I have to say that I am a bit surprised with the level of statements about the choice to start Laviano. Considering the very small sample by both of them, I cannot understand how anyone is all that sure either one is really all that much better than the other.
I do think it is unfair to just look at the work by both based on some pretty important variables. Stats don't really tell a clear story.
Rettig played what appeared to be a much more controlled playbook in the first half with a much more conservative choice of plays. Now this may simply be due to him not being as well versed with the playbook since he has had less opportunity to use it. He also played against a much tougher Norfolk St. squad that showed better offense and defense. His decision making looked to be very good with the very notable exception of that one pass that was thrown right to the defense and should have been intercepted. His ability to run when nothing opened up was very encouraging.
Meanwhile, Laviano definitely had a significant advantage starting the second half with a foe that was already wearing down, nd even though they had some momentum by having scored at the end of the first half, the Grant return for a TD to start the second half had to be a real downer for them. As we have already seen many times before our running game really benefits from the pounding they have delivered in the first half and produces a better result. The presence of Carroo cannot be overstated. Plus, he had something to prove after sitting out the first half. Three passes, three TD's is pretty hard to beat. But, we know the first TD is really due to Carroo and not the under thrown pass.
Having Laviano start this game will give us a better understanding of his ability against a fresh team for starters.
I think it is pretty well thought that Rettig will also see significant action.
Time to let things play out here. Trust the coaches and root for the guy who is playing to be successful. Let's not turn this into a situation where you are hoping your choice gets in because the other guy stinks. Then we all lose.
I do think it is unfair to just look at the work by both based on some pretty important variables. Stats don't really tell a clear story.
Rettig played what appeared to be a much more controlled playbook in the first half with a much more conservative choice of plays. Now this may simply be due to him not being as well versed with the playbook since he has had less opportunity to use it. He also played against a much tougher Norfolk St. squad that showed better offense and defense. His decision making looked to be very good with the very notable exception of that one pass that was thrown right to the defense and should have been intercepted. His ability to run when nothing opened up was very encouraging.
Meanwhile, Laviano definitely had a significant advantage starting the second half with a foe that was already wearing down, nd even though they had some momentum by having scored at the end of the first half, the Grant return for a TD to start the second half had to be a real downer for them. As we have already seen many times before our running game really benefits from the pounding they have delivered in the first half and produces a better result. The presence of Carroo cannot be overstated. Plus, he had something to prove after sitting out the first half. Three passes, three TD's is pretty hard to beat. But, we know the first TD is really due to Carroo and not the under thrown pass.
Having Laviano start this game will give us a better understanding of his ability against a fresh team for starters.
I think it is pretty well thought that Rettig will also see significant action.
Time to let things play out here. Trust the coaches and root for the guy who is playing to be successful. Let's not turn this into a situation where you are hoping your choice gets in because the other guy stinks. Then we all lose.
