Dark Fan Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 Jerret Bell of USA Today like much of the national media fails to even mention JP in his sidebar about the first round quarterback class of 2004 and their development ahead of Rivers. JP is becoming the Ken O'Brien of the draft of 2004, a complete afterthought vis a vis the talent drafted with him even though he's starting. Although, I had to be reminded that O'Brien (and Eason and Blackledge) were all drafted ahead of Marino in '83. Cant help but find it irritating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bizell Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 I have a feeling he's going to surprise everyone this year with a decent/good year.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cugalabanza Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 Jerret Bell of USA Today like much of the national media fails to even mention JP in his sidebar about the first round quarterback class of 2004 and their development ahead of Rivers. JP is becoming the Ken O'Brien of the draft of 2004, a complete afterthought vis a vis the talent drafted with him even though he's starting. Although, I had to be reminded that O'Brien (and Eason and Blackledge) were all drafted ahead of Marino in '83. Cant help but find it irritating. 755457[/snapback] That's ok. USA Today isn't good for much. Unless you're looking for Factoids and colorful pie charts with little cartoon graphics. JP will be making a name for himself shortly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 Man I hope you guys are right. Even if we go 5-11, if our offence plays well with Losman leading it I would be very satisfied with the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 Here's the text of the sidebar: RIVERS BEHIND 2004 MATES Philip Rivers has some catching up to do. The other quarterbacks drafted in the first round in 2004 have already scored big. Ben Roethlisberger in February became the youngest quarterback to win a Super Bowl after opening with a record 13 consecutive wins as a Pittsburgh Steelers rookie. Eli Manning helped the New York Giants win the NFC East last season. He has started 23 games, cracking the lineup for the last seven as a rookie. "We've started on three different paths," says Rivers, who didn't start a game during his first two years with the San Diego Chargers. "It's kind of interesting. I got to know those guys a little when we were coming out of college, getting ready for the draft. So you keep up with them. I think all of us are going to be successful for a long time." Steelers offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt figures Rivers will have something else in common with his draft-class brethren: defenses that pressure him with heavy blitzes. "He's got to have some success against some of those looks," Whisenhunt said. "What happened to us, especially at the end of the (rookie) year with Ben, he burned some people because he moved in the pocket and made some throws. By the end of the year, people were backing off and trying to make him beat them that way instead of coming after him with pressure. That's how you get people off of pressuring you." Whisenhunt thinks the apprenticeship will aid Rivers' transition. I have to admit Etsh that my initial thoughts were the same as yours. After I thought about it though I figure it's a good thing that JP isn't mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SACTOBILLSFAN Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 That's ok. USA Today isn't good for much. Unless you're looking for Factoids and colorful pie charts with little cartoon graphics. JP will be making a name for himself shortly. 755466[/snapback] And a liberal slant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevewin Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 JP is becoming the Ken O'Brien of the draft of 2004, a complete afterthought vis a vis the talent drafted with him even though he's starting. Yeah but don't forget - JP was announced as the starter only today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 What were they supposed to write? And JP Losman was handed the starting spot last season without a start under his belt and missing most of his rookie season with an injury, only to be pulled after the first couple games of the season after not putting up impressive numbers and some veterans starting up a mutiny to get Holcomb they're starter. If you notice, they only used examples of the 2 QB's who were drafted in 2004 and have had early success as starters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l< j Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 When discussing the national media, I often fail to mention USA Today. kj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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