I disagree about your assessment with Ginn. Ive never seen Ginn that quick before he was running very good routes and he was playing agressive going after the ball. I'm thinking a 1,100+ yards a 7 TDs for Ginn this year. Other than that great write up Z.
It's the first preseason game, I wouldn't get too carried away with some of those assumptions... Rather undeserving to call out Davis after just one preseason game. And how you feel Ginn is on a slow learning curve right now is beyond me... Just because he doesn't light it up his first season like Calvin Johnson doesn't mean he is on a slow learning curve. Not many first/second year wide receivers throw up big stats... Patience, Doc... Patience.
I have to agree with Buckeyeking, I feel you are giving Ginn far to little credit, I thoughtr he had a very solid game last night. Showing speed and soft hands.
I feel I may have inadvertently damned Ginn with faint praise. The point I was trying to make was that Ginn is continuing on the consistent track of improvement I feel he has exhibited since coming out of the draft. It has not been characterized by any dramatic growth spurts, but it has been steady.
Regarding Davis, perhaps it's not fair to compare Davis's maturity level to fellow corner draftee Sean Smith, but it just seems that at this point, Smith is light years ahead in the poise department.
Myself, I loved the article. Doc it was very, very well written. I have no problem with your assessments. In fact, the kitchen cupboard analogy was a nice enhancement to the overall. I get what you're saying about Ginn - he's getting there. I also agree with your take on Davis vs Smith. Davis has some growing up to do. However, I'm not worried about whether or not he'll get there (yet). He's got some great assets and he may very well turn out to be the more talented of the two. But for now it seems as though Smith will be the starter. As to whether or not it's fair to compare Smith and Davis' level of maturity - surely it is. They're both rookies.
I see what you are saying, but allow me to comment. There was a big spurt right before that buffalo game last year
Flotilla? I do appreciate the effort but Teddy looked good and it is to early to to be hard on Vontae. None of the guards were impressive and our center stood around instead of finishing plays. Other than that, I agree.
I dont know what it is but watching Ginn last night it just seemed like he had the 'swagger' (for lack of a better phrase) and the confidence of a number one in this league. It was the first time ive ever seen that from him and i think that may mean good things.
You made it seem like Vontae was a failure already. Yeah he had a bad game but he admitted he was overanxious, I expect a much better game on Saturday.
Nice article, very accurate and well written;] I think you were very fair to both Ginn and Davis... If there are ppl out there that aren't worried that Davis is actually as immature as advertised, well then I would suggest you start. We all got to see exactly why our 1st round pick has been easily passed by our late 2nd rounder. He needs to wipe that big over confident grin off his face and get to work. That was a terrible start for him. There's little doubt his butt is now a chew toy, let's hope he responds. As far as Ginn, I thought his route running was cleaner and he did a nice job adjusting to the ball. Like you said he's been making slow, steady improvements in his game. One of the reasons he continues to be given every opportunity to keep the Fins from shopping for a true #1 WR. There's a couple things that also should be noted... Ginn enjoyed a night of mostly free releases off the line.....allowing him to get off to the races and do the things that we have pretty much already seen from him, if only in flashes. What we need to see is him getting free of some pressure at the line in time to get out and get open. If he can't, you'll continue to see him disappear at times.. Also Ginn lit it up in preseason last year as well and then mostly showed flashes during the season. This is his 3rd year so it's pretty much make or break for him with this team I think. If he wants to cement that number 1 WR position, he needs to be forcing opposing DC's to shift more focus to him by the second half of the season. Because that's what it's really all about.....Teddy being a guy that can make it easier for us to run the ball. Altho I might not be satisfied with where Ginn is at, I have to admit that I'm happily surprised that he's as good as he is. He's come along better than I thought he would....I'm far from sold on him but he does have a chance
Took him 3 years but he is shaping up to be that guy. If you watched him play last season and saw what he did vs the Jags you could see a huge improvement. The most noticeable was how quick Ginn was running his routes if he play like this all the time your looking at a beast WR (think Steve Smith) Ginn is not without faults though he still shys from contact and goes down if you breathe on him. Which I don't mind he isn't a big Receiver but when he made that nice post pattern and caught the ball beautifully he went down with the Jag player barely touching him. Ah well as long as he catches the ball and moves the chains I'm Happy.
