Mercalius Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 http://www.titansonline.com/news/article-1/Notebook-Delanie-Walker-Says-Jake-Locker-is-A-Real-Leader/8dcf69b0-6e7c-4bb7-83bf-0f40e7af8ab2 “He’s a leader. He’s a real leader,” Walker said. “He comes to the facility before practice starts. Usually when I get here, he’s the first person here and I’m used to being the first person when I get to practice, but he’s here, watching film, and then he’s letting us know, ‘We’re going to pass, we’re going to catch. I saw the route you ran yesterday, can you do it like that?’ “You need quarterbacks like that because if he comes in and connects, he comes in and tells you this is how he wants you to run a route, then I expect he’s looking for me to make plays for him,” Walker continued. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMJ Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 Ahem..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercalius Posted May 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 Say what you will about your faith in his chances to reach the next level, but the staff, front office, players, and even folks outside the team (Wycheck) are really trying to sell their faith in Locker being the guy. I'm trying to be objective in my view on it, as I'm in the camp that thinks he will turn the corner, but I can't recall in recent memory so many folks going to bat for, and sounding legitimate when they say it, a QB that really hasn't done much to this point in their career. For as erratic as he played last season, regardless of circumstance, this has been one of the quietest offseasons for a team with lingering questions at the QB position, largely in part because so many involved seem to be buying into him being the guy. The majority of offseason moves seem directly linked to helping him succeed, even if it is a "better late than never" approach. If Locker is able to elevate his game, he really could own the state. There are few players in the league that get regarded as highly for their work ethic as he is - it's literally been continual since the day he was drafted, and those that are generally have rings on their fingers and future inductions into the Hall of Fame. I know every (well most) QBs work hard and put in hours that typically go unnoticed, but it seriously seems like he's on another level with his dedication to improving as a quarterback. As nice as articles and videos like this are, his fate will ultimately be tied to the on the field product, but from everything leading up to that - we should be hopeful. It certainly won't be through lack of trying and dedication. It should also be noted he's putting in these hours with a new daughter that's barely a year old and a wife that's recently pregnant again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
No1TitansFan Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 This is a quote from Munchak which shows how he feels about Jake: "There is a lot of stress on a quarterback, but when you can run the football like we are hoping we can do with the changes we’ve made there, then that takes pressure off him,” Munchak said. “We have receivers we’re hoping could stretch the field and do things. Go up and catch a tough ball and go up and make plays when the ball is not perfectly thrown every time. “Two years ago, we made the decision on a quarterback that we felt was going to lead this team to the Super Bowl,” Munchak continued. “Now, it’s up to us to surround him with people that can help him do that. I think we are doing that in the offseason. We’re doing that in the draft. Obviously he’s excited, but he understands that there is a lot on him too. He needs to have a good year and he’s doing everything he can to do that. We’re excited obviously. We think that the offseason is going well. We obviously have a long way to go, but we’re doing the right things.” http://www.titansonline.com/news/article-1/Titans-Aggressive-Pass-Lands-Justin-Hunter/ee7459de-f254-485c-8e58-e8c649962484 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheChosenTitan Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 Im so excited for Locker Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMJ Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 LOL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IowaOiler Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 Please, @CMJ, don't turn into Oilerman or CTF with this. I understand you don't have faith in Locker, but you are so on the Jake is a bust bandwagon, it appears that you are hoping he fails. I fear that in defeating the dark-side, you have turned to it yourself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheChosenTitan Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 How can you not like this guy? He's a clear leader, always at the facility first and leaves last and a hard ass worker. Why wouldn't you want this guy to succeed? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMJ Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 I'm not rooting for the guy to fail. If he proves me wrong I'll happily eat crow sprinkled with rat feces. With Johnny Football, AJ Mac and Bridgewater coming out next year,he better show he is the real deal this coming season. I would hate to miss out on any of those guys to simply keep a mediocre good character guy who can't stay healthy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMJ Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 Hell they already have us taking a QB next year too! Who the fuck is Boyd? Before anyone complains too much about the order, it was based on the initial SB Nation power rankings. The only change made was picks 30 and 31 to reflect a possible Super Bowl. Sorry Seahawks. You're welcome, sort of, Broncos. As always, share your own mock draft in the comments. 1. Jacksonville Jaguars: Teddy Bridgewater, QB, Louisville If the Jaguars happen to finish with the top pick in the 2014 NFL Draft, it means Blaine Gabbert was an utter failure. Undrafted free agents Matt Scott and Jordan Rodgers are nice stories, but Bridgewater looks like the next great quarterback prospect. 2. Oakland Raiders: Jadeveon Clowney, DE, South Carolina What Andrew Luck was to quarterbacks in 2012, Clowney is to defensive ends in 2014. He's a once-a-decade talent and the slam-dunk top-prospect in the next draft. He is not No. 1 here only because of how good Bridewater can be. In the Raiders' front four, they need a pass rusher anyway. 3. New York Jets: Marquise Lee, WR, Southern California Whether it's Geno Smith or Mark Sanchez taking the snaps this year for the Jets, they'll quickly realize Jeremy Kerley is not a No. 1 wide receiver. Although Lee doesn't have incredible size, his hands are peerless and he's a stellar route runner. 4. Buffalo Bills: Taylor Lewan, OT, Michigan Although I'm much higher than most on Cordy Glenn as a left tackle, Lewan would have been a top-ten pick this year. He's a big, athletic tackle capable of sticking on the left side in the NFL. 5. Arizona Cardinals: Jake Matthews, OT, Texas A&M One of the strange moves of the draft this year is the Cardinals not taking an offensive tackle. They'll soon find this year that relying on Levi Brown, Nate Potter or Bobby Massie at tackle isn't wise. Some contend that Matthews is a better prospect than former teammate Luke Joeckel. 6. Tennessee Titans: Tajh Boyd, QB, Clemson Jake Locker, in the final year of his rookie deal, is in a make-or-break season. If the Titans are drafting sixth, chances are Locker broke. Boyd is a somewhat similar player but he has better passing skills. 7. Cleveland Browns: Austin Seferian-Jenkins, TE, Washington When the Browns opted out of the fourth and fifth rounds of the draft this year, it meant the team was stuck with Jordan Cameron or Kellen Davis as their starting tight end. Rob Chudzinkski loves tight ends and the Browns don't have a good one. Seferian-Jenkins has had some off-field troubles but on the field he's a superstar. He's Antonio Gates and Jimmy Graham wrapped into one. 8. Kansas City Chiefs: Stephon Tuitt, DE/DT, Notre Dame Don't get too over-excited here Chiefs fans, but it's hard to find a top need for the Chiefs. Nor do I think this is where they'll be drafting. The roster is too talented and Andy Reid is too good of a coach. But sticking with the power rankings, here are the Chiefs again in the top ten. Mike Devito was a solid addition to the defensive line, but Tuitt was a star for Notre Dame last season. 9. Philadelphia Eagles: Bradley Roby, CB, Ohio State The Eagles signed Cary Williams and Bradley Fletcher this offseason, but neither is a top-end corner. Roby was good enough to come out this season as a redshirt sophomore. He has size, instincts and hands. 10. San Diego Chargers: Cyrus Kouandjio, OT, Alabama It would be strange to take offensive tackles in the first round two consecutive years, let alone from the same school. But Kouandjio was good enough to keep Fluker on the right side and kick All-American Barrett Jones to center. By this time next year, we could even be talking about Kouandjio as the No. 1 pick in the draft. http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-mock-draft/2013/4/29/4281528/2014-nfl-mock-draft-teddy-bridgewater-jadeveon-clowney-lead-the-way Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheChosenTitan Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 Now way boyd ahead of manziel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WG53 Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 Now way boyd ahead of manziel Manziel is a runner not a passer. He is no where near a NFL passer yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
reo Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 I'm not rooting for the guy to fail. LOL dude you've been wanting him to fail since he got here. Almost as badly as tf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheChosenTitan Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 Manziel is a runner not a passer. He is no where near a NFL passer yet. 3700 pass yards with 26 tds and just 9 pics with a 155.3 rating and also rushed for 1400 and 21 tds is ridiculous. Hes a rare talent and we cant bypass that. And he is only a freshman Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctm Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 Locker's leadership has never been a question mark. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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