Captain Hindsight Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 http://forums.thegan...ead.php?t=78636 The official Geno thread ^ The last 10 pages are just great, great material. Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilsner Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 One Jest fan wrote that Geno is like "dating the skinniest chick at the fat farm". That's harsh. Their fans in general do not seem happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 I wouldn't be happy either. They're wasting an elite defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prissythecat Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 It's amazing how the Jets fans are already classifying Geno as a bust and clamoring for another qb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omar Little Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 It's amazing how the Jets fans are already classifying Geno as a bust and clamoring for another qb. Not really. He's utterly terrible and you can tell he's never going to be the answer at the NFL level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhitewalkerInPhilly Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Considering the number of "Manuel is a bust" comments I saw, I can't really judge them too harshly. But man, Geno did look dreadful out there yesterday. His play really took a dive the last two weeks, and I'm curious if he can't throw in really windy weather. He was atrocious against the Bills when it was warm but gusting and the Ravens had a lot of wind as well. If so, playing in MetLife Stadium is not going to be easy for him two months out of the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webster Guy Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 The Jets board is always hilarious. Tied with Philly for the worst, most negative, fire-everybody-cuz-we-suck fans of all time. The typical mentality of northeast coast sports fans is the exact opposite of how I think genuine fans should be. I still can't belive a player would willingly play for a team like NY or Philly. And you thought WE hated on Jason Peters or Maybin, you should've seen what their fans had to say..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALF Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Keep up the good work Geno, the Jets fans deserve you and Sanchez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhitewalkerInPhilly Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 You know, the more I read, the more I'm seeing this board from the same time last year: Fitz=Geno ("I can't believe we paid that money/took that draft pick for him") Chan=Red ("Our QB isn't good, but they are giving him a pedestrian offense to run that isn't helping") Stevie=Holmes and TJ=Hill ("We have one, pretty good non-elite WR who is playing injured and there is no way the guy we just drafted is an NFL WR) Buddy=Izdik ("I know we want a new quarterback, but we have so many holes, where do we start? Who made all these picks?" Fire the GM!") Just sayin' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDH Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 And now we see why character is so important at the QB position. Very few QBs go through their first few seasons without significant growing pains. Guys with high character can gut it out and see the light at the end of the tunnel. Guys who are "me" guys start throwing people under the bus the moment things go wrong or let the pressure get to them and it compounds their problems. I'll give Geno credit, so far he's handling things much better than I thought he would in terms of taking the blame on his shoulders. Granted, his declining play tells me he's letting the pressure start to get to him and I can't say I blame him - that market is brutal. Going to the Jets was probably the worst possible scenario for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Doug Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 We all probably have Jets board doppelgängers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 And now we see why character is so important at the QB position. Very few QBs go through their first few seasons without significant growing pains. Guys with high character can gut it out and see the light at the end of the tunnel. Guys who are "me" guys start throwing people under the bus the moment things go wrong or let the pressure get to them and it compounds their problems. I'll give Geno credit, so far he's handling things much better than I thought he would in terms of taking the blame on his shoulders. Granted, his declining play tells me he's letting the pressure start to get to him and I can't say I blame him - that market is brutal. Going to the Jets was probably the worst possible scenario for him. It's funny you say this and yet there are fans ready to get rid of a young Qb the first time they struggle. I don't know how you can't be really impressed that EJ could improve so much against a Jets team that completely befuddled him the first time. That's a great sign of the character you talked about. As for Geno, in fairness, he might have a bottom 5 receving core right now. As much love as Nelson gets here, it's not a good sign if he's your starting wr. That said, he looks overwhelmed. And Jets' fans are the worst. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Romes Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 It's surprising he is so bad in the wind. The best part of his game is the fact he can spin it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 http://forums.thegan...ead.php?t=78636 The official Geno thread ^ The last 10 pages are just great, great material. Enjoy Great stuff! Our boards are tame compared to the threats, name calling etc etc there. Great laugh to start the work day! (hope big brother isn't watching) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixxxer Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Wading through that thread I found this and I agree 100% I think the shot gun formation is terrible for creating pocket awareness. When you're standing up and people are coming at you your natural movement is back. When you take the ball under center and back up you have to plant and step up to throw. The step back and forward is a much more natural position to throw from and it pushes you forward into the pocket naturally. You see more and more QB's backing out of the pocket from the shot gun every year. Geno needs to be trained to step up and throw. Taking the ball from the center on more snaps is likely to help him. It also forces the QB to get rid of the ball. Backing up makes you hold the ball longer. I like that quote. Passing from the shotgun, you will get a plant and throw type of pass, you either need a very simplified offense or a very good QB to be effective with it. Put a rookie all the time in that formation and they will get rattled eventually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDH Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 It's funny you say this and yet there are fans ready to get rid of a young Qb the first time they struggle. I don't know how you can't be really impressed that EJ could improve so much against a Jets team that completely befuddled him the first time. That's a great sign of the character you talked about. As for Geno, in fairness, he might have a bottom 5 receving core right now. As much love as Nelson gets here, it's not a good sign if he's your starting wr. That said, he looks overwhelmed. And Jets' fans are the worst. Oh, I'm impressed with EJ's character. While me might sometimes let the pressure in the game get to him I've yet to see him carry it over to the following week or linger in his dealings with the media. Those are all good signs. The guy has all the character traits you want in a QB and a leader. He has pretty much all they physical attributes you want in a QB. I think the only thing we don't know is how "football smart" he is. Given enough time to get comfortable in a system will he be a guy who can quickly break things down and know where to go with the ball? What I do know is that if he's as hard of a worker as we've been told he'll at least be a serviceable QB. If he's football smart he could be a star. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Way too early to give up on Geno. The early returns aren't promising, but the 2nd year is where QB's make the biggest leap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orton's Arm Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 (edited) http://forums.thegan...ead.php?t=78636 The official Geno thread ^ The last 10 pages are just great, great material. Enjoy Not bad. For those viewing that thread, I recommend starting on page 308. EDIT - http://forums.theganggreen.com/showthread.php?t=78636&page=308 Edited November 27, 2013 by Just Jack Added direct link to page 308 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mart Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 $2.50 and character will get you a ride on the subway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orton's Arm Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 $2.50 and character will get you a ride on the subway. Character isn't the only thing you should look for in a football player. But it's one of the things. Do you think Ryan Leaf had good character? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 My favorite is the guy comparing him to Akili Smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malazan Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 This board is no better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mart Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Probably the same character as Marshawn Lynch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Way too early to give up on Geno. The early returns aren't promising, but the 2nd year is where QB's make the biggest leap. He's gonna be leaping from the bottom of the grand canyon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clippers of Nfl Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Great stuff! Our boards are tame compared to the threats, name calling etc etc there. Great laugh to start the work day! (hope big brother isn't watching) Tame? More like barbie dolls and play houses. Or the 4 nerds that play chess on friday night then go "play" with themselves when the fun night of chess is over. Lol. This site is rated G. But not for general audience. What rhymes with irls and starts with a G?? Ha ha ha. Probably the same character as Marshawn Lynch. His name is Beast Mode. Marshawn Lynch is his nickname. We need and needed Beast Mode. It always gets me upset that we let him go. It was not the right thing to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Way too early to give up on Geno. The early returns aren't promising, but the 2nd year is where QB's make the biggest leap. HUH? you into your anesthetics again? Year 2 is referred to as the sophomore slump - not the sophomore jump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leelee Phoenix Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Jets fans should be angry It really sucks when you have a quality team, or at least for Jets have a very good defense, being wasted because your QB is garbage. It's a hopeless situation to be in, can't draft a top QB, only hope is to try getting lucky reaching for a guy like Sanchez. Bills fans should sympathize... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 It's amazing how the Jets fans are already classifying Geno as a bust and clamoring for another qb. Yeah, we would never do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasternOHBillsFan Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 I wouldn't be happy either. They're wasting an elite defense. Their defense isn't elite if Marquise Goodwin can make them look silly... their secondary still has problems. This is RICH: Idzik was spotted a few weeks ago at an Oregon Ducks game and the speculation was that he was scouting Mariotta. HAHAHAHAAAAAAA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 HUH? you into your anesthetics again? Year 2 is referred to as the sophomore slump - not the sophomore jump Not usually for QB's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxy312 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 My favorite is the guy comparing him to Akili Smith He looks a lot like Akili Smith so far. Just another "Smith". They're all the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malazan Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 I will admit the people on there suggesting they sign Fitzpatrick to solve their QB issues are amusing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Their defense isn't elite if Marquise Goodwin can make them look silly... their secondary still has problems. They've beaten both New Orleans AND New England (and lost the game in Foxboro by a FG despite only giving up 13 points). One play against a world class speed guy doesn't change how good they are. They're giving up less than 73 YPG rushing with a 2.9 average. Put a decent offense on the field that doesn't lead the NFL in turnovers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpile Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 It's amazing how the Jets fans are already classifying Geno as a bust and clamoring for another qb. I know, I am glad that would never happen here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixxxer Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 They've beaten both New Orleans AND New England (and lost the game in Foxboro by a FG despite only giving up 13 points). One play against a world class speed guy doesn't change how good they are. They're giving up less than 73 YPG rushing with a 2.9 average. Put a decent offense on the field that doesn't lead the NFL in turnovers... They should have traded for Shaun Hill and they would be 7-4 or better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 I wonder how many threads from this board have been linked over there over the years and provided lots of comic relief? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincec Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 (edited) To be honest, if Manuel was putting up the kind of stats and performances that Smith is right now I think that this board would be a lot more vitriolic. Fortunately, that's not the case. Edited November 26, 2013 by vincec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixxxer Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 To be honest, if Manuel was putting up the kind of stats and performances that Smith is right now I think that this board would be a lot more vitriolic. Fortunately, that's not the case. It was pretty bad after the Steleers game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dayman Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Jets fans should obviously admit that they don't want Geno for long and want to look at anyone who may be better. As should the Bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Not usually for QB's. come on Doc I can name a few off the cuff RGIII, Cam Newton, Luck, Tannehill, Dalton, some say Russel, Kap (2nd season as a starter) here's a related article on bleacherreport that the admins do not allow links to, -what-really-causes-sophomore-slumps-among-nfl-quarterbacks https://www.google.com/#q=qb%20sophomore%20slump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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