04-26-2021, 08:24 PM
(04-26-2021, 10:16 AM)KillerGoose Wrote: I do think you have a good point. I don’t agree that the argument is hot air, but finding a middle ground certainly has its merits. TB actually had one of the fastest time to throws in the league at 2.57 seconds, quicker than Burrow. He was pushing the ball further down the field than Burrow, and was actually #3 in the league for air yards on all attempts (Burrow #12).
Do I believe that TB had a line that forced TB to get rid of the ball that quickly? No, of course not. Do I believe that Tampa had good enough receivers to get open so quickly? Yes, I do.
I think that Tampa has the golden goose; strong OL and strong WRs. However, you have a good point in that having strong WRs over a strong OL can still produce results. Picking strong WRs doesn’t mean shit OL. You can have strong WRs and an average OL.
I agree with what you’re saying.
When I watched this highlight reel, I didn't see a ton of quick hit passes to speedy receivers. Mike Evans ran a 4.53 in the 40 and had below average measurables for all of the agility drills. Gronkowski ran a 4.68 in the 40 and had a below average three cone drill. This is just a highlight reel, not the whole season, but this is what their haymaker plays looked like:
https://youtu.be/8q56ar5Ezy0
I don't see plays where the TB receivers are zipping downfield and getting open instantaneously. I see great pass protection and throws to pass catchers who move like sloths.
