Gropp's Football Character: Per Reiss

• Similar height and build.
• Quick release
• Optimistic/Positive Attitude
• Quick decision making
• Nice touch on medium-deep throws
• Crafty in the pocket. Can use his legs to create space

shmessy said:

OK. I'm sold:

Quick-hit thoughts around the NFL and New England Patriots - espnBoston

Quick-hit thoughts around the NFL and with the New England Patriots:

1. Rookie quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo’s debut in the Patriots’ preseason opener was widely praised; his quick release and long-ball touch two areas most noted. But there was something else that might be more important, and it came on running back Stephen Houston’s fumble when Garoppolo darted into a scrum as others were standing around and relentlessly threw himself into the pile in hopes of recovering the football. Usually you don’t want your quarterback vulnerable to injury in a pile of 300-pounds-plus linemen, but this is a rare situation that I think is an exception. When players and coaches review the film and see a rookie at that position making that type of effort and being ripped out of the pile by opponents, it can only yield one reaction: Instant respect. Playing quarterback in the NFL requires so many different things, and one of them is leading in a way that makes others want to follow them; Garoppolo’s presence has stood out to me in that regard, with Thursday night’s effort further reinforcing it.

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Ivan said:

Agree completely, Gropp showed great poise and accuracy and Gropp seems to have the instincts and ability to play at NFL speed that is so necessary to a QB at this level. The battle for back-up between Mallett and Gropp will be fun to watch for the next few weeks. Overall an impressive showing for Gropp.

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patchick said:

Just wanted to compliment you on the Gropping way you Gropped that Gropp. (I gather you've made your stand on the nickname question? It certainly beats JAG, IMO.)

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MrNathanDrake said:

Gropp reminds me of Drew Brees.

• Similar height and build

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shmessy said:

OK. I'm sold:

Quick-hit thoughts around the NFL and New England Patriots - espnBoston

Quick-hit thoughts around the NFL and with the New England Patriots:

1. Rookie quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo’s debut in the Patriots’ preseason opener was widely praised; his quick release and long-ball touch two areas most noted. But there was something else that might be more important, and it came on running back Stephen Houston’s fumble when Garoppolo darted into a scrum as others were standing around and relentlessly threw himself into the pile in hopes of recovering the football. Usually you don’t want your quarterback vulnerable to injury in a pile of 300-pounds-plus linemen, but this is a rare situation that I think is an exception. When players and coaches review the film and see a rookie at that position making that type of effort and being ripped out of the pile by opponents, it can only yield one reaction: Instant respect. Playing quarterback in the NFL requires so many different things, and one of them is leading in a way that makes others want to follow them; Garoppolo’s presence has stood out to me in that regard, with Thursday night’s effort further reinforcing it.

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ausbacker said:

First pre-season game against third string players. It was encouraging to see Garoppolo look poised and make some nice throws but let's pump the brakes a little here. It seems like QB fever has taken hold.

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shmessy said:

OK. I'm sold:

Quick-hit thoughts around the NFL and New England Patriots - espnBoston

Quick-hit thoughts around the NFL and with the New England Patriots:

1. Rookie quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo’s debut in the Patriots’ preseason opener was widely praised; his quick release and long-ball touch two areas most noted. But there was something else that might be more important, and it came on running back Stephen Houston’s fumble when Garoppolo darted into a scrum as others were standing around and relentlessly threw himself into the pile in hopes of recovering the football. Usually you don’t want your quarterback vulnerable to injury in a pile of 300-pounds-plus linemen, but this is a rare situation that I think is an exception. When players and coaches review the film and see a rookie at that position making that type of effort and being ripped out of the pile by opponents, it can only yield one reaction: Instant respect. Playing quarterback in the NFL requires so many different things, and one of them is leading in a way that makes others want to follow them; Garoppolo’s presence has stood out to me in that regard, with Thursday night’s effort further reinforcing it.

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IcyPatriot said:

When do the complainers in the Grop drafted thread cook their crow?

At the very least for now ... depth improved which is great.

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