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MTK · 06-06-2004, 10:24 AM

I agree with gmanc711 on Gardner, yes last year was a bit of a disappointment for Rod stats wise, but 60 catches is pretty solid for a #2 guy when you compare him to other guys across the league.

I think his problems last year came more from the system, it just seemed like Spurrier never really tried to get him the ball on a consistent basis, and when he did it was on dink and dunk screen crap. The only game where they tried to get the ball down the field to him was against Atlanta and he had his best game of the season.

Of course Rod does suffer from a lack of focus at times, dumb penalties, doesn't always fight for the ball like he should, etc. But we could certainly do ALOT worse at the #2 spot than him. Right now I wouldn't feel comfortable having to count on McCants, Jacobs or Thrash as the #2.

06-06-2004, 10:24 AM	#24
MTK Hail Raiser Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 53 Posts: 100,050	I agree with gmanc711 on Gardner, yes last year was a bit of a disappointment for Rod stats wise, but 60 catches is pretty solid for a #2 guy when you compare him to other guys across the league. I think his problems last year came more from the system, it just seemed like Spurrier never really tried to get him the ball on a consistent basis, and when he did it was on dink and dunk screen crap. The only game where they tried to get the ball down the field to him was against Atlanta and he had his best game of the season. Of course Rod does suffer from a lack of focus at times, dumb penalties, doesn't always fight for the ball like he should, etc. But we could certainly do ALOT worse at the #2 spot than him. Right now I wouldn't feel comfortable having to count on McCants, Jacobs or Thrash as the #2.