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He's really, really good at what he does well: Defense. He's also really good at getting his players ready for big games (generally speaking). His players play hard for him (generally speaking). An owner may be convinced that in the right situation, with a really good QB already in place and some offensive weapons, Rex can come in and put them over the hump. Atlanta could be one of those places. If I was an Atlanta fan, I'd probably be really interested in Rex as my coach.

I suck as a poster, but man you're consistently horrible.

There's no basis to believe EJM can be better next year than Orton was this year. Orton's numbers were better across the board - and in some categories, substantially better (like comp % and yds/attempt). At this point, I'd just take a continuation of EJM's rookie season (minus the injuries) b/c he looked worse off this season than he did his rookie season. I believe EJM should get a full opportunity next season to win the job and start again - I'm just not confident he'll do well though.

I haven't liked the Hackett signing since Day 1. I like it less today, December 30, 2014.

I can hope for EJ to succeed until I'm blue in the face but the facts are what they are: he regressed this season. And it's not like he regressed from a great rookie season - he regressed from an average (at best) rookie season. Most concerning to me is that ever after being benched this season, there were multiple games later in the season where the organization could've made him the starter again b/c Orton was playing pretty crappy yet that didn't happen b/c the organization (i.e. Marrone) still felt Orton gave us a better chance to win. Yes, a crappy Orton gave us a better chance to win than EJ according to the HC. How much god-given talent can he possibly have then? Either that or Marrone was completely wrong on EJ. But EJ is Marrone's QB. They came here together. It would be in Marrone's best interest to have EJ succeed. Yet obviously Marrone didn't see it in EJ this season. Very telling, IMO.

There has to be something to it, no? or else, like you said, what's the point?

Lmao. seriously. I guess if I'm Brady I also look at my wife's bank account (which is larger than mine) and start analyzing what's important at this point in my career: me getting more money or me having another shot at a SB The lives of Brady's great, great, great grandchildren have already been secured - the choice seems obvious.

Yawn. His 19 QBR and 58 comp %, which both ranked at/near the bottom of the NFL, said otherwise re: him being a future star. His HC had more confidence in Orton - says a lot. But like anything, we'll see. Who cares about Florida State and college football? I could list you hundreds of QB's who were stars in college and then were crap in the NFL. And EJ wasn't even a star in college... I get you're trying to be positive, but there's already NFL film on EJ - and it's not pretty.

Eh. Veteran mentor's are vastly overrated IMO. At the end of the day, EJ needs to step up to the plate and execute. EJ, like any high draft pick, has had plenty of support within the organization to learn and grow.

Werent we building around EJ by drafting woods last yr and trading up for Watkins this yr? And then drafting multiple OL? Apparently EJ never got the memo.

I dunno - Rex has always been more boisterous than Schwartz, IMO. Maybe it's b/c he coached in NY, I dunno. But what I heard on the radio was that he wasn't interested in it himself, so in that manner maybe he's different than Schwartz who was obviously open to it.

I heard from local sports radio that people close to Rex say he's not coming back to the NFL as an assistant/D-coordinator and if he's not given another HC gig, he apparently has a lucrative TV offer lined up. I believe every word of it. At this point in his career, can anyone really picture Rex as a D-coordinator? He would be a larger character than any HC and would overshadow any HC pretty much just b/c of his persona - not a good dynamic, IMO.

Could be the case but if he had THAT much pride why would he ever bench the young QB he had a strong hand in drafting? Maybe the simpler answer is true: ej sucks that much.

After 15yrs im no longer annoyed. 15yrs is not an annoyance - its a reality of life. Accept it bro.

Isnt it amazing how easy it is for some people to land jobs? Daddy has job - son has job. That easy

Lmao. Bro im lost too! I have no idea who i want to win/lose. Ill just booze and im sure itll all be clearer

Yeah, we'll disagree on that. Who do you like in the draft?

Damn bro - he coaches the Buffalo Bells. It's season 2, Week 16 - get up to speed!

We probably won't get him b/c if we do I mean that would just seal EJ's fate here in Blo and I don't think management is ready to do that. I see us going into next season w/Orton and EJ and letting the better player during training camp/preseason start. But if we're talking about upgrading a position, Cutler would be an upgrade and I don't think it's that close - at least right now.

Is Cutler an upgrade over Orton or EJ - Yes. Only question would be how much would he cost. But that's just my opinion. To a certain extent man but you know that's not the entire story. And again, he's not coming here to replace a pro bowl QB. WE're talking about EJ and Orton man.

Simplistic response and you know that.

Lets not be cute. Cutler has been in the league now what 10years or thereabouts? Everyone here has watched him play. I'd love to have the problem of a QB who will throw for 4,000yds this season with 30+ TD's...at the right price of course (b/c of the negatives - which do exist). But lets not pretend he's replacing Jim Kelly here right now.

Anytime. I'm here to help

He's Merrone's backup QB silly.

My feelings too. He's 31 - we know what he is and that's still better than either Orton or EJ. An upgrade is an upgrade is an upgrade.