Originally posted by Just Lou:
Eli better start playing better. He's been bad too many games lately.
It's not that he played that badly yesterday, it's just that when he did make a bad play or mistake, it was a crucial one! So it naturally stands out.
He finished the day 28 of 44 for 312 yards and rushed for a 1-yard score and threw a touchdown pass. The interceptions that he threw were horrible and costly, no question. But his stats were impressive. He needs to, and I believe he will, learn how to cut down on those crucial mistakes. It will come with experience.
He impresses me with his poise on the field and his ability to move up in the pocket at times when he is getting pressure from the backside and around him. His instincts are not something that can be taught. There is no doubt in my mind that this kid is a natural.
Overall the kid, at times, looks like a seasoned veteran and other times he can look like a rookie in training. I think that we forget that he is really still just a kid learning the postition as a pro. IMO he's going to be one of the leagues best in a few more years.
Don Cardi
