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this is a discussion within the NFL Community Forum; Originally Posted by QBREES9 Thats a dam shame. I like Gil Brandt, and you have to understand he's one of those positive thinking guys that sees the upside in players moreso than the downside. If you listen to him long ...
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02-05-2013, 09:25 AM | #21 |
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Re: Julio Jones better than Calvin Johnson, Gil Brandt says
I like Gil Brandt, and you have to understand he's one of those positive thinking guys that sees the upside in players moreso than the downside.
If you listen to him long enough, and I have listened to him for years now, you can read between the lines. Tepid enthusiasm toward a certain player translates to "this guy friggin sucks". He's also dead-on right 95% of the time with his comments. |
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Re: Julio Jones better than Calvin Johnson, Gil Brandt says
Originally Posted by SloMotion
Nah SloMo, you have the better QB in Stafford with all his throwing styles. That sidearm almost underhand flick is incredible. Get a solid #2 WR and your Lions are set. Ryan has 2 good wideouts plus the best TE in the game is what makes him impressive. If Gonzales goes this year so will Ryan's success.
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02-06-2013, 07:41 AM | #23 |
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Re: Julio Jones better than Calvin Johnson, Gil Brandt says
Originally Posted by mutineer10
Ok, I'm gonna' help a brother out because there's now way I can let you go about your day feeling like you just made an argument for Matt Ryan, . You see, stats are subjective and really only exist to support our own individual viewpoints, so one should never have to feel fully obligated to choosing Matt Ryan over a comparable QB. Feel better?
Let's go back a season, to that magical/mythical season that comes around for the Lions every decade or so ... Tale of the Tape/2011QB Rating: Stafford 97.2, Ryan 92.2 Comp. %: Stafford 63.5%, Ryan 61.3% Total Yds: Stafford 5038, Ryan 4,177 TD / INT: Stafford 41 / 16, Ryan 29 / 12 Fumb / Lost: Stafford 5 / 4, Ryan 5 / 3 **yes, I know, but remember, stats are subjective. Playoff record: Stafford 0-1, Ryan 1-5 Career Tackles: Stafford - 1, Ryan - 1 **I was looking for the 'tough guy' quotient So, I guess you could argue when Stafford has the weapons and/or is healthy, he's your man over Ryan. At least I could. It's all hypothetical, of course, in the court of NFL QB's where you're ultimately judged on playoff wins & SuperBowls, of which there's only one between the two of them. |
02-06-2013, 08:06 AM | #24 |
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Re: Julio Jones better than Calvin Johnson, Gil Brandt says
Originally Posted by Tobias-Reiper
I can answer those without looking it up!
#2 WR - Nate Burleson (injured), Titus Young (headcase/DNP), Ryan Broyles (injured), Mike Thomas? (no), Kris Durham? (no), Brian Robiske? (who?). If you go by catches, it would be Titus Young, which kind of shows you the shape the Lions receiving corps was in. #1 TE - Brandon "get-that-boy-some-stick 'um" Pettigrew. Tony Scheffler is a close second & a fan favorite, but Brandon usually gets more opportunities to drop passes than Scheffler in any given game. Lions O/line vs. Falcons O/line - The Lions offensive line is surprisingly good at keeping Stafford upright. The Falcons O/line may be better, but I wouldn't consider this as big a factor in Stafford's passing game as a lack of a decent running game or the fact that the Lions receivers led, or were near the top, of the league in dropped balls. Playing the Saints defense x2yr - That would have been interesting to see if the Lions could have overcome their own deficiencies and taken advantage of the Saints defense. I'd say "yes" if it wasn't for the fact Brees and the Saints offense would totally demoralize Detroit on the other side of the ball ... oh wait, we saw it in the playoffs last year, . Sorry for letting my 'Lions-ness' out, just part of my 'recovery' program, . |
02-06-2013, 08:07 AM | #25 |
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Re: Julio Jones better than Calvin Johnson, Gil Brandt says
Originally Posted by Danno
Ok, I know you like to argue for argument's sake sometimes, so what are you saying? Jones IS better than Calvin?
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02-06-2013, 08:12 AM | #26 |
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Re: Julio Jones better than Calvin Johnson, Gil Brandt says
Originally Posted by Budsdrinker
, Stafford's had a rough start to his career, injury-wise & having to play for Detroit, but I think he's 'potential unrealized' at this point. We saw what he did in 2011 with a solid receiving corps.
People were really getting on him for the sidearm throws, but you're right, it's part of the kid's style and honestly, he was throwing under duress quite a bit this season, which is where I think the sidearm came from. |
02-06-2013, 09:24 AM | #27 |
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Re: Julio Jones better than Calvin Johnson, Gil Brandt says
No, I think its a little far fatched, but not by much. Julio is a freak and will only get better. I'm pulling for him, he's one of my favorite non-Saints and I hope someday he leaves the Falcons for a different team.
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02-06-2013, 09:28 AM | #28 |
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Re: Julio Jones better than Calvin Johnson, Gil Brandt says
Oh, just wanted to clarify, ... and that's kind of where I'm at in the debate. Jones may be the better receiver one day, the potential is certainly there & he's one to watch, just not today. Gotta' put his time in.
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02-06-2013, 11:41 AM | #29 |
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02-06-2013, 06:07 PM | #30 |
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