Sentences with phrase «of signal callers»

Although former MVP Drew Brees ranks second in the league in passing yards per game, his QB rating ranks just 17th — putting him in the bottom half of all signal callers.

The difference between these two groups of signal callers is that the latter group has consistently led their teams to the postseason, while the former group has posted impressive statistics for mediocre teams.

Sean Mannion (Oregon State quarterback)- Because this game will likely come down to offense, you'll need to know the names of both signal callers.

Not exact matches

The Californian has a combination of size, arm strength and mobility that's rarely seen in the NFL, even among the game's elite signal callers.

Rodgers is an MVP candidate after throwing for 4,381 yards with 38 touchdowns and five interceptions, and he insists that he is ready to go on Sunday which will set up an intriguing battle between two of the best signal - callers in the league.

All but one of the Gators» primary QBs since Tebow has ended his career as something other than Florida's starting signal - caller.

The Colts» signal - caller continued to struggle with turnovers this week, and tossed two picks in an abysmal first half against the Saints, drawing a chorus of boos from a displeased home crowd.

It's easy to understand why some people aren't sold on Smith's value, but he's one of the most underrated signal callers in the league.

Bennett is stepping up to earn mention as the next outstanding QB in a long line of recent signal callers under head coach Kris Richardson.

Yes, they play different positions, but each player takes a tremendous amount of heat off the rookie signal caller.

FOOTBALL — Quarterback - rich New York Giants used four signal - callers in replay of last winter's title playoff game with Baltimore at Dallas, but Colts needed just one — a fellow by the name of Johnny Unitas — to cut the Giants down to size.

The running game is non-existent, and Trevor Siemian has been passable as a signal caller, but you'd never know that given the state of the team.

I truly believe if we could have kept that core together and gotten the correct signal caller and coach, the Eagles would have had one of the best offenses of the decade.

He alternated signal - callers once before — at Miami of Ohio in 1973 — and the team went 11 - 0.

The Iowa senior transfer is the one signal - caller who gives Michigan the best chance to win out of the gate.

On the Raiders first series of the second quarter, Pryor replaced starter Carson Palmer with the coaching staff anxious to see if the young signal caller could possibly get something started.

Sophomore backup Brian Griese, the son of Hall of Fame signal - caller Bob, had even taken it upon himself to loosen his arm, helmet on and all.

It's clear that the league is dominated by quarterbacks when marginal signal callers like Jay Cutler have more impact on the spread than arguably the greatest tight end of all - time.

Considering that Foles is quite limited as a rusher, we could safely rank the following signal callers ahead of the Eagles young quarterback (In no particular order):

Richardson added that he's watched tape on most of the area's big - armed quarterbacks and would take his junior signal caller over all of them.

Oklahoma's Baker Mayfield, who established himself as one of the nation's premier signal callers last season, opened as the favorite at +600.

With Barkley on the roster now, it could mean that one of the other signal callers ends up elsewhere for the 2013 season.

While the Bulldogs had a stupendous signal - caller of their own in future No. 1 pick Matthew Stafford, their 2007 was about running back Knowshon Moreno, first - team All - SEC as a freshman.

In three games against the Colts, Broncos and Patriots (two of which were on the road), the former Delaware signal caller has been nearly perfect (853 passing yards, 8 TDs, 0 INTs, 114.7 rating) while leading the Ravens to their first Super Bowl appearance since the 2000 - 01 season.

The third - year signal caller was 25 of 40 through the air and totaled 306 yards, yet threw three interceptions and was sacked nine times.

Signal - jamming is the natural response, and in the era of hurry - up attacks, it's common to see multiple signal callers, in addition to posters with numbers, letters or picSignal - jamming is the natural response, and in the era of hurry - up attacks, it's common to see multiple signal callers, in addition to posters with numbers, letters or picsignal callers, in addition to posters with numbers, letters or pictures.

At his current pace the signal - caller, who tossed a pair of TD passes in limited action as a junior, would pass for 4,410 yards and 65 TDs for the regular season.

The 26 - year - old signal caller may have struggled with injuries last season, but it's clear that sportsbooks still regard Luck as one of the league's most valuable players.

These signal callers have an immense impact on the game, and as mentioned in an earlier piece, some of the elite quarterbacks are worth are at least 6 - 7 points to the spread.

Right now there are four teams with serious questions about their signal caller and, using a variety of prop bets from across the sports betting marketplace, we have been able to track the ever - changing favorites.

As a freshman in 2010, the 6» 1 ″ signal caller completed 61 % of his passes en route to a 3,000 yard, 24 touchdown, 8 interception season.

But fans can't pat themselves on the back for knowing the signal caller of the No. 3 team in the SportStars NorCal Top 20 without understanding the wingmen most responsible for his prolific success.

Both quarterbacks come from the same football - rich territory around Pittsburgh that laps into Ohio and has produced a number of outstanding signal - callers, including Namath (Beaver Falls, Pa.) and Kelly (East Brady, Pa.), and from solid Catholic family backgrounds with strong father figures.

The tale of the tape from Indy revealed the Louisville signal caller stands 6» 2 1/4 and weighs 216 pounds.

You can have an elite signal caller (past rookie contract) AND maintain talent throughout the rest of your team.

Despite being regarded as one of the best signal callers in league history, many will point to Manning's 9 - 11 postseason record and accuse the Broncos» QB of being a «choke artist» or some other equally unflattering title.

Quarterbacks are typically the most discussed position by fans and analysts alike, so perhaps it's not surprising that a majority of prop bets focus on the signal callers.

While there may no longer be much gold left in them thar hills, there is a trio of young quarterbacks that have become the gold standard for signal - callers.

Last season the 26 - year old signal caller battled a variety of injuries and finished the season with just 1,881 passing yards and a 15:12 touchdown to interception ratio.

On a side note, we found it interesting that, in terms of both units won -LRB--11.28) and ROI -LRB--66.4 %), Brett Favre, who is universally regarded as a great bad - weather quarterback, is the worst signal caller in our database in windy games.

Almost helpless two years ago, they are suddenly one of the best teams in football, and the reason, simply stated, is Van Brocklin, a pro quarterback since 1949, and one of the few signal callers left in this complex, demanding business who still calls his own signals.

Tom Brady and Matthew Stafford joined the Saints» gun slinging signal caller in the five - grand club, with Eli Manning falling just 67 yards short of this formerly exclusive club.

The dual - threat signal - caller has used his arm and his legs — and a massively talented and athletic supporting cast, which includes his twin brother, Nzuzi — to lead the Wolverines to a 6 - 0 record through the second week of October.

The Notre Dame signal - caller was a state champion quarterback in New Jersey with not only tremendous speed, but a cannon of an arm.

The signal callers are yet to be determined, but this otherwise juiceless matchup will get plenty of hype in the run - up to Sept. 20.

At this stage, it would seem absurd to think an NFL team would sign him but with quarterback - needy teams eyeing signal - callers in the upcoming draft and the likes of Brandon Weeden and Robert Griffin III getting one - year deals, predicting the quarterback market may be a fool's errand.

Third string quarterback Jeff George Jr., son of NFL signal caller Jeff George, threw a game - winning touchdown pass with less than two minutes to play.

Since 2000, signal - callers have won 14 of the 17 Heisman awards.

Only eight quarterbacks have won the award but seven of the last 13 winners have been signal callers.

Packers» Aaron Rodgers: My role is to play quarterback - NFL.com - After a report circulated stating Aaron Rodgers was «frustrated» with some of the Packers» personnel decisions, the signal - caller said he knows his role is to play quarterback.