HHURRICANE
11-20-2007, 08:17 PM
It's a difficult balancing act. Losman is most comfortable playing with a gunslinger mentality, like Brett Favre (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/1025/;_ylt=AunhPlwRSdcz2KqiV6Q9CgY.ubYF) or Jay Cutler (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7760/;_ylt=ApJfnvlFtU3PMajy1JgBvh8.ubYF). Think of the many big plays to Lee Evans (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/6772/;_ylt=AhEvra86qB.vypUQ11hTC7k.ubYF). But there's a downside. When Losman's initial read is taken away, he has a tendency to be jittery in the pocket. He then fails to pull the trigger when other receivers are open or makes hurried, forced throws. So, despite his obvious passing skills, Losman does not possess that consistent pocket presence that inspires confidence.
That puts me in agreement with Jauron. But there's a corollary point. You can't compete at a high level trying to minimize the impact your quarterback has on the game. And that's what the Bills are doing with Losman -- hiding him to prevent bad plays and turnovers. That's why Trent Edwards (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/8346/;_ylt=Ajscqjfl0VDDwS1Mq8hBZgE.ubYF) must be the quarterback.
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=Av17oyVSYznVKyN76fIqcMVDubYF?slug=billslosmanhashismoments&prov=tsn&type=lgns
That puts me in agreement with Jauron. But there's a corollary point. You can't compete at a high level trying to minimize the impact your quarterback has on the game. And that's what the Bills are doing with Losman -- hiding him to prevent bad plays and turnovers. That's why Trent Edwards (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/8346/;_ylt=Ajscqjfl0VDDwS1Mq8hBZgE.ubYF) must be the quarterback.
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=Av17oyVSYznVKyN76fIqcMVDubYF?slug=billslosmanhashismoments&prov=tsn&type=lgns