Fantasy Football - Footballguys Forums
This is a sample guest message. Register a free account today to become a member! Once signed in, you'll be able to participate on this site by adding your own topics and posts, as well as connect with other members through your own private inbox!
The Colt McCoy era upon us (1 Viewer)
- Thread starter JHicks22
- Start date
stuckinthemuck
Footballguy
If you're a betting man you're mortgaging the house, spending your wife's dowry, and stealing from your offspring's piggy bank to bet on PIT this game.
JHicks22
Footballguy
Agreed. But thinking long-term do you think he could be an answer at QB for CLE?
Football Jones
Footballguy
Some people may laugh at this statement, but I believe he can be a good NFL QB (not just mediocre).
I like QBs with his skill set...smart, accurate, decent arm, athletic, & proven in college. The Browns are assembling a pretty good offense. The have a good OL & Hillis could be a Pro Bowl caliber-type RB (although, he's ailing now with a quad injury).
I'm bullish on McCoy's future.
I like QBs with his skill set...smart, accurate, decent arm, athletic, & proven in college. The Browns are assembling a pretty good offense. The have a good OL & Hillis could be a Pro Bowl caliber-type RB (although, he's ailing now with a quad injury).
I'm bullish on McCoy's future.
Last edited by a moderator:
JHicks22
Footballguy
He was a winner at Texas and definitely has the intangibles. I'm buying.
Balco
Footballguy
There was talk of him being cut by the Browns in camp. He reportedly has looked awful. I would be selling if I were a McCoy owner.
GreatLakesMike
Footballguy
Football Jones
Footballguy
I don't think he was ever in danger of being cut. That was media speculation, IMO.Either way, he looked fantastic in the last preseason game. Like I said, it's probably not a popular opinion, but I like this kid's game. I believe he's a buy if you can get him cheap.That said, McCoy isn't ready to start, but then again, their veterans haven't done anything either. Hopefully, he gets to watch & learn this season.
Babu Bhatt2
Footballguy
Josh Cribbs will get 7 carries. Peyton Hillis will get 25. The Browns will be satisfied to punt.
bulger2holt
Footballguy
The Steelers D is going to set a FF DST record next week. Glad I have them.
Ketamine Dreams
Footballguy
bulger2holt
Footballguy
I lost Finley and possibly Mega, so I need the Steelers to set a record, lol.They are gold this weekend... Downgrade to Hillis BTW...
Loan Sharks
Not a Wolf
Let me ask this.
Who has a better shot at ever becoming a legitimate starter, Clausen or McCoy?
I don't know much about McCoy but I have a offer for Clausen and he is terrible.
Who has a better shot at ever becoming a legitimate starter, Clausen or McCoy?
I don't know much about McCoy but I have a offer for Clausen and he is terrible.
Joe Summer
Footballguy
ROBOPUNTER
Footballguy
Backup QBs start when the starters are hurt.
Hellfire Snail
Footballguy
If McCoy starts, this game should be rated R. Definitely not suitable viewing material for young children.
That Little Voice
Footballguy
I was ready to roll Big Ben out there to make his season debut, but I could see this being 45-6 with Roeth only having to throw the ball like 8 times.
Yikes on McCoy.
Yikes on McCoy.
shadyridr
Footballguy
I have a feeling this will be a game all about Big Ben. I can see like 200 yds passing and 4 TDs.
The Dynasty
Footballguy
No. Homer pride is blinding your eyes. Never really thought he had much of a shot at being a good NFL QB
Joe Summer
Footballguy
Colt would like to play in Sunday's game, but his father says that it's not in his best long-term interest.
JHicks22
Footballguy
Texas fan I may be. Homer pride? No. Care to explain why you think he doesn't have a shot at being a good NFL QB? There are a lot of QB's who didn't "have a shot" coming out of college. Romo, Brady, Brees, the list goes on. Now before anybody accuses me of comparing them to those three, I AM NOT. Just want to hear rationale.
It was being reported that they were developing McCoy to be a "long term backup" I don't even think he's like a starting QB project. He's a backup QB project. With that said, I think it will take him extra long to get the pro game down. Worry still about him throwing the ball deep. He could eventually be a good player, but it is going to take a heck of a lot of intangibles IMO for him to become a starter.
BRONG
FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY
If toughness is one of those intangibles, I'm selling.He was a winner at Texas and definitely has the intangibles. I'm buying.
He doesn't look too tough.If toughness is one of those intangibles, I'm selling.
Football Jones
Footballguy
Players taken in the 3rd round are absolutely expected to eventually compete for starting jobs, QBs included. And I love QBs with his skill set (as I mentioned earlier in this thread).
This kid has a legit chance to be a quality NFL QB. Don't think he doesn't. Obviously, it's not ideal to start a rookie QB, but that's the way it goes.
I do know one thing...McCoy will get a chance to be Cleveland's starter at some point in the future (& not just out of desperation like this coming week).
This kid has a legit chance to be a quality NFL QB. Don't think he doesn't. Obviously, it's not ideal to start a rookie QB, but that's the way it goes.
I do know one thing...McCoy will get a chance to be Cleveland's starter at some point in the future (& not just out of desperation like this coming week).
rayjones248
Footballguy
Wow, McCoy is getting no love here except the OP. While I don't think he will fare well next week against Pitt, I do think McCoy has a chance to be a decent (if not great) QB in the NFL.
He had a great college career at Texas and McCoy seems to play with a lot of heart and passion. He can throw the long ball, plays well in the pocket and can also scramble if pressed. I don't see why he can't flourish like an Aaron Rodgers or a Tom Brady if he plays the right game. My guess observing from the responses here is that most of you guys probably haven't seen him play; hence the low expectations.
Kid can flourish in Cleveland if he can stay patient and play the game. Some college QBs have great NFL careers; some flame out (Ryan Leaf). I do think in McCoy's case he can do well.
He had a great college career at Texas and McCoy seems to play with a lot of heart and passion. He can throw the long ball, plays well in the pocket and can also scramble if pressed. I don't see why he can't flourish like an Aaron Rodgers or a Tom Brady if he plays the right game. My guess observing from the responses here is that most of you guys probably haven't seen him play; hence the low expectations.
Kid can flourish in Cleveland if he can stay patient and play the game. Some college QBs have great NFL careers; some flame out (Ryan Leaf). I do think in McCoy's case he can do well.
Last edited by a moderator:
BRONG
FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY
The only thing better than his look on the way to see Daddy during the Rose Bowl, were the looks from everybody at Daddy's mansion on draft day; when he finally got a call...from Cleveland. So funny, it was the best coverage of the draft. Please play him against Pitt, please.
Assani Fisher
Footballguy
Those QBs are extremely rare cases(and Brees was drafted pretty high btw). Sure you're right that McCoy could turn out to be a good QB, but its so unlikely that I think its fair to say any Texas fan promoting the idea that he will is being a homer.
That Little Voice
Footballguy
Prolly better to take a goose egg at that spot than McCoy's negative FF numbers in Pitt. No shtick.
Area51Inhabitant
Footballguy
McCoy put up monster numbers vs the dregs on the UT schedule but what scares me about him was his dog games vs the teams such as Nebraska and Oklahoma which had some NFL talent on them. It doesn't bode well for his long range prospects as an NFL QB imo. Also spread QB's are usually well behind the curve compared to QB prospects that played in a pro style system especially in their rookie season although Bradford is certainly looking like a nice exception to that rule.
Saint
Footballguy
Regardless of McCoy.. any rookie playing QB, on the road, in a division game, against PIT, is probably a bad play.
I think McCoy can be okay.. just needs rep and experience, unfortunately he is in a fairly tough division to begin with. Only thing I know... PIT in the survivor pool looks like a lock this week.
I think McCoy can be okay.. just needs rep and experience, unfortunately he is in a fairly tough division to begin with. Only thing I know... PIT in the survivor pool looks like a lock this week.
oso diablo
Footballguy
Last edited by a moderator:
TommyGilmore
Footballguy
The Dynasty
Footballguy
I watched him his entire career at Texas and though he won he never looked to have the intangibles that make a great NFL QB. Maybe it's his stupid looking face, maybe it's because I'm in College Station, but for whatever reason I just don't have any faith in the kid.
Max Power
Footballguy
Chip Brown of Orangebloods.com reports that rookie Colt McCoy has been told he'll start in Week 6 against the Steelers.
Brown is a college football guy, but he's very plugged into the University of Texas, where McCoy went to school. ESPN's Adam Schefter also hinted at the same thing in a Monday report. With Jake Delhomme and Seneca Wallace both nursing high ankle sprains, the Browns don't have much of a choice. McCoy had a terrible preseason and is a disaster waiting to happen at Pittsburgh. Oct. 12 - 10:14 am et
Source: Chip Brown on Twitter
Brown is a college football guy, but he's very plugged into the University of Texas, where McCoy went to school. ESPN's Adam Schefter also hinted at the same thing in a Monday report. With Jake Delhomme and Seneca Wallace both nursing high ankle sprains, the Browns don't have much of a choice. McCoy had a terrible preseason and is a disaster waiting to happen at Pittsburgh. Oct. 12 - 10:14 am et
Source: Chip Brown on Twitter
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
They traded into the third round to draft a long term backup QB?
Area51Inhabitant
Footballguy
That's 2 rounds better than what the previous regime did.
Judge Smails
Footballguy
If Steeler D only scores 30 against me I'll be happy. What a nightmare.
well, they traded into the third because they think he has some upside. However, most players drafted that late, usually take 2-3 years to develop to a point where they can start. I think its a bit unfair to the kid to be throwing him in there this quickly, but the situation dictates that it must be done. The only other QB's are unable to play due to injury. The only thing I can guarantee is that they will sign or trade for a QB in a hurry. McCoy will start this next game, but It wouldnt surprise me if they quickly relieve him of his duties if he looks like he is not ready.
dparker713
Footballguy
He didn't have great games as a senior against Nebraska or Oklahoma, but he wasn't horrible especially when you consider what Nebraska did to the Texas Oline. He was also 2 for 2 before getting knocked out against Alabama. Plus, if you look back to his Junior year, he had a monster game against OU posting an 80% completion percentage. Colt didn't just put up numbers against cream puffs.ETA: I think a realistic ceiling for him is Jeff Garcia, not that he's anywhere near that now, but I think he can attain that level of success.
Last edited by a moderator:
Road Warriors
Footballguy
Maybe???
Similar threads
