Originally Posted by
Craic
But, that's assuming Rudolph is taking more than just the first read. Perhaps, Fichtner is saying he wants his QB to continue his reads. Be more aggressive in looking for that pass rather than just tossing it away. Or, perhaps, he's saying Rudoph isn't making decisions fast enough and throwing players open or throwing when players are open. Many here have said he hesitates too much. That might be what is meant here as well.
I'm not saying you're not right. I'm just reacting to the overall narrative on this board that every coach with black and gold on their sleeves is horrible, and then making player and coach comments fit the narrative.
The comments in that article by Fichtner seem to be "limiting" commenting where Rudolph isn't and what he can't or shouldn't do...rather than "encouraging" or enabling Rudolph to make progress and growth. He is just commenting on what a veteran HOF QB like Ben can do and comparing him to Rudolph and what he cant do right now. Its like John Elway telling the Denver media what Peyton Manning could do as the Broncos QB and that Brandon Allen or Drew Lock aren't going to do that. Not sure if its more of a dumb coaching move or a douchebag move by Fichter, but its not a good one.
Just talk about Ben [Roethlisberger]. You know, Ben’s been down that road so many times. There isn’t any consequence he’s afraid to stand up here in front of you, and the fans, and his owner, and his head coach, me, and say, “hey, my fault.” So, Mason’s got to get to that point where maybe the easy throw was to throw it short, maybe we broke a tackle and scored, nice job, but boy, it was coming open behind him and just anticipate that a little bit and be able to make that throw