On the bright side...

[MTK]

Originally Posted by jdlea

Yeah, because he didn't get home on one blitz, we should overlook the fact that guys whose job it is to hang onto the ball didn't. Or that guys whose job it is to never touch the ball decided to, but...no, you're right Chris Horton cost the Skins the game.

I think you're missing my point. People are way too quick to give Horton a pass I think. He wasn't the main reason for the loss, but he factors in there somewhere. If it was Moore responsible for that play then I take back my criticism on Horton.

[Hog1]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I think you're missing my point. People are way too quick to give Horton a pass I think. He wasn't the main reason for the loss, but he factors in there somewhere. If it was Moore responsible for that play then I take back my criticism on Horton.

Quite honestly, to be in the position with the Rams where one play determines W/L is..........bad. Therefore, it's a team deal unless one guy did all the fumbling. One guy had the blown coverages, etc.
That having been said, playing a Rook has it's drawbacks! Even a talented one

[EternalEnigma21]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I think you're missing my point. People are way too quick to give Horton a pass I think. He wasn't the main reason for the loss, but he factors in there somewhere. If it was Moore responsible for that play then I take back my criticism on Horton.

I don't think people are giving him a pass for anything. I heard on the radio that it was Moore who was supposed to blitz but didn't, and by all accounts and play design would have had a free shot on bulger, or at least rushed his throw and made him check down.

Horton has earned a few accolades. His play has been nothing short of outstanding in run support, and it looks like that's the role the D wants him to play. I know the coaches don't want him to quit progressing, but for a seventh round pick to even make our roster is something new... much less to start as a rookie and be among the league leaders in turnovers, and be third on the team in tackles, even though he didn't start or play much in the first couple of games.