Massduck No. 1 Share Posted October 5 Obviously, he is very good. But is he that much better than the rest of Oregon's receivers that he is getting so many more catches and looks his way? Is it a good thing or a bad thing that he has become such a security blanket for Gabriel? Just wondering if anybody has had similar questions after watching the last few games? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kamikaze Kid Moderator No. 2 Share Posted October 5 I think the biggest reason the Ducks have for constantly targeting Tez is that he is a legit threat to take it to the house on any given play. He is closest thing to DAT since DAT. Also, because of the constant TD threat he is, I think defenders are unsure on how to defend him. Do you play him tight and aggressive and risk fatal separation a route? Do you play him loose and allow him to catch an easy 5-10 yarder and have him YAC you to death? I love the near unsolvable problem he provides to the other team. Hope that problem remains unsolved next week. 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Ducky No. 3 Share Posted October 5 IMO pretty much every QB has their security blanket and I guess Tez is it. That being said it is a wonderful dilemma to have as many go to guys as DG does. How many teams have 3 good tight ends to choose from? I can think of Stanford back in the day and that’s about it. Go s 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
30Duck No. 4 Share Posted October 5 (edited) On 10/5/2024 at 11:47 AM, Just Ducky said: MO pretty much every QB has their security blanket and I guess Tez is it. That being said it is a wonderful dilemma to have as many go to guys as DG does. I agree, this isn't 2018 with Justin Herbert and Dillon Mitchell. Tez is the threat to go all the way. DG might look at him first, but the D is really focused on him, and that leaves less coverage on all the other receivers the Ducks put on the field. Edited October 5 by 30Duck 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Fischer Administrator No. 5 Share Posted October 5 My observation is that Tez is NOT a bomb threat, that he does not have the break-away speed, but the fast-twitch moves that get him open for medium drag routes of which he has scored on. The result is that he is the go-to guy on third down because even when they know it is coming to him--they can't stay with his moves. We have not yet unleashed Evan Stewart on the Bird-Bombs, and I'll bet they're coming! 2 3 1 Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kamikaze Kid Moderator No. 6 Share Posted October 5 It almost seems like OBD has been doing just enough to create three score separation then rely on the D to keep the game in control. The way the offense almost takes a Marioesque vanilla approach to the rest of the game has me feeling that they want to save the dagger plays for another day. I think we may see an unlocked playbook next week and they pull the cover off and unveil the Stewart deep threat and a few other surprises. "It's third and twelve and wait a minute, forth sting QB Moga has entered the game at running back along side third string tide end Sadiq. What in the world is going on here?" 1 3 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
idontrollonshobbas No. 7 Share Posted October 5 According to Brock Huard and Jason Bennetti, Tez is an NFL prospect who will challenge NFL LB'ers with his elusive ability to get open. I hope Stewart wasn't hurt on the end zone throw... 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solar No. 8 Share Posted October 6 It's pretty simple, why Dillon throws his way so often, he gets more separation from the defenders than anybody else and never drops the ball. Combine that with this team's identity of playing efficiently, it's a no-brainer to throw his way. Did anybody else see how high Tez got on the overthrow last night? It has to have been 40+ inches, in cleats and pads. It was shocking. He has real deal power in his legs. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB48 No. 9 Share Posted October 6 Thank you Bo Nix 1 1 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solar No. 10 Share Posted October 6 On 10/5/2024 at 5:25 PM, LB48 said: Thank you Bo Nix Bo to Dan. "Coach, I know someone I think might be able to help us" In retrospect that may have been a little bit of an understatement. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Marsh No. 11 Share Posted October 6 On 10/5/2024 at 11:19 AM, Massduck said: Is it a good thing or a bad thing that he has become such a security blanket for Gabriel? Gabriel has at times become too focused on Tez. Gabriel threw some incompletes at Tez that were contested when he had another receiver open elsewhere. Stewart is often open but isn't being thrown to make a play. Tez is amazing but teams are starting to key in on him and we need to start using our other weapons. Thankfully Holden is getting some passes his way and so is T. Ferg. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OregonDucks No. 12 Share Posted October 6 (edited) On 10/5/2024 at 11:04 PM, David Marsh said: Gabriel has at times become too focused on Tez. I agree. Tez is a terrific talent (thank you, Bo!) but DG has to find a way to spread the ball around a bit more (Tez has more receptions than the next two receivers combined). DG seems to be locking in on Tez too often and is consequently missing open receivers. Oregon has a lot of weapons on offense. We need to spread the ball around especially against the best teams like Ohio State. I’m also not a big fan of OC Will Steins’ reliance on short passes (dink and dunk). Ohio State is going to press with their NFL talent until Oregon proves that they can beat them down the field. We need more intermediate passes this weekend and to hit on a couple of the deep throws. Edited October 6 by OregonDucks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
30Duck No. 13 Share Posted October 6 Ohio State's receiving is more equally distributed: Jeremia Smith 23 receptions, 453 yards 6 TD's Emeka Egbuka 30 receptions 433 yards 5 TD's 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Marsh No. 14 Share Posted October 6 On 10/6/2024 at 9:04 AM, OregonDucks said: I’m also not a big fan of OC Will Steins’ reliance on short passes (dink and dunk). That's kinda 80% of this offense. Get the ball out fast to playmakers and let the playmakers do the work. Whether that's a handoff to a runningback or a quick pass to a receiver. The other 20% is everything else... The deeper passes, the power runs, any weird formations. I would like to see Stewart as a larger part of the game plan and have some more medium range throws. I'm glad Stewart got a touchdown on Friday... He should have more. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OregonDucks No. 15 Share Posted October 6 On 10/6/2024 at 12:31 PM, David Marsh said: That's kinda 80% of this offense. And that’s why I’m not a big fan of this offense. I like more balance with a solid running game and intermediate passing game. Oregon’s current offense works well against teams with lessor talent (i.e., most of the schedule) but we’ll see how it performs against elite defensive talent. I think that Ohio State will stack the box and play press, man to man coverage outside, until Oregon shows it can consistently beat them downfield. Hopefully Evan Stewart is healthy and ready to roll on Saturday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
