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Is Johnny Football the Pick We Are Missing?

Discussion in 'Houston Texans' started by solid, Dec 18, 2013.

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  1. Refman

    Refman Contributing Member

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    I watched all of Johnny's games this year and all of Wilson's games this year. There are some eerie similarities. Johnny morphed into more of a pocket passer this year. Wilson runs a lot. Wilson also rolls out of the pocket, uses his athleticism to avoid blitzes and finds an open receiver after extending the play with his feet. Some of them are designed runs. Wilson uses the slide and the sidelines to reduce the number of hits he takes. Johnny started using the sidelines more this year. Another offseason with his QB guru will assist him in continuing to refine his game.

    Johnny's NFL future is to pattern himself to be like Russell Wilson.
     
  2. BasketballReasons

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    In O'Brien I trust.

    I personally would prefer Teddy, but I like Manziel as well. Especially the "swagger" he brings which has became harder to find in the NFL these days (partly due to td celebrations getting fined?).

    However, sometimes when I watch his highlights I can't seem to think of this song:

    <iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/8LQftYK2n8o" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

    And I feel like he would get destroyed on those kind of plays in the NFL.

    BUT if he can make those plays, my god then I will have entertaining Sundays :)
     
  3. dc rock

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    Bridgewater seems more like Wilson in his demeanor. Manziel is probably the most exciting player in college football since who knows when, but I can't see that hully gully **** working in the NFL. It will end in pain. He's too undisciplined.

    It's a weak draft for quarterbacks, but I guess you have to pick one and give them a shot. Bridgewater, I guess.
     
  4. moestavern19

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    Bridgewater has Jason Campbell written all over him. JFF is the only star QB I see in this draft. If yall don't take him, I hope Oakland does.
     
  5. Rudyc281

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    Manziel reminds me of Michael Vick but manziel has actually worked to get better as a passer maybe o'brien feels like he can mold Johnny Johnny has that killer instinct trait like a Tom Brady Peyton manning I'm not comparing him to them but he has that it and fire and drive that they do
     
  6. TheRealist137

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    Care to explain why you think Teddy looks like a Jason Campbell?

    What's next? You think teddy looks like a Jamarcus Russell? Quincy Carter?
     
  7. DAROckets

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    Me too .. I sure as hell don't want to face him twice a year with jax . His passing game has improved tremendously in the past year , I think this kid has a long way to go before he hits his ceiling .
     
  8. moestavern19

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    black?
     
  9. mick fry

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    Im thinking Rodney Peete, Charlie Batch.
     
  10. Nick

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    Just doesn't have the body type... doesn't even have the Michael Vick body type (and we've all seen the breakdown happen... also Vick is faster, with a stronger arm).

    Will be interesting to see how he measures at the combine vs. past top QB draft picks.
     
  11. K-Low_4_Prez

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    The fact that his line was so good is a big red flag for me, I mean they were great and he still was running all over the place. I don't know if thats because he puts his head down, or he's not reading the receivers well or maybe he can't see over his line, but you would think he would of felt more confident to stay in there and sling it. also he has a ton of weapons so that makes his job much easier.
     
  12. aggie87

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    JUST NO....

    Manziel is Keenum 2.0

    an undersized scrambler running a stat heavy fast paced offense...

    he got exposed against LSU and Missouri
     
  13. moestavern19

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    So how do you explain his stats vs Alabama?
     
  14. RV6

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    I feel like TB will not be as good as expected and Manziel will be better, so they'll end up being on the same level, but as different players.

    I'd trust whomever the coach wants, as he seems to know his qbs..

    JM will go anywhere from 3-6.. What can we get, if we trade down a pick or two?
     
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    JFF, the GREAT

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    the second coming :D
     
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    Big balls, big hands, and big plays, and I bet Uncle Bob watched every minute of the game. :grin:
     
  18. Mr. Brightside

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    I had never seen Manziel play before yesterday. I left impressed.
     
  19. sammy

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    Stop it
     
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