Dr. K Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Just want to say it was good to see Rivers take apart the Pats last night. I've always been a Rivers fan (I teach at NC State, where he was the best quarterback in school history). I wanted the Bills to draft him in 2004; I knew he would make it in the pros despite questions some had about his arm strength and his somewhat sidearm throwing motion. He has brains and accuracy and a quick release. Too bad he rose up the draft charts so quickly after destroying J.P. Losman in the senior bowl (Rivers was MVP). I was annoyed when some on this board claimed Rivers was a "bust" when he didn't take over the job from Drew Brees his first season, and didn't set the league on fire in his second. This doesn't mean I don't want the Bills to beat the Chargers badly next week. But don't underestimate the Chargers' QB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazed and Amuzed Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 I've always been a huge fan of Rivers, I don't care for his throwing motion but hey, it works for him. I was on the Rivers bandwagon coming out of NC state as well. It's good to see him doing well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUFFALOTONE Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 I've always been a huge fan of Rivers, I don't care for his throwing motion but hey, it works for him. I was on the Rivers bandwagon coming out of NC state as well. It's good to see him doing well. I have to be honest. Rivers motion and release reminds a lot of Marino. Obviously he isnt as talented but i guess time will tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Realist Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Rivers looked real good last night. The Chargers are going to be real tough to beat next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. K Posted October 13, 2008 Author Share Posted October 13, 2008 It's interesting to me that of the four first round QBs selected that year, Eli Manning, Rivers, Rothliesburger, and Losman (in that order, I think), three of them have proven to be first-class starters. This could be the strongest first-round QB class since the Marino, Kelly, Elway, Tony Eason year. I still think J.P. could make it, but he is looking more like Eason than Kelly right now. Eason also showed some promise, but never proved to be worth the pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJPearl2 Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Rivers is a very good player, but think of where San Diego would be (or would have done) with Brees? Thank god Brees is playing in the NFL. Right now, he is the best QB in the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUFFALOTONE Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Is anyone else not impressed by Romo on the least. Granted he is on 3 of my fantasy teams, but the guys mechanics are terrible. he is like favre with out the talent. Always throws off his back foot and rarely puts anything on the ball. He can throw it deep though, but the intermediate throws are horrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazed and Amuzed Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Is anyone else not impressed by Romo on the least. Granted he is on 3 of my fantasy teams, but the guys mechanics are terrible. he is like favre with out the talent. Always throws off his back foot and rarely puts anything on the ball. He can throw it deep though, but the intermediate throws are horrible. It's almost like he "spaces out" for quarters at a time. Over-rated IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongLiveRalph Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Is anyone else not impressed by Romo on the least. Granted he is on 3 of my fantasy teams, but the guys mechanics are terrible. he is like favre with out the talent. Always throws off his back foot and rarely puts anything on the ball. He can throw it deep though, but the intermediate throws are horrible. Horrible ball-handling decisions at horrible times/field position. He seems to think he can magically make a play out of nothing when the smart play is to turtle up and take the sack. He thinks he can make all the throws but continues to throw stupid INTs. In all of his seasons thus far, he has had stretches where he looked like a hall of famer, and stretches where he has looked like an undrafted QB out of a small college. No consistency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
49er Fan Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Romo's biggest weakness is that he can't scramble out of trouble to find receivers. When he has protection and finds someone open quick, his accuracy deep can be lethal. But when the pocket breaks down, he lacks awareness of where he is and runs right into a sack often. Note - Just reported - Romo is out 4 weeks with a broken pinkie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Speaking of QBs making bad decisions, Cutler was a Stupid Throw Highlight Reel, yesterday. Of course, like some other QBs, he makes some very nice throws, as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bizell Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Is anyone else not impressed by Romo on the least. Granted he is on 3 of my fantasy teams, but the guys mechanics are terrible. he is like favre with out the talent. Always throws off his back foot and rarely puts anything on the ball. He can throw it deep though, but the intermediate throws are horrible. his means of doing what he's doing may not always be pretty, but he's pretty much guaranteed for 2+ touchdowns a week and 250+ yards. if trent edwards ever gets to tony romo's point, i'd be ecstatic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv Levy Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 I don't mind Rivers, but I hope he fails miserably next week GO BILLS!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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