RedskinPride27 Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=cc-quarterbacks072905&prov=yhoo&type=lgns 2005 preview: QBs By Cris Carter, Yahoo! Sports July 29, 2005 I foresee a higher percentage of completions in 2005. Quarterbacks have really zeroed in on what the rules are – what defenses can and cannot do – and as a result, they will throw to their tight ends more frequently. The NFL is getting much better athletes at the tight end position these days (see Antonio Gates). Also, the enforcement of the illegal contact rule has been a huge factor. Not being allowed to bump a guy after five yards made a huge difference for offenses last year. This season, the impact of the crackdown will be felt even more. Here are the quarterbacks I'll be keeping an eye on this season: Best in the business: Peyton Manning He has great command of the Indianapolis Colts' offense, which supplies him with weapons all over the field. He has a stellar running back in Edgerrin James and he has an unbelievable cast of guys to throw to on a regular basis. His third receiver, Brandon Stokley, just might be his best receiver. He also has a talented tight end in Dallas Clark. All these things, and his command of that offense, really set him apart. I think Peyton will put up big numbers again in 2005, and I believe this could be the year he might be even more successful because, defensively, the Colts have gotten better – and this might be the year he finally beats the Patriots. All he and the Colts really need is home-field advantage. Indianapolis is the team that scares the opposition more than anyone else. ADVERTISEMENT Most underrated: Tom Brady People get consumed with the numbers – 4,000 yards, 40 touchdown passes, etc. But the No. 1 stat is winning games. Right now, no quarterback in the game has been more successful than Brady. Is Brady capable of amassing great numbers? Of course. The New England Patriots have a solid receiving corps and the ability to run the ball with Corey Dillon. But with the conditions they play in, the division they play in and the type of coach they have in Bill Belichick, I don't see Brady compiling Peyton-like numbers. It's not that important to him anyway. So what if he hasn't thrown for 4,000 yards in his career? He's won three Super Bowls. Which stat do you think he's happier with? Adjusting to life without offensive coordinator Charlie Weis will be tough, but Brady is at the stage of his career where he can grow into the position a little more and take more command of the offense. He has been well-taught in the Patriots' scheme; its fine details have been ingrained in him. But don't underestimate Belichick's knowledge of the offense – or the rapport he has with Brady. Most overrated: Jake Plummer Mike Shanahan is putting too much faith in a quarterback who has shown little improvement over the years. For me, it's always crucial that the guy who touches the ball on every play improves each season. Plummer was successful in leading Arizona to the playoffs in his second year, but how much better has he gotten since 1998? I think that speaks volumes about Plummer's ability to learn the game and adapt. I believe he has ample talent. But given what Shanahan can do with the Denver Broncos' offense on a regular basis, there's no excuse for Plummer to not develop into one of the elite quarterbacks in the NFL. Ready to break through: Carson Palmer He reminds me of Troy Aikman, and he has talent surrounding him everywhere on offense. The Cincinnati Bengals have a very good offensive line – one that's really underrated, by the way – and an effective running back in Rudi Johnson. Also, I love the three-receiver set that the Bengals can put on the field. The Bengals' biggest problem is that they play Pittsburgh and Baltimore twice a year. But if you look at what they've done the last two years, teams are starting to become a little more afraid of playing them because the Bengals aren't the beatable Bengals they used to be. Rookie to watch: Jason Campbell It's not Alex Smith. I don't like the situation the No. 1 pick is going into with the San Francisco 49ers. He's going to get knocked around a lot, and we know that all rookie quarterbacks struggle. Plus he's on the worst team in the NFL. The kid to watch is Campbell, the second of the Washington Redskins' two first-round picks. They traded up to draft him as their quarterback for the future, but how distant is that future? Is it right now? Is it midseason? We do know that Patrick Ramsey has not worked out as Joe Gibbs' quarterback. Campbell's situation is a little more intriguing because, ultimately, he could be just as good as Smith. Backups to watch: Gus Frerotte and Jay Fiedler Keep an eye on the A.J. Feeley situation with the Miami Dolphins, who basically have two backups battling to be the starter. I believe Frerotte will start, but neither quarterback will make it through the season healthy. The Dolphins will be an improved team, so whoever the QB is, he will have to step up and make some plays. Also, look at Fiedler's situation with the New York Jets. Fiedler grew up on Long Island and decided to go home and play for the Jets. He's playing behind Chad Pennington, a quarterback whose style is a lot like his own. The Jets have developed an offense where Pennington, despite his lack of arm strength, can be very successful. I think that offense will be better suited for Fiedler than the one in Miami. Biggest surprise: Aaron Brooks I'm hoping it's Aaron Brooks. I hope he really steps up, plays up to his potential and stops the sporadic play that we're so accustomed to seeing from him with the New Orleans Saints. He has major-league talent, and he always gives us glimpses of that talent in six or seven games each year. This season, I'm looking for a more consistent output from Brooks and for him to really take the Saints to the next level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Vet Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 Things would have to go horribly wrong for us to JC this season in any games. If things were going that bad that we see JC - Denver is gonna look like freakin' geniuses trading w/ us for our Round 1 next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forbeskin Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 I really don't think we will see Campbell at all this year, but what do I know? I'm just a guy with a screen name that resembles fore$kin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingTaylor22 Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 I like what he said about Campell ultamatley being better than smith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soliloquy Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 Originally posted by RedskinPride27 We do know that Patrick Ramsey has not worked out as Joe Gibbs' quarterback. I just love opinion bring presented as fact. It's all the rage! :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Vet Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 Originally posted by Soliloquy Yeah....I heard we tried to package Ramsey w/ Gardner to the Panthers b/c he was just useless baggage and they wanted nothing to do w/ Patrick. Maybe Gibbs will let us all in on the inside joke that he had his fingers crossed when he announced Pat as the starter earlier this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedskinzOwnU Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 I think campbell was vastly underrated by the media and some NFL football teams. I'd rather have campbell under center than aaron rodgers or alex smith. I think we got a great QB for the future, but I'm in no rush to play him. I wish ramsey all the best for this season. I can't wait to see all 3 of our QBs play in the preseason though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimFolk Posted July 30, 2005 Share Posted July 30, 2005 I only wanna see JC in because we don't want Pat to get hurt before the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingTaylor22 Posted July 30, 2005 Share Posted July 30, 2005 Originally posted by RedskinzOwnU I think campbell was vastly underrated by the media and some NFL football teams. I'd rather have campbell under center than aaron rodgers or alex smith. I think we got a great QB for the future, but I'm in no rush to play him. I wish ramsey all the best for this season. I can't wait to see all 3 of our QBs play in the preseason though. Eeeesh.. I only want to see 2 of the QB's. I never want to see Brunell on the field ever agian......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLusby Posted July 30, 2005 Share Posted July 30, 2005 JC was drafted to push Ramsey into a successful QB in 2005. If he puts up good #'s we have options. If his demands are too high after 2005 then we trade him since he is under contract for 2006. If he flops we have a rookie with a year under his belt learning the system. This was Gibbs insurance policy against contract demands or another bad year with a starting QB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrockster21 Posted July 30, 2005 Share Posted July 30, 2005 Originally posted by KingTaylor21 I like what he said about Campell ultamatley being better than smith. Take off the Burgundy and Gold reading glasses my man; he never said Campbell was better than Smith. He said Campbell was in a better situation to produce than Smith. Big difference. But I'm with everyone else; I don't think we'll see Campbell this year. Ramsey's going to throw for 3600 yards and 28 TDs!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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