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JUST AN OBSERVATION ON THE QBS: It was interesting to see how willing the offensive staff was to throw downfield with J.P. Losman in the game. It's obviously one of Losman's greatest assets, so its admirable that they took advantage of it. I just wonder why there were fewer instances where they asked Trent Edwards to do the same thing in the time he was in the game.
With the wind at his back in the second quarter Edwards had 12 pass attempts on three possessions. He went 6-12 with an interception. The longest completion was 14 yards.
Circumstances in the game at the time certainly played a part in that short passing game approach. The Jets were bringing noticeably more pressure at Edwards than they had in the first meeting. A lot of those throws were hurried.
By no means does it mean Edwards is incapable of throwing deep. His arm is certainly strong enough to do so, but as a rookie taking risks at the right time is something that is learned.
“There were swirling winds up there and early in the game you have to get adjusted to what they’re doing,” said Edwards. “You’ve got to know when to and when not to take your shots.”
Losman wasn’t in the game for more than five plays before they took a shot deep to Roscoe Parrish INTO the wind near the end of the third quarter.
That was followed by two more long passes to Evans with the wind. One set up the go-ahead field goal and the other was the lone touchdown in the game.
Just thought that was interesting to note.
With the wind at his back in the second quarter Edwards had 12 pass attempts on three possessions. He went 6-12 with an interception. The longest completion was 14 yards.
Circumstances in the game at the time certainly played a part in that short passing game approach. The Jets were bringing noticeably more pressure at Edwards than they had in the first meeting. A lot of those throws were hurried.
By no means does it mean Edwards is incapable of throwing deep. His arm is certainly strong enough to do so, but as a rookie taking risks at the right time is something that is learned.
“There were swirling winds up there and early in the game you have to get adjusted to what they’re doing,” said Edwards. “You’ve got to know when to and when not to take your shots.”
Losman wasn’t in the game for more than five plays before they took a shot deep to Roscoe Parrish INTO the wind near the end of the third quarter.
That was followed by two more long passes to Evans with the wind. One set up the go-ahead field goal and the other was the lone touchdown in the game.
Just thought that was interesting to note.
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