WaterfallJumper
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Let's just stick to the topic.
Mac had an encouraging game outside of his two bad interceptions. I'll briefly discuss those below, but for the most part he was accurate and composed. He had some big time throws down the sidelines and into the deep third. Apart from some drops, he would have been well over 300 yards, 70% completion, and 2+ touchdowns. Of course, the game loses some of its shine when you factor in the picks.
INT number one was just a savvy defensive play from Leonard, who drifted back into the passing lane when the running back didn't leak out to run a route. Instead, the RB chipped the rusher, and Leonard checked out of his responsibility and read Mac's eyes. It happens. Just move on. The second one he should never have thrown so late. An earlier throw is a first down, but he hesitated and then tossed it straight to the player instead of arcing it up so a defender doesn't have a chance. I don't think he'll repeat that error in a similar situation.
I expect him to come out slinging against the Bills, even down receivers. He's likely going to put together a complete game and firmly cement his OROY chances. Why? Well, I expect him to win out in the regular season, thereby setting the record for most rookie road wins, and also to take the completion percentage crown. He's likely going to end up at 12-5, in the ballpark of 4000 yards, with 70% or above completion percentage, and at least a 2:1 TD:INT ratio. As a rookie. I'd take that any year. Despite all mistakes and growing pains, those overall numbers are likely to be his inaugural run through the NFL. Incredible!
Mac had an encouraging game outside of his two bad interceptions. I'll briefly discuss those below, but for the most part he was accurate and composed. He had some big time throws down the sidelines and into the deep third. Apart from some drops, he would have been well over 300 yards, 70% completion, and 2+ touchdowns. Of course, the game loses some of its shine when you factor in the picks.
INT number one was just a savvy defensive play from Leonard, who drifted back into the passing lane when the running back didn't leak out to run a route. Instead, the RB chipped the rusher, and Leonard checked out of his responsibility and read Mac's eyes. It happens. Just move on. The second one he should never have thrown so late. An earlier throw is a first down, but he hesitated and then tossed it straight to the player instead of arcing it up so a defender doesn't have a chance. I don't think he'll repeat that error in a similar situation.
I expect him to come out slinging against the Bills, even down receivers. He's likely going to put together a complete game and firmly cement his OROY chances. Why? Well, I expect him to win out in the regular season, thereby setting the record for most rookie road wins, and also to take the completion percentage crown. He's likely going to end up at 12-5, in the ballpark of 4000 yards, with 70% or above completion percentage, and at least a 2:1 TD:INT ratio. As a rookie. I'd take that any year. Despite all mistakes and growing pains, those overall numbers are likely to be his inaugural run through the NFL. Incredible!
