For those that believe Gilbride is a really good coach please ask yourself 1 question

[BuffyBlueII]

Very complicated process

Yes it is. However, it is about giving the player options and helping to nurture him to pick the right option. I know it is just my opinion but I really do think that a part of Eli’s success in 2011 was due to speaking with Peyton on a regular basis throughout the season about his play.

[RoanokeFan]

Yes it is. However, it is about giving the player options and helping to nurture him to pick the right option. I know it is just my opinion but I really do think that a part of Eli’s success in 2011 was due to speaking with Peyton on a regular basis throughout the season about his play.

I like that Eli has the options. He's a smart player.

[Drez]

Exactly. Look at how Mike Shannahan has it set up with the dink and dunk short and middle passes. The system is set up for success even if you miss a play or two while ours relies too much on the deep pass. Our offensive gameplans are too predictable.

Man, that system is beastly. They've put up a whopping 14 points so far.

[Rudyy]

I like that Eli has the options. He's a smart player.

Obviously not if all those dumb plays are all his fault.

[Drez]

Obviously not if all those dumb plays are all his fault.

So, let me get this straight. Essentially what you are saying is that any play that doesn't result in a positive is a bad decision? Why can't something be a good decision, but poorly realized?

[RoanokeFan]

Obviously not if all those dumb plays are all his fault.

I said I wasn't blaming Eli for anything.

[Rudyy]

So, let me get this straight. Essentially what you are saying is that any play that doesn't result in a positive is a bad decision? Why can't something be a good decision, but poorly realized?

I was poking fun at Diamond, I wasn't actually serious.

[Rudyy]

I said I wasn't blaming Eli for anything.

I was making fun of Diamond.

[Drez]

I was poking fun at Diamond, I wasn't actually serious.

Kinda hard to tell in this thread, lol.

[Roosevelt]

Eli’s decision making, IMO was the difference in his performance in 2011. As I’ve previously stated, I think the fact that Peyton was out for the year and was on the phone with Eli 3-4 times a weeks may have had something to do with that.

As bad as we played all the way around this past season, if Eli doesn’t make a couple horrible decisions, we probably make the playoffs. He is the way this team goes.

With the exception of 2011, poor decision making has been a problem Eli has had and I think if he had a better coordinator or QB coach, he would improve in that regard.

I would add off-target throws to that as well. In addition to better decisions in 2011, he threw the ball more accurately as well.

I'm unfamiliar with the Peyton correlation. I cannot imagine Eli needing better coaching at this point in his career. There are some hear who believe he is a master at his position. That's something I just do not see.