papazoid Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 i haven't been this excited since david lee fixed fitz. good one. I chuckled. changing a QB's mechanics is always iffy. lets hope this has a positive effect on EJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 I'm cheering for Manuel. I hope he plays a full season. Honestly, is there anyone here that doesn't want to see Manuel succeed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonborn10 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Holcomb and Losman worked hard in the off season too.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Well at least he's working hard at improving his game. Whaley certainly set the table for him so hopefully we continue to be at the top in the run, defense improves and if he can just be a game manager, we'll improve to possibly the playoffs. In year 3 we could see even more improvement. I think often of Cam Newton as he threw for a ton of yards his first year, and they were 6-10. He did it on his athleticism. Then he regressed in year 2 and was frustrated. Then he finally put it together in year 3 and had a great year. Our hope can only be he makes modest improvements this year, we win on the run and defense, and turns into an excellent QB by year 3. It's plausible, but not pre-determined. Cross your fingers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All_Pro_Bills Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 (edited) A lot of times it just doesn't matter how hard of a worker you are. You either have the talent or you don't. I love how hard of a worker EJ is. He is determined to be successful. Really rooting for him. Genetics give you mental and physical potential. But without hard work you will not achieve your full potential. Hard work is the necessary ingredient that turns that potential into positive results. EJ's work ethic appears to be solid. I'm rooting for the guy. Edited May 15, 2014 by All_Pro_Bills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhitewalkerInPhilly Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 The part of the article I liked best: Now he's coming in completely healthy Now let's keep it that way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Optimist's reaction to that article: Great! EJ's a hard worker and is healthy; the sky is the limit. Pessimist's reaction to that article: Fitz had a QB guru working on his mechanics too. See where that got us. You get to choose which guy you are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ko12010 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 good one. I chuckled. changing a QB's mechanics is always iffy. lets hope this has a positive effect on EJ. There's a difference between working on the mechanics of a guy who has been in the league for a while like Fitz, who was what, 28, when we hired Lee? I'd consider EJ to be refining his mechanics not necessarily changing them. I mean, look at Brady. He considerably increased his arm strength throughout his career and tightened his mechanics. It's a process. I don't think anyone believes mechanics are perfected in one offseason, but you have to work at it. Good for EJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2020 Our Year For Sure Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Holcomb and Losman worked hard in the off season too.... So does Peyton Manning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kipers Hair Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/qb-coach-ej-manuel-could-be-bound-for-pro-bowl-season-051414 "The training sessions include all aspects involving the quarterback position, but Manuel’s was specifically designed to work on three areas of improvement: his throwing motion, understanding how the ball comes out of his hand and shortening his stride step." of course this guy is touting the upside...would you expect him to say EJ has no hope of being an NFL QB? The end of the day, EJ is working his craft and I think he is the answer...but not because his paid tutor is saying he could be a pro bowler..he's advertising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Optimist's reaction to that article: Great! EJ's a hard worker and is healthy; the sky is the limit. Pessimist's reaction to that article: Fitz had a QB guru working on his mechanics too. See where that got us. You get to choose which guy you are. What does the realist say? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Cocktosten Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 http://msn.foxsports...l-season-051414 "The training sessions include all aspects involving the quarterback position, but Manuel’s was specifically designed to work on three areas of improvement: his throwing motion, understanding how the ball comes out of his hand and shortening his stride step." Things usually end well when QBs try to change everything about the way they throw the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 http://msn.foxsports...l-season-051414 "The training sessions include all aspects involving the quarterback position, but Manuel’s was specifically designed to work on three areas of improvement: his throwing motion, understanding how the ball comes out of his hand and shortening his stride step." That doesn't smell like an impending Pro Bowl season... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kellyto83TD Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 If EJ doesn't succeed I cant' understand why. The kid is working his ass off, this Org is clearly 100% behind him and we just had an offseason and draft to specifically help him and the offense in general. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maybe Someday Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 What does the realist say? That EJ has only played 10 games in the NFL, is nowhere near a finished product and probably still won't be by the end of this season even if he plays all 16 games. So we really have no idea if he is the answer or not and won’t know for sure for awhile. His desire and work ethic appear to be what you want from your franchise QB and we all hope it pans out. The truly great ones are never satisfied and will always work to get better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountryCletus Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 The part of the article I liked best: Now let's keep it that way! Didn't I see pictures of EJ participating in Oklahoma drills? What does the realist say? The realist and optimist have the same view on this... Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 I'm cheering for Manuel. I hope he plays a full season. Honestly, is there anyone here that doesn't want to see Manuel succeed? I have my reservations about whether or not he will develop into a franchise guy. With that being said the guy is so easy to cheer for. He is exactly what you want the face of your franchise to look like. EJ is humble and hard working. I hope that he makes the leap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamOnDan Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 What does the realist say? Realist is just what Egomaniacs call themselves, or people who think they know everything but don't.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Optimist's reaction to that article: Great! EJ's a hard worker and is healthy; the sky is the limit. Pessimist's reaction to that article: Fitz had a QB guru working on his mechanics too. See where that got us. You get to choose which guy you are. Yep What does the realist say? "I'm not a pessimist, I'm a realist"...even though he's a pessimist Realist is just what Egomaniacs call themselves, or people who think they know everything but don't.. It's funny...I've never met a "realist" that is a positive person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 I'm not about to say that having a QB coach will guarantee success. But EJ is still early in development, so there's always a chance that increased coaching will help. We'll find out over the course of the next two years (yes, I think he's going to get this season and next, unless something catastrophic happens). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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