i will say this about a. brooks....

lumm0x · 07-15-2003, 09:01 AM

Brooks is a very young QB that is still finding his game. He was thrown into action his first year and I think last year he wanted to prove too much he was a pocket passer.

Billy, I think this statement is gospel. His style has changed dramatically from his debut as a Saint. He seems hesitant to tuck it away and would rather force a ball. The only time he seemed content to throw it away was in the end zone.

Although it is a freak of nature, last years Eagles team made my jaw drop. To be able to achieve consistent production and success when forced into your back-up and then your third string QB showed that a back-up can still be prepared for success by his positional coach. (just to get Billy going on this again) The coaches can adjust the playcalling to fall within the abilities and strengths of the back-up player. I would never expect a player to ask to come out of a game due to injury, but I do expect a coach to recognize a player that\'s hurt compared to one who is not. I think everyone is pointing the finger of blame from last year\'s injury concern on Brooks....that was Haslett\'s call and hindsight is 20-20.

Billy, not just to please you with this, but I think Brooks is a rare talent and like SaintNik agreed, he will be a successful starter for us and see a few pro bowls in his time. But to be frank, he needs to mature and become passionate about winning. With the exception of wanting to be in the game he has not displayed passionate play.

07-15-2003, 09:01 AM	#11
lumm0x Resident antediluvian Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 2,026	i will say this about a. brooks.... Brooks is a very young QB that is still finding his game. He was thrown into action his first year and I think last year he wanted to prove too much he was a pocket passer. Billy, I think this statement is gospel. His style has changed dramatically from his debut as a Saint. He seems hesitant to tuck it away and would rather force a ball. The only time he seemed content to throw it away was in the end zone. Although it is a freak of nature, last years Eagles team made my jaw drop. To be able to achieve consistent production and success when forced into your back-up and then your third string QB showed that a back-up can still be prepared for success by his positional coach. (just to get Billy going on this again) The coaches can adjust the playcalling to fall within the abilities and strengths of the back-up player. I would never expect a player to ask to come out of a game due to injury, but I do expect a coach to recognize a player that\'s hurt compared to one who is not. I think everyone is pointing the finger of blame from last year\'s injury concern on Brooks....that was Haslett\'s call and hindsight is 20-20. Billy, not just to please you with this, but I think Brooks is a rare talent and like SaintNik agreed, he will be a successful starter for us and see a few pro bowls in his time. But to be frank, he needs to mature and become passionate about winning. With the exception of wanting to be in the game he has not displayed passionate play.