News From Rome

I've read Nick for many years now. When he first started I thought he was young and that his writing would gradually improve. It hasn't. He writes in a very casual way, which isn't so bad, except that it is peppered with many mixed metaphors and non-sensical phrasing. He does not seem to be interested in improving, which is why I called it his 'style.' 

A few quick examples:

"Black is so much more smooth than I thought he'd be after watching his high school highlight tape." Awkward. Does he mean, "Black is much smoother than I thought he would be..."

"He has a unique ability to make difficult receptions look relatively easy." Not quite. Something 'unique' can't be replicated. Yet we've seen other receivers do this. Perhaps he means 'rare.' 

"The staff sees a football player in there and sees a guy who, with more polish, can be a possible starter at tackle." Awkward. What about, "The staff sees a football playing in there who, with more polish, could be a possible starter at tackle."