8:00 PM Press Meeting

[Dam8610]

Originally Posted by nate505

Agreed. A great LT would be the priority, unless a can't miss QB slips to the Colts. Then maybe, if Ehlinger isn't the answer (and he probably isn't, but he has this season to find out), just try a journeyman type QB if value is out there and who knows what happens. If he sucks, then try for a QB in the next draft.

I remember Tarik Glenn was drafted before Peyton Manning, and that worked out well.

I think the QB has to be found this year if they're tanking. Unfortunately, much like Chromeburn, I don't see a lot I like in the upcoming QB crop. There certainly isn't a Joe Burrow in the group. Then again, Joe Burrow was probably my highest graded QB ever, so not exactly a low bar to hit there.

[ChoppedWood]

Originally Posted by Dam8610

I think the QB has to be found this year if they're tanking. Unfortunately, much like Chromeburn, I don't see a lot I like in the upcoming QB crop. There certainly isn't a Joe Burrow in the group. Then again, Joe Burrow was probably my highest graded QB ever, so not exactly a low bar to hit there.

I would take Hooker. He has the tools for the modern era NFL. Can throw absolute darts but when necessary can burst out of the pocket for productive yards with his feet. Looks similar to Fields- maybe not as quick but perhaps better anticipation, and throws a beautiful deep ball.

[kitekrazy]

Isn't this like a repeat Irsay did before? Ditch the coach but keep the same GM?

[Dam8610]

Originally Posted by ChoppedWood

I would take Hooker. He has the tools for the modern era NFL. Can throw absolute darts but when necessary can burst out of the pocket for productive yards with his feet. Looks similar to Fields- maybe not as quick but perhaps better anticipation, and throws a beautiful deep ball.

Hendon Hooker's accuracy is not NFL starter level. Not even close.

[Chromeburn]

Originally Posted by Dam8610

Hendon Hooker's accuracy is not NFL starter level. Not even close.

Slow processor in a one-read offense. He got destroyed by that defense.

[Lov2fish]

Originally Posted by ChoppedWood

I would take Hooker. He has the tools for the modern era NFL. Can throw absolute darts but when necessary can burst out of the pocket for productive yards with his feet. Looks similar to Fields- maybe not as quick but perhaps better anticipation, and throws a beautiful deep ball.

Hooker is not an NFL starting QB. There are no franchise quarterbacks in this draft, and unless someone emerges next year I don't see anyone who is. Everyone screaming for Arch, but kid has not even played a college down yet. Having the pedigree doesn't make it automatic.

For me, and it is my personal opinion, Levi's is the best coming out for the next draft class. He just has that it factor. Playing at UK he doesn't get the TV time the others do, but that is ok, kid is a top 3-4 pick and worth the gamble.

[ChoppedWood]

I absolutely LOVE Jim for going here:

Jim Irsay on Jeff Saturday: "I'm glad he doesn't have NFL experience."

He said Saturday lacks the fear that forces many of today's coaches to rely on analytics.

Jim could see it- Frank wasn't really coaching, he was caught up in some bizarre web where that fucking laminated sheet dictated to him every next move. It was sickening to watch. We will be a more engaged team, with a more physical line, with Saturday stepping in and likely ditching all the fucking goofy Frank analytics shit.

Pretty obvious the team had turned against all of his mechanics and I expect they will become a more play with feel type of team in coming weeks.

[YDFL Commish]

Originally Posted by ChoppedWood

I absolutely LOVE Jim for going here:

Jim Irsay on Jeff Saturday: "I'm glad he doesn't have NFL experience."

He said Saturday lacks the fear that forces many of today's coaches to rely on analytics.

Jim could see it- Frank wasn't really coaching, he was caught up in some bizarre web where that fucking laminated sheet dictated to him every next move. It was sickening to watch. We will be a more engaged team, with a more physical line, with Saturday stepping in and likely ditching all the fucking goofy Frank analytics shit.

Pretty obvious the team had turned against all of his mechanics and I expect they will become a more play with feel type of team in coming weeks.

That was my biggest take from this presser. Irsay and perhaps Ballard were sick and tired of the analytics bullshit.

[albany ed]

I'm not sure what how successful Saturday will be as HC, but I'm hoping that he'll be able to be totally successful at evaluating the worth of every player on the OL. So we can get rid of the garbage and keep the promising players, regardless of salaries and contractual obligations. It starts there. I do believe we need a franchise QB, but I can't think of any QB who would thrive behind this OL. And to think, almost every talking head rated the OL as the strength of this team just a few years ago.

[rcubed]

I am on board with this move now, to me the season is lost and while I dont like seeing the colts lose, I am hoping for the best draft pick we can get now.

I have no idea how saturday will do. Mainly what I am hoping for is he keeps the spirit up so we dont mentally lose players we want back next season.

I dont think he will be a long term solution and I couldn't get a read on what irsay thinks about that. I am hoping they get a progressive offense minded HC that can usher us into a new era of winning.