Captain Caveman

Hallelujah

Before last week's game WGR reported that there had been several instances where Rogers was not paying attention in practice and didn't know when we was supposed to be in the lineup. To me, that shows he is not ready to be a professional, and I have a hard time believing Marrone is going to cut him any slack based on talent, especially after reading about all of the players that left the Syracuse program in the first year after he took over. He wants guys who are totally committed, it's hard to be fully committed to anything when your head's up your ass. The player is a free agent, in the event we offered a contract at that point it's his choice (how we signed Brohm a few years back.)

little early dude. wait, it's a lot early.

YES

Or get lucky.

Only the, uh, city has just passed another tax on puffy directing pants.

I definitely read that as Brian Fellows. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAKwasvVx8s

The reason this thread comes up on Google is because it's one of the very few instances of that "word" being used. Because it's not a word. You can't misuse something that doesn't exist. My mind is blown.

Tuel's chances of becoming a regular starter in the NFL are approximately the same as mine. Kolb is no longer in Arizona. It's not because he played well. Your leaps of faith are astounding. Good luck.

Yup. Preseason games got people excited for Kelly Holcomb.

Debatical I looked it up, still don't get it.

Yup. They are not going to take snaps from Manuel based on 1 game, they are looking at the sum of the OTAs, training camp, etc... to make a decision.

I like Jets under. I expect them to completely self destruct this year.

If there's one thing we should all agree on, it's that there will never be anything that we can all agree on.

http://www.pro-football-reference.com/play-index/comeback.cgi?player=FitzRy00

It's this, and it's more than this. Marrone is trying to change the direction and attitude of a team that's been losing for a long time. His job will be a lot harder if he starts making different rules for different players depending on talent, star status, etc.... Everyone's got to be held to the same standard.

From the BN article this morning: I don't think he's wrong. I'm happy the kid didn't look out of place, but we've seen lots of players look great against backups. I'm waiting until he starts winning some meaningful games before I get my hopes up.

Yes, heard the same thing, and was not surprised he didn't get a lot of opportunities. Based on Marrone's reputation and what I've heard about Rogers thus far in the year I will be surprised if he makes the team.

I think Marrone's priority is going to be getting guys that really buy into what he is trying to do. I remember reading the stories of how dozens of players at Syracuse left (apparently of their own volition) with the suggestion being he pushed the weak links out. There are obviously different parameters here, but I think if there are veterans who don't give 100% effort and commitment (or rookies for that matter - Da'rick I'm looking at you) they will be gone. With that said, I also think he understands the benefit of having established veterans with the right attitude who can show these rookies how it's supposed to be done. My personal opinion is that most of our veterans do fall into this category, although unfortunately it hasn't really been combined with the talent to win football games.

no. one preseason game does not a season make.

You might want to try one of these.

Unlike all the players who weren't showcased who went on to play really well.

I got a rock.

In general, people who are smart enough to run a city that f-d up are also smart enough to find much better jobs.