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05-11-2014 06:55 PM |
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Originally Posted by Bl00dyBizkitz
(Post 10623867)
That's cool and all, but he should be putting up bigger numbers than he did last year. Way bigger numbers. Especially considering how much we're paying the dude.
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There's a reason his numbers suffered.
Smith didn't target Bowe the first few games pretty much at all. Smith doesn't like two things about throwing to Bowe.
First, Bowe doesn't get open enough like Smith likes. It took Smith until at least mid season for him to trust Bowe would make the play in tight coverage.
Second, Bowe ran a LOT of sideline routes early on, and a bunch designed to clear out space for short routes. He wasn't getting the ball when it was designed to go elsewhere, and Smith doesn't like to throw outside the numbers b/c he really struggles out there.
Smith warmed up to Bowes "always open" style throughout the season. If he picks up where he left off, he's good.
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