View Full Version : Your thoughts on Bledsoe thus far....
kojak
09-26-2005, 03:10 PM
I know he isn't no Payton or Brady. But I think he is showing us he still has something left to prove.
I Like the fact that playing from behind doesn't seem to phase him. He just goes out there and makes plays. His accuracy has been pretty good thus far.
Amazing at times.
I think so far our bus driver has been called in for overtime and has been up for the task. Keep up the good work :clap2:
Doomsday101
09-26-2005, 03:13 PM
I know he isn't no Payton or Brady. But I think he is showing us he still has something left to prove.
I Like the fact that playing from behind doesn't seem to phase him. He just goes out there and makes plays. His accuracy has been pretty good thus far.
Amazing at times.
I think so far our bus driver has been called in for overtime and has been up for the task. Keep up the good work :clap2:
So far he has produced numbers that rank him with the top QB's in the NFL and while Manning has thrown 2 TD and 2 ints Bledsoe has thrown 6 TD and 2 ints and has come through in the clutch I would say that is a bit better than a bus driver.
Aikmaniac
09-26-2005, 03:17 PM
My thoughts are that Bledsoe is doing much better than I expected. Granted, he hasn't faced a blitz-happy defense yet (ie: Eagles) but he's done his job very well.
Honestly, I was thinking we would be worse off that we were with Vinny. Vinny did make some plays, but so far Drew has been more careful with his passes this season than Vinny was last year.
Yeagermeister
09-26-2005, 03:20 PM
He has done what he's been asked to do and performed very well. The only problem I have is that he's still holding the ball too long.
Portland Fanatic
09-26-2005, 03:20 PM
I think the impression I'm giving of Bledsoe is not right...so for the record...I think Drew is doing a nice job. He's without a doubt the best QB we've had in here since Troy left, so I'm happy we have someone capable finally!
I think he is really tyring to not make any mistakes and missing reads, but considering that's getting hammered in his head it's understandable. I HOPE BP allows him to push the ball more down field...he has the arm, and Glenn, Crayton and Keys ARE getting open. I'm sure this will happen more and more each week. What we've had so far is good, it can get even better...I think it will if we want to keep pace with the Raiders next week!
Justis
09-26-2005, 03:20 PM
My thoughts are that Bledsoe is doing much better than I expected. Granted, he hasn't faced a blitz-happy defense yet (ie: Eagles) but he's done his job very well.
Honestly, I was thinking we would be worse off that we were with Vinny. Vinny did make some plays, but so far Drew has been more careful with his passes this season than Vinny was last year. Actually the Skins and 9ers both are pretty blitz happy. As far as Bledsoe goes another Pro Bowl may be in the cards for him, if he can stay playing the way he is.
So far, good ole Drew has proven good ole Jarv wrong...Shasbat...
Just keep it up Drew and I'll gladly eat crow on my opinion of you.
Canadian BoyzFan
09-26-2005, 03:25 PM
The Good......
Accuracy
Leadership....his line love him!
Throwing the ball away when there is nothing.
Impressed with his arm strength and deep ball.
I loved the run for a TD.
The bad.....
Pats the balls way too much.
Stares down his receivers (Other teams will catch onto this soon)
Overall....I'd give Drew a B+
stiletto
09-26-2005, 03:26 PM
I was one that wasn't exactly for the Bledsoe signing but I'm not affraid to admit he has proven me wrong so far and he has done far more than drive the bus. I like his attitude and his moxy so far. Let's hope he can keep it up and not revert to bus driving again. It's so nice to see non-BD QB play. LOL!
Danny White
09-26-2005, 03:27 PM
My preseason Pro-Bowl prediction for him was:
250 yds/game
2 tds/game
fewer than 1 int/game
Looks like he's right on track.
The final gauge is him leading the team to the Playoffs. If we can go 2-for-1 from here on out, we're well on our way with a 10-6 or 11-5 record.
Mark my words, with the NFC in the shape its in, Bledsoe has a good chance of being in the Pro Bowl and Dallas has a fighting chance to make the Playoffs because of him.
joseephuss
09-26-2005, 03:29 PM
He is playing better than I thought he would. Still a long way to go. I remember last year after 3 games some were high on Vinny and the same thing was happening in 2003 with Quincy early in the season. Lots of positives to take from his performance the first 3 games. Even looks as if he has room to improve. He is just learning how to use Witten and Keyshawn. I think he could develop more chemistry with them. He probably can get a little better at throwing to and relying on the running backs. Price hasn't even seen much action. Looks promising.
stiletto
09-26-2005, 03:30 PM
My preseason Pro-Bowl prediction for him was:
250 yds/game
2 tds/game
fewer than 1 int/game
Looks like he's right on track.
The final gauge is him leading the team to the Playoffs. If we can go 2-for-1 from here on out, we're well on our way with a 10-6 or 11-5 record.
Mark my words, with the NFC in the shape its in, Bledsoe has a good chance of being in the Pro Bowl and Dallas has a fighting chance to make the Playoffs because of him.
That would be great but we need to get our secondary consistant before we can even wink at playoff talk... :)
lurkercowboy
09-26-2005, 03:37 PM
I think all the NFL teams have plenty of film on Bledsoe at this point in his career, so they are not going to suddenly catch on to his ball-patting. But I think Bledsoe is doing better right now than any Dallas QB since Aikman obviously and better than the 2000 version of Aikman. At least, the offense is moving the ball and scoring points, most of the time.
Dallas31
09-26-2005, 03:42 PM
BLEDSOE's #'s
3 Games
98 Attempts
63 Completions
64.3 Completion Percentage
850 Yards
8.67 Yards per attempt
70 Long Pass Completion
6 TDs
2 Ints
12 pass plays over 20 yards
4 pass plays over 40 yards
103.7 QB rating
I am very pleased with what I am seeing. We have a qb that should keep us in most games, even when we are down by 2 TDs like yesterday.
The last few years, being down by 2 TDs was as good as a loss.
Plus 5 offensive TDs yesterday and 4 versus SD. I can't remember the last time we scored at least 4 offensive TDs in 2 of 3 games...
kojak
09-26-2005, 03:45 PM
BLEDSOE's #'s
3 Games
98 Attempts
63 Completions
64.3 Completion Percentage
850 Yards
8.67 Yards per attempt
70 Long Pass Completion
6 TDs
2 Ints
12 pass plays over 20 yards
4 pass plays over 40 yards
103.7 QB rating
I am very pleased with what I am seeing. We have a qb that should keep us in most games, even when we are down by 2 TDs like yesterday.
The last few years, being down by 2 TDs was as good as a loss.
True.
And I think to myelf after his performance in SD and SF. To play him conservative against the skins just puzzles me. We could very easily be 3-0 right now.
WV Cowboy
09-26-2005, 03:46 PM
Did the Chargers sack him 4 times ??
It says so in the game stats, ... I didn't realize that.
dougonthebench
09-26-2005, 03:49 PM
I think he has done a good job so far.I expect to see improvement from him and the whole O week to week!
BARRYRAY
09-26-2005, 03:52 PM
He has more passing yards than JOE MONTANNA, IF YOU GIVE HIM TIME HE WILL KILL YA...
Homerun Trot
09-26-2005, 03:53 PM
The only problem I have is that he's still holding the ball too long.
Sometimes that can hurt but "holding on to the ball too long" also allowed him to complete that deep ball to Glenn on the winning drive.
HTownCowboysFan
09-26-2005, 03:54 PM
Drew? A solid A-. He's exceded my expectations to be honest.
kingwhicker
09-26-2005, 03:55 PM
I think he's been outstanding, the defense is the problem.
BrAinPaiNt
09-26-2005, 03:56 PM
He has done better then I thought, I was not down on getting him as he was the best that was out there at the time.
However we have seen other QBs do well at the start of the season as well...not being negative here, but I want to see a few more games.
But as of right now I don't think there is much to complain about to be honest....unless you just don't like him.
DeWare94
09-26-2005, 04:09 PM
I cant prove this because i haven't been here long but in other message boards i have been saying all along that Bledsoe would play very, very good for us. I thought that because of the fact that he had Terry Glenn and Jason Witten as the main reason(Terry was his former favorite receiver along with ben coates who many say witten plays just like). I thought all along that our offensive line would play very good except for right tackle but Rob Petitti is playing well so as long as he has time he will play good. He is a huge upgrade from Vinny. And he had the best season of his career in buffalo so i dont think he is that old.
joseephuss
09-26-2005, 04:11 PM
He has done better then I thought, I was not down on getting him as he was the best that was out there at the time.
However we have seen other QBs do well at the start of the season as well...not being negative here, but I want to see a few more games.
But as of right now I don't think there is much to complain about to be honest....unless you just don't like him.
Better than Warner or Fiedler so far. Who else was available as an expierenced vet free agent? Vinny? Yikes.
The more games I watch, the less talent I see at the QB position in the NFL. There is a definite shortage of experienced, good QBs out there. There are a bunch of young guys who haven't played enough to determine if they are good or not.
Cbz40
09-26-2005, 04:15 PM
I will admit he has exceeded my expectations thus far. Bledsoe has been a bright spot on this team along with the OL in pass protection. I do expect Drew and the OL to get better as the season progresses.
ddh33
09-26-2005, 04:29 PM
I always had higher hopes and expectations for Bledsoe. To this point, I think he's fulfilling those expectations pretty well. I love his toughness. I love the touch he puts on the deep-ball. But most of all, I love his leadership. I think that has been the greatest thing that he's brought to this team.
Alexander
09-26-2005, 04:36 PM
I have to give him all his due credit.
I have been pretty hard on him but have to give the devil his due.
VirusX
09-26-2005, 04:50 PM
6 TD's and 2 Picks... Not bad at All. And Keeping us in games unlike Vinny who took us out of games. The 1 INT really isnt Bledsoe's fault the other I cant remember what happened lol. Either way great play for QB so far lets hope it keeps up. Our D needs to Jell before we have a shot at the Playoff's...
Danny White
09-26-2005, 05:05 PM
Get on now, while there's still room. :laugh2:
Dogstar
09-26-2005, 05:06 PM
Bledsoe brings experience, leadership, enthusiam, and faith in himself as a player and a leader for this team. I think the other players are starting to believe in him, too. I know Parcells does.
Cbz40
09-26-2005, 05:10 PM
6 TD's and 2 Picks... Not bad at All. And Keeping us in games unlike Vinny who took us out of games. The 1 INT really isnt Bledsoe's fault the other I cant remember what happened lol. Either way great play for QB so far lets hope it keeps up. Our D needs to Jell before we have a shot at the Playoff's...
Sir, this D will be gelling by game 8......I guaronnnnnteeeee it. ;)
Danny White
09-26-2005, 05:13 PM
Sir, this D will be gelling by game 8......I guaronnnnnteeeee it. ;)
This two game stretch here will be crucial. If our D plays well and our o-line continues to protect, we should be competitive in both these games.
bigneil
09-26-2005, 05:15 PM
850 yards in 3 games is one of Drew's best starts of his career (he amazingly had over 2000 in his first 6 games for the Bills). You can see game by game stats for Drew for the last 10 years here:
http://www.pro-football-reference.com/games/BledDr00.htm#1997
Cbz40
09-26-2005, 05:23 PM
This two game stretch here will be crucial. If our D plays well and our o-line continues to protect, we should be competitive in both these games.
I agree......The next two games will be a huge test for this team. I will say again if we finish the 1st half of the season w/a 5-3 record we have a shot at the playoffs.
I still think we have not seen half of our D or all of our Defensive blitz packages.....as the players adjust to the scheme more will be unvailed. We must get our coverages adjusted .....like before this Sunday.
Same for the O.......we have alot left too show.
percyhoward
09-26-2005, 05:41 PM
30 TD's 10 INT's and a 103 rating would be SLIGHTLY better than I predicted before the season. ;)
I thought he had a chance to be more successful in this offense, but the first 3 games are way beyond my expectations. Let's just ride the Bledsoe wave and hope the glass slipper doesn't fall off.
And fix the couple dozen or so other things on this team that actually do need fixing. QB ain't one of 'em.
It's still veeeeerrry early though...
ghst187
09-26-2005, 06:36 PM
bottomline is that Drew is a good enough QB and playing well enough right now to get us into the playoffs and have a chance to win there.
Our defense isn't there yet, but our QB play is good enough right now.
That said, I wish Drew would throw the ball downfield more often. He's too reluctant sometimes to toss it deep. It'd sure help JJ out too if we'd go deep more often. I think the playcalling has hamstrung us a bit too. I'm sure the Drew is also worried about "managing the game" "being a busdriver" and "not throwing the stupid pass"...all the things that BP drills in a QBs head.
Problem: Part playcalling, part Drew's hesitance. Overall: good enough for now and good enough to win....and many light years better than the QB play we've had ever since Troy left.
Better than Warner or Fiedler so far. Who else was available as an expierenced vet free agent? Vinny? Yikes.
The more games I watch, the less talent I see at the QB position in the NFL. There is a definite shortage of experienced, good QBs out there. There are a bunch of young guys who haven't played enough to determine if they are good or not.
He was a Cowboy a day after released by Bills. In his system - I can see Bledsoe throwing for 4000 yards and taking this team into the playoffs.
He's won 2 Super Bowls and in many ways this is his chance to get that Monkey off his back. If nothing else - Bledsoe is going to start causing Defensive coordinators to defend his arm. And then JJ will go off! Its pick your poison.
Drew is ready to go into the Vet if need be in January and win a Championship game. I feel that strong about where this season is going. The NFC is wide open
bottomline is that Drew is a good enough QB and playing well enough right now to get us into the playoffs and have a chance to win there.
Our defense isn't there yet, but our QB play is good enough right now.
That said, I wish Drew would throw the ball downfield more often. He's too reluctant sometimes to toss it deep. It'd sure help JJ out too if we'd go deep more often. I think the playcalling has hamstrung us a bit too. I'm sure the Drew is also worried about "managing the game" "being a busdriver" and "not throwing the stupid pass"...all the things that BP drills in a QBs head.
Problem: Part playcalling, part Drew's hesitance. Overall: good enough for now and good enough to win....and many light years better than the QB play we've had ever since Troy left.
I think Drew will go deep over time and had some big plays yesterday. If our D steps up we can go deep this season!
dguinta1
09-26-2005, 07:00 PM
Best we have had since Aikman' prime, as previously mentioned. Honestly I am not too concerned about our O is our D, that worry' me. Who what have thunk it?! Cowboys scoring points!
I always had higher hopes and expectations for Bledsoe. To this point, I think he's fulfilling those expectations pretty well. I love his toughness. I love the touch he puts on the deep-ball. But most of all, I love his leadership. I think that has been the greatest thing that he's brought to this team.
could not have said it better.
Cowboy Junkie
09-26-2005, 07:02 PM
The real steal of all free agency is Bledsoe.
PullMyFinger
09-26-2005, 08:01 PM
Great job so far.
I work with a Bills fan, at the begining of the year he laughed at the Cowboys for getting him. Last night he asked me if he could have Bledsoe back..... :laugh2:
I erred - Bledsoe won two AFC chamionshiop games - not 2 Super Bowls.... obviously = my bad
Da Hammer
09-26-2005, 08:19 PM
I expected Bledsoe to be good but obviously has exceeded everybodys expectations. But what has impressed me the most is the offensive line, they are giving him time to throw the ball and man can he throw it. Also say all you want about him holding on to the ball too long but it takes a QB with guts to do that and has been making big plays cause of that.
jazzcat22
09-26-2005, 08:41 PM
So far he has produced numbers that rank him with the top QB's in the NFL and while Manning has thrown 2 TD and 2 ints Bledsoe has thrown 6 TD and 2 ints and has come through in the clutch I would say that is a bit better than a bus driver.
Maybe he can be a race car driver. :D
May not have started the pole position, but can make a run for first place. OK, I won't get too far ahead, but it's a good start.
Crown Royal
09-26-2005, 10:45 PM
I say the same now I said before the season. I will wait until the end of the season to pass judgment. I fully expected to see great games out of Bledsoe. But I am not nearly eased - yet. Vinny had a very good start last year, only to trail off. Bledsoe has a history of great games and then horrible ones at inopportune times.
I really don't know what will happen - if he stays consistent, I am thrilled. I don't mean this post as a knock, but 3 games a full season does not make.
Are you a Dallas fan Crown or rooting for the wheels to fall off?
Bledsoe has kicked the critics in the balls. Now its time to grind out WINS.
Crown Royal
09-26-2005, 10:56 PM
Are you a Dallas fan Crown or rooting for the wheels to fall off?
Bledsoe has kicked the critics in the balls. Now its time to grind out WINS.
Nors - some of your most heated posts are when someone attacks your fandom. I have never done that to you, I would appreciate the same respect.
Further - I never rooted for anything. Bledsoe has done very well. I am impressed. I really am. But I would prefer to judge him by the season as a whole, not his first three games.
Look at the numbers - Vinny started last season quite well too, only to trail off. Bledsoe has done the same. I am ecstatic that he looks so good right now, but I need to see it for 16 games, not the first 3. Not to say I don't expect subpar games, I just don't want him to kill us at bad times.
I promise I'm rooting for him - sorry if 3 games doesn't make think he is already a pro bowler.
Justis
09-26-2005, 10:58 PM
I say the same now I said before the season. I will wait until the end of the season to pass judgment. I fully expected to see great games out of Bledsoe. But I am not nearly eased - yet. Vinny had a very good start last year, only to trail off. Bledsoe has a history of great games and then horrible ones at inopportune times.
I really don't know what will happen - if he stays consistent, I am thrilled. I don't mean this post as a knock, but 3 games a full season does not make. Bledsoe may not have such great games in the future, but watch Julius tear up the D the second they try to stop him, I promise you Julius has gone into the game plan of every D as problem #1, eventually they will be forced to deal with Bledsoe. That's when Julius starts to justify his hype.
BledsoetoWittenfortheTD
09-26-2005, 10:59 PM
850 yards, 65% completions, 6 passing td's, 1 rushing td and a 103 rating is all i need to know...those are my thoughts on bledsoe
Crown Royal
09-26-2005, 11:00 PM
Bledsoe may not have such great games in the future, but watch Julius tear up the D the second they try to stop him, I promise you Julius has gone into the game plan of every D as problem #1, eventually they will be forced to deal with Bledsoe. That's when Julius starts to justify his hype.
Yeah - I am very excited about that. I think that after the past few weeks, they are going to have to relax the box a little bit, especially with Witten's game. That will give Jules a bit more room to work.
My only worry there is that Payton will still be calling plays, and if I recall in NY, he just seems to favor the pass game over the run game, even if the latter is working better. I hope Parcells won't allow that to happen.
We'll see - I actually want to see a lot of running into the Raider's front 7 in a ball control attack. I don't want their O on the field.
Nors - some of your most heated posts are when someone attacks your fandom. I have never done that to you, I would appreciate the same respect.
Further - I never rooted for anything. Bledsoe has done very well. I am impressed. I really am. But I would prefer to judge him by the season as a whole, not his first three games.
Look at the numbers - Vinny started last season quite well too, only to trail off. Bledsoe has done the same. I am ecstatic that he looks so good right now, but I need to see it for 16 games, not the first 3. Not to say I don't expect subpar games, I just don't want him to kill us at bad times.
I promise I'm rooting for him - sorry if 3 games doesn't make think he is already a pro bowler.
Let the season prove it out! I agree - Go Bledsoe and the Cowboys....
Cowchips
09-26-2005, 11:23 PM
I think he has done a good job so far.I expect to see improvement from him and the whole O week to week!
It is hard to believe this O has only been playing together since July. I see only good things as more is added to their playbook each week.
Justis
09-26-2005, 11:43 PM
Yeah - I am very excited about that. I think that after the past few weeks, they are going to have to relax the box a little bit, especially with Witten's game. That will give Jules a bit more room to work.
My only worry there is that Payton will still be calling plays, and if I recall in NY, he just seems to favor the pass game over the run game, even if the latter is working better. I hope Parcells won't allow that to happen.
We'll see - I actually want to see a lot of running into the Raider's front 7 in a ball control attack. I don't want their O on the field.:hammer:
Didn't know about the passing preference. But yeah, the more ball control we play the better. That means runs and some short, not too short, passes to Witten and Co. This game will have to be coached very intelligently, I don't see us being able to stop the Oakland offense all day.
StevenOtero
09-26-2005, 11:55 PM
True.
And I think to myelf after his performance in SD and SF. To play him conservative against the skins just puzzles me. We could very easily be 3-0 right now.
Yup , lets keep truckin. GO COWBOYS!
bigneil
09-27-2005, 12:21 AM
"I would prefer to judge him by the season as a whole, not his first three games."
Drew is 11-5 in his last 16 games as a starter. That includes the horrible Baltimore BK Broiler, the Pats Debacle and the Pitt meltdown. 11-5, that's as good as you'll get from Drew.
Justis
09-27-2005, 12:41 AM
"I would prefer to judge him by the season as a whole, not his first three games."
Drew is 11-5 in his last 16 games as a starter. That includes the horrible Baltimore BK Broiler, the Pats Debacle and the Pitt meltdown. 11-5, that's as good as you'll get from Drew. Heck, I'll take it.
Outlaw Heroes
09-27-2005, 05:02 AM
My only worry there is that Payton will still be calling plays, and if I recall in NY, he just seems to favor the pass game over the run game, even if the latter is working better.
Excellent point. I didn't want to bring it up, given that there's already enough complaining going on in the wake of Sunday's near-disaster, but Payton's refusal to stay with the running game in the second half was a major source of concern, to my mind. People point to the drop-off in JJ's YPC in the second half. My own view is that Payton never allowed him to get into a flow. No reason for it either. We were within 5 points early in the third quarter. Hardly a deficit that should cause you to abandon the running game. Especially after the way JJ had gashed the 'Niners in the first half.
MichaelWinicki
09-27-2005, 07:23 AM
"I would prefer to judge him by the season as a whole, not his first three games."
Drew is 11-5 in his last 16 games as a starter. That includes the horrible Baltimore BK Broiler, the Pats Debacle and the Pitt meltdown. 11-5, that's as good as you'll get from Drew.
I'm glad the Buffalo defense nor their special teams (which contributed numerous TD's last year) had nothing to do with that record. :rolleyes:
Ashwynn
09-27-2005, 07:49 AM
Bledsoe pats the and holds on too long. Let me tell you something. You guys that want him to drop three steps and throw. Thats what Vinny did, wether the guy was open or not. Let Drew play the way he plays. So far it has us at 2-1. Several times holding the ball as long as possible was the best thing that he could have done. I have seen him stand there till a defender had his hands on him, then he fires and completed pass.
Drew is 30+. He aint gunna change his throwing motion and be effective. Enjoy the fact you have a QB that will scan and find an open receiver. He wont ditch it cause he feels heat, he will let the play develope and find an open guy or throw it away at the last possible second. He might get a sack or two out of that, but he will complete more this way then if you were to tear him down and rebuild him.
Dallas4ever
09-27-2005, 09:30 AM
The bad.....
Pats the balls way too much.
Stares down his receivers (Other teams will catch onto this soon)
Overall....I'd give Drew a B+
Bledsoe has played for over 12 years in this league. With all of the film study in the NFL, teams already know what Bledsoe will do for the most part. He is simply getting it done because he has a decent supporting cast and a coach who knows his strengths and weaknesses. ;)
stiletto
09-27-2005, 10:04 AM
Are you a Dallas fan Crown or rooting for the wheels to fall off?
Bledsoe has kicked the critics in the balls. Now its time to grind out WINS.
Wow, that is a homer statement if i've ever seen one. He was just stating his opinion that it is too early to tell about Bledsoe. Way to defend your player with objectivity....LOL! :laugh2:
SultanOfSix
09-27-2005, 10:07 AM
Bledsoe is doing good so far. I wouldn't call it unexpected. I take everything the media says with a grain of salt. One mediot says he's old (he's only 33) and washed up and the rest of them run with it without any type of thought reflection (not shocking). So, just like they've been continuously projecting that BP and JJ will eventually have a riff, they're going to keep continuously insinuating that Drew is too old, too slow, is mistake prone, until he proves them otherwise. Even then, they'll probably continue to do so.
Regardless, I think he's doing very well so far. Except for a few stupid mistakes and missing some open receivers he's moving the offense and putting them in position to score.
Charles
09-27-2005, 10:09 AM
Too early, we are only 3 games in................ :bang2:
Doomsday101
09-27-2005, 10:13 AM
Too early, we are only 3 games in................ :bang2:
If that is the case I guess that goes for every QB in the NFL? It is just too early. Bledsoe is outperforminng many of the top QB's in the league and has come through in the clutch. I have no doubt Bledsoe like many QB's will have his bad games but right now he is showing he has the ability to lead this team more so than any recent QB this team has seen.
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