility player. He makes me nervous as the starting QB. I just don't see the confidence and skills to win againat teams with a winning record. I have great concerns about him against the Falcons in Atlanta next Sunday.

[WW_Who_Dat]

Why would we not win the last 5 games ... come on man!