Austin Davis taking first team reps with Browns/Contract is extended

[Dieter the Brock]

Maybe it's the fumbles but he reminds me of Tony Banks, the football player not the guy from Genesis.

you sure about that?

 

[dieterbrock]

The Rich just keep getting Richer
Wait, how does that work in reverse?

 

[fearsomefour]

Ryan Fitzpatrick 2.0

Not even close. If Davis had Fitzpatricks skill set he would be our starter.
Frankly, I would take Fitzpatrick over Foles.

 

[fearsomefour]

you sure about that?

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Does sort of look like a young Kosar oddly enough.

 

[LesBaker]

I'm happy for Davis, and I think he's going to end up taking that job over for the Browns.

I hope he kicks ass, he's a class act and IMO has the tools to be a good QB.

 

[Prime Time]

Does sort of look like a young Kosar oddly enough.

Minus the drunkenness and big mouth.

 

[fearsomefour]

Minus the drunkenness and big mouth.

True.
Must be something about commenting on the NFL and being a Bernie....

 

[CodeMonkey]

The Rich just keep getting Richer
Wait, how does that work in reverse?

Trickle Down.

 

[Akrasian]

Good for Davis. He has various issues - but so do most QBs in the league. Certainly as a backup there are worse options - as Rams fans we know that, and Browns fans especially know that.

It's a nice bit of change for Davis, but for the Browns it's not very much money vs the salary cap, so they are still flexible. Houses are cheap in Cleveland, Davis can buy a nice one with his signing bonus and settle in.

 

[Merlin]

If I'm the coach Manziel would be my starter. Put him in there and adjust the offense to his strengths with some WCO flavor movement, rollouts, and presnap misdirection. He has his probs, but he also brings attitude that will give that team the best chance to win.

I like Davis and all but he's a backup at best. Guys like that don't get the nod unless you want to lose.

 

[-X-]

Might as well trot Manziel out there and tailor the offense around what he can do best.
All of this rotating QBs in and out based on what the OC is trying to do, has been a miserable failure for decades.

Make a commitment to the QB and have your OC try to make him a success. The vice-versa method blows.

 

[DR RAM]

If I'm the coach Manziel would be my starter. Put him in there and adjust the offense to his strengths with some WCO flavor movement, rollouts, and presnap misdirection. He has his probs, but he also brings attitude that will give that team the best chance to win.

I like Davis and all but he's a backup at best. Guys like that don't get the nod unless you want to lose.

Might as well trot Manziel out there and tailor the offense around what he can do best.
All of this rotating QBs in and out based on what the OC is trying to do, has been a miserable failure for decades.

Make a commitment to the QB and have your OC try to make him a success. The vice-versa method blows.

I agree with you both, and even though I harbor sincere doubts about him as an NFL player, politically this would also be a good move. Fandom, and major sports reporting companies, believe in this guy. If he never really gets a chance, the coach will be in deep doo doo, for NOT playing Manziel. It's not, unlike the Tebow situation. Everyone had to see for themselves.

If Pettine plays him, and he does well, he's already a bit of a goat, but it could keep him his job. If Manziel fails, then Pettine can trade him, let him go, and at least tell/show everybody at once, I told you so. If Davis plays ahead of J. Manz, then it will be a total shitshow over there. JMO.

 

[RamDino]

Good for Austin! He was a team player and a good guy.

 

[wmc540]

Good for Austin! He was a team player and a good guy.

I agree he was a team player, but the problem was on some days you didn't know for what team.

 

[CGI_Ram]

I agree he was a team player, but the problem was on some days you didn't know for what team.

 

[den-the-coach]

I'm pulling for AUSTIN DAVIS to take the job as Cleveland's QB and not look back. Was it Bernie Kosar that was particularly tough on the guy?

It was not Davis Kosar totally lambasted Kellen Clemens called him the worst QB he ever saw and could not understand why he was still in the NFL. Clemens went on to exceed expectations in relieve of Sam Bradford and now is planted as a back up in San Diego and with that weather, it's one hell of a gig!

Kosar has sense been to rehab and trying not to mix medication with alcohol and I wish him the best as does Kellen Clemens because Clemens is a good sole.

 

[Alan]

fearsomefour missing that middle part:
Not even close. If Davis had Fitzpatricks skill set he would be our starter.
Frankly, I would take Fitzpatrick over Foles.

First of all I'm back and I missed all you guys. I won't be posting about what's happened with the Rams (yet) since I've been gone because I neither read, watched or listened to anything about the Rams except the scores of the games and it's going to take me some time to catch up. I will answer old posts like this one though.

Secondly, I think you're misremembering (should be a word) the past there sir. Here's what I remember:
Fitz had a great game as a starter (much like the first few games with Davis starting). Followed by games where he stunk it up (much like the last few games with Davis starting). Followed by us releasing him (just like we did with Davis). After his release, his game progressed to where he was able to land a big contract extension. That's the Fits I think you're thinking about.

 

[Mojo Ram]

^ Welcome back Alan. You got the money you owe me mutha $@!%?

 

[Alan]

Mojo Ram thinking about resorting to a collection agency:
Welcome back Alan. You got the money you owe me mutha $@!%?
I'm not sure why I owe you money but I am sure that the check's in the mail.