Over 29 years of fanhood Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 (edited) Would rather have this guy over Cardale Jones, thats for dam sure. Why did we draft a QB again? Cardale is an interesting project at a very cheap price (pick and contract) Mett wasn't even held through camp to compete with Cassel... And Was replaced with a tick shot artist... So I don't know why anyone would feel that way Edited May 16, 2016 by over 20 years of fanhood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 The Titans signed Cassel and cut Mettenberger. Tells me all I need to know. Basically they did a Dan Quayle move - no matter how bad the starter is no one will want the backup to come in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndirish1978 Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 FWIW: @ChrisWesseling From that @PaulKuharskyNFL article: Mettenberger’s 16.5 Total QBR is worst of any QB with > 10 starts since the metric’s birth in 2006. @LRiddickESPN I wouldn't b 2 quick to jump on the "I told you so" wagon w/Mettenberger. It isn't like #Titans are setting the standard for QB development. Have seen how relationships & confidence can change trajectory of a career, particularly @ QB. Mettenberger has to be smart about next team. @PaulKuharskyNFL .@LRiddickESPN raises a fair point. And Mariota and Mettenberger are not of the same class. But Mariota developed fine in his first year. Beat me to it as per usual. The guy doesn't take care of the football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 I'm not sure that's correct. The Titans have Mariota filling the "quarterback of the future" niche. They have Alex Tanney filling the "cheap young wild card who might be something someday" slot. And they have Matt Cassel filling the "veteran mentor backup" niche. That kind of leaves Mettenberger as the "odd man out", but I don't think he's competing with Cassel, he's competing with Tanney. What it might say is they think Tanney >> Mettenberger. Or, it could be a courtesy thing - maybe they think Tanney is cheaper and Mettenberger deserves a shot to catch on elsewhere. Or maybe they can PS Tanney but they can't PS Mettenberger, PS rules still make my head hurt. The good news is the QB they signed to replace him is ALSO one many on the wall wanted us to sign. Also good news is he can do half time tricks for home games. http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/204059/historically-zach-mettenberger-has-no-chance So goes a common and understandable reaction to the kind of micro-news we had Monday morning, when the Tennessee Titans announced they had waived Mettenberger to make roster space for an undrafted player signed off a rookie minicamp tryout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChan Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 If the Bills didn't overdraft EJ in the first, he would've been cut long before Mettenberger. Give me Mett. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 If the Bills didn't overdraft EJ in the first, he would've been cut long before Mettenberger. Give me Mett. Based on what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlbillsfan1975 Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Based on what? economics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KollegeStudnet Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 I've heard of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 economics Not with EJ's guaranteed contract. Oh and Mettenberger sucking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChan Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Not with EJ's guaranteed contract. Oh and Mettenberger sucking. He wouldn't have all that guaranteed money if he wasn't a first rounder, Doc. Which was the whole point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlbillsfan1975 Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 He wouldn't have all that guaranteed money if he wasn't a first rounder, Doc. Which was the whole point. i hate to agree with you(HA), but that was exactly the point. as someone who is a UGA fan and watches SEC religiously. Mettenberger really isn't that good. Anyone who thinks he is an upgrade over EJ has not watched a lot of Mettenberger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 He wouldn't have all that guaranteed money if he wasn't a first rounder, Doc. Which was the whole point. So you're saying EJ (who just finished his 3rd season) would have been cut prior to May 16th after his 2nd season (Mett was drafted a year later)? Or even sometime before today? Doubtful at best. He's no worse than any backup QB out there, and far cheaper at a cap hit of just under $2.6M. Mett OTOH is so bad he can't even beat-out Cassel or Tanney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChan Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 So you're saying EJ (who just finished his 3rd season) would have been cut prior to May 16th after his 2nd season (Mett was drafted a year later)? Or even sometime before today? Doubtful at best. He's no worse than any backup QB out there, and far cheaper at a cap hit of just under $2.6M. Mett OTOH is so bad he can't even beat-out Cassel or Tanney. EJ lost his job to Joe Johnson. Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 EJ lost his job to Joe Johnson. Lol. What, for a weekend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 He wouldn't have all that guaranteed money if he wasn't a first rounder, Doc. Which was the whole point. So, your point is if, if, if, if, this, this, this, this, then this, this, this, this. Brilliant. Get TF over it. He was, he is, next year he won't be. & ferchrissakes change your avatar to something more appropriate. This one would work: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 EJ lost his job to Joe Johnson. Lol. Really? Is Joe Johnson being paid? That is what determines it is a job, you know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChan Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 So, your point is if, if, if, if, this, this, this, this, then this, this, this, this. Brilliant. Get TF over it. He was, he is, next year he won't be. & ferchrissakes change your avatar to something more appropriate. This one would work: No, actually. My point was eloquently stated in one post by yours truly. Surprised you missed it. If the Bills didn't overdraft EJ in the first, he would've been cut long before Mettenberger. Give me Mett. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 No, actually. My point was eloquently stated in one post by yours truly. Surprised you missed it. No, actually GTFOI. It is, it will always be. EJ sucks Mettenberger sucks One was drafted in the first round One wasn't Nothing else to be said. Move along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChan Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 (edited) No, actually GTFOI. It is, it will always be. EJ sucks Mettenberger sucks One was drafted in the first round One wasn't Nothing else to be said. Move along. Move along? From the one post I made on the subject? What do you call the Crusader who crusades against Crusaders? This is windmill on windmill crime, at best. Yes to Zach. I'd dump EJ for a conditional pick if you think you can get one. They won't do it, but I would. Yo, time to GTFOI, mate. Fun's over. I like Mettenberger more than EJ. I would try to get something for EJ (anything) and bring in Mettenberger. I doubt that it happens. I bet someone claims him before us. Seriously dude? Enough. Move on. Edited May 17, 2016 by FireChan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iinii Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 The Titans signed Cassel and cut Mettenberger. Tells me all I need to know. About Mettenberger or the Titans? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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