Mr. T Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 No, not pointing his finger at his teammates, although he does seem to do that subtlely at times. What I'm refering to is his constant moving forward from the shotgun to point at what always seems to be the same spot on the defense. I can't help it but I always feel he is like a kid trying to imitate his favorite hero, Payton Manning. I keep waiting to hear him shout out "Omaha!" I know this might feel like I'm kicking him while he is down, but lately this has REALLY been something I found to be extremely annoying. Maybe it's just me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 It's you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 It's you. thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KollegeStudnet Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Who is Payton Manning? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOKBILLS Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 No, not pointing his finger at his teammates, although he does seem to do that subtlely at times. What I'm refering to is his constant moving forward from the shotgun to point at what always seems to be the same spot on the defense. I can't help it but I always feel he is like a kid trying to imitate his favorite hero, Payton Manning. I keep waiting to hear him shout out "Omaha!" I know this might feel like I'm kicking him while he is down, but lately this has REALLY been something I found to be extremely annoying. Maybe it's just me? It's you... Every QB does it...It's identifying the Mike LB... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. T Posted September 30, 2014 Author Share Posted September 30, 2014 It's you... Every QB does it...It's identifying the Mike LB... I'm fully aware that almost all QBs are doing this. It also suggests the QB is reading the defense and adjusting the play to the defensive formation. I just believe EJ (and many other QBs in the league) are doing nothing more than trying to look the part of a QB who really knows whats going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkAF43 Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 No, not pointing his finger at his teammates, although he does seem to do that subtlely at times. What I'm refering to is his constant moving forward from the shotgun to point at what always seems to be the same spot on the defense. I can't help it but I always feel he is like a kid trying to imitate his favorite hero, Payton Manning. I keep waiting to hear him shout out "Omaha!" I know this might feel like I'm kicking him while he is down, but lately this has REALLY been something I found to be extremely annoying. Maybe it's just me? But I'm going to kick him while he's down. Seriously? Something EVERY other QB does, and it's annoying because it's EJ? get a grip. what a joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 EJ looks great 'playing' QB. Until the ball is snapped... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 EJ looks great 'playing' QB. Until the ball is snapped... lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Is it just me or did EJ try to look like Bart Starr by standing under center facing the defense? He did that almost every snap except for when he was in the shotgun. Then it looked like he was trying to play act at being Joe Montana. What gives? He should get his own style, you know - like line up sideways or something... anything, but copying what other QBs do. Sheesh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuncha Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 I think pointing his finger is one thing EJ does very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Is it just me or did EJ try to look like Bart Starr by standing under center facing the defense? He did that almost every snap except for when he was in the shotgun. Then it looked like he was trying to play act at being Joe Montana. What gives? He should get his own style, you know - like line up sideways or something... anything, but copying what other QBs do. Sheesh! He does have his own style...like when he holds his left hand vertical and right hand horizontal on top and walks toward the sideline....two plays in a row in the first quarter. Ugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PolishDave Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 I'm fully aware that almost all QBs are doing this. It also suggests the QB is reading the defense and adjusting the play to the defensive formation. I just believe EJ (and many other QBs in the league) are doing nothing more than trying to look the part of a QB who really knows whats going on. Dude...come on man.... It is part of the game.....It isn't anybody faking anything or pretending anything. This is a copycat league. When someone finds something new that works, other teams/players/coaches start doing it. For example, when JJ Watt started swatting down a disproportionate number of passes last year, other defensive linemen and defensive coordinators started focusing on trying to do more of that too. When one team started running the Wildcat - others copied it. Notice how several teams are experimenting with an up-tempo offense. There are many examples. Multiple QB's use Omaha. Multiple QB's point fingers. Multiple QB's use the word "kill" to signal an audible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Monkeyhead Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 I always hated when Derek Jeter scratched his nut(s) at the plate. Who does he think he is, John Kruk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Omaha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. T Posted October 1, 2014 Author Share Posted October 1, 2014 OK, I see I have been pummeled about starting this thread, probably deserved it too. My point was not to point out that EJ was doing something strange or stupid. What I was trying to say was I just had the impression that he was just pretending to know what he was doing. Give the impression he was in control, in charge, aware of what the defense was throwing at him. Than the ball is snapped and the world around him starts spinning out of control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 OK, I see I have been pummeled about starting this thread, probably deserved it too. My point was not to point out that EJ was doing something strange or stupid. What I was trying to say was I just had the impression that he was just pretending to know what he was doing. Give the impression he was in control, in charge, aware of what the defense was throwing at him. Than the ball is snapped and the world around him starts spinning out of control. This is pretty pathetic. I'm pointing my finger at you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkAF43 Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 OK, I see I have been pummeled about starting this thread, probably deserved it too. My point was not to point out that EJ was doing something strange or stupid. What I was trying to say was I just had the impression that he was just pretending to know what he was doing. Give the impression he was in control, in charge, aware of what the defense was throwing at him. Than the ball is snapped and the world around him starts spinning out of control. Seriously you should just stop. You're making yourself seem less intelligent with every post about this. Just stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 OK, I see I have been pummeled about starting this thread, probably deserved it too. My point was not to point out that EJ was doing something strange or stupid. What I was trying to say was I just had the impression that he was just pretending to know what he was doing. Give the impression he was in control, in charge, aware of what the defense was throwing at him. Than the ball is snapped and the world around him starts spinning out of control. Seriously? This cannot be real Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Thanks, Obama. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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