ESPN: How Many Preseason Snaps is Enough?
-
-
He got a shitload more snaps than last season's starter.
-
He got a shitload more snaps than last season's starter.
He got a shitload more snaps than last season's starter.
And he got a shitload less snaps than most of the people he's actually going to playing against, which for some strange reason seems to be a bit more relevant.
Thank you for playing, though.
-
He got a shitload more snaps than last season's starter.
He got a shitload more snaps than last season's starter.
He did what? DA was the starter, and he could not compete well enough against the elite teams in the league. Yes, I give you the heartache you feel that "he wasn't given enough time to develop" but he didn't do much with his opportunities follwoing that great 2007. He had an outstanding 2007, and he was the first QB in the Pro Bowl when Brady declined. But he came into 2008 with high expectations and did not do well. I honestly don't believe he was any different at OSU, except that he beat a few teams he shouldn't have. Give him a Joe Flacco position with the Ravens with that D, and I still don't think he is that good. Flacco played on a shit team in college and carried them. DA never did that. So spare me the "he never had a chance" BS. Trust me if Quinn sucks we'll let him know.
-
He got a shitload more snaps than last season's starter.
He did what? DA was the starter, and he could not compete well enough against the elite teams in the league. Yes, I give you the heartache you feel that "he wasn't given enough time to develop" but he didn't do much with his opportunities follwoing that great 2007. He had an outstanding 2007, and he was the first QB in the Pro Bowl when Brady declined. But he came into 2008 with high expectations and did not do well. I honestly don't believe he was any different at OSU, except that he beat a few teams he shouldn't have. Give him a Joe Flacco position with the Ravens with that D, and I still don't think he is that good. Flacco played on a shit team in college and carried them. DA never did that. So spare me the "he never had a chance" BS. Trust me if Quinn sucks we'll let him know.
He did what? DA was the starter, and he could not compete well enough against the elite teams in the league. Yes, I give you the heartache you feel that "he wasn't given enough time to develop" but he didn't do much with his opportunities follwoing that great 2007. He had an outstanding 2007, and he was the first QB in the Pro Bowl when Brady declined. But he came into 2008 with high expectations and did not do well. I honestly don't believe he was any different at OSU, except that he beat a few teams he shouldn't have. Give him a Joe Flacco position with the Ravens with that D, and I still don't think he is that good. Flacco played on a shit team in college and carried them. DA never did that. So spare me the "he never had a chance" BS. Trust me if Quinn sucks we'll let him know.
The apologists are already floating an excuse for Quinn doing poorly. Hopefully he'll do well, but if he doesn't I won't be surprised when people start talking about the "competition" wasting valuable snaps that would have made the difference.
-
He did what? DA was the starter, and he could not compete well enough against the elite teams in the league. Yes, I give you the heartache you feel that "he wasn't given enough time to develop" but he didn't do much with his opportunities follwoing that great 2007. He had an outstanding 2007, and he was the first QB in the Pro Bowl when Brady declined. But he came into 2008 with high expectations and did not do well. I honestly don't believe he was any different at OSU, except that he beat a few teams he shouldn't have. Give him a Joe Flacco position with the Ravens with that D, and I still don't think he is that good. Flacco played on a shit team in college and carried them. DA never did that. So spare me the "he never had a chance" BS. Trust me if Quinn sucks we'll let him know.
The apologists are already floating an excuse for Quinn doing poorly. Hopefully he'll do well, but if he doesn't I won't be surprised when people start talking about the "competition" wasting valuable snaps that would have made the difference.
The apologists are already floating an excuse for Quinn doing poorly.
Wait, what were the excuses last season when our starter was the lowest rated QB in the league? That he should have kept the job?
"I will not insult your intelligence by suggesting you really believe what you just said." William F Buckley -
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/stor...&id=4462464
I see, so if Quinn continues his poor play from last year you'll be able to throw the game out.
better hold onto this article.
-
The apologists are already floating an excuse for Quinn doing poorly.
Wait, what were the excuses last season when our starter was the lowest rated QB in the league? That he should have kept the job?
Wait, what were the excuses last season when our starter was the lowest rated QB in the league? That he should have kept the job?
if there was a guy on the bench that coulda done any better, you may have had a point.
but Quinnie was worse.
-
Wait, what were the excuses last season when our starter was the lowest rated QB in the league? That he should have kept the job?
if there was a guy on the bench that coulda done any better, you may have had a point.
but Quinnie was worse.
-
The apologists are already floating an excuse for Quinn doing poorly.
Wait, what were the excuses last season when our starter was the lowest rated QB in the league? That he should have kept the job?
Wait, what were the excuses last season when our starter was the lowest rated QB in the league? That he should have kept the job?
All's I'm saying is, DA was crucified for his play even though he missed most of preseason, didn't practice 'til 1 week before his first game (had to be inside because he had light sensitivity), played a tougher schedule than what is scheduled the first part of this season, with injuries at several line and receiving positions.... if anyone uses the excuse that BQ isn't doing well because he didn't get enough reps in preseason they're barking up the wrong tree. DA played with the hand he was dealt, BQ has his turn this time around.
-
He did what? DA was the starter, and he could not compete well enough against the elite teams in the league. Yes, I give you the heartache you feel that "he wasn't given enough time to develop" but he didn't do much with his opportunities follwoing that great 2007. He had an outstanding 2007, and he was the first QB in the Pro Bowl when Brady declined. But he came into 2008 with high expectations and did not do well. I honestly don't believe he was any different at OSU, except that he beat a few teams he shouldn't have. Give him a Joe Flacco position with the Ravens with that D, and I still don't think he is that good. Flacco played on a shit team in college and carried them. DA never did that. So spare me the "he never had a chance" BS. Trust me if Quinn sucks we'll let him know.
The apologists are already floating an excuse for Quinn doing poorly. Hopefully he'll do well, but if he doesn't I won't be surprised when people start talking about the "competition" wasting valuable snaps that would have made the difference.
The apologists are already floating an excuse for Quinn doing poorly. Hopefully he'll do well, but if he doesn't I won't be surprised when people start talking about the "competition" wasting valuable snaps that would have made the difference.
No excuses needed BQ will do just fine it may take a while for him to develop a rhythm and he is bound to make some rookie like mistakes but unlike DA he likely wont repeat the mistakes over and over again...
Everyone and their dog thinks we are going to dink and dunk but bq isnt a dinker by nature only by necessity he scans the whole field and if BE gets open or in a one on one BQ will air it out...
-
ah Brady's ladies already making excuses for why he will suck. SHUT UP about it. He isn't the guy, let him suck. We'll probably draft in top 5 next draft anyways
-
ah Brady's ladies already making excuses for why he will suck. SHUT UP about it. He isn't the guy, let him suck. We'll probably draft in top 5 next draft anyways
ah Brady's ladies already making excuses for why he will suck. SHUT UP about it. He isn't the guy, let him suck. We'll probably draft in top 5 next draft anyways
No, Idiot. Some of us are pissed that this 'competition' didn't really prepare either guy. Are you going to stop watching the Browns when your buddy is no longer here? I'd hate to see you leave, you make a great punching bag in the tavern.
Someone posted yesterday about how teams bring camp QBs so their starters don't throw their arms out. Still, the starters got 70% more snaps than either guy. And I'll bet most of them weren't learning new systems as well.
Interesting that everyone else in the league seems to think their young starters need all of the reps they can get (Flacco, Stafford, Ryan). Except us.
-
Ahhhhhh. It's sooo relaxing knowing we're not heading into a 5 INT game with DA. No yelling at the football. No fits when the helmet doesn't work. Just nice.
Only those pesky personal fouls while riding the pine to worry about.
Yes, a good feeling.
Quinn to win, but all know it's more about minimizing the damage of AP and line play.
-
-
I think the premise is true. The Browns QB's had too few snaps. I suspect Mangini knew who would win, and that's why he kept saying the seperation would eventually come, and it did indeed happen. However it meant that whomever he started on opening day wouldn't have their very best game.
The 2 Questions are:
1.) Was the competition an example of planning for next season, and the second half of this season?
2.) With having a competition that was settled late, had Mangini already labeled the Vikings game as a likely loss?
If one answers "Yes" to one or both questions then the competition makes perfect sense. If he's only thinking of the here and now, then it would make him an idiot to screw both QB's with fewer snaps.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/stor...&id=4462464
-
Hello! It looks like you're interested in this conversation, but you don't have an account yet.
Getting fed up of having to scroll through the same posts each visit? When you register for an account, you'll always come back to exactly where you were before, and choose to be notified of new replies (either via email, or push notification). You'll also be able to save bookmarks and upvote posts to show your appreciation to other community members.
With your input, this post could be even better 💗
Register Login