A Fun Little QB Comparison

Leinart and Young came from big time programs.  Thus the thinking is that they are more skilled and have more potential.  As a Cowboys fan, I hear the same thing about Romo.  I can't tell you how many times a guy like Jason Campbell...who is far, far worse in every major QB statistic there is compared to Romo...is considered to have more upside, potential and whatever jazz.

I'm not nutty on either Young or Leinart, but I'd still take them over Jackson at this point.  I think I see him do to many things that an NFL QB should almost never do, regardless of their skill level or experience.  He seems to be good for a couple of horrendous throws per game that are of the "okay, let's do a jump pass" type of variety.  Then there's the bad reads type of throws, etc.  

As I study the NFL more, it just seems that a guy like T-Jack needed to sit down for probably at least 2 years before he was ready to be the starter.  And it seems like if you are really struggling to begin with as a QB in the NFL, you usually don't magically turn it around.  

Me and BBS got into a debate about Jackson last night on the SBNation Football Frenzy.  What I have seen of Jackson, especially Sunday, I liked.  He is making the same mistakes that every young QB makes, and is getting absolutely NO HELP from his receivers(Is Troy Williamson cut yet?)

People just need to be patient and the team needs to get the kid some help!

I guess when you look at the BIG picture, TJ's numbers do match up with comparable players on other teams....

I didn't see the last two drives against Denver, so I can't comment...he obviously "got it" for 5 minutes in a meaningless game...I would expect that Denver was playing the vaunted "prevent" defense that the Vikings have employed so many times over the years....

I agree with the masses that we need to upgrade at WR.....I think Rice will grow into a good #2, and Wade can become the quick hitter slot guy...if we could get a legit #1, I really think the passing game could take off...work in the TE for a change, and use the RB's out of the backfield, and this offense could be special...

I am still not sold on TJ, though....yes, he's shown a lot of improvement through the year, but I still have my reservations concerning him....

1.  I question his overall "intelligence" as far as reading defenses, and checking down
2.  I question his ability to become the "leader" that every offense needs calling the signals
3.  I question his "toughness"...will he continue to be injury prone, and how long will his recovery time be after each "ding"...

Although I would love to see this team go after an established and veteran QB next season, I can see Childress staying with this kid one more season...I would like them to upgrade at the backup QB position...at least bring in someone who can challenge to start, and can come in when he goes down next...

This team can easily go 10-6 next year, and with improved play calling that will stretch defenses, and take the pressure off the running game, we could surprise....instead of using the run to set up the pass, we need to pass to set up the run...pretty common sense when it comes to play calling....

anyway, Great site, Gonzo...keep up the good work