IMHO - The real reason we are upset at cutting Petitti

[FLCowboyFan]

Let's just be honest. The cutting of Petiti does not just bother us because we thought he had talent, or that he was our last great hope. The reason it bothers many people is because his father posts on this forum. Last year I was personally torn between being irritated with him and wanting him to "get it" and become a solid guy. Any other guy on the roster would have been easier to get angry at. When people posted negative threads about him, I felt bad for Pittdawg. I'm sure others did as well.

Let's recognize that Petiti was "our" guy. We bonded with him and his dad and his cut hurt more than most. Every guy who goes out there with a star on their helmet and gives it their 100% effort should get the same goodwill from all of us. Even if they aren't "good enough" to make it. Let's put this past us with the knowledge that if BP really believed that keeping Petiti would be the best for this team, he would have.

Pittdawg, if you are reading this, I hope that your son lands with another team and proves BP wrong. Not because I think BP is wrong but because I am rooting for him. It has been great having a players father on this board and learning from him.

Now let's move on to the season!

 

[THUMPER]

Let's just be honest. The cutting of Petiti does not just bother us because we thought he had talent, or that he was our last great hope. The reason it bothers many people is because his father posts on this forum. Last year I was personally torn between being irritated with him and wanting him to "get it" and become a solid guy. Any other guy on the roster would have been easier to get angry at. When people posted negative threads about him, I felt bad for Pittdawg. I'm sure others did as well.

Let's recognize that Petiti was "our" guy. We bonded with him and his dad and his cut hurt more than most. Every guy who goes out there with a star on their helmet and gives it their 100% effort should get the same goodwill from all of us. Even if they aren't "good enough" to make it. Let's put this past us with the knowledge that if BP really believed that keeping Petiti would be the best for this team, he would have.

Pittdawg, if you are reading this, I hope that your son lands with another team and proves BP wrong. Not because I think BP is wrong but because I am rooting for him. It has been great having a players father on this board and learning from him.

Now let's move on to the season!

Speak for yourself pal. Cutting Petitti bothers me a lot because I do believe he has talent and will be an outstanding OT someday, only now it will be for some other team.

I have been a Rob Petitti fan since the day we drafted him and it had nothing to do with his dad posting on this forum (which didn't start for quite some time afterwards).

The first time I saw Petitti's highlight clips I knew this kid could be a very good OT. He had excellent balance, footwork, and leverage as well as a mean streak. I saw some of that same thing last season and believe it was a mistake to let him go in favor of Fabini.

It also bothers me that we cut Junior Glymph.

 

[Zaxor]

Speak for yourself pal. Cutting Petitti bothers me a lot because I do believe he has talent and will be an outstanding OT someday, only now it will be for some other team.

I have been a Rob Petitti fan since the day we drafted him and it had nothing to do with his dad posting on this forum (which didn't start for quite some time afterwards).

The first time I saw Petitti's highlight clips I knew this kid could be a very good OT. He had excellent balance, footwork, and leverage as well as a mean streak. I saw some of that same thing last season and believe it was a mistake to let him go in favor of Fabini.

It also bothers me that we cut Junior Glymph.

I'm right there with ya 100% friend

 

[AbeBeta]

Actually, I thought he was a young guy who could develop into what Fabini was in his prime.

But when a 2nd year guy gets totally blown away by a 7th round rookie with little experience, it makes you wonder whether he's "got it"

 

[FLCowboyFan]

we could not afford a repeat of last year at right tackle. I have definately in the camp of getting better however we did so. Time will tell if he will be great someday.

 

[theogt]

Speak for yourself pal. Cutting Petitti bothers me a lot because I do believe he has talent and will be an outstanding OT someday, only now it will be for some other team.

I have been a Rob Petitti fan since the day we drafted him and it had nothing to do with his dad posting on this forum (which didn't start for quite some time afterwards).

The first time I saw Petitti's highlight clips I knew this kid could be a very good OT. He had excellent balance, footwork, and leverage as well as a mean streak. I saw some of that same thing last season and believe it was a mistake to let him go in favor of Fabini.

It also bothers me that we cut Junior Glymph.

I'm not sure we've been watchin the same player.

 

[dargonking999]

No the reason the cut hurt me, was cause i knew this kid had a chance to be a corner stone for out OL, regardless of what people were saying. but he's gonna be that another team sadly now

 

[Kilyin]

Someone should fire Parcells. Get Jerrah on the horn.

He keeps cutting these all-world talents. I mean, did Parcells watch the games last year and this preseason???! Pettiti is a superstar! I hear he once blocked Dwight Freeney in college! Surely that has to count for something. And what about Torrin Tucker? Doesn't he see the UPSIDE? Parcells is ruining any chance we had at a Superbowl and I'm personally infuriated about it all.

 

[AbeBeta]

No the reason the cut hurt me, was cause i knew this kid had a chance to be a corner stone for out OL, regardless of what people were saying. but he's gonna be that another team sadly now

Of course, had he shown that sort of talent in TC and pre-season, he'd still be here.

 

[Big Dakota]

Let's just be honest. The cutting of Petiti does not just bother us because we thought he had talent, or that he was our last great hope. The reason it bothers many people is because his father posts on this forum. Last year I was personally torn between being irritated with him and wanting him to "get it" and become a solid guy. Any other guy on the roster would have been easier to get angry at. When people posted negative threads about him, I felt bad for Pittdawg. I'm sure others did as well.

Let's recognize that Petiti was "our" guy. We bonded with him and his dad and his cut hurt more than most. Every guy who goes out there with a star on their helmet and gives it their 100% effort should get the same goodwill from all of us. Even if they aren't "good enough" to make it. Let's put this past us with the knowledge that if BP really believed that keeping Petiti would be the best for this team, he would have.

Pittdawg, if you are reading this, I hope that your son lands with another team and proves BP wrong. Not because I think BP is wrong but because I am rooting for him. It has been great having a players father on this board and learning from him.

Now let's move on to the season!

Last great hope? For what?

 

[FLCowboyFan]

Big Dakota.....I was saying it WASN'T because he was our last great hope at RT.

 

[cowboy4eva]

Speak for yourself pal. Cutting Petitti bothers me a lot because I do believe he has talent

Agreed. Talent and work ethic are guys I prefer to keep. I figured it was down to he or Fabini and was hoping maybe BP could keep both, but Parcells clearly sees more potential in McQ and went with the vet for Rob.
In BP I trust.

 

[fortdick]

Let's just be honest. The cutting of Petiti does not just bother us because we thought he had talent, or that he was our last great hope. The reason it bothers many people is because his father posts on this forum.

Did you wake up today thinking."How can I be an a****** today? Rob did everything the organization asked of him. He started 16 games for us last year, played through injuries, etc. No one said he was starter calibur last year, but he gave his best. He didn't get much help during the second half of the season because Tucker needed everyone to help him get out of the way of DE's. All this to cover for Parcell's great choice in Rogers. Maybe, given time, he could have had the luxury of time to develop like McQ.

Rob worked hard and showed dedication. I would rather have have one of him then 10 Fabini's. Character is a rare commodity in professional sports these days. Rob has character. He may not be an all pro, but he will play somewhere. Parcell's scrrewed the pooch on this move!

Don't for a second believe that PittDawg had any influence on my take on Rob. Go spew your hatred somewhere else.

 

[theogt]

Did you wake up today thinking."How can I be an a****** today? Rob did everything the organization asked of him. He started 16 games for us last year, played through injuries, etc. No one said he was starter calibur last year, but he gave his best. He didn't get much help during the second half of the season because Tucker needed everyone to help him get out of the way of DE's. All this to cover for Parcell's great choice in Rogers. Maybe, given time, he could have had the luxury of time to develop like McQ.

Rob worked hard and showed dedication. I would rather have have one of him then 10 Fabini's. Character is a rare commodity in professional sports these days. Rob has character. He may not be an all pro, but he will play somewhere. Parcell's scrrewed the pooch on this move!

Don't for a second believe that PittDawg had any influence on my take on Rob. Go spew your hatred somewhere else.

You do realize that McQ in his rookie year is better than Petitti in his second year right? And you do realize that Fabini completely outplayed Petitti in preseason right?

 

[Iago33]

I was hoping he would develop into a solid player. We also invested a year in him, so I was hoping that would pay off down the line. I was pulling for Rob before I knew his dad posted here.

 

[fortdick]

You do realize that McQ in his rookie year is better than Petitti in his second year right? And you do realize that Fabini completely outplayed Petitti in preseason right?

No, I don't realize McQ is better. I did not see that in the games I watched. McQ got beat like a rookie. Rob played steady. Fabini may have come along, but he was not all that and a six pack. I would rather have kept the youngster and worried about the future uinstead of Parcell's wanting to win it all this year so he can quit and go hang out at the racetrack.

 

[theogt]

No, I don't realize McQ is better. I did not see that in the games I watched. McQ got beat like a rookie. Rob played steady. Fabini may have come along, but he was not all that and a six pack. I would rather have kept the youngster and worried about the future uinstead of Parcell's wanting to win it all this year so he can quit and go hang out at the racetrack.

It's hard to judge because typically Petitti was playing against worse talent. By Bill's account though, McQ was ahead of Petitti in the depth chart.

As far as youth goes...we've got two young tackles with high potential. There's absolutely no need to talk about lack of youth at tackle.

 

[fortdick]

It's hard to judge because typically Petitti was playing against worse talent. By Bill's account though, McQ was ahead of Petitti in the depth chart.

As far as youth goes...we've got two young tackles with high potential. There's absolutely no need to talk about lack of youth at tackle.

 

[theogt]

 

[jackrussell]

have one of him then 10 Fabini's

Sounds like an order in a New York deli.