My guess is that part of the holdup is…

[smitty46953]

Originally Posted by Puck

Went to the state semi finals for BB tonight and glad I came home to NOT signing Baker so far

Silence is a virtue for me right now

Smitty. I'll still pay the bills for the sight but I might turn into Chopedwood or any of the other over the top posters if he is signed NAH. Thats just crazy talk
LOL

BengalFreaks ???

[apballin]

Originally Posted by smitty46953

BengalFreaks ???

What’s so bad about Baker I don’t understand the hate

[Oldcolt]

Originally Posted by apballin

What’s so bad about Baker I don’t understand the hate

I don't hate the guy, I just don't think he is the answer. He is short, doesn't have great athletic ability and doesn't have a great arm. The knock on him has been the same as Wentz, lousy in clutch situations (I havn't followed the Browns but the consensus is he makes stupid mistakes, like Wentz, when the game is on the line). Nobody I have read thinks he can elevate those around him. I see him as a one year rental and the breakup being traumatic. He would cost about 18 million, which is to much. I definitely could be wrong and he could being held back by coaching, that was the gamble we made on Wentz and I don't think we can lose another gamble like that an be ok.

I don't think there are QBs that are definitely better players available now. I think there are some probably as good and a lot cheaper to acquire. Since I am not excited about any of these guys I'd just as soon not spend capital on getting them.

[Puck]

Originally Posted by Oldcolt

I don't hate the guy, I just don't think he is the answer. He is short, doesn't have great athletic ability and doesn't have a great arm. The knock on him has been the same as Wentz, lousy in clutch situations (I havn't followed the Browns but the consensus is he makes stupid mistakes, like Wentz, when the game is on the line). Nobody I have read thinks he can elevate those around him. I see him as a one year rental and the breakup being traumatic. He would cost about 18 million, which is to much. I definitely could be wrong and he could being held back by coaching, that was the gamble we made on Wentz and I don't think we can lose another gamble like that an be ok.

I don't think there are QBs that are definitely better players available now. I think there are some probably as good and a lot cheaper to acquire. Since I am not excited about any of these guys I'd just as soon not spend capital on getting them.

Baker actually has a very big arm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=852M3P-ORnM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bd3bJ9gvD44

[Oldcolt]

Originally Posted by Puck

Baker actually has a very big arm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=852M3P-ORnM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bd3bJ9gvD44

Now you are talking me into Mayfield. Thanks alot Puck

[apballin]

Originally Posted by Puck

Baker actually has a very big arm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=852M3P-ORnM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bd3bJ9gvD44

When was his arm ever in question?

He has always had zip on his passes even last season with half a shoulder

[JAFF]

Originally Posted by apballin

When was his arm ever in question?

He has always had zip on his passes even last season with half a shoulder

He had a full shoulder, since everyone gets two at birth. Injured his left, doesnt hurt his throwing

[apballin]

Originally Posted by JAFF

He had a full shoulder, since everyone gets two at birth. Injured his left, doesnt hurt his throwing

He played with a harness on his non throwing shoulder

Say whatever you will but that’s gutsy and that’s who I want playing QB a guy u have to drag off the field

Baker seems to just be one of those guys if he’s on your team you love him but if he’s not you hate him

[CletusPyle]

Originally Posted by Puck

Baker actually has a very big arm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=852M3P-ORnM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bd3bJ9gvD44

[Puck]

Originally Posted by CletusPyle

Ha

JaMarcus Russell Jeff George and Ryan Leaf all had big arms too. LOL