Commanders Post at The Warpath - View Single Post - Shannon Sharpe on Rod Gardner (Preseason 2005)

GoSkins! · 08-13-2005, 07:04 AM

Gardner had a 100 yard season here in Washington. The guy has the ability to be a legitamate threat. That said, he didn't have the speed to break away from guys and he didn't win as many jump balls as he should have. He could have been used better in the skins offense, but I think that after a few crucial 3rd down drops he lost favor with coachs.

Now, put Gardner in a new situation, new team, QB with a different touch on his throws, he may very well shine. The problem is that, from what I've personally witnessed, he will want to make a play before he catchs the ball and drop the easy one... even when the catch is of vital importance.

Gardner shines in his circus catch ability because thats when he has to concentrate only on catching the ball.

08-13-2005, 07:04 AM	#19
GoSkins! The Starter Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Yorktown, Va Age: 57 Posts: 1,587	Re: Shannon Sharpe on Rod Gardner. Gardner had a 100 yard season here in Washington. The guy has the ability to be a legitamate threat. That said, he didn't have the speed to break away from guys and he didn't win as many jump balls as he should have. He could have been used better in the skins offense, but I think that after a few crucial 3rd down drops he lost favor with coachs. Now, put Gardner in a new situation, new team, QB with a different touch on his throws, he may very well shine. The problem is that, from what I've personally witnessed, he will want to make a play before he catchs the ball and drop the easy one... even when the catch is of vital importance. Gardner shines in his circus catch ability because thats when he has to concentrate only on catching the ball. __________________ Not everything that counts can be counted, and not everything that can be counted counts. A. Einstien