Why Trent will never be a good QB

[Pinkerton Security]

I know its been discussed before but I was just reading an article on Aaron Rodgers in ESPN the Mag and it talked about how when he took over from Favre in GB, he knew he needed to let the team know he was serious about becoming THE leader, just as Favre was. So he took the initiative to invite the team, especially his lineman, to his house to BBQ, play guitar, whatever, and the lineman took a liking to this. Darren Colledge said something along the lines of the fact that if you have some emotional investment in a friendship of sorts, then you have that extra incentive to make that extra block in the 4th quarter when it matters.

I dont think Trent would ever do this. From what we've read, he's a bit of an enigma in the locker room and just doesnt seem to have the backing of his teammates. When you don't have the full trust of your teammates at any position, it is an issue...when its the QB, its a big issue.

Again, I know its been discussed but just thought I'd share this and I believe that it is why some players succeed and some dont.

[BoyILuvLoznStupidly]

Re: Why Trent will never be a good QB

The guy has no heart. He is Rob Johnson 2.0 imo.

[ddaryl]

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yadda yadda yadda.....

I do question Trent's ability to read D's and hit a moving target in stride.

[trapezeus]

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no amount of house party's is going to cover the issue that he can't make it through a season. and players respect those houseparty items as leadership, but they also like and respect their leader to get up after a licking and still lead the team on the field.

[Beebe's Kid]

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An enigma?

I know that people question the importance of the things that Rodgers did, and will say it has to do with Trent's ability to throw down field etc.

They wouldn't be wrong that Trent's abilities are worth calling into question. However, you are kidding yourself if you think that these "silly" things that Rodgers did, which you reduce to a "house party" are the intangible qualities that a QB must possess.

The ability to be the leader is what holds so many gifted athletes back from succeeding at the QB position.

The need for your QB to be your leader is what is keeping TO out of a job...

[Jan Reimers]

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People lead in many ways. Some are really verbal, in-your-face guys, others are more quiet but will speak when necessary, and some simply lead by example while hardly ever saying anything.

I get the impression that Trent has not really exhibited any of these characteristics.

[Ron Burgundy]

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I think Darren Colledge should do his ****ing job and block his man regardless of whether he and Aaron Rodgers like to have tickle-parties after the game or not.

[HHURRICANE]

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As I mentioned previously, one of his lineman at Stanford said the guy wasn't popular in the locker room and pretty much stayed to himself.

Jim Kelly had a great relationship with his lineman.

I was a big Trent fan until he took his benching like a complete pussy. If you are the true starter of the team than you let the media know that in no uncertain terms. Instead he had no problem watching Fitzputrid start.

I'm not holding out much hope here that he grew a pair in the off-season but we'll see.

[BillsWin]

Re: Why Trent will never be a good QB

He'll never be a good QB because he reached a growing point, but instead of maturing and developing as a player and person he regressed. Now you can argue fault on the coaches, o-line or system, but anyway you spin it Edwards has had his chance. Save an absolute miracle, he is done when it comes to being a franchise QB. He could make an above average backup though.

[HHURRICANE]

Re: Why Trent will never be a good QB

He'll never be a good QB because he reached a growing point, but instead of maturing and developing as a player and person he regressed. Now you can argue fault on the coaches, o-line or system, but anyway you spin it Edwards has had his chance. Save an absolute miracle, he is done when it comes to being a franchise QB. He could make an above average backup though.

A bad o-line is going to ****** any QBs growth.

I'm more concerned with Trent's lack of leadership than his QB skills.

[justasportsfan]

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I doubt anyone on the TEAM liked Dan Marino. That didn't stop him from being one of the best ever.

[trapezeus]

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but marino made up for his unlikeability with ridiculous talent. edwards was never the crazy talent guy. he needed to be well rounded. and he needed to stay healthy. this is his last shot to do so, if he is indeed crowned the starter.

[justasportsfan]

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but marino made up for his unlikeability with ridiculous talent. .

which is why I implied getting chummy with your OL doesn't make or break a qb.

[better days]

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I doubt anyone on the TEAM liked Dan Marino. That didn't stop him from being one of the best ever.

I don't know if Marino was liked or not by his team but there was no question he was the LEADER of that team.

[better days]

Re: Why Trent will never be a good QB

He'll never be a good QB because he reached a growing point, but instead of maturing and developing as a player and person he regressed. Now you can argue fault on the coaches, o-line or system, but anyway you spin it Edwards has had his chance. Save an absolute miracle, he is done when it comes to being a franchise QB. He could make an above average backup though.

What good is a back up that could be injured on the 1st or 2nd play he goes in?