The Big Cat Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Oh and San Francisco didn't have a stud defense and an awesome running back when he was the starter 2 years ago when he was a "bust"? Listen, I don't want Alex Smith. This isn't a I want Alex Smith or his type of QB post. This is a, sometimes the system helps make a player be better post. We all believe Chan got the most out of Fitz don't we? Which means that that's the best Fitz will ever be. Alex Smith is showing how good he can be with Kansas City with THAT system. I'm fine with EJ but I don't have faith in the system. His talents are not being utilized the right way and neither is CJs'... Oh and don't tell me it's the offensive line cuz last year even with Levitre at guard, the line was shaky and Fitz had to release the ball in 2 seconds. Plus we had injuries to the line also. The blame usually starts from the top and I have a finger pointed at Marrone for being an offensive line coach and not realizing how bad we are at LG (hopefully Legursky can fix that cuz I think he got what it takes), and Hackett for running draw plays from the Shotgun. He was benched after "winning" games and playing real good if you can also remember that. Yeah...but not not so good that they brought him back... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitro Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Bust? Maybe but so far this season his QB rating is better than Brady, Roethlisberger, Flacco and Eli manning. He is a "middle of the pack" kind of QB and I doubt he will ever make it to elite status. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordio Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 I'll take a game manager that rarely has bad games, like alex smith over a qb that sucks. Alex doesnt get a lot of credit. But i think he deserves it. He's above average, overall. Not elite. But above average for sure. Almost every qb in the league will have good games. Remember trent edwards???? Agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mannc Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Forget about the 9ers rushing him a lot. He had time on a lot of plays. He just plainly sucks. They need to move on from the Bradford era. Sam Bradford= Bust This is how it works Microscopes. You give a guy a year or two or three, then you can declare them a bust. Not after 1 game. Certainly not looking good for him, right now. And remember, it was because of their faith in Bradford that the Rams traded the right to draft RG III to the Redskins. That faith now seems to have been misplaced. On the other hand, they still have the Redskin's No. 1 pick in 2014, which might be a top-10 pick, and RG III is not exactly setting the league on fire this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonborn10 Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 He is the last of the ridiculous rookie number one overall contracts that hamstring teams for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 What is this Eddy from NFL Radio? He calls in all the time and b#@$h about the Rams, Bradford, yet states he is a Rams fan. He has to be the most annoying fan who calls in on the radio. I really think sometimes Ross Tucker wants to reach through thr phone and pummel him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
run dat back Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Certainly not looking good for him, right now. And remember, it was because of their faith in Bradford that the Rams traded the right to draft RG III to the Redskins. That faith now seems to have been misplaced. On the other hand, they still have the Redskin's No. 1 pick in 2014, which might be a top-10 pick, and RG III is not exactly setting the league on fire this season. http://www.businessinsider.com/robert-griffin-iii-trade-had-no-winners-in-retrospect-2013-9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 (edited) I had the same impression last night as well. He just simply should be better by now. The problem as always with changing coaches etc, someone will give him BOD... I was amazed at how much slack the announcers on Thurs were cutting him. All the stuff I saw...happy feet in the pocket, dropping back too far, feeling pressure that wasn't there, consistently overthrowing wide open WR. When he hits, he throws a bullet. A thing of beauty. He hangs onto the ball too long and he has trouble throwing accurately under pressure. I couldn't see it on TV but I bet the All 22 shows failure to follow his progressions. The bottom line is l2011ast year, the man threw 6 TD all season. Six. 6. Thurs nite I saw why. What is this Eddy from NFL Radio? He calls in all the time and b#@$h about the Rams, Bradford, yet states he is a Rams fan. He has to be the most annoying fan who calls in on the radio. I really think sometimes Ross Tucker wants to reach through thr phone and pummel him. All St Louis football fans are the most annoying. They became football fans during the Greatest Show on Turf Warner days and have little understanding of football. Bust? Maybe but so far this season his QB rating is better than Brady, Roethlisberger, Flacco and Eli manning. He is a "middle of the pack" kind of QB and I doubt he will ever make it to elite status. I think this may be an exemplar of how ratings don't tell the whole story. This says more about the poor quality of Brady, Roethlisberger, and Eli Manning's play so far this year. Flacco I'll tell you what I think on Monday. Edited September 28, 2013 by Hopeful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 What is this Eddy from NFL Radio? He calls in all the time and b#@$h about the Rams, Bradford, yet states he is a Rams fan. He has to be the most annoying fan who calls in on the radio. I really think sometimes Ross Tucker wants to reach through thr phone and pummel him. He calls in all the time and b#@$h about the (team name), (player name), yet states he is a (team name) fan. The formula for every sports radio show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 I've been saying this about Bradford for a year and a half. He truly looks like a stiff to me whenever I watch him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 (edited) Forget about the 9ers rushing him a lot. He had time on a lot of plays. He just plainly sucks. They need to move on from the Bradford era. Sam Bradford= Bust This is how it works Microscopes. You give a guy a year or two or three, then you can declare them a bust. Not after 1 game. Yes, I went to college in St Louis(Go Billikens!) and still have a lot of friends there and they are screaming bust at the top of their lungs...lol Bradford's numbers have not really improved since his rookie year and that has to be disconcerting... Although to be fair Brian Schottenheimer might be the worst OC in football. No idea how he keeps getting jobs when there are so many bright young minds waiting for an opportunity... Edited September 28, 2013 by matter2003 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Yes Bradford is disappointing...but I also feel better about our swapping draft picks with St. Louis because Tavon Austin certainly isn't setting the world on fire (yet). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clippers of Nfl Posted September 28, 2013 Author Share Posted September 28, 2013 (edited) Yes, I went to college in St Louis(Go Billikens!) and still have a lot of friends there and they are screaming bust at the top of their lungs...lol Bradford's numbers have not really improved since his rookie year and that has to be disconcerting... Although to be fair Brian Schottenheimer might be the worst OC in football. No idea how he keeps getting jobs when there are so many bright young minds waiting for an opportunity... I could see why. He's just average. Average. Maybe even a little below average. Edit: Which means he'll be the bills' starter next season. Edited September 28, 2013 by Clippers of Nfl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DE Bills Fan Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Should the Bills pick him up as a Back Up or Starter? That was hysterical!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clippers of Nfl Posted September 28, 2013 Author Share Posted September 28, 2013 That was hysterical!!! Not only is it hysterical, it's very likely to happen. We like to circle things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DE Bills Fan Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Not only is it hysterical, it's very likely to happen. We like to circle things. HA-HA. Sad but true. Good one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 I've said the same for years. Bradford was a huge hype. The only reason people think he's good is because he was drafted #r overall. 5 years later and the Rams still draft early. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 (edited) Yes, I went to college in St Louis(Go Billikens!) and still have a lot of friends there and they are screaming bust at the top of their lungs...lol Bradford's numbers have not really improved since his rookie year and that has to be disconcerting... Although to be fair Brian Schottenheimer might be the worst OC in football. No idea how he keeps getting jobs when there are so many bright young minds waiting for an opportunity... Then Matter, perhaps you can explain to me a question that has been puzzling me for all the years I've lived in StL: WTF is a Billiken? Small world: the dad of one of my kid's new friends attended SLU high with Henry Jones. I haven't heard any screaming about Bradford is a bust, but that's just because the (nominal) StL Rams fans I know don't care enough about football to scream about anything. You may have a circle of acquaintance with more avid fans, poor things. Bradford has, for years, been my Exhibit A of why drafting a QB #1 as your franchise guy is not sufficient to turn a team around. I'm sure it hasn't helped him to have a new OC every year, and his OL started out porous, and the Rams D is mediocre at best. Nevertheless, when the game is on the line and others step up, Bradford seems to step back. He's become the Alex Smith of the Rams, without the Harbaugh moment. Edited September 29, 2013 by Hopeful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Yes Bradford is disappointing...but I also feel better about our swapping draft picks with St. Louis because Tavon Austin certainly isn't setting the world on fire (yet). As a WR, Tavon Austin needs a little help from his QB to set the world on fire. In Thurs. game, I saw at least 4 throws that Austin tried desperately to reel in: too far over his head, leading him too far for a dive to be successful, etc. At least 1 was a sure touch and one would have been close. It kind of changes my viewpoint on Andy Dalton. At least he makes throws the incredibly athletic and sure-handed AJ Green can actually reach. Green makes Dalton look better than he is, but Dalton throws stuff Green can catch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumby Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Then Matter, perhaps you can explain to me a question that has been puzzling me for all the years I've lived in StL: WTF is a Billiken? A Billiken is a good luck doll. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billiken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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