VaporTrail Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 Why the fuck are some people so high on Johnny Football? I'd love to see a demographics breakdown of those that love Johnny and those that don't. See if there's any correlation anywhere Leadership, intangibles, and most importantly moxie. Johnny Manziel takes the excitement, leadership, and shitty mechanics of Tebow, and mixes it with the diminutive frame of Colt McCoy. He's just won games at every level he's played. ^Sums up pretty much everyone who's pro JFF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuNNerGatSKi Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 Leadership, intangibles, and most importantly moxie. Johnny Manziel takes the excitement, leadership, and shitty mechanics of Tebow, and mixes it with the diminutive frame of Colt McCoy. He's just won games at every level he's played. ^Sums up pretty much everyone who's pro JFF I can't believe I'm doing this here but I gotta defend Johnny a bit. His mechanics, throwing motion, and ball placement are fucking leagues ahead of Tebow. I'm sorry but you cannot equate Manziel's throwing to Tebow's and get away with it. Manziel CAN throw a fucking football. His problem is he struggles mightily to stay consistent with his mechanics and he makes stupid stupid decisions when throwing the ball by trying to go for it all every play. If he can learn to play smarter, tighten up and develop consistency with his mechanics, and relax in the pocket he will have a very very bright career ahead of him, provided he doesn't get smooshed first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dab7291993 Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 All Bridgewater has done since being the best passer in college football is throw badly in a t-shirt and shorts. If anyone thinks it means anything, they don't deserve a job in the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miktoxic Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 i don't have a job in the nfl but i can still see and bridgewater has done nothing to impress me. i'd rather see JF land here than that china doll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osiris Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 i don't have a job in the nfl but i can still see and bridgewater has done nothing to impress me. i'd rather see JF land here than that china doll. If this doesn't impress you than you are a tough sell! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miktoxic Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 If this doesn't impress you than you are a tough sell! i've seen that. impressive how he got out of the containment but if that's what you want, look at film from JF. he did that twice a game, every game basically. a 'miracle' toss to a wide open guy in the end zone does nothing for me. if a QB CAN'T do that then they shouldn't play the position. i personally don't like either of them but if you want 'miracle' throws and escapability there's no way bridgewater even comes close to JF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownSouthKC Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 Leadership, intangibles, and most importantly moxie. Johnny Manziel takes the excitement, leadership, and shitty mechanics of Tebow, and mixes it with the diminutive frame of Colt McCoy. He's just won games at every level he's played. ^Sums up pretty much everyone who's pro JFF I'm a little confused, was this an argument for or against Manziel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownSouthKC Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 i've seen that. impressive how he got out of the containment but if that's what you want, look at film from JF. he did that twice a game, every game basically. a 'miracle' toss to a wide open guy in the end zone does nothing for me. if a QB CAN'T do that then they shouldn't play the position. i personally don't like either of them but if you want 'miracle' throws and escapability there's no way bridgewater even comes close to JF. My only thing is that I don't care if a player can run around and make plays on his feet like Manziel or RG3 I'd rather have someone that stays in the pocket and extends plays with his feet like Brady does or more similiarly like Russy Wilson does. I know you can squelch it a little but the problem I have with Manziel is the times that he runs out of a wide open pocket and then creates with his legs. I mean, obviously its not bad in NCAA but its not going to happen in the NFL with the same risk vs. reward. I'd rather he stick in the pocket, wiggle when he needs too and get the ball to Gordon, Cameron, Hawkins instead of using his feet as much. I don't know if Im explainging that. I guess Im saying I feel like Bridgewater feels pressure better than Manziel but Manziel is more electric with his legs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaporTrail Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 I'm a little confused, was this an argument for or against Manziel? I'm comparing him to Tebow and McCoy. What do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miktoxic Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 My only thing is that I don't care if a player can run around and make plays on his feet like Manziel or RG3 I'd rather have someone that stays in the pocket and extends plays with his feet like Brady does or more similiarly like Russy Wilson does. I know you can squelch it a little but the problem I have with Manziel is the times that he runs out of a wide open pocket and then creates with his legs. I mean, obviously its not bad in NCAA but its not going to happen in the NFL with the same risk vs. reward. I'd rather he stick in the pocket, wiggle when he needs too and get the ball to Gordon, Cameron, Hawkins instead of using his feet as much. I don't know if Im explainging that. I guess Im saying I feel like Bridgewater feels pressure better than Manziel but Manziel is more electric with his legs. i just think the bridgewater pre-draft fluff machine has been out in full force. i just don't see it. there's no fire in the way he moves. there's no fire in the way he communicates. it's like the light bulb is on but it's battery operated. there's no way bridgewater feels the pressure better than manziel, i mean that's what JF is all about, that's what the scouts love about him. does he look to get out of the pocket when he feels the pressure? yep. but it's better than taking a sack. like i said i'm not fans of either but if it came down to the two, manziel would be my pick. now if you want a pocket passer, take carr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaporTrail Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 i just think the bridgewater pre-draft fluff machine has been out in full force. i just don't see it. there's no fire in the way he moves. there's no fire in the way he communicates. it's like the light bulb is on but it's battery operated. there's no way bridgewater feels the pressure better than manziel, i mean that's what JF is all about, that's what the scouts love about him. does he look to get out of the pocket when he feels the pressure? yep. but it's better than taking a sack. like i said i'm not fans of either but if it came down to the two, manziel would be my pick. now if you want a pocket passer, take carr. Carr does not step up into the pocket when the heat comes. He bails the pocket at the first sign of pressure, and he's not nearly as elusive as Johnny. If you want a pocket passer, go with Bortles or McCarron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownSouthKC Posted April 20, 2014 Report Share Posted April 20, 2014 i just think the bridgewater pre-draft fluff machine has been out in full force. i just don't see it. there's no fire in the way he moves. there's no fire in the way he communicates. it's like the light bulb is on but it's battery operated. there's no way bridgewater feels the pressure better than manziel, i mean that's what JF is all about, that's what the scouts love about him. does he look to get out of the pocket when he feels the pressure? yep. but it's better than taking a sack. like i said i'm not fans of either but if it came down to the two, manziel would be my pick. now if you want a pocket passer, take carr. I'd buy most of that. I don't like Carr but I think the Browns do. I also should have prefaced it with I'm not sure who I like more of Manziel or Bridge. Bortles is my number 1 but I'm not in love with any of them. I probably explained t weird. I think Manziel is so good at creating with his feet that he sacrifices plays before there is any pressure on him so he can use his biggest weapon which is his feet. I don't think that will work in the NFL and definitely not like it does in NCAA. There is a difference between moving in the pocket like Bridge does from pressure and creating plays with your legs like Manziel does. He is also one of the worst QBs against the blitz which to my non-scout eye is mainly about recognizing pressure or to a lesser degree his height but I don't subscribe to that too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cysko Kid Posted April 20, 2014 Report Share Posted April 20, 2014 If this doesn't impress you than you are a tough sell! Where's the miracle? It was nothing at all spectacular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miktoxic Posted April 20, 2014 Report Share Posted April 20, 2014 Carr does not step up into the pocket when the heat comes. He bails the pocket at the first sign of pressure i know. but that's the only knock on him. each and everyone of these guys have something negative in their game. it's just who has what the FO sees in them i guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuNNerGatSKi Posted April 20, 2014 Report Share Posted April 20, 2014 i know. but that's the only knock on him. each and everyone of these guys have something negative in their game. it's just who has what the FO sees in them i guess. Well that and his mechanics are all over the fucking place Mik. The fact of the matter is this kid has a goddamn cannon for an arm and never had to fully develop his mechanics and consistency with said mechanics to make all the throws. He has a great enough arm to just rocket that SOB out of there even with shitty footwork and follow through. I honestly think IF Carr can correct those two issues he will be a fantastic QB. From all accounts he has great football IQ, leadership, and ability to run an offense. I'm just very very concerned that much like Weeden, Carr's issues with pressure, composure, and faltering mechanics while under pressure are ingrained in his psyche and thought processes. If that's the case it will be extremely difficult to develop those defects out of his game, as we just witnessed for two years with weeds. That's the million dollar question with this kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyceRolls Posted April 20, 2014 Report Share Posted April 20, 2014 Well that and his mechanics are all over the fucking place Mik. The fact of the matter is this kid has a goddamn cannon for an arm and never had to fully develop his mechanics and consistency with said mechanics to make all the throws. He has a great enough arm to just rocket that SOB out of there even with shitty footwork and follow through. I honestly think IF Carr can correct those two issues he will be a fantastic QB. From all accounts he has great football IQ, leadership, and ability to run an offense. I'm just very very concerned that much like Weeden, Carr's issues with pressure, composure, and faltering mechanics while under pressure are ingrained in his psyche and thought processes. If that's the case it will be extremely difficult to develop those defects out of his game, as we just witnessed for two years with weeds. That's the million dollar question with this kid. Carr's flashes of Weedenitis scare me, but at least he won't be a 30 year old Rookie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westside Steve Posted April 20, 2014 Report Share Posted April 20, 2014 The more I read, the more it seems like massive groupthink, and then certain guys trying to break out from the herd with outlandish opinions. Hoge and Jaws are definitely seeking web hits, there's no way with all their experience they can believe Manziel isn't worth a 1st 2nd or 3rd-round pick. Starting to hate this. I finished my grad school project yesterday and am going to get back into the swing of things, just in time, but it's gotten to the point where this event is more about popularity and rumor to drive advertising than it is about talent evaluation. I hope you are enjoying your visit to the 21st century! WSS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dab7291993 Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 How many other QB's have had complete control of their offense and do it so well? The guy is smart, and if you look at a guy with similar football intelligence like Luck, his skill is evident but what separates him is how he takes his time and puts together 6, 7 minute drives. Bridgewater will be that same type of guy, Manziel is a guy who doesn't operate well out of the pocket, and considering him because he's a "playmaker" is just evidence you eat that shit up that ESPN feeds you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dab7291993 Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 Show me the stats that prove Manziel is an efficient QB in the pocket. He definitely bails from the pocket more than any other high-profile QB, which is a terrible quality for a QB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuNNerGatSKi Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 Ask and you shall receive http://m.espn.go.com/general/blogs/blogpost?blogname=statsinfo&id=81639&src=desktop Very very interesting mike... Though stats only tell part of the story this really took me by surprise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieHardBrownsFan Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 I will be surprised if he is still around at #4. But if he is, grab him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miktoxic Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 and if you want to look at the real stats, look at this: http://espn.go.com/college-football/statistics/player/_/stat/passing/sort/passingYards/year/2013/group/80 it's amazing how manziel and bridgewater took more sacks than carr, isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miktoxic Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 and who did bridgewater have to play? (threads about bridgewater...remember?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John.R.Brown1968 Posted April 22, 2014 Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 Flacco played at 1-AA Delaware. That's one of the reason I have a hard time with level of competition. Not to mention, a qb has 10 teammates on the field. A lot of factors can make or break what we THINK we see in one player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canton Mike Posted April 22, 2014 Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 Flacco played at 1-AA Delaware. That's one of the reason I have a hard time with level of competition. Not to mention, a qb has 10 teammates on the field. A lot of factors can make or break what we THINK we see in one player. THERE is the great question, every year....the team AROUND the player, be they QB, WR, etc. I think QB & WR are most affected by their team. A great QB with no OL & WRs who can't catch may look lousy. The WR who plays with no other viable receivers and/or has a dud for a QB could look awful. We could go on & on, but THOSE are the guys that great talent evaluaters can find (often in small schools). Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted April 22, 2014 Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 THERE is the great question, every year....the team AROUND the player, be they QB, WR, etc. I think QB & WR are most affected by their team. A great QB with no OL & WRs who can't catch may look lousy. The WR who plays with no other viable receivers and/or has a dud for a QB could look awful. We could go on & on, but THOSE are the guys that great talent evaluaters can find (often in small schools). Mike You mean like asking: Did Johhny Manziel make Mike Evans....or did Mike Evans make Johhny Manziel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterDog Posted April 22, 2014 Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 It's amazing how Manziel had to play defenses like Alabama, LSU, Auburn, Ole Miss, Missouri, and Arkansas Means nothing. Manziel also have 2 potential TOP 10 players playing with him (Evans and Mathews). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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