Or shorten that to Necessity.I feel like we should nickname him the Mother of invention.
What about Willie the Pimp?I feel like we should nickname him the Mother of invention.
Exactly. And Zappe fits our system well. This is another example were punditry ruled the narrative. If we had taken the critics' darling, Sam Howell, this pick would have been lauded. The problem of course is that Howell basically just bombed the ball downfield and was an awful fit for the Patriots, whereas Zappe was a rhythm passer who spread the ball to all parts of the field. The question with Zappe is how he handles pressure, but any QB is going to have questions.Hardly a move without precedent.
But the consensus big board!!!! It's a consensus!!!!Exactly. And Zappe fits our system well. This is another example were punditry ruled the narrative. If we had taken the critics' darling, Sam Howell, this pick would have been lauded. The problem of course is that Howell basically just bombed the ball downfield and was an awful fit for the Patriots, whereas Zappe was a rhythm passer who spread the ball to all parts of the field. The question with Zappe is how he handles pressure, but any QB is going to have questions.
Can we discuss Howell for a second?Exactly. And Zappe fits our system well. This is another example were punditry ruled the narrative. If we had taken the critics' darling, Sam Howell, this pick would have been lauded. The problem of course is that Howell basically just bombed the ball downfield and was an awful fit for the Patriots, whereas Zappe was a rhythm passer who spread the ball to all parts of the field. The question with Zappe is how he handles pressure, but any QB is going to have questions.
I just posted that picture to show Howell was a darling in the consensus rankings but who I didn’t get at all. I cut the list off at Howell. I have no issue with them taking Zappe over Howell and honestly I am glad they did. I didn't think Howell was a good fit here either!You have Treylon Burks 62nd????
Reasoning?
Uses a pop socket. WNB.
It was. Thanks for posting it here. Who knows how it plays out with another team, but I think getting a call from "Coach Belichick" still carries quite a bit of gravitas.
NFL picks are slotted anyway. There's very little negotiating.I feel like the agent has just lost all of her contract bargaining power.
I know, it was a (bad) joke.NFL picks are slotted anyway. There's very little negotiating.
Wow that’s just amazing. So cool to see.
Just came across this video myself and came here to post it. While it’s obviously a business and everything it is great to see that pure joy.
I put "lol". Light, laughter & joy are clearly prevalent in my lifeDamn dude, let some light into your life. That video was pure joy. Even my jaded ass teared up a little bit.
My bad. Hugs and handshakes. Isn’t Klutch LeBron’s agency? Nice to see it’s not thoroughly evil.I put "lol". Light, laughter & joy are clearly prevalent in my life
Was just playing along with the media narrative that most of our draft picks are reaches, & I do sincerely wish the best for him & the Patriots as it relates to him & was not being sarcastic.
If he has small feet he'd be a natural as a Zappos pitchman.Hmm...small hands?!?
Man the hug from dad at the end really got me.
Same. Must be so proud.Man the hug from dad at the end really got me.
Uses a pop socket. WNB.
So, what do we have here?I knew nothing about Zappe last season until my “Football GM” co-host and 35-year NFL evaluator Randy Mueller revealed in April that Zappe was his No. 2 quarterback in the 2022 draft, behind Kenny Pickett. Zappe was the fifth quarterback selected, and he played Sunday only because the Patriots, already without starter Mac Jones, lost Hoyer as well.
Zappe is an interesting prospect. Could he become more than a backup? Here’s Mueller’s evaluation from April:
“The best thing he does is processes information. He could manipulate coverages in the secondary and throw people open. That is a really hard thing for college kids to do. He was able to do this from the pocket and from the gun. I’m not saying this guy is Drew Brees at all, but stylistically, his throwing motion, his ability to get it out quickly, gave me a lot of similarities to where Drew was and how he does business.
“I think he has a really fundamentally sound delivery, and I loved his anticipation. It’s clear he has high football IQ. I thought his arm is very good. He could make the throws at all levels. I think he is going to be able to adjust in an NFL offense quickly because of that.
“He operates like a bigger man with comfort in the pocket. He will hang in there vs. pressure, he doesn’t look to run, he is nimble enough that he can avoid defenders in the pocket, but he lacks that ideal size that some quarterbacks can’t overcome because it affects their vision. I didn’t see vision being a problem with this guy.
“I loved his confidence, his decision making was really good, and the fact that he has a hair trigger to get it out quickly is a big advantage. … He is athletic enough to escape, he can throw on the run moving either way outside the pocket. What kept jumping out at me on tape were those second- and third-type decision-making things that sometimes you don’t see guys that have been in the league 2-3 years even make.”
We've got the next Chase Daniels! Which is a pretty nice thing to have on a rookie deal given how absurdly expensive even bad backup QBs are.Seems like an appropriate time to bump this thread.
So, what do we have here?
I get it, but that might have been the throw needed to complete the pass. Not every throw is going to be a laser into a tight window. In fact, I'm sure he's still at the point where he's not going to go for tight window throws so we're seeing him take something off to complete the pass.I’m all for being optimistic about this guy based on his football acumen and decision-making, but he really seems to be lollipopping his throws. I get the Brees dreamcasting, but their arm strength seems nowhere close.
Ironically, Mac is the only Pats QB this year who hasn't had Cannon.I saw a mix of some good and bad, no complaints.
Best thing about Zappe is it makes Mac look like he has a cannon.
I think he just didn't really try to fire anything in a tight window against Green Bay. A whole lot of floated completions to wide open receivers to just make sure the ball gets caught. Not really a game we can judge his arm by, in my view.I saw a mix of some good and bad, no complaints.
Best thing about Zappe is it makes Mac look like he has a cannon.
This is what I saw alsoI think he just didn't really try to fire anything in a tight window against Green Bay. A whole lot of floated completions to wide open receivers to just make sure the ball gets caught. Not really a game we can judge his arm by, in my view.