Joe Milton "Not a Good Dude" According to Patriots Insider?

[baltcowboy]

I think there is a lot of truth in this. Which, I can't blame the Patriots. They have what they think is a franchise QB.

Football is crazy but teams are in favor of one quarterback like the military is in favor of one commander in chief. That is why Romo retired. The Cowboys (players and coaches) chose Dak.

 

[jazzcat22]

It explains why they traded him so quick and for what they did

No it does not, Milton asked to be traded. They were offered more than what Jerry offered. They accommodated Milton out of respect and took less. Because he wanted to go to Dallas.

That is completely opposite of what you are saying.
Fans just want a reason to dislike him. SMH.

 

[jazzcat22]

Wait - are you telling me Jerry got fleeced again?!?!

Well he didn’t.

 

[SoupcanSam]

I also think New England wanted a veteran, behind Drake not just another rookie. But there’s a lot of stories. The bottom line is I think we’re lucky to have Joe Milton here. He’s not the same as the last mistake lol I won’t mention his name.

If NE wanted a veteran behind drake then why even draft another rookie QB? Just sign a veteran, draft Drake and spend the Milton pick on another position.

Makes no sense to draft two QBs and then complain about the situation.

 

[Bates]

If NE wanted a veteran behind drake then why even draft another rookie QB? Just sign a veteran, draft Drake and spend the Milton pick on another position.

Makes no sense to draft two QBs and then complain about the situation.

It was a diff coaching staff that drafted them.

 

[jazzcat22]

Maybe. It still doesn't mean Joe Milton will be our backup QB. He has the physical talent, but he lacks in the mental aspect. Plus, Will Grier is not going to step aside and give up that backup QB spot without a fight, and Will Grier knows this system and has shown during preseason that he can become a decently good backup QB.

You have no proof he lacks the mental aspect. Why do you say that?
Grier looked good because the game planned it that way. In other games they did not, he was not as good. All against PS type players.
But yes, he will compete regardless as both will.

 

[plymkr]

Yeah man, how dare he compete to be a starter. You need to accept your role and be Drakes water boy.

Exactly, I want a guy who comes here to compete for a role. As long as if he loses he doesn’t cause a problem. But competition never hurt anyone. Come in and compete and if you want it bad enough that push yourself to go get it. That only makes the team stronger.

 

[FanofJerry]

Football is crazy but teams are in favor of one quarterback like the military is in favor of one commander in chief. That is why Romo retired. The Cowboys (players and coaches) chose Dak.

This seems to be the league sentiment right now.

But posters want competition because it produces results.

Which is it?

I have asked this question before and been ghosted.

Is a QB better without second guessing himself because of competition, or is it better for results?

Who is to say a good QB can't be ruined by second guessing himself because of comp?

The only answer is "we don't want a second guesser anyway"

Well..what if your backup that ruined your starter isn't as good as the starter you ruined?

I assume I'll be ghosted.

 

[MapleLeaf]

Dak will be out with an inury at some point, like always.

This better be the risk mgmt position this team takes this year and next.

Until Dak can show he is going to be healthy for an entire season you must have the back up ready. It is no different than the last two years that Tyron Smith was here. Or the last two years of Zack's tenure.

Football is a rough sport.

 

[MapleLeaf]

This seems to be the league sentiment right now.

But posters want competition because it produces results.

Which is it?

I have asked this question before and been ghosted.

Is a QB better without second guessing himself because of competition, or is it better for results?

Who is to say a good QB can't be ruined by second guessing himself because of comp?

The only answer is "we don't want a second guesser anyway"

Well..what if your backup that ruined your starter isn't as good as the starter you ruined?

I assume I'll be ghosted.

I like competition, but Romo was always one more hit to the back from being retired on the field.

We made the right choice going with the young kid who would be available. Now we are on the cusp of being in a similar situation. It's NFL football in my mind. No one beats father time.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

No it does not, Milton asked to be traded. They were offered more than what Jerry offered. They accommodated Milton out of respect and took less. Because he wanted to go to Dallas.

That is completely opposite of what you are saying.
Fans just want a reason to dislike him. SMH.

Huh? I like Milton what are you talking about? What I’m saying is it explains why they took a 5th comp pick for him rather than wait to trade him after preseason. It’s because he didn’t like his role. What he did isn’t worth disliking so I don’t know what angle you’re taking here. If he didn’t like his role good for him. I commend him. It worked and he got out of there.

 

[gimmesix]

It explains why they traded him so quick and for what they did

But why would they trade him to where he wants to go instead of taking the best offer? If they had issues with the player, I would think they'd take the best deal to thumb their noses at him.

 

[nobody]

This seems to be the league sentiment right now.

But posters want competition because it produces results.

Which is it?

I have asked this question before and been ghosted.

Is a QB better without second guessing himself because of competition, or is it better for results?

Who is to say a good QB can't be ruined by second guessing himself because of comp?

The only answer is "we don't want a second guesser anyway"

Well..what if your backup that ruined your starter isn't as good as the starter you ruined?

I assume I'll be ghosted.

If a QB can't mentally take the pressure of a competition and is forced to second guess himself because of it, he's mentally weak and WILL crumble in games at some point. Best to find that out ASAP because you don't want him choking in the playoffs every year because his wittle feewings got hurt having to compete for the position. If he loses out or is benched and you find out the backup isn't as good, you keep searching for a starter. You DO NOT settle...ever.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

But why would they trade him to where he wants to go instead of taking the best offer? If they had issues with the player, I would think they'd take the best deal to thumb their noses at him.

Did they take the best deal? I heard that Dallas deal wasn’t the best but are we sure it’s true? It’s like when Cowboys said they got better deals for Amari.

 

[America's Cowboy]

You have no proof he lacks the mental aspect. Why do you say that?
Grier looked good because the game planned it that way. In other games they did not, he was not as good. All against PS type players.
But yes, he will compete regardless as both will.

Do some research, JC. Google some stuff. Very simple. Here, I will help...

From AI:

AI Overview

Yes, Joe Milton is known to struggle with reading defenses and processing information in football, particularly when it comes to multi-layered reads. While he possesses a strong arm and athletic abilities, his ability to make quick decisions and adjust to different coverages has been a concern for analysts and scouts.

Here's a more detailed breakdown of the issue:

Late Reads:
Milton has been criticized for being slow to process information and react to defensive formations and coverage.

Struggles with Multi-Read Offenses:
He is not always able to effectively read and react to complex defenses that offer multiple target options.

Inconsistent Accuracy:
While he has a powerful arm, his accuracy, especially on shorter and intermediate throws, has been a point of concern.

Decision-Making:
Some observers have noted that Milton's decision-making, particularly in pressure situations, can be inconsistent.

Lack of Anticipation:
Milton has been described as lacking anticipation in his game, meaning he doesn't always seem to make throws ahead of where the receiver is going to be.

Tennessee's Offense:
Milton's previous offensive scheme at Tennessee was criticized for being simplified, potentially limiting his opportunities to develop as a processor and decision-maker.

Some more resources...

Milton also struggles to read defenses from a post snap perspective. Even when he does read correctly, he is often very late working through those progressions. There just isn't much anticipation in his game.

The hope is that the year working in an NFL offense has helped to speed up Milton a good bit.Apr 4, 2025

https://atozsports.com
Is Joe Milton better than who the Dallas Cowboys could've drafted in the fifth ...

 

[FanofJerry]

If a QB can't mentally take the pressure of a competition and is forced to second guess himself because of it, he's mentally weak and WILL crumble in games at some point. Best to find that out ASAP because you don't want him choking in the playoffs every year because his wittle feewings got hurt having to compete for the position. If he loses out or is benched and you find out the backup isn't as good, you keep searching for a starter. You DO NOT settle...ever.

Seems like some managers don't agree with you.

And your looney toon accent makes your point even less digestible.

Just act normal.

There seems to be a consensus amongst actual managers that competition could be bad for a QBs mentality. It's a tough job.

That's fine...You're in the "I don't want a second guessed, they are weak"...doesn't mean you will be successfull...just that you are hard core and want praise for that hard core approach.

There is a saying that a narsasist can't admit guilt because it will kill his confidence.

Confidence seems to be a big deal. And nurturing it seems to be smart.

But...no one can argue with your hard, rigid approach....I just don't think it always wins out.

 

[America's Cowboy]

No it does not, Milton asked to be traded. They were offered more than what Jerry offered. They accommodated Milton out of respect and took less. Because he wanted to go to Dallas.

That is completely opposite of what you are saying.
Fans just want a reason to dislike him. SMH.

Seems like you are allowing your personal takes of the player blind you from what others have noticed Joe Milton struggles with.

 

[plasticman]

Excellent!

Give me a guy with the confidence to challenge and compete.

And why wouldn't he be allowed to compete? I thought that was what team sports was all about.

Training camp should always be open for competition no matter the differences in their contracts. I really don't like the idea of predetermined roles based on who gets paid the most.

I remember when Washington drafted RG3 with the #2 overall pick and later took Cousins the 4th round. Which QB had the more successful career?

The Browns did it this year, drafting two QB's in the same draft, although there is no large investment in cap space for now.

I really wouldn't want a QB who was satisfied sitting a bench. That would be like Air Force pilots that were afraid of heights.

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

Maybe he just got tired of all the Uncle Miltie comments?

Who is Uncle Miltie?

 

[baltcowboy]

This seems to be the league sentiment right now.

But posters want competition because it produces results.

Which is it?

I have asked this question before and been ghosted.

Is a QB better without second guessing himself because of competition, or is it better for results?

Who is to say a good QB can't be ruined by second guessing himself because of comp?

The only answer is "we don't want a second guesser anyway"

Well..what if your backup that ruined your starter isn't as good as the starter you ruined?

I assume I'll be ghosted.

It’s a great question. The only time in recent history it seemed to work was maybe Rodgers and Love but as soon as he was ready they traded Rodgers. Pittsburgh tried it last season with Russ and Fields. They ended up getting rid of both of them. The Eagles had Wentz and Hurts. We know how that ended. It’s about the money. You can’t pay two quarterbacks.