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Originally Posted by PeteLFan
Was at the game and I have to say that drew Tate looked pretty bad, and his height might be a issue for him making reads.
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Originally Posted by CaramonLS
Tate did not look impressive today - thought he had some good short yardage throws, but seemed to misread the defense on the 20+ passes.
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Not sure what your expectations are for Tate -- 25 for 30 for 400 yards and 3 TD's? In the first game of the season against the defending Grey Cup champs, I'd say he did all that could be expected. A rookie will lock onto the first read and either hold on to the ball, force the throw, or take off running if that guy isn't open. Tate is clearly past that -- you could see him make his progressions and buy some time in the pocket to find the safe stuff underneath if the first/second read wasn't there.
Agreed he had some throws batted down but he was able to complete passes down the middle so I don't think his height is an issue. And mis-read on 20+ passes? If Dickenson said that I would believe it. Otherwise, I don't know how you can tell me what the "correct" read was on each of the 35 pass attempts (of which 25 were completed?).
Will be interested to see how the offence progresses throughout the season -- we saw a lot of mis-direction and underneath stuff today (thought Dickenson called a good game), but once teams can study that on tape, they'll have to be able to show they can stretch the field as well outside (i.e. with Forzani). Other than the first interception, I think the only other throw downfield was to Lewis in the endzone that was just a little long. Tough throw though as he was fading backwards against the rush and throwing into the wind.
EDIT: Whoa, totally forgot about BC and Lulay winning it last year. There goes my credibility
