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It is nothing new though. He had 5 games last year with 2 catches. Only hope is that he has some of the 6+ catch games like last year to even it out.
Mariota aint helpinVery odd. You’d think coaches would use their best players but then I remember that you can’t count on rational coaching
He certainly is not.Mariota aint helpinVery odd. You’d think coaches would use their best players but then I remember that you can’t count on rational coaching
Not sure you want him to come and knock on our door.We need Ritter in there stat.
You mean Ridder and their? Or there if you are talking to someone named stat.We need Ritter in there stat.
Mike Clay @MikeClayNFL
Kyle Pitts -
Week 1: 2 rec, 19 yards
Week 2: 2 rec, 19 yards
At least he's consistent?
Well, they seem to be doing a poor job at that too.
You mean Ridder and their? Or there if you are talking to someone named stat.We need Ritter in there stat.
targeting your best pass catchers might improve your chances to actually win, Arthur.
I'm hoping that will be a good thing for Pitts. Defenses are quickly learning they're going to need to pay more attention to London.The quick emergence of London shouldn't be discounted. While there are not a lot of pass catchers in this offense, Pitts has more target competition this year than he had last year (not that Gage was a slouch).
If it helps, Ramsey held him on a would-be bomb TD where otherwise we would be singing the praises of his resurgence.Drafted him in round 4 and was fully aware of the terrible weeks 1 and 2 matchups. Set expectations accordingly, but was thinking maybe his ceiling would emerge anyway. Nope.
Not panicking, but if they can't get him involved in week 3 against a SEA D that looks downright terrible the panic button will be slammed.
“there” was correct. “Their” is possessive.You mean Ridder and their? Or there if you are talking to someone named stat.We need Ritter in there stat.
You drafted him, so technically it would be you who sabotaged your season.I hope this guy doesn't sabotage my season. Shallow league, so he's my only TE on roster.
Mike Clay @MikeClayNFL
Just watched all of Kyle Pitts' routes this season. Separation was an issue a few times, but can we get more plays designed for him? I'm no expert on play design, but he didn't seem like Read #1 very often. Mariota often looking elsewhere.
As for Wk 2 specifically, he wasn't really open. Either his route went right into coverage and/or, when he was open, Mariota was taking so much pressure he couldn't get it to him.
Still think better days are ahead. Lots of routes. Lots of raw skill.
Pitts has run 16 routes at outside receiver and has zero targets on those plays.
4 targets on 16 routes as an inline TE
6 targets on 19 routes when in the slot
A corner has been in primary coverage on roughly have of his 51 routes, ~two-thirds of which have been against zone.
This is probably my biggest worry about Pitts. Mariota doesn’t do a good job going through progressions, and often looks somewhere else first. He relies too much on his legs rather than make the easy throw. Pitts would benefit more with a traditional QB IMO.Mariotta being an embarrassment doesn't help. The team is awful. No reason to not put in the young guy.
Not something Pitts owners want to hear, but that's a fair statement. Mariota just found another big time receiving option in London, although I'm sure once defenses start keying more on the rookie, Pitts will benefit more. With both guys in the fold, Pitts may just not have the target share as expected. The good thing is that it is still a narrow target tree between the two of them.Mariota has played well. Almost won both games.
Having watched some of these games, I don't believe either of these quotes match reality.This is probably my biggest worry about Pitts. Mariota doesn’t do a good job going through progressions, and often looks somewhere else first. He relies too much on his legs rather than make the easy throw. Pitts would benefit more with a traditional QB IMO.Mariotta being an embarrassment doesn't help. The team is awful. No reason to not put in the young guy.
Technically true, but only because DPIs don't count as a target. He drew a 36 yard DPI on a shot downfield where the CB was just hanging on to one arm to keep up, while lined up outside. Maybe an 80 yard TD if he doesn't get interfered with, but at minimum a 40ish yard catch.Pitts has run 16 routes at outside receiver and has zero targets on those plays.
This is why they need Ridley back. Pitts is their "deep threat" right now - pretty much their only deep threat.Most of London's routes are within 10 yards of the LOS so far, so oddly enough he's more the check down option than the TE Pitts.
I'm already there with Hockenson. Welcome to the lineup, Logan Thomas.One more week. If he can't perform this week, he has to sit.
There is ZERO data to back up Marcus Mariota being even serviceable for receiving options fantasy wise. In the four full seasons he started from 2015-2018, only one time did any player get to 1,000 yards (Walker in 2015). Outside of that, no other Titan player ever even hit 900 yards in four straight years with Mariota under center. That’s not just a game manager, buts it’s absolutely abysmal. If you can provide data to backup Mariota being good for fantasy receiving I would love to see the actual DATA, and not just some fictional reality you claim.Having watched some of these games, I don't believe either of these quotes match reality.This is probably my biggest worry about Pitts. Mariota doesn’t do a good job going through progressions, and often looks somewhere else first. He relies too much on his legs rather than make the easy throw. Pitts would benefit more with a traditional QB IMO.Mariotta being an embarrassment doesn't help. The team is awful. No reason to not put in the young guy.
As for "relies too much on his legs" - that's because if he didn't he'd be looking out of his earhole like Ryan was much of last year. Blame the OL, not MM.
There is ZERO data to back up Marcus Mariota being even serviceable for receiving options fantasy wise. In the four full seasons he started from 2015-2018, only one time did any player get to 1,000 yards (Walker in 2015). Outside of that, no other Titan player ever even hit 900 yards in four straight years with Mariota under center. That’s not just a game manager, buts it’s absolutely abysmal. If you can provide data to backup Mariota being good for fantasy receiving I would love to see the actual DATA, and not just some fictional reality you claim.Having watched some of these games, I don't believe either of these quotes match reality.This is probably my biggest worry about Pitts. Mariota doesn’t do a good job going through progressions, and often looks somewhere else first. He relies too much on his legs rather than make the easy throw. Pitts would benefit more with a traditional QB IMO.Mariotta being an embarrassment doesn't help. The team is awful. No reason to not put in the young guy.
As for "relies too much on his legs" - that's because if he didn't he'd be looking out of his earhole like Ryan was much of last year. Blame the OL, not MM.
The system he played in Nashville was not suited for him. Can't expect Mariota to thrive in a pro style offense and cut out his mobility which is his best asset.I've watched this guy play for years in Nashville. He's terrible. His last two mediocre games don't change that.
He sucks. It's OK. He seems like a good guyThe system he played in Nashville was not suited for him. Can't expect Mariota to thrive in a pro style offense and cut out his mobility which is his best asset.I've watched this guy play for years in Nashville. He's terrible. His last two mediocre games don't change that.
Very good college quarterback, average NFL quarterback but doesn't suck.He sucks. It's OK. He seems like a good guyThe system he played in Nashville was not suited for him. Can't expect Mariota to thrive in a pro style offense and cut out his mobility which is his best asset.I've watched this guy play for years in Nashville. He's terrible. His last two mediocre games don't change that.
I’m not sure about that - at best he’s the 28th best QB in the NFL. He’s below average., average NFL quarterback