Jake Locker 2014 (1 Viewer)

[az_prof]

Locker was on the verge of losing his job after last season's injury. But he appears back and has quietly had one of the better preseason's among QBs.

Through 3 games: QB rating of 199.9; 70 percent completion percentage; 2 TDs and no INTs.

Tenn WR corps looks to be improving with Hunter finally showing something and Wright is solid and so is Washington.

What do people see as Locker's tier this season? Are you moving him up based on what you have seen so far?

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

Seems to me he will be bargain basement.

Is the Whisenhunt rep as "QB whisperer" an overblown cliche?

 

[hagmania]

I think Jake is made of glass.

 

[Ilov80s]

Locker was on the verge of losing his job after last season's injury. But he appears back and has quietly had one of the better preseason's among QBs.

Through 3 games: QB rating of 199.9; 70 percent completion percentage; 2 TDs and no INTs.

Tenn WR corps looks to be improving with Hunter finally showing something and Wright is solid and so is Washington.

What do people see as Locker's tier this season? Are you moving him up based on what you have seen so far?

I like what I see and I love his schedule. It is 5th best amongst QBs based on last year's numbers. Now this is a different year and things can change, but it's fair to say he will have at least a somewhat QB friendly schedule. I like him better than some QBs going ahead of him (Eli,Alex Smith, McCown). I think he could push to be a fringe QB1.

 

[Ilov80s]

Seems to me he will be bargain basement.

Is the Whisenhunt rep as "QB whisperer" an overblown cliche?

FF Calculator has as the 31st QB being taken. Bridgewater and Vick are going higher. Geno Smith is the other guy that I think people are missing out on as a potential breakout QB.

 

[az_prof]

Locker was on the verge of losing his job after last season's injury. But he appears back and has quietly had one of the better preseason's among QBs.

Through 3 games: QB rating of 199.9; 70 percent completion percentage; 2 TDs and no INTs.

Tenn WR corps looks to be improving with Hunter finally showing something and Wright is solid and so is Washington.

What do people see as Locker's tier this season? Are you moving him up based on what you have seen so far?

I like what I see and I love his schedule. It is 5th best amongst QBs based on last year's numbers. Now this is a different year and things can change, but it's fair to say he will have at least a somewhat QB friendly schedule. I like him better than some QBs going ahead of him (Eli,Alex Smith, McCown). I think he could push to be a fringe QB1.

I sort of see a lot of Cutler in him--I see Cutler as his upside.

I agree that I like what I have seen--seems like he has progressed every year. And his schedule is favorable so he makes a good second QB as part of a RBBC. But I do worry about the injuries, which has held him back in previous years.

 

[FUBAR]

Locker was on the verge of losing his job after last season's injury. But he appears back and has quietly had one of the better preseason's among QBs.

Through 3 games: QB rating of 199.9; 70 percent completion percentage; 2 TDs and no INTs.

Tenn WR corps looks to be improving with Hunter finally showing something and Wright is solid and so is Washington.

What do people see as Locker's tier this season? Are you moving him up based on what you have seen so far?

he was?

Love him as a cheap QB2. I've paired him with Luck (figure needing him after his bye week improves the odds a bit) and took him as one of the cheapest starting QBs in a 32 team league.

Walker and Dexter will help some too.

 

[az_prof]

Locker was on the verge of losing his job after last season's injury. But he appears back and has quietly had one of the better preseason's among QBs.

Through 3 games: QB rating of 199.9; 70 percent completion percentage; 2 TDs and no INTs.

Tenn WR corps looks to be improving with Hunter finally showing something and Wright is solid and so is Washington.

What do people see as Locker's tier this season? Are you moving him up based on what you have seen so far?

he was?

Love him as a cheap QB2. I've paired him with Luck (figure needing him after his bye week improves the odds a bit) and took him as one of the cheapest starting QBs in a 32 team league.

Walker and Dexter will help some too.

I had read in various places that the team was getting frustrated with his inability to stay on field. I read that this was a make or break year--and so far, he appears to be making it.

 

[rickyg]

My interest is rising for this kid. I have nothing evidence-based to explain why, other than he had a good preseason and he has some good weapons and that chris johnson is gone and that ken whisenhunt is his coach now and that the titans look to be transitioning to a passing team. wait...I guess that is decent evidence! lol

Who would you rather have as your QB2: Locker, Eli, McCown, or geno smith?

I have all those guys on my wire and I'm looking to add one to back up brady

 

[(HULK)]

Would not be remotely suprised to see a top 10 finish this year. Also would not be remotely suprised to see him break in two by week 4 and lose his job again.

Love him as an upside backup QB this year.

 

[tombonneau]

Anyone else making a claim for him this week? Love the Dallas matchup and can see him as a really solid QBBC guy throughout the year.

 

[jurrassic]

My interest is rising for this kid. I have nothing evidence-based to explain why, other than he had a good preseason and he has some good weapons and that chris johnson is gone and that ken whisenhunt is his coach now and that the titans look to be transitioning to a passing team. wait...I guess that is decent evidence! lol

Who would you rather have as your QB2: Locker, Eli, McCown, or geno smith?

I have all those guys on my wire and I'm looking to add one to back up brady

Given that choice, I would go Locker. I think McCown had 1 good 4 game stretch in his career and I would never want to rely on Eli. Locker and Smith have the most upside and prefer Locker between them.

 

[Bob Magaw]

Cross-posted from yesterday in the Jake Locker thread. He was always a great athlete, but at times he seemed somewhat robotic when things broke down and the play didn't go as designed. Compared to my recollection from seeing him previously, and not sure how much should be attributed to the influence of Whisenhunt, but he is playing with a lot of composure, processing information more quickly and making better decisions. That is probably helping with his accuracy and timing.

"Locker was 22-266-2, but more importantly, led TEN to a 26-10 win (the defense played great, they had 4 sacks and 3 INTs). He made some nice plays where he broke the pocket but kept his head up and made a throw downfield. He has some nice weapons. Hunter stayed at around his 20 yard per reception average as a rookie (3-63), Wright had 6 receptions and a TD, Walker made a nice catch for a TD. Obviously early, but if he can stay healthy (a big if, but some of that is in his control if he plays smarter, see Russell Wilson), I think he has turned the corner, and it couldn't come at a better time for him in a contract season. Whisenhunt will add to his QB whisperer resume."

 

[dblock05]

Anyone else making a claim for him this week? Love the Dallas matchup and can see him as a really solid QBBC guy throughout the year.

Yup, definitely going to pick him this week.

I have Rivers as my primary QB but hes playing seattle this week and Locker definitely has the better matchup.

 

[elbowrm]

Same boat, have Rivers, hoping to get Locker.

 

[squistion]

I'll post this for EBF and save him the trouble.

Locker sucks. Always has. Always will.

Seriously, folks, Jake looked really good last year before he got injured. And he has kept it up in 2014.

And although his nickname is The Hurt Locker his injuries have all been kind of freak things, nothing that would indicate a chronic problem with his back, ankles or knees.

When he was drafted Dan Reeves said he had the talent and the intangibles, but not to worry about the accuracy issue, because that is something that can be coached. Maybe that is turning out to be the case - hard to say at this point but things looks promising so far.

I have been a fan of his since he came into the league and I have never expected the 2nd coming of any HOF QB, but I always thought he would be a solid fantasy QB with his arm and running ability.

As has been noted, this is his make or break year. I acquired him in the few leagues that I didn't own him, and. if I am wrong, well, I will know it before the end of the season and can move on in my leagues

 

[TartanLion]

Seriously considering picking up Locker to play over RG3 his week. Aside from the injury proneness I like everything about him. Good schedule, runs a bit for yardage points, decent set of receivers etc etc

 

[rickyg]

Seriously considering picking up Locker to play over RG3 his week. Aside from the injury proneness I like everything about him. Good schedule, runs a bit for yardage points, decent set of receivers etc etc

He is locked and loaded in my lineup over rg3 in one league and Brady in another.

I might regret those decisions but the Dallas matchup is primo. And as long as locker plays the way he did in week 1, griffin is going to have to show me something to get back into my good graces. He's had a horrible year and change as an nfl qb and nothing he did in week 1 showed promise that his career is turning in a better direction yet.

As for Brady, his O line is a mess and something looks off with him. Doesn't look like Brady out there. With lockers matchup I have the luxury of sitting him to see if he breaks out of his funk at minny.

 

[TartanLion]

Seriously considering picking up Locker to play over RG3 his week. Aside from the injury proneness I like everything about him. Good schedule, runs a bit for yardage points, decent set of receivers etc etc

He is locked and loaded in my lineup over rg3 in one league and Brady in another. I might regret those decisions but the Dallas matchup is primo. And as long as locker plays the way he did in week 1, griffin is going to have to show me something to get back into my good graces. He's had a horrible year and change as an nfl qb and nothing he did in week 1 showed promise that his career is turning in a better direction yet.

As for Brady, his O line is a mess and something looks off with him. Doesn't look like Brady out there. With lockers matchup I have the luxury of sitting him to see if he breaks out of his funk at minny.

Totally agree with you. Strangely, I have Brady in my 2nd league as well. Might put Locker in there too.

Small problem I have is that I have Big Ben as well as RG3 and having three spots for QB is difficult especially if you have the likes of Gordon taking up a roster spot !

 

[Interseptopus]

This guy intrigues me. Add me to the list of people who are considering playing him over a suspect QB (RGIII)

He looks to be just overall very solid. I don't see why he couldn't produce qb 6-10 numbers.

 

[MattFancy]

Have a FAAB bid on him this morning. RG3 is my starter, but Locker does intrigue me. Willing to give RG3 a chance this week against Jacksonville. But another good game by Locker, could give me a QB controversy.

 

[(HULK)]

This guy intrigues me. Add me to the list of people who are considering playing him over a suspect QB (RGIII)

He looks to be just overall very solid. I don't see why he couldn't produce qb 6-10 numbers.

Starting him over RG3 and Wilson in one league (picked him up for the Dallas matchup and to see if he's really indeed improved... he may replace one of those 2 I drafted)

Starting him over Brady in another league where I drafted him as Brady's backup

Betting a lot of money on him @ Fanduel this week

Basically, all in on him against Dallas

 

[mrbigg]

I cut Smith for him. Not a lot lost. But I see a huge upside.

 

[tombonneau]

I too was trying to pick him up as a backup to RG3 but he went #1 in waivers in my league, over Hurns. Guy who took him is hoarding QBs (14-teamer, he has 4) so probably factors in. But was surprised he went so high. Was expecting to be able to get him with my mid-tier selection.

 

[Interseptopus]

I think it's been mentioned, but TN has an amazing SOS the entire season.

 

[Acrobat7]

This guy intrigues me. Add me to the list of people who are considering playing him over a suspect QB (RGIII)

He looks to be just overall very solid. I don't see why he couldn't produce qb 6-10 numbers.

Starting him over RG3 and Wilson in one league (picked him up for the Dallas matchup and to see if he's really indeed improved... he may replace one of those 2 I drafted)Starting him over Brady in another league where I drafted him as Brady's backup

Betting a lot of money on him @ Fanduel this week

Basically, all in on him against Dallas

Serious question: Is DAL really THAT bad? Yes they sucked last year, but SF was helped a lot with Romo giving them excellent field position.

 

[(HULK)]

This guy intrigues me. Add me to the list of people who are considering playing him over a suspect QB (RGIII)

He looks to be just overall very solid. I don't see why he couldn't produce qb 6-10 numbers.

Starting him over RG3 and Wilson in one league (picked him up for the Dallas matchup and to see if he's really indeed improved... he may replace one of those 2 I drafted)Starting him over Brady in another league where I drafted him as Brady's backup

Betting a lot of money on him @ Fanduel this week

Basically, all in on him against Dallas

Serious question: Is DAL really THAT bad? Yes they sucked last year, but SF was helped a lot with Romo giving them excellent field position.

Yes

 

[meatwad1]

This guy intrigues me. Add me to the list of people who are considering playing him over a suspect QB (RGIII)

He looks to be just overall very solid. I don't see why he couldn't produce qb 6-10 numbers.

Starting him over RG3 and Wilson in one league (picked him up for the Dallas matchup and to see if he's really indeed improved... he may replace one of those 2 I drafted)Starting him over Brady in another league where I drafted him as Brady's backup

Betting a lot of money on him @ Fanduel this week

Basically, all in on him against Dallas

Serious question: Is DAL really THAT bad? Yes they sucked last year, but SF was helped a lot with Romo giving them excellent field position.

Yes

Romo made the Dallas D look better than they are by spotting them awesome field position. If Romo had not turned the ball over three times, Capernick probably would have had 30 points.

A word of caution though....last year Locker was sort of breaking out and had a 'slam dunk' game where he ended up scoring about 8 points. I would love to start him this week over Wilson and Romo, but that sort of sticks in my head.

 

[Leonidas]

Count me in on picking up Locker to start in place of Brady week 2 (2 leagues)...I also picked him up in a Cutler league to potentially do the same (CHI plays SanFran and there's the Jeffery hammy I'm not sure about)

 

[Bri]

It seems that as long as Hunter makes one long grab, the D is going to be worried about him. We shall see, but...that's what the Titans were hoping for once he developed. To get it this early is pretty sweet.

 

[Bri]

This is a good article here http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/columnist/david-climer/2014/09/18/jake-locker-tennessee-titans-cincinnati-bengals/15850959/

Climer calls it Jakes biggest game and naturally I agree, but he carries on to point out so many times Locker struggled and overcame. I thought it was well done.

My opinion is Whisenhunt says enough is enough and if Locker stinks here. He did speak of how he reviewed so many tapes with the OC during the offseason and this has to look all too familiar to what he saw.

He says Jake's first half play was bad but doesn't really beat him up in the press, instead he says how he played much better in the second half. He doesn't let him have an out when he speaks of missing blocks and receivers not catching a few passes. There's a grrrr attitude when Whis speaks of Locker. If he doesn't respond favorably, he's done.

 

[slackjawedyokel]

Good observations. Who is really next in line for redraft? Clipboard Jesus or the rookie?

 

[Tool]

This is a good article here http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/columnist/david-climer/2014/09/18/jake-locker-tennessee-titans-cincinnati-bengals/15850959/

Climer calls it Jakes biggest game and naturally I agree, but he carries on to point out so many times Locker struggled and overcame. I thought it was well done.

My opinion is Whisenhunt says enough is enough and if Locker stinks here. He did speak of how he reviewed so many tapes with the OC during the offseason and this has to look all too familiar to what he saw.

He says Jake's first half play was bad but doesn't really beat him up in the press, instead he says how he played much better in the second half. He doesn't let him have an out when he speaks of missing blocks and receivers not catching a few passes. There's a grrrr attitude when Whis speaks of Locker. If he doesn't respond favorably, he's done.

He's done after a couple bad games? And who are they going to play at QB exactly. Warren Moon or Dan Pastorini aren't walking through that door.

 

[ponchsox]

He had a golden opportunity vs Dallas and blew it. Color me unimpressed.

 

[msudaisy26]

He had a golden opportunity vs Dallas and blew it. Color me unimpressed.

I am not saying he will duplicate this, but I wouldn't cut bait just yet.

Nick Foles 22 of 31 296 and 3 passing touchdowns also ran for 2 yards and another touchdown against the Bucs

Next week against a Cowboys team that everyone thought he would rip apart,

11 - 29 for 80 yards no touchdowns and no picks.

The rest of the year he was one of the top quarterbacks in the league.

We have seen this before.

 

[Bri]

This is a good article here http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/columnist/david-climer/2014/09/18/jake-locker-tennessee-titans-cincinnati-bengals/15850959/

Climer calls it Jakes biggest game and naturally I agree, but he carries on to point out so many times Locker struggled and overcame. I thought it was well done.

My opinion is Whisenhunt says enough is enough and if Locker stinks here. He did speak of how he reviewed so many tapes with the OC during the offseason and this has to look all too familiar to what he saw.

He says Jake's first half play was bad but doesn't really beat him up in the press, instead he says how he played much better in the second half. He doesn't let him have an out when he speaks of missing blocks and receivers not catching a few passes. There's a grrrr attitude when Whis speaks of Locker. If he doesn't respond favorably, he's done.

He's done after a couple bad games? And who are they going to play at QB exactly. Warren Moon or Dan Pastorini aren't walking through that door.

Yes I think so, after three

In that article, Locker had the worst game of his career according to PFF. Whisenhunt has been extremely vocal about him needing to improve as has the GM etc.

If he bounces back, the hook won't be as close, but another bad game and yes I think he's done.

If they're down 28-0 at half, then I'd guess Mettenberger. If it's close then I'd guess Whitehurst. Gun versus game manager.

As far as the future, they seem to like Mettenberger(most passing yards in preseason) but yet aren't committed to him. I imagine they draft someone next year and those two battle it out. He wasn't great all preseason. He was something like 22 for 27 for 270 yards in one game and that caught everyone's attention.

Locker looked good, improved, but there's no grace period anymore. How long are they to wait for him to develop?

On one MB it was suggested Locker gets pulled for Mettenberger, then Locker gets the start next week and is maybe pulled again 3 weeks from now and...more of a process than a knee jerk reaction. That makes sense too.

There's a lot of posts in the other Locker thread. This has been building up and isn't just a week two issue

 

[btemp]

Even if Locker struggles, can you start Whitehurst or Mettenberger? Whitehurst is BAD, there's a reason no one trust him to hold more than a clipboard. And his stats are a lot worse than Locker's.

As for Mettenberger, I can't see starting a 6th round pick until the season is lost. No special insight here, but both backups seem a worse option than Locker even at Locker's worst.

 

[Tool]

This is a good article here http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/columnist/david-climer/2014/09/18/jake-locker-tennessee-titans-cincinnati-bengals/15850959/

Climer calls it Jakes biggest game and naturally I agree, but he carries on to point out so many times Locker struggled and overcame. I thought it was well done.

My opinion is Whisenhunt says enough is enough and if Locker stinks here. He did speak of how he reviewed so many tapes with the OC during the offseason and this has to look all too familiar to what he saw.

He says Jake's first half play was bad but doesn't really beat him up in the press, instead he says how he played much better in the second half. He doesn't let him have an out when he speaks of missing blocks and receivers not catching a few passes. There's a grrrr attitude when Whis speaks of Locker. If he doesn't respond favorably, he's done.

He's done after a couple bad games? And who are they going to play at QB exactly. Warren Moon or Dan Pastorini aren't walking through that door.

Yes I think so, after three

In that article, Locker had the worst game of his career according to PFF. Whisenhunt has been extremely vocal about him needing to improve as has the GM etc.

If he bounces back, the hook won't be as close, but another bad game and yes I think he's done.

If they're down 28-0 at half, then I'd guess Mettenberger. If it's close then I'd guess Whitehurst. Gun versus game manager.

As far as the future, they seem to like Mettenberger(most passing yards in preseason) but yet aren't committed to him. I imagine they draft someone next year and those two battle it out. He wasn't great all preseason. He was something like 22 for 27 for 270 yards in one game and that caught everyone's attention.

Locker looked good, improved, but there's no grace period anymore. How long are they to wait for him to develop?

On one MB it was suggested Locker gets pulled for Mettenberger, then Locker gets the start next week and is maybe pulled again 3 weeks from now and...more of a process than a knee jerk reaction. That makes sense too.

There's a lot of posts in the other Locker thread. This has been building up and isn't just a week two issue

He played well week 1. I think you're way off in terms of how quick they'd yank him. I know they kind of like Mettenberger but i can't see them turning to him so quickly. And unless Whitehurst has skills that noone knows about that seems unlikely as well.

 

[Bri]

This is a good article here http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/columnist/david-climer/2014/09/18/jake-locker-tennessee-titans-cincinnati-bengals/15850959/

Climer calls it Jakes biggest game and naturally I agree, but he carries on to point out so many times Locker struggled and overcame. I thought it was well done.

My opinion is Whisenhunt says enough is enough and if Locker stinks here. He did speak of how he reviewed so many tapes with the OC during the offseason and this has to look all too familiar to what he saw.

He says Jake's first half play was bad but doesn't really beat him up in the press, instead he says how he played much better in the second half. He doesn't let him have an out when he speaks of missing blocks and receivers not catching a few passes. There's a grrrr attitude when Whis speaks of Locker. If he doesn't respond favorably, he's done.

He's done after a couple bad games? And who are they going to play at QB exactly. Warren Moon or Dan Pastorini aren't walking through that door.

Yes I think so, after three

In that article, Locker had the worst game of his career according to PFF. Whisenhunt has been extremely vocal about him needing to improve as has the GM etc.

If he bounces back, the hook won't be as close, but another bad game and yes I think he's done.

If they're down 28-0 at half, then I'd guess Mettenberger. If it's close then I'd guess Whitehurst. Gun versus game manager.

As far as the future, they seem to like Mettenberger(most passing yards in preseason) but yet aren't committed to him. I imagine they draft someone next year and those two battle it out. He wasn't great all preseason. He was something like 22 for 27 for 270 yards in one game and that caught everyone's attention.

Locker looked good, improved, but there's no grace period anymore. How long are they to wait for him to develop?

On one MB it was suggested Locker gets pulled for Mettenberger, then Locker gets the start next week and is maybe pulled again 3 weeks from now and...more of a process than a knee jerk reaction. That makes sense too.

There's a lot of posts in the other Locker thread. This has been building up and isn't just a week two issue

He played well week 1. I think you're way off in terms of how quick they'd yank him. I know they kind of like Mettenberger but i can't see them turning to him so quickly. And unless Whitehurst has skills that noone knows about that seems unlikely as well.

Maybe so...worst game of his career and what was he 4 for 24 in first half? That puts a horrible taste in a fan's stomach. I could definitely be overreacting.

 

[rascal]

Awful

 

[ponchsox]

Glad I cut this terd.

 

[Bri]

Terrible game again. Didn't take a decent chance to make a throw til 2:53 in the game

He's gotta be benched.

If they keep losing this badly, at some point Whisenhunt becomes at risk to get fired.

Their pass D stunk again. They have to sign some corners and if not then they need a QB that can win a shootout. Their horrible pass D is like an extra knock on Locker IMO because it gives this feeling of aww geesh we can't score that much