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Old 08-30-2009, 03:18 PM   #11
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So a rookie and a Jag beat Koc our 3rd round draft pick. Dang it we've got to draft better.
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Old 08-30-2009, 03:19 PM   #12
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Is this the huge surprise that I'm thinking it is? 3rd Round pick and dumped the next year
Yes, it is. I thought he looked absolutely terrible, but I'm shocked they didn't give him another year. I wonder if there is something behind the scenes (attitude or off-field) in addition to his performance. BB was more patient with Cassel and Gutierrez, so I wonder if KOC had some specific issue that made the team lose patience and give up on him early.

I'm shocked.
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Old 08-30-2009, 03:19 PM   #13
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Wow! I did not see that coming, even after his poor showing on Friday night.
And it was a very poor performance.
A 3rd round pick with all the physical tools and two rookie camp/training camps under his belt.
Colour me surprised.
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I guess I'm more shocked because he was a 3rd round pick. I thought he'd get another year.
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Old 08-30-2009, 03:20 PM   #15
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Very surprised but not shocked, he has played terrible this year. Can't say that Hoyer or Walter have done anything worty of a roster spot either. Maybe a veteran is coming in?
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hope this isn't about brady's shoulder......if it is,I'm getting Jay Feeley vibes.
This is all about KOC
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Would love to get AJ Feeley in here.
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Yes, it is. I thought he looked absolutely terrible, but I'm shocked they didn't give him another year. I wonder if there is something behind the scenes (attitude or off-field) in addition to his performance. BB was more patient with Cassel and Gutierrez, so I wonder if KOC had some specific issue that made the team lose patience and give up on him early.

I'm shocked.
That's what I'm wondering. I had him down as playing poorly:

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According to the smile on his face...

but I figured he'd get the year to work it out.
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Old 08-30-2009, 03:23 PM   #19
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You know, if you pronounce the title of this thread it had me a little unsure wether to click it or not

Not sure if I'm surprised or not really. I am thinking he must have stunk to be released though as I thought he would have been in three (if we are to carry three) atleast looking at the guys we've got behind Tom.
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.......think for a moment......this may not be about KOC.If it's Brady,then they're looking for a number ONE QB,not a back-up.
If so,I'm thinking Jay Feeley or Jeff Garcia.
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