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Jamarcus Russell vs. Zach Mettenberger through 1st 4 games as Starter
Posted on 9/26/12 at 5:24 pm
Posted on 9/26/12 at 5:24 pm
Mett through 4 games: 63/93, 67.7%, 8.37 YPA, 778 yards, 4 TD, 2 INT.
Russell through 4 games in 2005: 72/113, 63.7%, 7.78 YPA, 880 yards, 5 TD, 2 INT.
Russell finished that season 188/311, 60.5, 2,443 yards, 7.85 YPA, 15 TD, 9 INT
Mett's accuracy seems to be quite a bit better. He's also generating more big plays with less receiving talent (no Bowe, Doucet, Buster).
I think it's a bit premature to completely poo-poo the passing game.
Russell through 4 games in 2005: 72/113, 63.7%, 7.78 YPA, 880 yards, 5 TD, 2 INT.
Russell finished that season 188/311, 60.5, 2,443 yards, 7.85 YPA, 15 TD, 9 INT
Mett's accuracy seems to be quite a bit better. He's also generating more big plays with less receiving talent (no Bowe, Doucet, Buster).
I think it's a bit premature to completely poo-poo the passing game.
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Posted on 9/26/12 at 5:26 pm to OBUDan
Remains to be seen if Mett has 'less receiving talent'....OD Jr may end up being the best of the whole lot.
Posted on 9/26/12 at 5:28 pm to Mack10
He's gonna have to get over his serious case of the Dwayne Bowe dropsies first.
Maybe he needs LASIK.
Maybe he needs LASIK.
Posted on 9/26/12 at 5:29 pm to OBUDan
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He's gonna have to get over his serious case of the Dwayne Bowe dropsies first.
This. He is the perfect example of a guy that can make the toughest catches but drops the simple ones.
Posted on 9/26/12 at 5:29 pm to Mack10
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Remains to be seen if Mett has 'less receiving talent'....OD Jr may end up being the best of the whole lot.
He has to be able to catch consistently
I'm not sure that kadron Boone isn't a better option right now
Posted on 9/26/12 at 5:33 pm to OBUDan
who were those first 4 opponents? just curious
Posted on 9/26/12 at 5:38 pm to tigerskin
Posted on 9/26/12 at 5:45 pm to tigerskin
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who were those first 4 opponents? just curious
@Arizona State
Tennessee
@Mississippi State
@Vandy
Posted on 9/26/12 at 5:47 pm to OBUDan
Russell was also asked to do a hell of a lot more IMHO
Posted on 9/26/12 at 5:51 pm to OBUDan
Interesting post, looks like Russell had a harder schedule but good seeing the comparison. Here's hoping Mett lights it up for the rest of the season 
Posted on 9/26/12 at 5:55 pm to Sterling Archer
Not to be nit picky, but those weren't Jamarcus' first 4 starts were they? He did start some in 04 correct?
Posted on 9/26/12 at 5:55 pm to NawlinsTigah270
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Russell was also asked to do a hell of a lot more IMHO
Based on?
He threw more passes.
Mett's been in control though. Moving us in and out of no-huddle, making his own line checks and reads.
I don't think he's handicapped the way both of the previous two guys were.
Posted on 9/26/12 at 6:02 pm to NawlinsTigah270
quote:this.
Russell was also asked to do a hell of a lot more IMHO
If i remember correctly our running game wasn't that great.
Posted on 9/26/12 at 6:07 pm to NawlinsTigah270
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Russell was also asked to do a hell of a lot more IMHO
A whole lot off the field...post Katrina.
Posted on 9/26/12 at 6:11 pm to OBUDan
quote:Who is doing that?
it's a bit premature to completely poo-poo the passing game
Posted on 9/26/12 at 6:15 pm to OBUDan
Don't forget Jamarcus started 4 games in 2004 while these are Mett's first starts.
Posted on 9/26/12 at 6:19 pm to tigerskin
Whatever ya'll Shep is gonna catch 20 TD's this year and blow up Bowe, Doucet, Davis!!
Reconize fool !!!
Reconize fool !!!
Posted on 9/26/12 at 6:23 pm to TigersOfGeauxld
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Arizona St. Tennessee, Miss.St., Vandy.
Tougher than what LSU has played this year
Posted on 9/26/12 at 6:24 pm to bigeztiger
They were actually @Florida, Vandy, Alabama, and Ole Miss.
Posted on 9/26/12 at 6:28 pm to OBUDan
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He threw more passes.
this
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If i remember correctly our running game wasn't that great.
this
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A whole lot off the field...post Katrina.
this
Also led an 80 yard game winning touchdown drive on the road in hostile territory, the first game after the Katrina fiasco. He completed a phenomenal game winning TD pass on a 4th and 10 in that game as well.
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