We now have the 32nd ranked QB Starter

[Fletch]

Weeden is just taking the Kurt Warner path to success.

From complete loser to a winner. I love it.

 

[Doomsday101]

From complete loser to a winner. I love it.

I just think being in the same system will help Weeden. I think he has the physical tool, having more familiarity with the offense I think will help slow the game down for him.

 

[JDSmith]

I just think being in the same system will help Weeden. I think he has the physical tool, having more familiarity with the offense I think will help slow the game down for him.

First time he's been in the same system 2 years in a row since 7th grade. And Atlanta isn't the Cardinals. He's got a real chance to do well in this game.

 

[Doomsday101]

First time he's been in the same system 2 years in a row since 7th grade. And Atlanta isn't the Cardinals. He's got a real chance to do well in this game.

I agree. I think Brandon will be ready for this challenge

 

[Fletch]

I just think being in the same system will help Weeden. I think he has the physical tool, having more familiarity with the offense I think will help slow the game down for him.

I honestly believe Weedo is going to be just fine. People will point to the Card's game last year as his defining moment. No fault there, but that was last year. Can't dwell in the past.

I honestly believe Weedo will keep the ship afloat until help arrives. That's just me. I also think the O-line comes alive along with the running game to compliment Weedo.

Also, the defense with a healthy Sean Lee as the Captain can only help, right? That's how I see it.

 

[JDSmith]

I agree. I think Brandon will be ready for this challenge

I hope, and expect, that they'll play to his strengths. He's got a great arm and throws the deep ball better than Romo. We've got a couple of guys who can go get the deep ball. Williams has hooked up with Weeden a couple of times on long passes before. We've got some big receivers and some guys who can run, I think we need to take a couple of good shots down the field to make the D fear our deep passes. Then run the ball down their throats, if they come up and crowd the box go back over top of them. He's not Romo, but that doesn't mean he can't be successful. He needs to drive the bus and make a play or two if they present themselves. As long as he does that we'll be in every game.

 

[Cowboy06]

Let's judge after a game or two.

 

[Doomsday101]

I hope, and expect, that they'll play to his strengths. He's got a great arm and throws the deep ball better than Romo. We've got a couple of guys who can go get the deep ball. Williams has hooked up with Weeden a couple of times on long passes before. We've got some big receivers and some guys who can run, I think we need to take a couple of good shots down the field to make the D fear our deep passes. Then run the ball down their throats, if they come up and crowd the box go back over top of them. He's not Romo, but that doesn't mean he can't be successful. He needs to drive the bus and make a play or two if they present themselves. As long as he does that we'll be in every game.

I agree. Weeden is not going to improvise like a Romo. When things start breaking down throw it away do not force it.
Weeden big problem has been decision making but I think as he learns the system it will be much easier for him to go through his progression and make quicker reads. If that is the case then yes I feel he has the tools to help this team win some games

 

[ABQCOWBOY]

Derek Carr, IMO, is much better then 28 in the NFL.

 

[waving monkey]

He's not ranked there because no one has seen him start since Arizona. He's there because people have seen him start NFL games in the past.

Make no mistake, Weeden was a terrible QB when he started in 2012-13. Football Outsiders has him 36th in the league in '12 and 42nd (dead last) in '13. Yes, it was Cleveland, but there's no reason (other than hope) to expect him to be anything but one of the worst QBs in the NFL. Doesn't mean we can't win with him, but I sure don't expect it to be easy.

but there's no reason (other than hope) to expect him to be anything but one of the worst QBs in the NFL.
I'll never understood this kinda thinking

 

[boysfanindc]

but there's no reason (other than hope) to expect him to be anything but one of the worst QBs in the NFL.
I'll never understood this kinda thinking

There is reason to think he can do a reasonable job, we will see if he does.

 

[Afigueroa22]

Weeden was Weeden in Cleveland. We all know he is not the best. He has a very good offensive line here. He has last years rightful MVP in his ear guiding him and rooting for him. He has a head coach who also was a backup in this league. If there ever were a place for Brandon to excel, or atleast be decent, it's here. If that's not enough then when we really get down to it this is a team game.

 

[Afigueroa22]

Derek Carr, IMO, is much better then 28 in the NFL.

The Raiders and Bills are my underdog teams that I'm rooting for. They both have some really good players.

 

[Risen Star]

He's not ranked there because no one has seen him start since Arizona. He's there because people have seen him start NFL games in the past.

Make no mistake, Weeden was a terrible QB when he started in 2012-13. Football Outsiders has him 36th in the league in '12 and 42nd (dead last) in '13. Yes, it was Cleveland, but there's no reason (other than hope) to expect him to be anything but one of the worst QBs in the NFL. Doesn't mean we can't win with him, but I sure don't expect it to be easy.

Must. Support. Everything. Team. Does.

Honestly, when you see redeeming value in Brandon Weeden for half a season haven't you pretty much given up all credibility?

Send me a like if yes or a like if no.

 

[JoeKing]

Hmmm, I'm thinking Weeden will exceed expectations.

 

[AtlCB]

27. Tyrod Taylor
28. Derek Carr
29. Jameis Winston
30. Johnny Manziel/Josh McCown
31. Ryan Mallett
32. Brandon Weeden

Gregg Rosenthal is ranking Weeden as the worst starter in the league, is about what I would expect as no one has seen Weeden start since the Arizona game.

Let's hope he plays well enough to get some wins (500 ball) and move up the charts. Must admit I am nervous but hopeful with him starting.

I wonder how Cassel wound have ranked on that list?

QB's of note/surprise, they have Big Ben @ 2 and our opponent this weekend Ryan @ 5.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000537625/article/qb-index-ben-roethlisberger-joins-big-three

What a stupid list. Bradford and Cousins should both be near the bottom.

 

[pugilist]

regression to the mean

 

[ElGatoGrande]

7 for 7 and a touchdown, give me another glass of that...

 

[fishspill]

Run that ball, use play action, play strong D. Do that and the QB can caretake.