Do We Sign a Vet QB Still?

Discussion in 'Tennessee Titans and NFL Talk' started by xpmar9x, Apr 29, 2011.

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  1. jessestylex

    jessestylex DeadGirlsCantSayNo

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    Forget a vet jake is more ready now than vy is.
     
    #31 jessestylex, Apr 29, 2011
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  4. ItsGonnaHurt

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    I seriously think Hassleback could be the target. Matt can't realistically expect more than a two year contract, which would be ideal for the Titans. Hassleback has the best performance vs. investment. He's a solid leader/mentor also. He'd be a good partner with Locker. That was one of the possible benefits of Locker going to the Seahawks (he'd have Matt as a mentor) as long as the Seahawks resigned Matt.

    ~IGH~
     
    #32 ItsGonnaHurt, Apr 29, 2011
  7. CRUDS

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    Vet who lives here, knows Munch, is cool with backing up a pick after tutoring him vs a west coast guy who has no experience with the system and wants starter $ and at least a couple years in that role? I don't see it. Locker will not be sitting long. One season max - more likely the halfway point of the season unless the team is in real contention...
     
    #33 CRUDS, Apr 29, 2011
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  10. World Peace

    World Peace Nephew Gunner

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    Lets just go ahead and trade locker for colt mccoy so we can win a superbowl.
     
    #34 World Peace, Apr 29, 2011
  13. reo

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    Yeah but you don't sell Hasselbeck like that :) you tell him that he'll at least get a year and then compete the next year.... then when Hasselbeck gets hurt half way through the season, you get to take a look at Locker :D
     
    #35 reo, Apr 29, 2011
  16. JCBRAVE

    JCBRAVE goTitans 2019 Survivor Champion

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    I can't do 1-5 or 0-6 again, no way.

    Collins can NOT be an option, no freaking way, I forbid it!
     
    #36 JCBRAVE, Apr 29, 2011
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  19. PAtitansfan53

    PAtitansfan53 Kush & OJ

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    I hope they go with someone a little more mobile than Collins.

    I know Bulger and Hasslebeck aren't exactly speedy but they can escape pressure when needed I hate watching team blitz heavy and watching Kerry back pedal and chuck the ball out of bounds because his feet are in cement.

    Gradkowski and Wallace deserve looks as well I kinda like Bruce.
     
    #37 PAtitansfan53, Apr 29, 2011
  22. TitanJeff

    TitanJeff Kahuna Grande Staff

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    There's no formula for producing top QBs in the NFL. We have no way of knowing how Harrington and Carr do if they sit and learn the game. I think common sense comes into play. A guy who knows the playbook, can read defenses, has the confidence he can lead his team to a win, etc. is going to be more successful than one who can't/doesn't. You feel trail by fire is best. I think there is as much potential to do harm instead.

    Young only succeeded as a rookie because of his legs and a simplified playbook. There was no pressure to win when he started. Once defenses adjusted, Young became very mediocre. Would he have been a better QB if he'd sat his rookie season and learned the game? Maybe. I personally think he saw early success and never felt he needed to be a student of the game.

    We have no way of knowing except he's said himself how much it benefited him to watch Farve. Looks like that worked out pretty well.
     
    #38 TitanJeff, Apr 29, 2011
  25. TorontoTitanFan

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    I could not agree with this any more. Playing Young early ending up being a big mistake. Locker absolutely must be shielded until he's ready to go in and take over. You only get one chance to give a rookie his first NFL start. I don't think Locker would ever have the issues of arrogance that Vince had, but it's too risky because he could lose confidence if things didn't go well and he was overwhelmed.

    I want Collins (or whatever vet) in there on day 1 and if he gets hurt, I would rather see Rusty go in than Locker. The earliest Locker should get in a game is week 8, unless he just blows everyone away in camp (and even then, I'd probably make him wait).

    I really hope the Titans follow the Palmer/Rodgers model and set up Locker for success by holding him out for a long stretch.
     
    #39 TorontoTitanFan, Apr 29, 2011
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  28. JCBRAVE

    JCBRAVE goTitans 2019 Survivor Champion

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    WRONG that's not how this guy rolls. If he throws 3 INT's, he'll step back into the huddle then throw 3TD's. This guy is special, more so than anyone we've seen in a Titans uniform. Not since Eddie George was drafted have I felt so good about a player, and this is 10x more complicated with no free agency, no CBA, new coaches, and this "lockout".
     
    #40 JCBRAVE, Apr 29, 2011
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