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Post by jett on Aug 31, 2015 10:15:49 GMT -5
I'm a realist, not a Kool aider, not a pessimist. The title may seem like I'm sipping the kool-aid just 3 weeks into preseason, but I'm not. I'm simply suggesting a hypothetical. Many seem to dismiss him as our quarterback and maybe rightfully so because of his past. However in his career he has had some stints of success. Vinny Testaverde had his best statistical season with the Jets around the same age as Fitz. I believe, as likely he is to have a bad season, I think it's also equally likely that he could have a good season. If he gets protection I believe he will do well because we know he has the weapons. Thoughts.
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Post by jdeacon on Aug 31, 2015 10:26:59 GMT -5
I'm a realist, not a Kool aider, not a pessimist. The title may seem like I'm sipping the kool-aid just 3 weeks into preseason, but I'm not. I'm simply suggesting a hypothetical. Many seem to dismiss him as our quarterback and maybe rightfully so because of his past. However in his career he has had some stints of success. Vinny Testaverde had his best statistical season with the Jets around the same age as Fitz. I believe, as likely he is to have a bad season, I think it's also equally likely that he could have a good season. If he gets protection I believe he will do well because we know he has the weapons. Thoughts. we have a vet offense with one rook ( devin smith) who should produce. There is no reason fitz cant throw for 3000, 20 td and 14 int. that should get us a 9-7 record, 8-8 at worse
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Post by HawkeyeJet on Aug 31, 2015 10:38:25 GMT -5
No offense to the OP, but in my experience on sports message boards, people that go out of their way to label themselves realists generally aren't.
That being said, if Fitz is anywhere close to Vinny at his best with the Jets, the sky is the limit for this team. If Fitz can even get us a performance close to other journeyman QBs like Jon Kitna or Jeff Blake at their best, we can be a playoff team.
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Post by Trades on Aug 31, 2015 10:41:54 GMT -5
I like how quickly Fitzpatrick is getting rid of the ball. Once his timing improves with the starters I think he can be a serviceable QB especially if the run game is as good as I expect it to be. Fitz' supporting cast is good he just needs to not make the big mistakes.
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Post by frostlich on Aug 31, 2015 11:04:41 GMT -5
Sure...just without the canon arm...or achilles!
Seriously...I see what youre getting at and the parts are there. However, not sure about this whole unable to throw down the field thingy...is that real and if so could be a real limiting factor.
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Post by Peebag on Aug 31, 2015 11:12:24 GMT -5
Sure...just without the canon arm...or achilles! Seriously...I see what youre getting at and the parts are there. However, not sure about this whole unable to throw down the field thingy...is that real and if so could be a real limiting factor. ..and throw in the fact that our lbs are slow as molasses and the right side of our Oline is horrific - if Fitz gets us to the playoffs, he'll be one of my favorite Jets player of all time.
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Post by jett on Aug 31, 2015 11:14:27 GMT -5
No offense to the OP, but in my experience on sports message boards, people that go out of their way to label themselves realists generally aren't. That being said, if Fitz is anywhere close to Vinny at his best with the Jets, the sky is the limit for this team. If Fitz can even get us a performance close to other journeyman QBs like Jon Kitna or Jeff Blake at their best, we can be a playoff team. None taken and I definitely understand why you would say that. I also agree, as long as we have decent production from our qb we can be playoff bound.
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Post by jett on Aug 31, 2015 11:15:05 GMT -5
I like how quickly Fitzpatrick is getting rid of the ball. Once his timing improves with the starters I think he can be a serviceable QB especially if the run game is as good as I expect it to be. Fitz' supporting cast is good he just needs to not make the big mistakes. Not making mistakes is the key to this season. We haven't had a qb who hasn't turned the ball over since Chad.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2015 11:16:44 GMT -5
If he were going to be a Vinny T it would happened before he landed here.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2015 12:06:35 GMT -5
13-3...you heard it hear first.
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Post by Harrier on Aug 31, 2015 12:08:59 GMT -5
Can i change my username to "Ryan Fitzpatrick's niece?"
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Post by Hotman on Aug 31, 2015 13:52:04 GMT -5
Can i change my username to "Ryan Fitzpatrick's niece?" Sure, Caitlin. i may have gone with 'Ryan Fitzpatrick's Nephew' but whatever you decide will be celebrated. A true hero. Brave. Faith in humanity restored.
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Post by Harrier on Aug 31, 2015 14:20:39 GMT -5
Can i change my username to "Ryan Fitzpatrick's niece?" Sure, Caitlin. i may have gone with 'Ryan Fitzpatrick's Nephew' but whatever you decide will be celebrated. A true hero. Brave. Faith in humanity restored. Maybe I should've gone with "vinny's knight in shining armour" or a more masculine, powerful name like "Hitman Patty" I could be a whiny little pussy hiding behind a tough username, it works for other people.
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Post by Hotman on Aug 31, 2015 14:41:16 GMT -5
LOL sure thing bub. I see your oversight struck a cord. Must be that time of the month.
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Post by Hotman on Aug 31, 2015 14:44:17 GMT -5
I'm just wondering why u want to call yourself a niece, but like I said, it's totally cool with me bro! Do you, and don't look back!
You said it, not me. lol
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