re: Fields

I don't suppose it would be too much to ask if you would take a moratorium on this harangue until, say, late in the season when he's played more and slightly better competition? Who knows, maybe everyone will be in agreement by then. Or maybe you won't be quite so certain that his stellar play wasn't mainly due to scheduling. Ohio State frequently starts the year by crushing weak teams, so their offensive output isn't exactly out of the ordinary yet.

The main hallmark of a troll from another team is the incessant sniping about one thing after another. Just give this a break for evidence, or at least consider changing your team logo to a Yellow Jacket or Tiger or something a bit more honest. No one will think any less of you for doing that.

I can't think 1 QB in history with a better first 5 starts.

Might be tough for some to admit, but all signs point to stardom.

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Might be tough for some to admit, but all signs point to stardom

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Come back when he plays defenses with more than a pulse.

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He's definitely on track to be a star

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Is anyone really debating his potential/ability? Those of us who soured on him did so because of the nature of his departure and how he handled it.

That's the crux of the bad taste, at least for me.

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All of these players had a better first 5 games or a similar start to Fields.

Philip Rivers
Shea Patterson
Chad Kelly
Deshaun Watson (if you take out the two injury games)
Kellen Moore
Matt Barkley
Corey Robinson
Johnny Manziel
Jameis Winston
JT Barrett


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Might be tough for some to admit, but all signs point to stardom.


He's definitely on track to be a star

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I knew you didn't check so I just did the first one for you.

Justin Fields
81/116 70%% 1092 Yards 16 TD 0 INT
46 Rush 222 Yards 4.8 Avg 7 TD

Phil Rivers
118/217 54% 1701 Yards 16 TD 4 INT
34 Rush -34 Yards -.1 Avg 0 TD

Which is better?

Manziel was good, but he had a lower completion % and interceptions. Barkley wasn't even in the same stratosphere. Winston was comparable but had interceptions. I remember all of those guys, but I skimmed a few and Fields was better than all that I checked.

And I've watched the games. He can make every throw and he takes care of the ball like a veteran. Kid runs when necessary but doesn't take big hits. He has thrown into tight windows when it's there, but he almost never forces the ball and either hits receivers in stride or puts the ball where the defender can't get it. He hasn't been perfect by any means, but even his misses have been the type of misses where he won't hurt the team with a turnover.

Believe me, this isn't someone who's making it seem better than it is because I'm rooting for the kid. For the first 5 starts of his career, this shite is virtuoso.

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And I've watched the games. He can make every throw and he takes care of the ball like a veteran.

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calm down Mr Fields. its been 5 games against traditional powerhouses like FAU, Indiana, Cincy, Miani OH, and a bad Nebraska. We are just waiting to see him continue this pace against better competition before we call him the next Tom Brady like you have him at already.

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He sure as hell hasn't had any difficulty throwing from the pocket or the run at OSU.

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His pocket has been immaculate. They haven't played anyone with a pass rush.

I don't know if you legitimately didn't see the plays he bailed on last season or if you're ignoring them but they happened. Yes, he's looked elite this season. He may have improved. That kind of shite happens. That's why coaches make so much money.

Bottom line is your boyfriend left you. He's gone. He's not coming back. I don't really give a frick either way if Fields is the next Cam Newton or the next Christian LeMay. He's not Georgia's quarterback. Jake is and I'm more than happy with that. You can stay a bitter, scorned little bitch if you want. I don't have to come home to you. Neither does Justin.

Michigan State almost lost to Indiana and gave up like 30 points to them. Brackish at best.

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Your bias is showing. Barkley threw for 1338 yards against Ohio State, Notre Dame, Washington St, and California. I'd say that's pretty close to what Fields has done.

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I also like how you left out off JT Barrett who played in the same system and threw for more yards, tds, and ran for more yards.

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Barkley threw 52% with 5 TD and 3 INT. He ran for a grand total of -22 yards. Forget the first 5 games, he only has 2 games the entire season without an interception - cupcake or no. Who's bias is showing exactly?

JT Barrett threw 16 TD 5 INTS and ran for 2 TDs.

I'm not going player by player, but you can maybe say some did as well, but none of those guys did better.

None of this is commentary on Fromm or Kirby or anyone. I just hate that the only people in the country who don't think Fields looks generationally good (so far at least) are some UGA fans. We have a great squad with excellent prospects. No reason for this fan base to be so petty.

Sounds like it’s a matter of opinion and we can agree to disagree then.