Despite Eli.

[mclem10011]

Originally Posted by MaTH716

He has shown flashes of brillance, the 2 that stick out in my mind are: The first game that he played in SD (I think it was last year). It was a national game in very very hostile territory and he was awesome. The defense couldn't sniff Tomlinson that night and he basically beat the G-men by himself. By Eli was sharp and on-point. The second game was an OT win against the Eagles ( I think last year too). By he led the G-men back from I think it was a 17 point defeicate in the 2nd half. Ending with a 50 yard bomb to Plax on an all out Birds blitz. That's what fustrates me the most is that the kid has the tools. I used to think it was either the line or the recievers and or the play calling. Now for the first time I am starting to think that it is him. He also plays with no emotion, and that kills me. He just looks like a kid that has lost his way. Today he had this hopeless look on his face every time he made a mistake, like he knew that he himself was flushing the season away. He has good recievers and TE's (but he never looked for Shockey) but latley he only throws towards Plax who is far from 100%. Ever since the debacle against the Vikings he has been just flat out bad. Maybe they will give the kid the week off next week aganst the Pats and let him clear his head. The last thing they need going into the playoffs is for him to throw 4 more picks with 2 going back for td's. Plus the crowd at the Swamp is starting to sound like the on that has been going to the garden to watch the Knicks.

I agree that he's got tools, and has shown flashes. He certainly also has talent around him that can make plays if given the chance. You make another great point about him looking lost out there like a kid. I would also add, that if things go wrong, have you noticed those drooping dog eyes, he gets? Like somone just stole his icream cone, or something? To me he's got talent, and I didn't mean to say otherwise, he just has alot of growing up to do IMO.

[MaTH716]

Originally Posted by mclem10011

I agree that he's got tools, and has shown flashes. He certainly also has talent around him that can make plays if given the chance. You make another great point about him looking lost out there like a kid. I would also add, that if things go wrong, have you noticed those drooping dog eyes, he gets? Like somone just stole his icream cone, or something? To me he's got talent, and I didn't mean to say otherwise, he just has alot of growing up to do IMO.

That's what I mean about no emotion. They have coddled for four years now. It might be time for a little tough love. Time for a coach or another vet to get in his face and tell him to get his damn head in the game. Don't worry about making mistakes. You have the ability, so go out there and HAVE FUN (which even though I despise the Cowboys, Tony Romo always seems like he is having a ball out there) and just play the game.