DeaconKnowledge
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Arm strength is overrated.
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NFL Offseason Thread 2013 - Here comes the wait
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Stafford was a stud pitcher as well and was second in rotation at his high school, only behind Dodgers Cy Young winner, and good friend, Clayton Kershaw.
BTW I'm not saying Kap has a weak arm, its just not as strong as Staffs.
But combined with accuracy and pocket presence a deadly combo.
If Chad Pennington had Jay Cutler's arm, he might be in the HoF. Dalton will forever be limited b/c his lack of arm strength. Sure, once you hit a certain level, it becomes less important. But watching Rodgers throw 40 yard ropes should dissuade anyone from calling arm strength overrated
DeaconKnowledge
Member
Watching Brady dink and plink his way to yearly top offenses and back to back AFC championships says otherwise
Goro Majima
Kitty Genovese Member
Vick is up there as well.
But I agree that arm strength is overrated. You just need to be able to go deep. At a certain point it does not make a difference.
But it is hard to win with a noodle arm like Brady and Peyton have. The system for Brady and Peyton's smarts can disguise it in the regular season, but at some point you have to be able to make plays with your arm.
:'(
Remember that time Vick threw a pass out of the stadium!?
Goro Majima
Kitty Genovese Member
He'd also have to not be made of glass as well.
At least Sean Payton is back!
Stafford's got a gun no doubt, but Kaep's arm is no joke either. I'd put him up there with Stafford when it comes to arm strength for sure.
Buckethead
Banned
Oh goodie, now he'll have more time to devote to his anti-gay crusade.
Lee Chaolan
Member
When you don't have it though in cold windy, wintry places, you have a problem. The defense doesn't respect you deep, which causes huge problems.
DeaconKnowledge
Member
Platitudes, frankly.
Going deep is a luxury, not a necessity. Again I point to Brady, who's had no problem with the short game in cold weather.
The_Darkest_Red
Member
It was a necessity in the Ravens' playoff run this year.
yankeehater
Member
I cant tell if you are being serious or not. Brady's playoff record is just .500 since he lost his camera advantage, and his playoff numbers are far worse then his regular season numbers. Once he gets to the playoffs teams really shorten the field aginst him knowing that he cant beat them deep anymore.
DeaconKnowledge
Member
Of course it was. Going deep relies more on quality receivers, which Flacco has, and less on quality throws, which Flacco lacks.
Brady is 17-6 in the postseason. I hate him just as much as you do but let's put things in perspective here.
Alligatorjandro
Banned
To be honest,Brady hasnt really had a deep receiver since Moss left.
It's because they don't need a deep receiver. If it works, it works!
AngmarsKing701
Member
It's really a shame the Ravens won. We'll see more "Fuck It and Chuck It" offenses next year. How many games did they get bailed out by 1, DPI; 2, a great catch; or 3, stupid safeties playing too shallow at the end of a game (I'm looking at you, Denver).
ActStriker
Member
Harbaugh saying Alex Smith probably won't be released
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/22/harbaugh-alex-smith-wont-be-released/
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/22/harbaugh-alex-smith-wont-be-released/
FrenchMovieTheme
Member
Well no shit. Have to keep his trade value at something
Kept hostage just in case Kaep's arm is taken from his body? Despicable what the lesser Harbs will do to his players.
Ed Werder ‏@Edwerderespn
Rams coach Jeff Fisher says Rob Ryan told him he was leaving to work for Sean Payton by walking in office and dropping keys on his desk
hahaha
edit:
Cian Fahey ‏@Cianaf
What would you rather have: Flacco or
Paul Kruger, Cary Williams, Dennis Pitta, Ed Dickson, Arthur Jones, Dannell Ellerbe and Ed Reed?
Rams coach Jeff Fisher says Rob Ryan told him he was leaving to work for Sean Payton by walking in office and dropping keys on his desk
hahaha
edit:
Cian Fahey ‏@Cianaf
What would you rather have: Flacco or
Paul Kruger, Cary Williams, Dennis Pitta, Ed Dickson, Arthur Jones, Dannell Ellerbe and Ed Reed?
Bounty stuff aside, Rob Ryan's style of defense worked out pretty well for several seasons. I much prefer that aggressive style defense even if it does give up occasional plays because last year we had a read and dont react defense that didnt get pressure and still gave up all the big plays. Hopefully he tries some of that "amoeba defense" with players roaming around before the snap to confuse offenses. I liked that part of GW's defense.
Lee Chaolan
Member
He did okay his year with the Browns too. Especially with what he had to work with.
Alligatorjandro
Banned
The Pats will run the score up on the Saints if they get the chance.
The_Darkest_Red
Member
Any team will run the score up on any team if they get the chance.
Alligatorjandro
Banned
The NFL has no class!
His defenses have always been terrible. It is a myth that he was good with the Browns/Raiders.
He was talking all kinds of crazy during the conference
Alligatorjandro
Banned
link?
Yeah I'm all for being biased, makes things interesting, just don't be spewing uninformed bullshit constantly. Save that for when Cutler begs out of a championship game or something.
The Saints need a defense that can at least generate turnovers. Rob's are never good at doing that.
Does this mean we can stop hearing about how Brady isn't a system QB?
Why is he on Microsofts dick?
DeaconKnowledge
Member
You guys need to grow thicker skin or you'll never make it through this generation.
Gully State
Member
Truly ahead of his time. Right on the money with his descriptions...
BaltimoreLarry
Member
Dutch Gronk
Banned
Console fanboys/wars are a funny thing.
Sure it's sort of understandable when you're a kid and mommy can only afford one console. But when you're a grown ass man/adult, I see no reason to swear your allegiance to one console. Or even be "against" a platform, wtf? Lol. Especially with a hobby as diverse as gaming. It's fucking stupid, and is a mentality that many should have grown out of a long time ago.