3-0, his stats are good and he makes good decisions for this early in his career imo.
Can he be a legitimate starter in the nfl in your opinion?
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3-0, his stats are good and he makes good decisions for this early in his career imo.
Can he be a legitimate starter in the nfl in your opinion?
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Yes he can be. He’s basically doing what Ben was doing in his first year. Manage the game, pick up first downs, and when they drop 8 in the box, test them long
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Please don't make him your avatar.
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i don't think starter but a good insurance policy
He's be a great backup for Ben the next couple of years.
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3 Reel Treasure Slots Champion!He had some very veteran like throws today. I'm not sure who said his arm wasn't very strong, but I didn't see it today. He put some of those balls(the ones he needed to) on a rope.
Duck clearly has something there, hopefully it develops into full franchise QB.
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In my opinion, it's too early to tell. Just as I was down on Mason but willing to give him time, so I'm up on Duck, but also aware I have to give him to develop and hit the rough spots and see how he perseveres. However, at the very least, he has enough tools to start games in the NFL. But, does that extend to having enough to be a designated starter by plan rather than by emergency? I don't know. That's what I want to see. But, at this point, there's not a lot that says he can't be.Originally Posted by GBMelBlount
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I agree Preach. It is very early, but he has not made any major rookie mistakes.
Only time will tell.
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As I said in the Gameball thread, he made some veteran moves today. His choices to throw the ball away or take a sack or run at what seemed like the right times; his protection of the ball other than the strip-sack (still don't blame him for that); and the way he dropped some of those balls in for his receivers . . . it was pretty impressive.
I think he can only get better. The announcers even stated he had more playbook to use now that he is getting reps. Thats something I really took for granted, but he had been limited and still looks much more confident than Rudolph. That TD to DJ was legit. DJ was covered and Duck put it in perfect spot. He obviously needs some playmakers and a solid D but he is making less mistakes than Ben made his rookie year. I don't think he has the upside that Ben had but its hard to say this guy cant be a solid QB. Im not ready to give him the reigns yet but pretty pumped with this guy so far.
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I think he can only get better. The announcers even stated he had more playbook to use now that he is getting reps. Thats something I really took for granted, but he had been limited and still looks much more confident than Rudolph. That TD to DJ was legit. DJ was covered and Duck put it in perfect spot. He obviously needs some playmakers and a solid D but he is making less mistakes than Ben made his rookie year. I don't think he has the upside that Ben had but its hard to say this guy cant be a solid QB. Im not ready to give him the reigns yet but pretty pumped with this guy so far.
When he starts I actually believe he can do enough for the team to win.
I dont need flashy, I dont need pedigree, I just want a QB to be confident in himself and his abilities and reads and preparation... Duck is doing just that.
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As most know love him since preseason and said it then when I watch him. There is just something special about him. Anyways it is his team now and we will get a good look at him before the season is out.
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I hate those memes but that was funny!
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I hate them also but this was goofy funny
It was.
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Duck channeled some Big Ben in this play.
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saw it in the preseason as well. He has IT! Some might call it moxie, but I saw it right away. I never saw it in 4 years of Landry Jones. If Duck was 2 inches taller, with a bit stronger arm, he'd have been a high draft pick. Still, his intangibles might be enough to give him a decently high ceiling.
He definitely looks like he is learning from the experience and picking up the pro game, something you couldn't say for Rudolph. Duck has gone from gutsy but wild, to looking almost comfortable.
Granted, this has been against some pretty wretched competition, but I have seen us go through plenty of backups who looked a lot worse against the same.
Who knows if he is starter material - if he keeps improving at this rate, he will be. If not, he is a backup who can win a game for you, and that is still a valuable thing to have.
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Yeah, too early to tell, but his stature, only 6’? I can’t see a viable long term starter at that height. He’d have to become an extraordinary qb to pull that off (like Russell Wilson).
I can totally see him as a solid backup to Ben next year, and possibly holding down the fort until the next franchisee arrives
Yes, he's starter material. He may not be pro- bowl caliber, but he's good enough to start.
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Go Duck!
The bills defense will be a good test for him .
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It took Tommy Brady twice as many passes to throw for the same amount of yards yesterday - against a horrible Chiefs defense.
I agree. Right now he is making the throws he is supposed to, like the screens, RB wheel, crossing routes, slants, etc. The downfield shots are mostly being converted into PI calls, because guys like Washington are fighting for the football and drawing the penalty. The projection for Hodges in his draft profile was possible backup and I think that is what his ceiling is.
I'm giving him the 'franchise' possible look right now. He's doing everything asked of so far, he's getting deeper in the play book, the player's are liking him and trusting him, coaches are liking and trusting him, he know's what to do with the ball when in trouble, not making stupid mistakes and/or throws, seems to read the defenses pretty well, can get out of the pocket sensibly when forced, and it looks like he can take a 'hit' without breaking like glass. I think with the experience of the remaining teams ( some good teams) he will only get smarter. I do like him for our back up right now for Ben, and by the time Ben decides to turn it all in I believe Duck will be able to step in without missing a step. Just my opinion.
Again, I only saw the highlights, but there is good and bad right now with Duck. He is aggressive, mobile, and fearless in a positive way. He is also fairly quick to make a decision. The negative is that he still moves around in the pocket weird and hangs his o-line out to dry a bit. Additionally, he is slow to get through all the reads and often misses guys flashing open in the middle of the field short on crossers as he stays on his primary too long. But, he is doing that to a degree that I think is reasonable for any young rookie QB -- not the exaggerated degree that Rudolph was.
Great story. Seems like a good guy. Easy as heck to root for. Career NFL back-up.
He is doing great.
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