Rookies Rookies Rookies

One of my favorite traditions is the ridiculous pressure and hype that comes with being a rookie qb. By far the best example has to be Dak Prescott. Guy has a few good preaseaon games and cowboys fans think he is the next aikman. I will say he did look very good in their game against the Giants. Steady, yet unspectacular; not usually synonymis with a rookie qb but the kid deserves credit. However, he is in a classic no-win situation. The Dak hype train will only build. When he inevitably has his rookie game (or multiple games), the same fans that are sucking him off will want him benched. Welcome to the league rook. Our next case study is the latest mild mannered ginger to enter the spot light, Mr. Carson Wentz. Wentz found himself in a starting position on the eve of the regular season and put together a nice little performance. His hype is on overdrive right now. Lets not forget he played the Browns, yes the Browns. Also, his supporting cast is nothing to write home about (minus the Defence). At one point another he will get exposed, he was playing for some random cornfield team last year. The deer in the headlights is coming and he better hope the relentless fanbase doesnt crush his confidence. Jared Goff gets an incomplete for now. I do think the Rams are making the right call. Guy didnt call a play in the huddle in high school or university. And he literally has no experience under centre. Couple that with his average white boy frame and you have a project. One that needs time. Though I will say his arm talent and moxie are excellent. Dont listen to the critics, redshirt this fuckin kid. At least for a while.

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