07-29-2018, 04:22 PM
(07-29-2018, 12:24 PM)bfine32 Wrote: Of course they're wrong all the time, just as are folks that put Andy top 10. If they were never wrong they'd be billionaires. It's simply my assessment that they have more credibility than fans on a message board.
Hell, I think Andy's ranked a little low and I hope he's the #1 ranked QB in the NFL this year, but I cannot dismiss potential simply because it is young.
Folks keep bringing up DeShaun Watson. This question is for the board: You are GM of the new expansion Louisville Racers. You get to pick a QB who do you take Andy or DeShaun?
Andy - not even a hesitation. I don't like Watson. Don't think he is a good or even mediocre QB. However, I could be wrong.
Based off of what I have seen, he has been the recipient of some lucky breaks. Especially in his game against us last season. Hopkins didn't catch that ball and it was upheld for some reason after it clearly moves while in contact with the ground. Then on his long run, there was definitely holding and I also saw what looked like illegal blocking downfield, yet nothing from the refs.
Andy has had better stretches and for longer periods. I know he can throw the ball and that he is accurate. I do think he struggles fully letting the defense open up and taking what it gives him, but outside of a few QBs, this is something many struggle with, especially Ben.
Now Andy can run and get the 1st down, but we don't use him as a running QB. Watson on the other hand is a running QB that they let pass the ball from time to time. I have mentioned this before, but this gimmick QB is great for putting on a show, but not one that I would entrust my franchise to.
All it takes is a defender that isn't worried about the fine, suspension or retribution from the league to launch as hard as he can, even if it is a dirty shot and knock your shiny new QB into the dirt. If the QB isn't injured or taken out for the rest of the game, he will at least think twice about taking off and running, especially when he plays that defender.
