Zappe's Stats Through Three Games

[Jim Beankie]

I think I'm turning Zappenese, I really think so.

I'm all for whoever wins, really.

 

[signbabybrady]

I think I'm turning Zappenese, I really think so.

I'm all for whoever wins, really.

I bow to you good sir

 

[chasa]

I don't think Mac is going anywhere, but in 2 years, if trey Lance continues to be a bust, could you imagine the 49'ers making a run at mac, and giving up a 1 or maybe 2 1's to get mac for his 4th and maybe 5th year.

just losing like 5 first rounders to get the QB they should have taken initially.

 

[VrabelJr]

I don’t mean to be sappy, and mods please delete if you think this post is crappy, but I’m very happy for Zappe

 

[venecol]

I feel like you know Bill’s wheels are turning. Zappe is doing all the most important things very well and the other stuff can be improved on with time. He’s just doing what the coaches tell him. He’s a moldable lump of clay with no brand or status attached. That’s a one way ticket to The Patriot Way 2.0.

Lol, he's not a lump of clay man. The coaches let him cook in college because they saw what he could do and how fast he processed the game. He got progressively better year to year and game to game. He was calling his own plays at the line. Pat coaches cut him loose in this game as it went on. They can see his ability and would be fools not to exploit it.

I feel that just because he's from a small school there's bias against him. There's only one QB in FBS history with both TD (62) & yards (5987) record. Kid's got "it."

 

[venecol]

And I think BB's draft history with QB's has been amazing. Two of his mid round picks started this game. Two others are starters elsewhere. And two are NFL head coaches. Even Danny Etling is still in the league.

2022	4	Bailey Zappe	137	QB
2021	1	Mac Jones	15	QB
2019	4	Jarrett Stidham	133	QB
2018	7	Danny Etling	219	QB
2016	3	Jacoby Brissett	91	QB
2014	2	Jimmy Garoppolo	62	QB
2011	3	Ryan Mallett	74	QB
2010	7	Zac Robinson	250	QB
2008	3	Kevin O'Connell	94	QB
2005	7	Matt Cassel	230	QB
2003	6	Kliff Kingsbury	201	QB
2002	4	Rohan Davey	117	QB
2000	6	Tom Brady	199	QB

Rohan Davey has 2 SB rings!!!

 

[BennyBledsoe]

Here's what I think is Mac's saving grace compared to Drew.

1) Belichick drafted Mac. He had no attachment to Drew.

2) More importantly, 2001 was Drew's 9th season in the NFL. The book was already in on his strengths and weaknesses. Mac has one season and a very small part of another to base any evaluation on.

Unless Belichick feels very strongly about what he's seen from Zappe, Mac's going to have to fall flat on his face for a full season before he'd be replaced.

 

[Ian]

Here's what I think is Mac's saving grace compared to Drew.

1) Belichick drafted Mac. He had no attachment to Drew.

2) More importantly, 2001 was Drew's 9th season in the NFL. The book was already in on his strengths and weaknesses. Mac has one season and a very small part of another to base any evaluation on.

Unless Belichick feels very strongly about what he's seen from Zappe, Mac's going to have to fall flat on his face for a full season before he'd be replaced.

I've got a thing I just wrote for the morning about this, but I think Zappe's changed the game a bit and while the ball is in Jones' court, it's up to him to keep it there. I think he'll be given the reigns once he can play (I said a while ago I thought it would be next week, and that's what I'm anticipating) but the amount of leeway he may have had previously has probably changed drastically given what we've seen these last few games.

Not that he shouldn't be used to it after what he went through at Alabama before becoming the starter, but he's essentially back in that situation - it's up to him to prove himself again. Should definitely be interesting.

 

[venecol]

BTW, Mac is 7.6 months older than Bailey, so we're not talking about a breadth of experience difference here.

Mac had 556 attempts in 3 yrs at Bama (402 Sr. Yr). Bailey had 686 attempts in his one year at Western Kentucky. Lol

 

[signbabybrady]

BTW, Mac is 7.6 months older than Bailey, so we're not talking about a breadth of experience difference here.

Mac had 556 attempts in 3 yrs at Bama (402 Sr. Yr). Bailey had 686 attempts in his one year at Western Kentucky. Lol

I think the difference lies in professional snaps but why include that in your twist.

 

[venecol]

I think the difference lies in professional snaps but why include that in your twist.

Mac has a year as an NFL starter & Zappe is a rookie. Their college play is relevant. He shows all the traits that an NFL QB should have: poise, confidence, fast processing, good decisions, protect the ball & accuracy. Zappe is the better passer despite having less experience. That is crystal clear.

 

[bobbutts]

I'm kind of in on the Zappe bandwagon. Feel bad for Mac for missing games he probably also would have looked great in.

 

[Guts]

I'm kind of in on the Zappe bandwagon. Feel bad for Mac for missing games he probably also would have looked great in.

Who knows he was turning the ball over a lot. I think Mac should still be the starter, but it's good to know you can win games with Zappe

 

[venecol]

I wonder how the plane ride back was for Mac. Probably uncomfortable.

 

[Lagaffe_07]

There is also the question of how is the mood in the locker room? That counts.

If the team has gel and found a unity with Zappe and the players want to continue with Zappe, it could force the hand of the coach.

In my opinion, Zappe look more likable than Mac.

 

[PatsFan2]

I wonder how the plane ride back was for Mac. Probably uncomfortable.

Yeah Coach is very uncomfortable... Zappe was flying first class.

 

[PatsFan2]

For what it’s worth Hunter Henry looks like HH again even Jonnu looks dangerous out there. Zappe just finds people he's not nervous out there at all. The kids looks very confident out there: he reminds me of someone.

 

[JayNM]

How Mac is feeling today

 

[catent]

Pocket awareness is absolutely killer and his fundamentals are good. Finds the open man, he sees the field well. Throws are generally pretty accurate and he has made several different types of throws. Haven’t really seen a true deep shot yet where he needs to move it 40-50 yards in the air that I can think of. But having a guy with great pocket movement, good fundamentals and field vision and solid accuracy/arm can get it done. Long term, would depend on how much mentally he can stack up year over year with reading defenses and manipulating things. I don’t know offhand how sharp he is. Comes off as an intelligent kid in the pressers.

Zappe has yet to connect on a deep shot, but he threw the ball a true 50 yards in the air against Detroit, with bodies near him, without a massive step into the throw. It was impressive

If he can do that as a rookie, in his second career NFL game and first career start, I have zero concerns about his ability to push the ball downfield. His zip/velocity on intermediate stuff looks good, too.

 

[TinhWoodhead]

I certainly did not expect over 30 attempts and 300 yards (and multiple passing TDs) from Mr Zappe today.

Cle’s run D…