Post by Andrew - Resident Gator on Aug 3, 2008 22:44:37 GMT -5
I'm willing to debate anyone on this topic, that Matthew Stafford is one of the most overrated QB's in this day and age, and he just isn't that good. It's come up a couple times on the forum about Tebow vs Stafford, but the comparisons start and stop there.
If anyone disagrees with me, go right ahead and voice your opinion. Here's the article that got me thinkin'.
Link: myespn.go.com/blogs/sec/0-1-119/Stafford--Overrated-or--The-Truth-.html
Stafford: Overrated or 'The Truth'
July 31, 2008 3:08 PM
Posted by ESPN.com's Chris Low
As we move closer to the start of preseason practice, it's becoming increasingly apparent that the player in the league fans believe is being most over-hyped and the most overrated is Georgia quarterback Matthew Stafford.
The ironic thing about that is NFL people love Stafford's game -- his ability to make all of the throws and squeeze the ball into just about any spot.
The only question about Stafford isn't if he'll be a first-round NFL draft pick, but when he'll be one. Several projections have Stafford going among the top 5 picks if he chooses to come out after this season.
Still, his numbers have been just so-so at Georgia, which obviously plays into why fans (outside of Athens, Ga.) aren't buying into the hype.
The Bulldogs were 83rd nationally out of 119 teams last season in passing offense. Of course, once Knowshon Moreno got going, Georgia didn't need Stafford to throw for 300 yards.
It's safe to say that the Georgia coaches know what they've got in Stafford. They refer to the 6-foot-3, 237-pound junior as "The Truth."
And on the subject of statistics, it's important to remember that Stafford was forced into duty as a true freshman. There was no apprenticeship. His receivers the last two years have also had their ups and downs.
Most noteworthy is the improvement he made from his freshman to sophomore season. He went from 13 interceptions and seven touchdowns his first season to 19 touchdowns and 10 interceptions last season.
He's also played well in big games, shredding Auburn each of the past two seasons, throwing a 25-yard touchdown pass in overtime to win at Alabama last season and throwing three touchdown passes in the 42-30 win over Florida last season.
Georgia coach Mark Richt says Stafford is also a better runner than most realize and that the Bulldogs will have some designed quarterback runs in their package this season.
The bottom line is that the guy can play and he is a big reason Georgia will be one of the most-talented teams in the country in 2008.
And that, my friends, is "The Truth."
If anyone disagrees with me, go right ahead and voice your opinion. Here's the article that got me thinkin'.
Link: myespn.go.com/blogs/sec/0-1-119/Stafford--Overrated-or--The-Truth-.html
Stafford: Overrated or 'The Truth'
July 31, 2008 3:08 PM
Posted by ESPN.com's Chris Low
As we move closer to the start of preseason practice, it's becoming increasingly apparent that the player in the league fans believe is being most over-hyped and the most overrated is Georgia quarterback Matthew Stafford.
The ironic thing about that is NFL people love Stafford's game -- his ability to make all of the throws and squeeze the ball into just about any spot.
The only question about Stafford isn't if he'll be a first-round NFL draft pick, but when he'll be one. Several projections have Stafford going among the top 5 picks if he chooses to come out after this season.
Still, his numbers have been just so-so at Georgia, which obviously plays into why fans (outside of Athens, Ga.) aren't buying into the hype.
The Bulldogs were 83rd nationally out of 119 teams last season in passing offense. Of course, once Knowshon Moreno got going, Georgia didn't need Stafford to throw for 300 yards.
It's safe to say that the Georgia coaches know what they've got in Stafford. They refer to the 6-foot-3, 237-pound junior as "The Truth."
And on the subject of statistics, it's important to remember that Stafford was forced into duty as a true freshman. There was no apprenticeship. His receivers the last two years have also had their ups and downs.
Most noteworthy is the improvement he made from his freshman to sophomore season. He went from 13 interceptions and seven touchdowns his first season to 19 touchdowns and 10 interceptions last season.
He's also played well in big games, shredding Auburn each of the past two seasons, throwing a 25-yard touchdown pass in overtime to win at Alabama last season and throwing three touchdown passes in the 42-30 win over Florida last season.
Georgia coach Mark Richt says Stafford is also a better runner than most realize and that the Bulldogs will have some designed quarterback runs in their package this season.
The bottom line is that the guy can play and he is a big reason Georgia will be one of the most-talented teams in the country in 2008.
And that, my friends, is "The Truth."
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