Zach Mettenberger marvels with maturity

04-12-2014, 10:11 PM

I still have the feeling that Drews replacement isn't even in college yet.

Danno · 04-13-2014, 09:20 AM

Originally Posted by Jamessr

I still have the feeling that Drews replacement isn't even in college yet.

Agreed, and do we really think some QB drafted now is gonna wait 4 or 5 years to start?

Roders was the last of that breed, and by most accounts he was probably ready to go in year 2, definitely year 3 had Favre stopped un-retiring.

papz · 04-13-2014, 10:26 AM

Probably not, but they should. Judging by their performance, the majority of these kids just aren't ready to lead a franchise. Geno Smith, EJ Manuel, Mike Glennon, etc. More teams need to go the Aaron Rodgers route and develop their next franchise quarterback imo. They aren't doing these kids any favor coming into an unstable situation with the constant changing of coaches/system and just shattering their confidence throwing them into the fire.

At the end of the day it really doesn't matter what some drafted QB wants to do... it's really not their call.

jeanpierre · 04-13-2014, 10:43 AM

Originally Posted by saintfan

No offense to anyone here, but I seriously doubt we're having this conversation if he hadn't played for LSU.

TheOak · 04-15-2014, 05:33 AM

Originally Posted by saintfan

No offense to anyone here, but I seriously doubt we're having this conversation if he hadn't played for LSU.

There isn't 1 piece of anything purple in my home... No tigers either.

Not even accidentally.

And since I started it in this thread ....
Lots of incorrect assumption.

K Major · 04-15-2014, 09:36 AM

Originally Posted by papz

They aren't doing these kids any favor coming into an unstable situation with the constant changing of coaches/system and just shattering their confidence throwing them into the fire.

+1, agreed.

TheOak · 04-15-2014, 09:56 AM

I disagree that they should be viewed or treated like kids.

@ 18 an American soldier is given a job that means life or death. About $18k/year. By the time a US Soldier sees the battle field he has been through at least 3 leaders/managers and Units.
@ 23 College graduates go out and get their first job and thrown to the wolves varies from $30k-$$180k/year. This cat has multiple bosses.

These men are making big boy money and allowed to act like spring break college students with zero recourse. Go tell your boss you have 2 DUIs and was just arrested at an airport because of a bomb threat and see how long you are gainfully employed. Make sure you bring those things up at your next interview as well and see how quickly you are hired.

Even more important that the previous examples, a great many of these rookies have had the responsibility of raising their own children...

23 years old and can raise a child but not handle a group of grown men?

They are not children when they enter the NFL but they are handled and treated like children which seems to have zero benefit other than to delay them manning the fk up.

papz · 04-15-2014, 11:42 AM

You're making this way more serious than it is. I don't even see why it has to even go that route. I'm actually a little disgusted we're even comparing American soldiers to football players.

There's nothing wrong with working your way up the food chain.

Hey, you just graduated college with limited work experience. You want to be the CEO of our company?

Hey, you just got drafted. Here's the keys to our billion dollar franchise. I hope you're ready!

Not the same concepts need to be applied to every single situation in life the same. There's not just one way to do everything.

Mardigras9 · 04-15-2014, 12:18 PM

No thank you, he is NOT our future.

Crusader · 04-15-2014, 12:23 PM

Originally Posted by TheOak

I disagree that they should be viewed or treated like kids.

@ 18 an American soldier is given a job that means life or death. About $18k/year. By the time a US Soldier sees the battle field he has been through at least 3 leaders/managers and Units.
@ 23 College graduates go out and get their first job and thrown to the wolves varies from $30k-$$180k/year. This cat has multiple bosses.

These men are making big boy money and allowed to act like spring break college students with zero recourse. Go tell your boss you have 2 DUIs and was just arrested at an airport because of a bomb threat and see how long you are gainfully employed. Make sure you bring those things up at your next interview as well and see how quickly you are hired.

Even more important that the previous examples, a great many of these rookies have had the responsibility of raising their own children...

23 years old and can raise a child but not handle a group of grown men?

They are not children when they enter the NFL but they are handled and treated like children which seems to have zero benefit other than to delay them manning the fk up.

You good sir, just won "post of the year".

04-12-2014, 10:11 PM	#31
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04-13-2014, 09:20 AM	#32
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Re: Zach Mettenberger marvels with maturity Originally Posted by Jamessr I still have the feeling that Drews replacement isn't even in college yet. Agreed, and do we really think some QB drafted now is gonna wait 4 or 5 years to start? Roders was the last of that breed, and by most accounts he was probably ready to go in year 2, definitely year 3 had Favre stopped un-retiring.

04-13-2014, 10:26 AM	#33
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,744	Re: Zach Mettenberger marvels with maturity Probably not, but they should. Judging by their performance, the majority of these kids just aren't ready to lead a franchise. Geno Smith, EJ Manuel, Mike Glennon, etc. More teams need to go the Aaron Rodgers route and develop their next franchise quarterback imo. They aren't doing these kids any favor coming into an unstable situation with the constant changing of coaches/system and just shattering their confidence throwing them into the fire. At the end of the day it really doesn't matter what some drafted QB wants to do... it's really not their call. K Major likes this.

04-13-2014, 10:43 AM	#34
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Zach Mettenberger marvels with maturity Originally Posted by saintfan No offense to anyone here, but I seriously doubt we're having this conversation if he hadn't played for LSU. SmashMouth likes this.

04-15-2014, 05:33 AM	#35
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,026	Zach Mettenberger marvels with maturity Originally Posted by saintfan No offense to anyone here, but I seriously doubt we're having this conversation if he hadn't played for LSU. There isn't 1 piece of anything purple in my home... No tigers either. Not even accidentally. And since I started it in this thread .... Lots of incorrect assumption. Crusader likes this.
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04-15-2014, 09:36 AM	#36
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,619 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Zach Mettenberger marvels with maturity Originally Posted by papz They aren't doing these kids any favor coming into an unstable situation with the constant changing of coaches/system and just shattering their confidence throwing them into the fire. +1, agreed.

04-15-2014, 09:56 AM	#37
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,026	Re: Zach Mettenberger marvels with maturity I disagree that they should be viewed or treated like kids. @ 18 an American soldier is given a job that means life or death. About $18k/year. By the time a US Soldier sees the battle field he has been through at least 3 leaders/managers and Units. @ 23 College graduates go out and get their first job and thrown to the wolves varies from $30k-$$180k/year. This cat has multiple bosses. These men are making big boy money and allowed to act like spring break college students with zero recourse. Go tell your boss you have 2 DUIs and was just arrested at an airport because of a bomb threat and see how long you are gainfully employed. Make sure you bring those things up at your next interview as well and see how quickly you are hired. Even more important that the previous examples, a great many of these rookies have had the responsibility of raising their own children... 23 years old and can raise a child but not handle a group of grown men? They are not children when they enter the NFL but they are handled and treated like children which seems to have zero benefit other than to delay them manning the fk up. Danno, Crusader and Seer1 like this.
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04-15-2014, 11:42 AM	#38
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,744	Re: Zach Mettenberger marvels with maturity You're making this way more serious than it is. I don't even see why it has to even go that route. I'm actually a little disgusted we're even comparing American soldiers to football players. There's nothing wrong with working your way up the food chain. Hey, you just graduated college with limited work experience. You want to be the CEO of our company? Hey, you just got drafted. Here's the keys to our billion dollar franchise. I hope you're ready! Not the same concepts need to be applied to every single situation in life the same. There's not just one way to do everything.
	Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but some abuse the privilege. All little common sense goes a long way.

04-15-2014, 12:18 PM	#39
Mardigras9 Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Land Mass between LA and AL Posts: 4,375	Re: Zach Mettenberger marvels with maturity No thank you, he is NOT our future.

04-15-2014, 12:23 PM	#40
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,025	Re: Zach Mettenberger marvels with maturity Originally Posted by TheOak I disagree that they should be viewed or treated like kids. @ 18 an American soldier is given a job that means life or death. About $18k/year. By the time a US Soldier sees the battle field he has been through at least 3 leaders/managers and Units. @ 23 College graduates go out and get their first job and thrown to the wolves varies from $30k-$$180k/year. This cat has multiple bosses. These men are making big boy money and allowed to act like spring break college students with zero recourse. Go tell your boss you have 2 DUIs and was just arrested at an airport because of a bomb threat and see how long you are gainfully employed. Make sure you bring those things up at your next interview as well and see how quickly you are hired. Even more important that the previous examples, a great many of these rookies have had the responsibility of raising their own children... 23 years old and can raise a child but not handle a group of grown men? They are not children when they enter the NFL but they are handled and treated like children which seems to have zero benefit other than to delay them manning the fk up. You good sir, just won "post of the year".

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