HawkeyeJet Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 I’ve been thinking about this quite a bit lately. Some will say it’s a dumb comparison because Zach is much more mobile, but strictly as a passer I think there are tons of similarities between Wilson and Flacco in his prime. Huge arm, inconsistent accuracy at times. Occasional “wtf” decisions. When he gets hot, can look all world. But overall Flacco was a “good” starting QB for nearly a decade. Never great though. Flacco's average 17 game season over his 10 years as Baltimore was 3950 yards 22 TDs and 14 Ints. He was pretty consistently that type of state line for a decade. Is that successful in your mind? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Spoot-Face Posted August 14, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 14, 2022 Yeah, but why be satisfied with a knock-off when you have the real thing? 1 1 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Warfish Posted August 14, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 14, 2022 Flacco started all 16 games in 9 out of his first 10 seasons. Zack already appears to be missing time in both his first two years. And no, Flacco-level performance (61% comp rate, 22Td to 14 INT) is not good enough in the current NFL. 3,900 yards would be pretty decent tho. Flacco is the kind of QB who gets to a Super Bowl more by luck of draft location, rather than his own skill driving things. Without the Baltimore D, he never sniffs a Super Bowl on his own. His job was to not screw it up, not to win it. So no, I would say I'd expect better out of a #2 overall pick QB than I would from a mid-1st guy like Flacco who was never really a star at QB, just a guy managing games and trying not to lose. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
65 Toss Power Trap Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 Yes, because it's enough to get to the Super Bowl. With a great defense, good running game, and playmakers, it's sufficient. I hope ZW ends up being more though. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Untouchable Posted August 14, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 14, 2022 Absolutely Don’t understand why every QB drafted in the 1st round needs to be a HOFer or bust. This team has been saddled with dogsh*t at the position for 50 years outside of a small handful of quality seasons from O’Brien, Vinny, Pennington and Fitzpatrick. If Wilson can provide stability at the position for 10-12 years like Flacco did in Baltimore, then that’s a huge win. 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomebodytoAnybody47 Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 Eh, not really. He wasn’t anything special. Would be kind of a failure if he did. I need Russel Wilson at the minimum. Kthx. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warfish Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 11 minutes ago, Untouchable said: If Wilson can provide stability at the position for 10-12 years like Flacco did in Baltimore, then that’s a huge win. What do you think the odds are of that, given the totality of what we've seen so far? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet_Engine1 Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 28 minutes ago, HawkeyeJet said: I’ve been thinking about this quite a bit lately. Some will say it’s a dumb comparison because Zach is much more mobile, but strictly as a passer I think there are tons of similarities between Wilson and Flacco in his prime. Huge arm, inconsistent accuracy at times. Occasional “wtf” decisions. When he gets hot, can look all world. But overall Flacco was a “good” starting QB for nearly a decade. Never great though. Flacco's average 17 game season over his 10 years as Baltimore was 3950 yards 22 TDs and 14 Ints. He was pretty consistently that type of state line for a decade. Is that successful in your mind? I've said before, I'd just be thrilled with Dalton or Cousins level play. I don't think he even gets to that mediocre level 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Untouchable Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 11 minutes ago, Warfish said: What do you think the odds are of that, given the totality of what we've seen so far? Maybe 30-40% If Wilson doesn’t work out, then I have zero interest in drafting another QB anytime soon. We’ve been going through that charade since 2009. If Zach shows little to no growth this season, then it’s time for the Jets to make a move for a legit veteran and continue adding young playmakers through the draft. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet Nut Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 31 minutes ago, 65 Toss Power Trap said: Yes, because it's enough to get to the Super Bowl. With a great defense, good running game, and playmakers, it's sufficient. I hope ZW ends up being more though. You mean enough to win a SB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjasi Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 No - the appeal to me with Wilson is the athletic upside combined with a supposedly good work ethic. He’s a boom or bust prospect. Having said that, if you to told me that we’d eventually win a Super Bowl with him like Flacco did with the Ravens, I’d have to begrudgingly sign for whatever came along with that. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn306 Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 If it means the Jets win the Super Bowl then he’ll yes. I honestly don’t care what Wilson is or becomes. If the Jets win the Super Bowl it won’t matter if Wilson plays like Flacco 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UntouchableCrew Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 51 minutes ago, Warfish said: Flacco is the kind of QB who gets to a Super Bowl more by luck of draft location, rather than his own skill driving things. Without the Baltimore D, he never sniffs a Super Bowl on his own. His job was to not screw it up, not to win it. In the big picture I get what you're saying -- but Flacco was absolutely a driving force for that Super Bowl team in the playoffs. 285 YPG, 11 TDs, 0 INTs, 117 rating. 2012 Ravens aren't beating the Broncos and Patriots in back to back weeks without great play from Flacco. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UntouchableCrew Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 To answer the original question -- it kind of depends on what you mean by "prime" Joe Flacco. You essentially averaged his production which isn't what I'd consider Flacco at his best, but if that's what we're going with? No, I don't think that passes. Especially since Flacco's numbers which were "solid" in the late oughts and early 2010s look pretty pedestrian now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantasy Island Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 1 hour ago, HawkeyeJet said: I’ve been thinking about this quite a bit lately. Some will say it’s a dumb comparison because Zach is much more mobile, but strictly as a passer I think there are tons of similarities between Wilson and Flacco in his prime. Huge arm, inconsistent accuracy at times. Occasional “wtf” decisions. When he gets hot, can look all world. But overall Flacco was a “good” starting QB for nearly a decade. Never great though. Flacco's average 17 game season over his 10 years as Baltimore was 3950 yards 22 TDs and 14 Ints. He was pretty consistently that type of state line for a decade. Is that successful in your mind? Right now Zach isn't a qualified NFL backup (pre injury). But, yes if he blossoms , I would be ecstatic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantasy Island Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 38 minutes ago, Jet_Engine1 said: I've said before, I'd just be thrilled with Dalton or Cousins level play. I don't think he even gets to that mediocre level OMG, preach!!!!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantasy Island Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 29 minutes ago, slimjasi said: No - the appeal to me with Wilson is the athletic upside combined with a supposedly good work ethic. He’s a boom or bust prospect. Having said that, if you to told me that we’d eventually win a Super Bowl with him like Flacco did with the Ravens, I’d have to begrudgingly sign for whatever came along with that. We now know that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 Wilson’s rookie stats were eerily similar to Josh Rosen. Flacco would be a dream come true. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantasy Island Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 16 minutes ago, shawn306 said: If it means the Jets win the Super Bowl then he’ll yes. I honestly don’t care what Wilson is or becomes. If the Jets win the Super Bowl it won’t matter if Wilson plays like Flacco I love the off the field Zach, and dread the on the field Zach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hal N of Provo Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 No. That would be lots of wasted potential Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawkeyeJet Posted August 14, 2022 Author Share Posted August 14, 2022 21 minutes ago, UntouchableCrew said: To answer the original question -- it kind of depends on what you mean by "prime" Joe Flacco. You essentially averaged his production which isn't what I'd consider Flacco at his best, but if that's what we're going with? No, I don't think that passes. Especially since Flacco's numbers which were "solid" in the late oughts and early 2010s look pretty pedestrian now. Believe it or not, that average is pretty indicative of his best and worst year. He was basically around 3600-3900 yards every year with low 20s TDs and low to mid teens in picks. He was incredibly consistent. Usually right around 60-62% completion. I’d argue his best year was 2012 which was 60% completion. 3800 yards 22 TDs and 10 picks. He threw for 4300 yards one year, but was 20 td 15 picks that year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjasi Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 5 minutes ago, Fantasy Island said: We now know that. After 13 career starts? Statistically, you are likely to be proven right. But it’s worth noting that Ya’ll would have cut Aikman, Manning, Bradshaw, Young, Brees, etc., 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantasy Island Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 Just now, slimjasi said: After 13 career starts? Statistically, you are likely to be proven right. But it’s worth noting that Ya’ll would have cut Aikman, Manning, Bradshaw, Young, Brees, etc., He doesn't have it. One hit wonder at BYU. Just the eyeball test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adoni Beast Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 If we win a Super Bowl and he was the starter and major contributor yes. But Flacco’s career with no Lombardi…not worth the 2nd pick. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derp Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 I think in general a guy at the level of Flacco while he was with the Ravens is good enough to win you a Super Bowl while he’s on his rookie deal. The rookie QB contract gives you a lot of ability to build a loaded team and win with just competent QB play. If you go back through the SB winners it’s Brady, Manning, Manning, Rodgers, Brees, Stafford…and guys on rookie deals. Some excellent quarterbacks on rookie deals - Mahomes, Wilson, Roethlisberger, more Brady - but also Foles with Wentz on his rookie deal and Flacco. Or the Goff Rams as a runner up. Bengals last year as a runner up with Burrow. Seahawks were a runner up with Russ too and the 49ers had Kaep when they lost to the Flacco Ravens. So I’d take it, but if that’s the level and it seems he’s staying there I’d move on before extending him, hopefully get good picks back, and start the rookie QB clock again. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derp Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 17 minutes ago, slimjasi said: After 13 career starts? Statistically, you are likely to be proven right. But it’s worth noting that Ya’ll would have cut Aikman, Manning, Bradshaw, Young, Brees, etc., I realize it’s not quite there yet but we’re closer to being two decades off the most recent of those guys than we being are fifteen years away. Different era. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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slimjasi Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 4 minutes ago, derp said: I realize it’s not quite there yet but we’re closer to being two decades off the most recent of those guys than we being are fifteen years away. Different era. Josh Allen was a few years ago he had a pretty bad rookie year passing. It will happen again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derp Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 13 minutes ago, slimjasi said: Josh Allen was a few years ago he had a pretty bad rookie year passing. It will happen again. It will, and it’ll probably be someone with freaky traits. I think the ability to make teams pay for blitzing you on a pretty consistent basis, whether it’s with brain/instincts (and if it’s brain/instincts those guys usually are at least solid early) or athleticism, is what makes the special guys special. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green DNA Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 Flacco was the epitome of average. That's not good enough. I don't care that he won a SB, so did Trent Dilfer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustInFudge Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 I dont think you draft a QB 2nd overall hoping to have a "Joe Flacco" type of career. However, my expectations are pretty low that Zach will ever been good right now, so I'd probably take it just to have stability at the position for a change. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgb Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 2 hours ago, Untouchable said: Absolutely Don’t understand why every QB drafted in the 1st round needs to be a HOFer or bust. This team has been saddled with dogsh*t at the position for 50 years outside of a small handful of quality seasons from O’Brien, Vinny, Pennington and Fitzpatrick. If Wilson can provide stability at the position for 10-12 years like Flacco did in Baltimore, then that’s a huge win. Couldn’t have said it any better, thus I won’t even try. Perfection is the enemy of the good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugg Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 After 13 career starts? Statistically, you are likely to be proven right. But it’s worth noting that Ya’ll would have cut Aikman, Manning, Bradshaw, Young, Brees, etc., Worth noting AGAIN people trot out HOFers had a rough start, therefore this new QB is gonna have a great career. That’s nonsense on stilts . People did it with Sanchez and Darnold. Please stop. Wilson has been bad, and all of the above at least were durable . And Young other than attending the same school has not a single thing similar in his early career.Sent from my iPhone using JetNation.com mobile app 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgb Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 7 minutes ago, Bugg said: Worth noting AGAIN people trot out HOFers had a rough start, therefore this new QB is gonna have a great career. That’s nonsense on stilts . People did it with Sanchez and Darnold. Please stop. Wilson has been bad, and all of the above at least were durable . And Young other than attending the same school has not a single thing similar in his early career. Sent from my iPhone using JetNation.com mobile app Those who wish to base their hope on the few who had such a turnaround, need to at least acknowledge the vast, vast, vast numbers of those who didn’t (paging @Jetsfan80) and make some effort to tell us how our guy is more like the tiny population in the former category. “Some guys did a similar thing once,” is (I’m sorry, I tried to find a more polite way to phrase this) a trash ******* argument. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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