Jake Rudock to the Lions

[Monster]

A 6TH Round qb pick from Michigan. Sound familiar?

 

[byco42]

I only hope that the Lions don't unravel everything he's learned from Harbaugh. Who was the last Lions' QB to actually get better during his career?

 

[thewolverines24]

I only hope that the Lions don't unravel everything he's learned from Harbaugh. Who was the last Lions' QB to actually get better during his career?

No one.

 

[tinselwolverine]

No one.

What about Bobby Layne?

 

[byco42]

What about Bobby Layne?

Should have clarified prior to 11-22-63.

 

[Monster]

I only hope that the Lions don't unravel everything he's learned from Harbaugh. Who was the last Lions' QB to actually get better during his career?

Stafford? He's had a ton of growth since he was brought in.

 

[byco42]

Stafford? He's had a ton of growth since he was brought in.

I see a guy winging it ... literally. JMHO.

 

[Monster]

I see a guy winging it ... literally. JMHO.

He's cut down his picks, increased his efficiency and completion percentage. Even had a decent year despite Megatron being hurt and not as effective when he was. Add to that a lack of a real running game and lackluster blocking. A few years ago, he would have thrown 25 picks in that situation.

It could be a credit to him just maturing on his own, but I'd guess the staff has something to do with it, too.

Besides that, Rudock should only have to see preseason snaps. Shouldn't be any pressure and he'll have time to grow.

 

[byco42]

He's cut down his picks, increased his efficiency and completion percentage. Even had a decent year despite Megatron being hurt and not as effective when he was. Add to that a lack of a real running game and lackluster blocking. A few years ago, he would have thrown 25 picks in that situation.

It could be a credit to him just maturing on his own, but I'd guess the staff has something to do with it, too.

Besides that, Rudock should only have to see preseason snaps. Shouldn't be any pressure and he'll have time to grow.

Okay, I'm convinced that Stafford is better. Thanks.

 

[hungry]

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/c...-turn-qb-rudock-into-nfl-draft-pick/83813310/

.

 

[dubbsco]

I dunno about that improvement. Don't want to turn this into a Stafford war since I'm on the anti-Stafford bandwagon, but if you watched a tape of him from year 3 compared to now, he's the exact same guy. Footwork hasn't improved, still makes bad reads, and is wildly inconsistent. In fact, his best year was 2011, and he took steps back after that, only to have a decent bounce back against garbage competition in the 2nd half of 2015.

His career is not that of steady improvement, but basically like the stock market, all over the place.

 

[Monster]

Okay, I'm convinced that Stafford is better. Thanks.

Anything for you, bud.

 

[tinselwolverine]

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/c...-turn-qb-rudock-into-nfl-draft-pick/83813310/

.

Still, nobody could have predicted what happened over the weekenk, as he was selected in the sixth round by the Detroit Lions.

Is it as much a gimmick as anything? When is a sixth round draft pick ever a headline if he isn't openly gay?

 

[byco42]

If Jake Ruddock leads the Lions to multiple SB titles, I will eat my shoes.

 

[boogerlovejoy]

If Jake Ruddock leads the Lions to multiple SB titles, I will eat my shoes.

You could replace the name Jake Rudock with anyone on this planet and it'd still be a safe bet.

Rodgers, Manning, Brady, RuthlessRaper........does anyone believe we'd have "multiple" titles with any of those players?

I don't.

 

[dubbsco]

Honestly, it's hard to say. If you had the likes of Rodgers, who makes things work with freaking Jeff Janis then I honestly think they'd have a SB. Especially with the defense the Lions had a couple years ago.

 

[boogerlovejoy]

Honestly, it's hard to say. If you had the likes of Rodgers, who makes things work with freaking Jeff Janis then I honestly think they'd have a SB. Especially with the defense the Lions had a couple years ago.

I just don't buy it. It's all an opinion...I get that....so there is no wrong answer.

The Broncos showed what kind of defense it takes to win a SB .... 2014 Lions were good.....but not 2015 Broncos good. I'm sure Brady or Rodgers might have won a playoff game or two in Detroit.....but I just can't see multiple SB titles.

 

[dubbsco]

I'm not saying multiple Super Bowls, that's hard for any organization.

But in 2014, they had a defense that could have won a SB. If I remember right, they were historically good in a couple of categories (against the run, maybe?). And then if you pair Aaron Rodgers with a couple of darn good WRs in Tate and Calvin, they would have had the horses to do it.