Brett Favre's throw in Overtime...a lost art these days (1 Viewer)

[Ministry of Pain]

If you saw the throw last night in overtime, there should have been an emotion that ripped thru you body if you have been watching any amount of both college and pro football lately. Somewhere along the way it seems like all Qbs have forgotten how to throw the football long and up the sidelines. I am so sick and tired of watching a Qb drop back, wind up, and take a shot down field only to put the ball in a place where absolutely no one including the WR can catch the football...what's the point of even attempting the pass? I see more Qbs throwing the ball 5 yards out of bounds on these fly patterns where no one can make a play...I don't get that. It's almost like they are just pretending to want to throw it long. Let's take a look at what Brett Favre did right.

1. He recognized he had man on man coverage out there, 15 seasons in the NFL and he knew he had exactly what he wanted with Jennings out there. Because they have hooked up before on some long pass plays, he also knew Jennings had the speed to blow past Dre Bly.

2. He got the ball out early...rather than wait for all the seperation to take place, Favre gets that ball out early enough so that he knows he won't have to try and overthrow the football...really the ball was only about 40 yards in the air IIRC...maybe even a little less.

3. He hits the WR in stride...what a concept for a Qb these days.

4. He did not pin the WR against the sideline where even if he might make the catch he cannot advance the football because he is falling out of bounds.

Tha pass was perfect, the route was run to perfection, the timing was excellent...why are these pass plays such a rare occurence it seems these days? I was thrilled to watch a real old fashioned stand in the pocket gunslinger, deliver a ball down the field with precision timing, and the end result is the Packers advance to 6-1, the Broncos probably just flushed any hopes of post season down the drain.

What a play!!!

 

[Beergogglz]

Great pass, but God, the constant fluffing of Favre throughout the entire game by the announcers was downright embarrassing. We get it, he's a great QB. No need to polish the man's helmet incessantly.....

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Great pass, but God, the constant fluffing of Favre throughout the entire game by the announcers was downright embarrassing. We get it, he's a great QB. No need to polish the man's helmet incessantly.....

What does that have to do with this? Who listens to the TV announcers anyways...tune in Boomer and Marv Albert on the radio telecast, much better.

 

[Banger]

Great pass, but God, the constant fluffing of Favre throughout the entire game by the announcers was downright embarrassing. We get it, he's a great QB. No need to polish the man's helmet incessantly.....

ya, there is...he's one of the best to ever play the position and deserves the attention/accolades. Considering the attention that Chad Johnson, Reggie Bush, etc. get and what they have done in their career I don't mind them praising Favre one bit....

 

[Green94]

I had a feeling he would take a shot on the first play, gunslingers mentality if you will. And boy am I glad he did.

 

[bcr8f]

Favre's all washed up.

He's old should have retired 4 years ago, 3 years ago, 2 years ago, this year...

He can't throw the ball deep anymore...

Kornheiser from memory.

To be fair throw he launched it and Jennings ran to it. Bly simply didn't see the ball or go to it.

Oh and Greg Jennings is too slow.

 

[Beergogglz]

Great pass, but God, the constant fluffing of Favre throughout the entire game by the announcers was downright embarrassing. We get it, he's a great QB. No need to polish the man's helmet incessantly.....

What does that have to do with this? Who listens to the TV announcers anyways...tune in Boomer and Marv Albert on the radio telecast, much better.

I acknowledged it was a great pass, MoP. It's just unfortunate that the rest of the night was drowned out by the sychophantic ramblings, that's all......

 

[H.K.]

Favre's all washed up.He's old should have retired 4 years ago, 3 years ago, 2 years ago, this year...He can't throw the ball deep anymore...Kornheiser from memory. To be fair throw he launched it and Jennings ran to it. Bly simply didn't see the ball or go to it.Oh and Greg Jennings is too slow.

What Favre is doing right now cements him as the greatest of all time. He still has plenty of great football left in him, too.

 

[HoTnickZ]

Great pass, but God, the constant fluffing of Favre throughout the entire game by the announcers was downright embarrassing. We get it, he's a great QB. No need to polish the man's helmet incessantly.....

What does that have to do with this? Who listens to the TV announcers anyways...tune in Boomer and Marv Albert on the radio telecast, much better.

I acknowledged it was a great pass, MoP. It's just unfortunate that the rest of the night was drowned out by the sychophantic ramblings, that's all......

Actually, he deserved it last night.

 

[rzrback77]

Nice topic attempt and Favre did throw a great pass, but as a football fan, what I enjoyed the most is the fierce competitor that Favre is and the pure love for the game that he has and exhibits to his team and the watching audience. Prior to the season last year, he was raked over the coals as returning just for stats and making outlandish statements about the talent that Green Bay had. Well, the talent was better than the majority thought and now he's leading the Packers through a great season that could potentially end up in the Super Bowl.

Great pass and a great ending to a classic Monday night game. Possibly Favre's second best ever MNF, just behind his game immediately after his father died. Keep on keeping on Brett, I love to watch you play!

 

[gianmarco]

Great pass, but God, the constant fluffing of Favre throughout the entire game by the announcers was downright embarrassing. We get it, he's a great QB. No need to polish the man's helmet incessantly.....

That wasn't his helmet they were polishing.......And yes, fantastic pass and great ending.

 

[The_Man]

I get as sick of the Favre worship as anyone, but even before last night's game I was thinking that this year Favre is clearly a Top 5 QB in the NFL, and maybe #3 behind Brady and Manning.

Who else would you put above him? Maybe Romo. Palmer has struggled this year. And I don't think anyone else is even in the conversation. Pretty incredible.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Nice topic attempt and Favre did throw a great pass, but as a football fan, what I enjoyed the most is the fierce competitor that Favre is and the pure love for the game that he has and exhibits to his team and the watching audience. Prior to the season last year, he was raked over the coals as returning just for stats and making outlandish statements about the talent that Green Bay had. Well, the talent was better than the majority thought and now he's leading the Packers through a great season that could potentially end up in the Super Bowl.Great pass and a great ending to a classic Monday night game. Possibly Favre's second best ever MNF, just behind his game immediately after his father died. Keep on keeping on Brett, I love to watch you play!

Interesting thing is he now has 3 pretty solid WR to work with. Donal Lee has come on at TE...the OL is pretty solid, if they can ever get a RB to nestle in as the starter...the defnse is strong enough to where they might make a run at the Super Bowl. I understand Dallas fans can't see that happening but I still want to see Dallas win that division first...NY Ginats have come out of nowhere...and they won a game last wekeend that they shouldn't have...those always make a difference at the end of the season.

 

[Assani Fisher]

If you saw the throw last night in overtime, there should have been an emotion that ripped thru you body if you have been watching any amount of both college and pro football lately. Somewhere along the way it seems like all Qbs have forgotten how to thrown the football long and up the sidelines. I am so sick and tired of watching a Qb drop back, wind up, and take a shot down field only to put the ball in a place where absolutely no one including the WR can catch the football...what's the point of even attempting the pass? I see more Qbs throwing the ball 5 yards out of bounds on these fly patterns where no one can make a play...I don't get that. It's almost like they are just pretending to want to throw it long. Let's take a look at what Brett Favre did right.1. He recognized he had man on man coverage out there, 15 seasons in the NFL and he knew he had exactly what he wanted with Jennings out there. Because they have hooked up before on some long pass plays, he also knew Jennings had the speed to blow past Dre Bly.2. He got the ball out early...rather than wait for all the seperation to take place, Favre gets that ball out early enough so that he knows he won't have to try and overthrow the football...really the ball was only about 40 yards in the air IIRC...maybe even a little less.3. He hits the WR in stride...what a concept for a Qb these days. 4. He did not pin the WR against the sideline where even if he might make the catch he cannot advance the football because he is falling out of bounds. Tha pass was perfect, the route was run to perfection, the timing was excellent...why are these pass plays such a rare occurence it seems these days? I was thrilled to watch a real old fashioned stand in the pocket gunslinger, deliver a ball down the field with precision timing, and the end result is the Packers advance to 6-1, the Broncos probably just flushed any hopes of post season down the drain. What a play!!!

I don't get it....its as if you're assuming that every QB could throw a perfect deep pass every time if they wanted to but they choose not to. To me, this is like watching a NBA player drill a 3 pointer from 5 feet behind the 3pt line and then asking why more players don't just do that more regularly.

 

[Iwannabeacowboybaby!]

Great pass, but God, the constant fluffing of Favre throughout the entire game by the announcers was downright embarrassing. We get it, he's a great QB. No need to polish the man's helmet incessantly.....

Are you serious.........watch any Patriot games lately?

 

[Ministry of Pain]

If you saw the throw last night in overtime, there should have been an emotion that ripped thru you body if you have been watching any amount of both college and pro football lately. Somewhere along the way it seems like all Qbs have forgotten how to thrown the football long and up the sidelines. I am so sick and tired of watching a Qb drop back, wind up, and take a shot down field only to put the ball in a place where absolutely no one including the WR can catch the football...what's the point of even attempting the pass? I see more Qbs throwing the ball 5 yards out of bounds on these fly patterns where no one can make a play...I don't get that. It's almost like they are just pretending to want to throw it long. Let's take a look at what Brett Favre did right.1. He recognized he had man on man coverage out there, 15 seasons in the NFL and he knew he had exactly what he wanted with Jennings out there. Because they have hooked up before on some long pass plays, he also knew Jennings had the speed to blow past Dre Bly.2. He got the ball out early...rather than wait for all the seperation to take place, Favre gets that ball out early enough so that he knows he won't have to try and overthrow the football...really the ball was only about 40 yards in the air IIRC...maybe even a little less.3. He hits the WR in stride...what a concept for a Qb these days. 4. He did not pin the WR against the sideline where even if he might make the catch he cannot advance the football because he is falling out of bounds. Tha pass was perfect, the route was run to perfection, the timing was excellent...why are these pass plays such a rare occurence it seems these days? I was thrilled to watch a real old fashioned stand in the pocket gunslinger, deliver a ball down the field with precision timing, and the end result is the Packers advance to 6-1, the Broncos probably just flushed any hopes of post season down the drain. What a play!!!

I don't get it....its as if you're assuming that every QB could throw a perfect deep pass every time if they wanted to but they choose not to. To me, this is like watching a NBA player drill a 3 pointer from 5 feet behind the 3pt line and then asking why more players don't just do that more regularly.

Not even close. An NFL Qb and most college QBs for that matter should be able to throw a football down the sidelines between the hash and the sideline on a 30-40 yard fly pattern, that isn't that hard of a throw. Brady can do it fairly easily. He is another one that is fun to watch because he doesn't throw the ball out of bounds all the time. Ever watch Vince Young try and throw a fly pattern up the sidelines? I think they do it that way because they are afriad to throw an interception and get yelled at by their coach...Favre and a few other Qbs around the NFL are not afraid to take chances and don't sweat their coaches laying into them. It's not just the Qbs, but i think the coaches are teaching the Qbs to throw it really close to the sideline and that makes little to no sense to me...it cuts down the percentages of completing the pass. You need to work that ball in between the hash marks and the sideline...not 3 feet out of bounds. I think players like Chris Carter who used to catch the ball falling out of bounds a lot...those WR started a trend where coaches and players thought it was a good idea to put the ball where only the WR can catch the ball, and the play is not designed to go the distance, well I think there are very few Carters in this world and they need to get back to putting the football in some space where guys can make a play like what we saw last night. It's a matter of opinion Assani, and IMO most NFL Qbs can make the throw that Favre did last night...meaning they have the arm strength and the ability but they choose not to for whatever the reason. Watch the games next weekend and see how many times repeatedly on fly patterns that the ball is thrown in a place where no can catch the football.

 

[sdsjr3]

Good post MoP...and I agree... Generally speaking, what Brett does on any given Sunday (or Thursday or Monday) is something that even those who hate the Pack should notice. The guy is simply awesome to watch if you're a football fan at heart, love or hate the team...Favre is one of a kind...a warrior.

I'm going to ramble a bit now, so move along if you don't care to read about why I like Favre so much.

I married into a Packer family and being a Jets fan, I rarely have much to brag about anyway. My wife moved in prior to us getting married and along with her comes this friggin life-sized cardboard cutout of #4. I'm thinking the #### with this, it's getting tossed in a closet never to be seen again. So, her dad and I start watching football on Sundays, obviously we didin't miss a Packers game. Watching Favre play, even through the past 4 or 5 years where he's been trying to carry the team on his shoulders, I simply became more and more impressed. Battling through injuries, poor coaching, lack of talent. He still seemed to have some magic in every start. Quickly I became a closet Packers fan and Brett is now on of my favorite players ever (along with Mickey Shuler and CMart). But I never remember being glued to the TV to see one guy do what he does like I do with Brett. Honestly, I think he attitude and determination are what make him so fun to watch. The ability is obviously there. But man...the dude never seems out of a game mentally, down 20, he's still fighting.

OK, sorry for the rant. I get sick of so many (including many of my drinkin' buddies) that whine (as they did last night) about the announcers going on and on about Favre. He deserves it. His career will soon be over and those of us who've seen him play will surely never forget him. And we may never see another like him. He's a throwback. He does it for the love of the game. That's what all sports, not just the NFL, are missing. I'm sure he's happy with the money and the records, but I really don't think that's what it's all about for him. To watch him play, you KNOW that.

ETA - The cardboard cutout hangs in the stairway to the basement now...not that you really needed to know that...LOL.

 

[packersfan]

Great post MoP. As you pointed out all of the steps that came into play that resulted in that touchdown were really impressive. It's scary to think what will happen to the Packers when Favre retires. I think a lot of people - including Packer fans - are underestimating the gigantic void that's going to be created when he's gone.

 

[Iwannabeacowboybaby!]

Mop, to me it's is simple as many of the Qb's you may be thinking of, who throw the ball 5 yards out of bounds just aren't good enough. The NFL is watered down and the elite QB is extremely rare. Many of the QB's are just being asked NOT to lose the game never mind make an accurate pass down the sidelines with guys running full speed.

The Vinny Testeverde's, the T. Dilfer's, the Campbell's, the Edwards.......they all want to be able to throw that ball 65 yards exactly where they want it but they can't. It's what makes Brett Farve, Brett Farve and why he'll go down in the record books as one of the all time greats.

I went to bed last night genuinely thinking to myself IF the Cowboys didn't make the Super Bowl, I sure hope the Packers do only because of Brett Farve. I used to HATE Farve but I couldn't think of a better way for him to go out by being in the SB. Their team isn't good enough to beat NE or Indy but by just being in the SB and starting at his age and playing at the level he's playing would be cool to see.

 

[Iwannabeacowboybaby!]

Great post MoP. As you pointed out all of the steps that came into play that resulted in that touchdown were really impressive. It's scary to think what will happen to the Packers when Favre retires. I think a lot of people - including Packer fans - are underestimating the gigantic void that's going to be created when he's gone.

HUGE void, HUGE. I can't think of a bigger QB who's retired since Joe Montana.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

I appreciate the last few posts. Just to be clear, I am not trying to polish Brett's helmet as much as I am raising the issue of why this has become such a rare occurence. I do love Brett Favre and he is certainly in the mix for greatest Qb ever...and I am a diehard Marino/Miami fan but I still love Favre.

So the board so far thinks most Qbs just can't make that throw Favre made last night?

 

[Addai's Adidas]

If the Pack wins it this year WOW! Favre will go down as the greatest of all time.

 

[coyote5]

I'm a huge Favre fan, and yes, both of last night's bombs were picture perfect, but let's not paint him as great deep ball thrower. He's not. Last night's throws were the exception, not the rule for him...

 

[jurrassic]

Great pass, but God, the constant fluffing of Favre throughout the entire game by the announcers was downright embarrassing. We get it, he's a great QB. No need to polish the man's helmet incessantly.....

I'm a Packer fan, and I get sick of this. It is the national media who feels they have to put on the knee pads everytime they do a Packers game. The most impressive thing to me was the fact that Favre went 21 of 27 for 331 and 2 td's against the top ranked pass defense in the league. Who says they can't throw all year like they are?

 

[Fla\/\/ed]

Great pass, but God, the constant fluffing of Favre throughout the entire game by the announcers was downright embarrassing. We get it, he's a great QB. No need to polish the man's helmet incessantly.....

You are a piece of work. The first reply in this thread is from you.....a well known Favre hater. What a joy it has been to watch Favre throughout his career and last night just added to his legacy.

 

[sdsjr3]

I appreciate the last few posts. Just to be clear, I am not trying to polish Brett's helmet as much as I am raising the issue of why this has become such a rare occurence. I do love Brett Favre and he is certainly in the mix for greatest Qb ever...and I am a diehard Marino/Miami fan but I still love Favre. So the board so far thinks most Qbs just can't make that throw Favre made last night?

LOL, sorry MoP...got on the soapbox and forgot the original point. Yeah, I do think most QBs can make those throws, however, in with ya in that the OCs and flat out fear handcuff them. Hurts the game IMO. The conservative play calling by most teams, in general, hurts the game. Makes NE, no matter how you feel about them, fun to watch. Colts and Packers as well...along with a few others. I think the Steelers are fun to watch as well. They have a rep for being such a run-first team, but Ben makes some balsy throws. Never really thought much of him, but over time, I've come to realize he's a pretty good NFL QB and not afraid to make a hard throw. He's tough as well.

 

[Fla\/\/ed]

Great pass, but God, the constant fluffing of Favre throughout the entire game by the announcers was downright embarrassing. We get it, he's a great QB. No need to polish the man's helmet incessantly.....

What does that have to do with this? Who listens to the TV announcers anyways...tune in Boomer and Marv Albert on the radio telecast, much better.

It's just unfortunate that the rest of the night was drowned out by the sychophantic ramblings

 

[Fla\/\/ed]

Great post MoP. As you pointed out all of the steps that came into play that resulted in that touchdown were really impressive. It's scary to think what will happen to the Packers when Favre retires. I think a lot of people - including Packer fans - are underestimating the gigantic void that's going to be created when he's gone.

HUGE void, HUGE. I can't think of a bigger QB who's retired since Joe Montana.

The vast majority of Packer fans do realize the void that will take place when Favre retires.

 

[Neil Beaufort Zod]

If you saw the throw last night in overtime, there should have been an emotion that ripped thru you body if you have been watching any amount of both college and pro football lately. Somewhere along the way it seems like all Qbs have forgotten how to throw the football long and up the sidelines. I am so sick and tired of watching a Qb drop back, wind up, and take a shot down field only to put the ball in a place where absolutely no one including the WR can catch the football...what's the point of even attempting the pass? I see more Qbs throwing the ball 5 yards out of bounds on these fly patterns where no one can make a play...I don't get that. It's almost like they are just pretending to want to throw it long. Let's take a look at what Brett Favre did right.

1. He recognized he had man on man coverage out there, 15 seasons in the NFL and he knew he had exactly what he wanted with Jennings out there. Because they have hooked up before on some long pass plays, he also knew Jennings had the speed to blow past Dre Bly.

2. He got the ball out early...rather than wait for all the seperation to take place, Favre gets that ball out early enough so that he knows he won't have to try and overthrow the football...really the ball was only about 40 yards in the air IIRC...maybe even a little less.

3. He hits the WR in stride...what a concept for a Qb these days.

4. He did not pin the WR against the sideline where even if he might make the catch he cannot advance the football because he is falling out of bounds.

Tha pass was perfect, the route was run to perfection, the timing was excellent...why are these pass plays such a rare occurence it seems these days? I was thrilled to watch a real old fashioned stand in the pocket gunslinger, deliver a ball down the field with precision timing, and the end result is the Packers advance to 6-1, the Broncos probably just flushed any hopes of post season down the drain.

What a play!!!

Great pass, great win, great player. But an emotion that ripped through my body? Ummm...no.I've seen Favre heave plenty up that were headed for nobody but a defender. That's why he has the all-time interceptions record. He's having a great season and the Packers are a legitimate Super Bowl team (since they're in the NFC). But all this waxing poetic about artists with pigskin is why I don't ever listen to broadcast announcers. Nobody has perspective anymore.

That being said, I hope Favre keeps it up. You can't have the Lions, of all teams, winning a division. That's not what the NFL is all about.

 

[Maurile Tremblay]

2. He got the ball out early...rather than wait for all the seperation to take place, Favre gets that ball out early enough so that he knows he won't have to try and overthrow the football...really the ball was only about 40 yards in the air IIRC...maybe even a little less.

It was off of play-action and a five-step drop. The ball went more than 50 yards in the air.

 

[ready5]

Great pass, but God, the constant fluffing of Favre throughout the entire game by the announcers was downright embarrassing. We get it, he's a great QB. No need to polish the man's helmet incessantly.....

What does that have to do with this? Who listens to the TV announcers anyways...tune in Boomer and Marv Albert on the radio telecast, much better.

I acknowledged it was a great pass, MoP. It's just unfortunate that the rest of the night was drowned out by the sychophantic ramblings, that's all......

Actually, he deserved it last night.

yeah, that's the thing... just when you get sick of all the dreamy-eyed favrelove, he throws a bomb for the second longest OT-winning play ever.

 

[murph420]

that was f*#king awful. i was going against Favre and Jennings and lost on that play

 

[GroveDiesel]

Absolutely agree with you 100%.

It's one of the biggest reasons that I like Losman a lot more than I like Edwards. Losman isn't afraid to throw the ball downfield and let his WR make a play on the ball. IMO, unless the QB throws a duck, the WR has the advantage on every deep ball thrown because he not only knows the route, but the defender is the one having the chase AND try to find the ball in the air.

But too many coaches in the NFL are afraid of throwing it downfield. Fairchild is absolutely killing the Bills by refusing to call downfield passes. I don't have a problem with running the ball and trusting your defense, but you have to take some shots during the game too, especially when the defense is crowding the line and daring you to throw deep. I'd much rather see my team take a shot downfield and throw an INT that puts the opponent on their 30 yard line than play it safe, punt and put the opponent on their own 20 yard line.

 

[GroveDiesel]

Great post MoP. As you pointed out all of the steps that came into play that resulted in that touchdown were really impressive. It's scary to think what will happen to the Packers when Favre retires. I think a lot of people - including Packer fans - are underestimating the gigantic void that's going to be created when he's gone.

HUGE void, HUGE. I can't think of a bigger QB who's retired since Joe Montana.

Really? Marino? Elway? Both KC and SF have had pretty decent QBs go through there since Montana retired. Marino retiring has left the QB position in Miami in absolute shambles. Until Cutler, the same was true of Denver with Elway leaving.

 

[ready5]

I've seen Favre heave plenty up that were headed for nobody but a defender. That's why he has the all-time interceptions record.

um, okay... but he also has the record for most pass attempts, most pass completions, most TD passes, most wins, etc. i'm not saying that he's not interception prone, but try to put your fancy little stat into some blazingly obvious perspective.

 

[jurrassic]

I've seen Favre heave plenty up that were headed for nobody but a defender. That's why he has the all-time interceptions record.

um, okay... but he also has the record for most pass attempts, most pass completions, most TD passes, most wins, etc. i'm not saying that he's not interception prone, but try to put your fancy little stat into some blazingly obvious perspective.

The more you throw, the more chances you have at interceptions. As a Packer fan, I have watched every game Favre has played, and I will tell you that I would much rather have the guy take a chance to win a game than dink and dunk the ball down the field. The amazing thing as a fan of this team is that it can change on a dime either way. The bad interceptions are there with the last second throws to win the games vs. SD and Den. At least he makes it exciting.

 

[H.K.]

Marino retiring has left the QB position in Miami in absolute shambles. Until Cutler, the same was true of Denver with Elway leaving.

Miami has won as many super bowls since Marino left as they did when he was there. Elway won super bowls for Denver, yet Cutler has filled his void in 12 starts?

 

[mon]

I lost my fantasy game on that last throw by Favre in the league I needed a win the most, and I didn't mind one bit. That play was a thing of beauty. I have mucho man love for Favre.

 

[sho nuff]

Great pass, but God, the constant fluffing of Favre throughout the entire game by the announcers was downright embarrassing. We get it, he's a great QB. No need to polish the man's helmet incessantly.....

Im a Packer fan and I agree. Every game with him, its all about him...I did not mind the Deanna piece and having her in the booth as they are trying to raise awareness for Breast Cancer...but all the Favre this and Favre that talk.And every young QB is a young Favre or the next Favre talk...it gets old.

 

[sho nuff]

Favre's all washed up.He's old should have retired 4 years ago, 3 years ago, 2 years ago, this year...He can't throw the ball deep anymore...Kornheiser from memory. To be fair throw he launched it and Jennings ran to it. Bly simply didn't see the ball or go to it.Oh and Greg Jennings is too slow.

Kornheiser last night did not seem to say anything of that sort during the game though.Jones is too slow too.

 

[Rodeojones]

The best Favre on the field last night was his wife.

I could listen (love the southern accent) and watch her all day.

 

[Da Guru]

Farve is difficult to gauge, at times last night he looked 70 years old, but then he nails two huge plays. The last one was a thing of beauty. Don`t see many of those anymore.

 

[mbuehner]

QBs are taught to try to put the ball where only their WR has a shot at it. This is incredibly difficult to do in practice, and at best it give the guy a catch falling out of bounds. This was indeed a great throw because it did something only the REALLY good QBs do- anticipate not where the WR will be, but where the DB should be. Its dangerous in the sense that if Bly had done something unexpected and jumped the route it could be picked off, but realistically in man coverage he is going to be looking at Jennings, not anticipating the route, because he's out on an island with no help. He CANT take a chance. So yes, its a risky play in the general sense, but realistically its a safe play because the CB is unlikely to do the unexpected. You won't see a lot of QBs attempt that throw because, one, they dont trust their armstrength and an underthrow CAN be picked off, and two, they are taught not to test DBs like that.

 

[mon]

QBs are taught to try to put the ball where only their WR has a shot at it. This is incredibly difficult to do in practice, and at best it give the guy a catch falling out of bounds. This was indeed a great throw because it did something only the REALLY good QBs do- anticipate not where the WR will be, but where the DB should be. Its dangerous in the sense that if Bly had done something unexpected and jumped the route it could be picked off, but realistically in man coverage he is going to be looking at Jennings, not anticipating the route, because he's out on an island with no help. He CANT take a chance. So yes, its a risky play in the general sense, but realistically its a safe play because the CB is unlikely to do the unexpected. You won't see a lot of QBs attempt that throw because, one, they dont trust their armstrength and an underthrow CAN be picked off, and two, they are taught not to test DBs like that.

, and love your sig.

 

[sho nuff]

Farve is difficult to gauge, at times last night he looked 70 years old, but then he nails two huge plays. The last one was a thing of beauty. Don`t see many of those anymore.

Not sure when he looked 70 last night?I counted really 3 miscues.Missed Driver in the endzone. (the short pass with Driver open)The miscue where either he or Grant went the wrong way on a run or play action (looked to me like it was Favre's mistake as the line was all going with Grant).The luck of getting his elbow hit as he was about to throw...Bailey had jumped that pattern and could have taken it to the house if his arm was not hit.Other than that, the guy just looked on.

 

[Fla\/\/ed]

Farve is difficult to gauge, at times last night he looked 70 years old, but then he nails two huge plays. The last one was a thing of beauty. Don`t see many of those anymore.

He completed 21 of his 27 passes last night for over 300 yards and no interceptions. I'm not sure how he looked 70 years old.

 

[scooterg61]

Great pass, but God, the constant fluffing of Favre throughout the entire game by the announcers was downright embarrassing. We get it, he's a great QB. No need to polish the man's helmet incessantly.....

was more about deanna and breast cancer!!!!!!!!!.. it is breast cancer month.. and thats why all the plugs.. deanna in the booth.. deannas book.. all the pink ribbons....

 

[scooterg61]

Favre's all washed up.He's old should have retired 4 years ago, 3 years ago, 2 years ago, this year...He can't throw the ball deep anymore...Kornheiser from memory. To be fair throw he launched it and Jennings ran to it. Bly simply didn't see the ball or go to it.Oh and Greg Jennings is too slow.

bly bragged on pregame how packers WR were nada.. EAT YOUR WORDS BLY.. PS.. YOU TOOO CHAMP,,, blown by a rookie

 

[scooterg61]

I get as sick of the Favre worship as anyone, but even before last night's game I was thinking that this year Favre is clearly a Top 5 QB in the NFL, and maybe #3 behind Brady and Manning.Who else would you put above him? Maybe Romo. Palmer has struggled this year. And I don't think anyone else is even in the conversation. Pretty incredible.

thi syear?? maybe.. but.. does favre have.. uhmmm.. moss,stallworth..great defense???? does favre have addai,wayne,harrison,etc etc.. god watch out if he did... favre has driver and a stock OF ROOKIES AND 2ND YEAR KIDS.. FAVRE IS STILL "THE MAN".. good luck to any one trying to eclipse this man's stats fora career with what favre had/has.. and god knows noone will ever play with the excitement of favre.. never have i seen manning brady palmer or anyone..run down the field and pick up someone and laugh.. this guy is the best ever to watch.. and as a steeler homer.. i think favres blows away brady and manning and every other qb to play

 

[Bri]

So the board so far thinks most Qbs just can't make that throw Favre made last night?

I think you're overreacting a little bit as I feel quite a few QBs can throw it deep and let a WR run under/into it. I don't disagree that it's not done anywhere near often enough but he's not the only one.