Boomer is a touch overboard
So, in a recent article, Boomer Esiason thinks that Mangini's secretive style will hurt the deveoplment of whatever QB gets the job for the Browns. That's not the first time I've heard that, and who knows, maybe it will be an issue.
But then he goes on to say:
"So how does that play into the quarterback? When the quarterback gets on the field, is he a risk-taker? Is he afraid to throw an interception? Is he afraid that his coach is going to rip him behind closed doors? Can you imagine somebody treating Dan Marino like that? John Elway? Joe Montana?"
This is a good example of why I have a hard time trusting the opinions of national broadcasters. Is Boomer really saying that Derek Anderson and Brady Quinn are (currently, at least) on the same level as Dan Marino, Joe Montana, and John Elway?
Assuming that Quinn wins the starting job, if he develops into a player of that elite caliber, then you know what, he *won't* be ripped apart for throwing an inception. At least, I seriously doubt that Mangini did that with Favre, who led the league in interceptions last year.
Sheesh.
But then he goes on to say:
"So how does that play into the quarterback? When the quarterback gets on the field, is he a risk-taker? Is he afraid to throw an interception? Is he afraid that his coach is going to rip him behind closed doors? Can you imagine somebody treating Dan Marino like that? John Elway? Joe Montana?"
This is a good example of why I have a hard time trusting the opinions of national broadcasters. Is Boomer really saying that Derek Anderson and Brady Quinn are (currently, at least) on the same level as Dan Marino, Joe Montana, and John Elway?
Assuming that Quinn wins the starting job, if he develops into a player of that elite caliber, then you know what, he *won't* be ripped apart for throwing an inception. At least, I seriously doubt that Mangini did that with Favre, who led the league in interceptions last year.
Sheesh.