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Originally Posted by Keith
Yeah, pretty much all of it. Here's the checklist for O'Brien's dream QB:
1. Mallett's accuracy isn't great. 54.3% for his brief NFL career. Strong-armed, but he misfires at times.
2. As seen in one of the Hard Knocks episodes, OB really seems dumbfounded at Mallett's decision making sometimes. Probably with Hoyer's too, but we're just focused on Mal right now. As for off the field, do I even need to mention the alarm clock?
3. Mal's IQ gets questioned more than anything, probably unfairly so too much, but best said, this is not his strength.
I think Mallett is the best man on the roster right now, but clearly, two years in, O'Brien still doesn't have his QB. I wonder how much he regrets passing on Bortles for Clowney.
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Yep, I saw the OB video and pretty much agree with all that you say. The thing that really opened my eyes was that scene in HK where OB was watching film of a Mallett INT and the absolute distaste/disgust with what he was seeing. IIRC, I believe he called it a "stupid decision" or something along those lines. I pretty much felt Hoyer was a lock for #1 after that....
I watched pretty much all of Mallett's college career (see my handle). He was and can still be erratic at times. He's pretty much the same guy but "pro-educated", now and (I'd like to think) a better QB. But still a ways to go.
Someone in another forum said it could be his "Jesse Pinkman (Breaking Bad) demeanor" that was holding him back..... I thought that was an awesome analogy...
I think OB needs to swallow his pride a bit and loosen up and give the guy a shot. Mallett's got a little swag which is not such a bad thing....
OB is already starting to get hit with some pretty big stones thrown from the media.... Brian Smith has
not minced words lately....
09-15-2015, 02:21 AM
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