Jetcane...about Ratliff

[NIGHT STALKER]

JC, I can't remember 5 minutes ago sometimes and you probably already posted it in your TC reports, but can you briefly tell me (or anyone else that's interested) on the pros and cons on this kid?

Thanks in advance.

[Green DNA]

JC, I can't remember 5 minutes ago sometimes and you probably already posted it in your TC reports, but can you briefly tell me (or anyone else that's interested) on the pros and cons on this kid?

Thanks in advance.

After Clemens and Tui go down, he will be next.

[JetCane]

After Clemens and Tui go down, he will be next.

That same thought has crossed my mind a couple of times in the last 24 hours.

here is what i wrote about the QBs in my TC Report Card:

QB- Pennington has had some ups and downs; he has looked sharp during most of the practices, but also has been kept under wraps during camp. His throws have been mostly on target in the short game and the mid-range passes, but there has been a conspicuous absence of downfield throws by him. It remains to be seen if this is to prevent New England from seeing him air it out before Week 1, or is it because he just can’t make the long throws. He did start to let it loose a little on the last day of open practice. At least he is throwing the out pattern this year- something he didn’t even attempt last summer. There is a stable of terrific WRs on the team, but they haven’t been as highlighted in camp as they could have been, due to CP not making the long throws. B-

Clemens has made a lot of progress this summer. He has solidified his position as the current Jets backup QB just as convincingly as Chad won the QB battle last summer. Clemens’ comfort level running the offense has increased tenfold, his passing has been mostly accurate, though he has had off days and hasn’t thrown spirals consistently. He looks more comfortable moving around the pocket, his footwork is improving, and he is closing the gap on Pennington as he moves through the learning curve. He has already reached the point where if he had to take over at QB, he could do it with just a few hiccups along the way- something he wasn’t remotely close to last year. B.

Ratliff is the rookie out of Utah who has done a nice job picking up the responsibilities and nuances of quarterbacking the scout team the past two weeks. I think they may try to find a spot for him on the practice squad, since someone is needed to run the scout team, and he is affordable and moldable. He’s my dark horse sleeper to stick. C+

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I would add that ratliff has nice skills and very decent mechanics for a green rook. He ran a pro-set offense at utah, and had about 22 TDs and only 8 Ints in his senior year- which is the only year he started. he has very good size for a QB, and I think if they bring him along and he develops, he could turn out to be at least a solid backup in a couple of years. Of course, it's always a crap shoot, and i didnt see him extensively, but I liked what i saw. The day i was with Thunderbird at tc, we watched him and he liked him too.

[NIGHT STALKER]

That same thought has crossed my mind a couple of times in the last 24 hours.

here is what i wrote about the QBs in my TC Report Card:

QB- Pennington has had some ups and downs; he has looked sharp during most of the practices, but also has been kept under wraps during camp. His throws have been mostly on target in the short game and the mid-range passes, but there has been a conspicuous absence of downfield throws by him. It remains to be seen if this is to prevent New England from seeing him air it out before Week 1, or is it because he just can

[#27TheDominator]

That same thought has crossed my mind a couple of times in the last 24 hours.

here is what i wrote about the QBs in my TC Report Card:

QB- Pennington has had some ups and downs; he has looked sharp during most of the practices, but also has been kept under wraps during camp. His throws have been mostly on target in the short game and the mid-range passes, but there has been a conspicuous absence of downfield throws by him. It remains to be seen if this is to prevent New England from seeing him air it out before Week 1, or is it because he just can