Battle for backup QB not important

[Mike 1967]

The only time Bledsoe got hurt was when he left the pocket and decided to do a little running, and took on the LB rather than stepping out of bounds. I'm sure he'll slide or step out if that situation arises in the future.

I'm glad you are sure of it.

I'm glad you are sure that he cannot be:

- Blindsided
- have someone fall on his leg
- twist his ankle
- pull a hammy at 33
- break a finger from hitting his hand on a helmet
- take a concussion from a hard tackle or sack
- or in your scenario above...get hurt from an opposing player due to a late hit out of bounds.

Yeah...none of these can happen....not a chance....because they did not happen in the past

 

[Mike 1967]

I have seen Aikman play. I saw him win 3 SB's.

So I know he can come in and lead this team to victory.

Someone call Parcells.

 

[Gordon]

I'm glad you are sure of it.

I'm glad you are sure that he cannot be:

- Blindsided
- have someone fall on his leg
- twist his ankle
- pull a hammy at 33
- break a finger from hitting his hand on a helmet
- take a concussion from a hard tackle or sack
- or in your scenario above...get hurt from an opposing player due to a late hit out of bounds.

Yeah...none of these can happen....not a chance....because they did not happen in the past

You said he wasn't durable. I said his only significant injury was basically a fluke. He's not injury prone by any means. Obviously all those things are possible, but that's not what the discussion is about. It's about his durability, he is durable.

 

[Mike 1967]

You said he wasn't durable. I said his only significant injury was basically a fluke. He's not injury prone by any means. Obviously all those things are possible, but that's not what the discussion is about. It's about his durability, he is durable.

HA !

I never said he was not durable.

Go back and read the posts.

I said that Brady would question the original posters position on durability !

This whole thread started with a poster claiming that "Battle for backup QB not important". Check the title of this thread.

I responded with "I think Brady would disagree with your assesment on durability."

Point being....that was an obvious situation where a backup was needed for Bledsoe....even though Bledsoe had been durable up to that point.

It is you that have totally missed what this discussion is about.

Thanks for trying to put words in my mouth...

 

[Gordon]

HA !

I never said he was not durable.

Go back and read the posts.

I said that Brady would question the original posters position on durability !

This whole thread started with a poster claiming that "Battle for backup QB not important". Check the title for his thread.

I responded with "I think Brady would disagree with your assesment on durability."

Point being....that was an obvious situation where a backup was needed for Bledsoe....even though Bledsoe had been durable up to that point.

It is you that have totally missed what this discussion is about.

Thanks for trying to put words in my mouth...

Yeah, I guess I was totally off base in construing your comment as saying Bledsoe wasn't durable. I'm such a dummy..

Mike I was not looking to offend you in any way, you seem to get riled very easy so I'll try to avoid conversing with you in the future.

Bingo.

 

[Mike 1967]

Yeah, I guess I was totally off base in construing your comment as saying Bledsoe wasn't durable. I'm such a dummy..



Bingo.

Glad you figured it out.

 

[silver]

Bledsoes durability coupled with Parcells stubborness about pulling his starting QB almost guaranties that neither backup will snif the field this year. it didnt happen the past two years and unless Bill changes his ways at age 65+ it wont happen this year.

so in essence the original poster has a point

 

[Mike 1967]

Bingo.

Yep...Bingo !

I get riled when people put words in my mouth.

 

[Mike 1967]

Bledsoes durability coupled with Parcells stubborness about pulling his starting QB almost guaranties that neither backup will snif the field this year. it didnt happen the past two years and unless Bill changes his ways at age 65+ it wont happen this year.

so in essence the original poster has a point

And like I have already said.

The same argument could have been made by a NE fan during the preseason of the year that Bledsoe did go down and the backup did get play.

Point and counter point = you won't know until you get there.

 

[Kilyin]

You did question Bledsoe's durability, whether you want to admit it or not. He nearly died on the field, which resulted in Brady coming in. This wasn't a typical football injury, Bledsoe is lucky he's still breathing. Other than that, the guy is tough as nails. I am positive that Brady would agree Bledsoe is one of the most durable QBs in the NFL. His ability and pocket presence are another story entirely.

 

[silver]

And like I have already said.

The same argument could have been made by a NE fan during the preseason of the year that Bledsoe did go down and the backup did get play.

Point and counter point = you won't know until you get there.

and thats why they play the games. alex van pelt never got to play the last 3 years in buffalo. scott zolak never got to play during his time in new england. so in all these 12 years, only once has bledsoes back up seen any significant playing time. couple that with parcells hard headeness about sticking to his guy and well. only once out of 12 times has your argument come true.

 

[Mike 1967]

You did question Bledsoe's durability, whether you want to admit it or not. He nearly died on the field, which resulted in Brady coming in. This wasn't a typical football injury, Bledsoe is lucky he's still breathing. Other than that, the guy is tough as nails. I am positive that Brady would agree Bledsoe is one of the most durable QBs in the NFL. His ability and pocket presence are another story entirely.

I question any players durability. This is a ludicrous argument.

Why do you have to have depth at nearly every position besides kicker
Why do they say that injuries are a part of the game
Why are there backup QB's at all

I'm sure that Brady would also agree that the following statement is completely ludicrous

"Battle for backup QB not important "

Heck...Bledsoe would disagree with it.

 

[Cbz40]

There is more than Bledsoe's durability in question I assure you.

 

[Mike 1967]

and thats why they play the games. alex van pelt never got to play the last 3 years in buffalo. scott zolak never got to play during his time in new england. son in all these 12 years, only once has bledsoes back up seen any significant playing time. couple that with parcells hard headeness about sticking to his guy and well. only once out of 12 times has your argument come true.

And some odds makers would tell you that once out of 12 times means that the odds are due.

I have two dice and I roll them 12 times....I never roll a 6.

So now I should tell myself that because I did not get a 6 on the first 12 that I will not get a 6 on the next roll

Additionally, you are leaving out another important piece of the equation. Bledsoe was not 33 12 years ago.

 

[silver]

And some odds makers would tell you that once out of 12 times means that the odds are due.

I have two dice and I roll them 12 times....I never roll a 6.

So now I should tell myself that because I did not get a 6 on the first 12 that I will not get a 6 on the next roll

Additionally, you are leaving out another important piece of the equation. Bledsoe was not 33 12 years ago.

granpa vinny at 41 played in all 16 games last year. and he was notoriously banged up at the end of the season and yet Parcells remained hesitant to send in the young guys. not even at the season finale when we were eliminated from the play offs. now with bledsoe here who is far more durable than vinny and quincy the odds are against romo and henson seeing the field. and its sad

 

[Mike 1967]

granpa vinny at 41 played in all 16 games last year. and he was notoriously banged up at the end of the season and yet Parcells remained hesitant to send in the young guys. not even at the season finale when we were eliminated from the play offs. now with bledsoe here who is far more durable than vinny and quincy the odds are against romo and henson seeing the field. and its sad

My intent is not to get pulled into an argument on Bledsoe's durability. And that was not my original point at all.

My original point was to draw attention to the ludicrousness (sp?) of the original point of the this threads author: ""Battle for backup QB not important "

Any sane person...including Bledsoe would disagree with this statement.

But...I would definitely grant you that Bledsoe has had great durability in his career. I would also grant that his durability goes against the odds. It is amazing that he did not miss more games.

But that being said, I would not want to wager money on wether he would miss a start. But...if I were forced to make the wager I would place my money on him missing a game.

I would make my decision based on the percentages of the league as a whole. And also, Bledsoe's age would come into the equation. Not to mention the questions surrounding the O line.

But...I would not think you were crazy if you put chose to place your bet on the opposite side. Because he has shown an ability to stay healthy.

But I would call you crazy if you said: ""Battle for backup QB not important "...because that is an asinine statement.

 

[silver]

point taken