"Eli Manning missed a few passes today that were head-scratchers. It’s early in camp and he’s still looking to get on the same page with his wide outs, but it was noticeable. "
I know this means absolutely nothing at this point, but Eli's accuracy in this offense was my biggest concern, as stated in a previous thread.
Eli has been known for his vertical attack which can allude to long throws. I think he can learn "touch". If anyone can, it's the guy who works and studies as hard as anyone in the league. Let's just go ahead and say it for the record--Eli is balls out talented as a QB. Worried about the Giants? Let's focus elsewhere IMO.
Eli's probably "thinking too much". He'll get better as he gets more comfortable.
Obviously I hope so. But accuracy on the short passes has been a problem, and the new offense has a lot more of them. Not especially worried, as Randy observed, Eli will work hard on it, but ....
Mike. The first week of practice focus on the good plays Â
and ignore the bad ones. Yes, ignore them. Making mistakes is part of the learning process and part of the reason for constant and intense practice.
Pay attention to mistakes and failures that happen over and over. Training camp is not a real football game. There will be players that have a great practice or two or a great week and players that have a bad practice or two or a bad week. Don't be in a rush to make them starters or cut them. Consistency in actual games is what you are looking for. Performance in the preseason games are very important.
Of course with a God damn three week training camp, forming a valid conclusion about anything is gonna be real tough.
One more think about mistakes. Talented players make mistakes, Â
Thats why I pointed out that the short passing game has been a rough spot for Eli for years, not just today. I would never make judgments off of one day or one camp. And haven't really made a judgement here on the basis of years past, only pointing to a possibility that hasn't yet been dispensed with. And all that paragraph did was make it seem more important than I think it is :)
I don't give a squat about McManus' leg strength. Â
If he went 5-5, great. But that info is useless without the distances. 40 and in (technically 45) should be near automatic, while 35 and in should be 90+%.
If he made a couple of 30 yarders and 2 40 yarders that went far, great. He needs to prove longer term consistency and ability to do it in a more game like setting.
I know this means absolutely nothing at this point, but Eli's accuracy in this offense was my biggest concern, as stated in a previous thread.
Me too!
Obviously I hope so. But accuracy on the short passes has been a problem, and the new offense has a lot more of them. Not especially worried, as Randy observed, Eli will work hard on it, but ....
Pay attention to mistakes and failures that happen over and over. Training camp is not a real football game. There will be players that have a great practice or two or a great week and players that have a bad practice or two or a bad week. Don't be in a rush to make them starters or cut them. Consistency in actual games is what you are looking for. Performance in the preseason games are very important.
Of course with a God damn three week training camp, forming a valid conclusion about anything is gonna be real tough.
Therefore, focus on the great plays rather than on the mistakes when you go looking for talent.
If he made a couple of 30 yarders and 2 40 yarders that went far, great. He needs to prove longer term consistency and ability to do it in a more game like setting.
He has a long way to go to unseat Brown.
2-2 from 35 yards
2-2 from 45 yards.