The most boneheaded SF play of the game

dam1953 · 11-18-2013, 08:30 AM

I agree. A great QB gets the first down. A good QB stays in bounds on 3rd down to eat another 30 secs+ off the clock before punting. What does this make Kap, average or less in my opinion.

Do you notice how all of the wonder kid QB's in the class of 2012 are less than wonderful this year. Luck is the only one that seems to be holding up...for now. IMO this supports the observation that "athletic" QB's don't win consistently in the NFL. Give me a QB with ability between his ears.

SloMotion · 11-18-2013, 08:40 AM

Originally Posted by dam1953

I agree. A great QB gets the first down. A good QB stays in bounds on 3rd down to eat another 30 secs+ off the clock before punting. What does this make Kap, average or less in my opinion.

Do you notice how all of the wonder kid QB's in the class of 2012 are less than wonderful this year. Luck is the only one that seems to be holding up...for now. IMO this supports the observation that "athletic" QB's don't win consistently in the NFL. Give me a QB with ability between his ears.

It's the 'sophomore slump' ... once they get some tape on ya', it's all about what you do after that. Russell Wilson (SEA) seems to be weathering the storm best outta' all of 'em and RGIII has the injury-thing working against him, but I usually wait 3-4 seasons before I get too hard on 'em.

Kaepernick is athletic enough, he just gotta' get his head right, IMO.

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K Major · 11-20-2013, 07:55 PM

Originally Posted by dam1953

I agree. A great QB gets the first down. A good QB stays in bounds on 3rd down to eat another 30 secs+ off the clock before punting. What does this make Kap, average or less in my opinion.

Do you notice how all of the wonder kid QB's in the class of 2012 are less than wonderful this year. Luck is the only one that seems to be holding up...for now. IMO this supports the observation that "athletic" QB's don't win consistently in the NFL. Give me a QB with ability between his ears.

+1. You give good coaches a year film on a read option QB (Kaep/RGIII), they will eventually figure you out at this level.

SaintSproles · 11-20-2013, 08:28 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

+1. You give good coaches a year film on a read option QB (Kaep/RGIII), they will eventually figure you out at this level.

They had Russell Wilson on NFL Network earlier today and he talked about how when he is running out of the pocket the first thing he is looking to do is to throw the ball vs running with it. That's because he is a legit passing QB and the reason he has survived and thrived in his 2nd season, even without having adequate passing targets for much of the season.

RGIII has had to be conservative with trying to use his legs to win games and now it shows that having to throw the ball on a higher percentage basis is not quite working out so well. His component of being a dangerous runner has been dimenished greatly, and his effectiveness along with it. Kaepernick similarly.

11-18-2013, 08:30 AM	#1
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11-18-2013, 08:40 AM	#2
SloMotion 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 6,776 Blog Entries: 15	Re: The most boneheaded SF play of the game Originally Posted by dam1953 I agree. A great QB gets the first down. A good QB stays in bounds on 3rd down to eat another 30 secs+ off the clock before punting. What does this make Kap, average or less in my opinion. Do you notice how all of the wonder kid QB's in the class of 2012 are less than wonderful this year. Luck is the only one that seems to be holding up...for now. IMO this supports the observation that "athletic" QB's don't win consistently in the NFL. Give me a QB with ability between his ears. It's the 'sophomore slump' ... once they get some tape on ya', it's all about what you do after that. Russell Wilson (SEA) seems to be weathering the storm best outta' all of 'em and RGIII has the injury-thing working against him, but I usually wait 3-4 seasons before I get too hard on 'em. Kaepernick is athletic enough, he just gotta' get his head right, IMO. . saintfan and Kryptonite like this.

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,741 Blog Entries: 3	Re: The most boneheaded SF play of the game Originally Posted by dam1953 I agree. A great QB gets the first down. A good QB stays in bounds on 3rd down to eat another 30 secs+ off the clock before punting. What does this make Kap, average or less in my opinion. Do you notice how all of the wonder kid QB's in the class of 2012 are less than wonderful this year. Luck is the only one that seems to be holding up...for now. IMO this supports the observation that "athletic" QB's don't win consistently in the NFL. Give me a QB with ability between his ears. +1. You give good coaches a year film on a read option QB (Kaep/RGIII), they will eventually figure you out at this level.

11-20-2013, 08:28 PM	#4
SaintSproles Site Donor Drew Brees GOAT Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 342 Blog Entries: 1	Re: The most boneheaded SF play of the game Originally Posted by K Major +1. You give good coaches a year film on a read option QB (Kaep/RGIII), they will eventually figure you out at this level. They had Russell Wilson on NFL Network earlier today and he talked about how when he is running out of the pocket the first thing he is looking to do is to throw the ball vs running with it. That's because he is a legit passing QB and the reason he has survived and thrived in his 2nd season, even without having adequate passing targets for much of the season. RGIII has had to be conservative with trying to use his legs to win games and now it shows that having to throw the ball on a higher percentage basis is not quite working out so well. His component of being a dangerous runner has been dimenished greatly, and his effectiveness along with it. Kaepernick similarly. SloMotion likes this.

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