A softball for all you angry people out there...

[PressCoverage]

It was the biggest debate of the preseason... And here we are... There's nothing that can be done about it now, but in retrospect, let the votes fall where they may:

QUESTION:

Where would this team be if it went with A.J. Feeley this season instead of Gus Frerrotte?

 

[Phinz420]

Alot more INTs returned for TDs im sure :tongue:

 

[ccphinfan]

Even further in the tank. AJ has no pocket presence whatsoever.

 

[Nappy Roots]

feeley was more accurate? you cant seriously think that because feeley was slightly more accurate he was a better QB than Gus..

Sabans football knowledge>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>urs

If saban thinks Sage is better than Feeley, what does that tell u

 

[PressCoverage]

feeley was more accurate? you cant seriously think that because feeley was slightly more accurate he was a better QB than Gus..

Sabans football knowledge>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>urs

If saban thinks Sage is better than Feeley, what does that tell u

in your furious attempt to hammer me, you fail to understand that the views and opinions portrayed in this poll are not necessarily the views of PC and PC's subsidiaries...

however... yes... i do feel Feeley was more accurate... and with this current team around him, and this improved line blocking for him, he would have shown something positive... he was moved behind Sage because of his price tag/impending trade... not because Saban thought Sage was a better player...

 

[NLude33]

Where is the no difference option? I don't think we would be any better or worse. AJ's accuracy would've helped us at times, where Gus missed, but AJ would've made a stupid play to cost us. So it would be a toss up I think.

 

[touborg]

Fat chance. The only difference is that we would be starting every game down by 7.

 

[touborg]

Oh and to say that Feeley was more accurate is a joke, just so that's out of the way.

 

[PressCoverage]

Where is the no difference option? I don't think we would be any better or worse. AJ's accuracy would've helped us at times, where Gus missed, but AJ would've made a stupid play to cost us. So it would be a toss up I think.

ummm... in the middle

 

[PressCoverage]

Oh and to say that Feeley was more accurate is a joke, just so that's out of the way.

i see... so, despite Feeley's 53.7% behind the worst line the league has seen in decades compared to Frerotte's 50.2% behind a much improved line that's allowed half the sacks of last year, the benefit of a running game, and a much more pass-friendly system... and despite a 54.8 career percentage compared to Gus' 54.2.... somehow, then, you'll be explaining to me that Gus is a more accurate thrower...

the only things you people ever got me to capitulate on the Gus-AJ debate was that Gus was cheaper, older, knew the system, and had a leg up in starting reps all summer...

 

[Nappy Roots]

in your furious attempt to hammer me, you fail to understand that the views and opinions portrayed in this poll are not necessarily the views of PC and PC's subsidiaries...

Better than 4-7. Certainly quarterback play has been the difference, and Feeley was more accurate

You voted for it. so how are they not necessarily your views? i wouldnt of said it if you didnt vote for it.

 

[PressCoverage]

perhaps i should have asked this after the Chiefs or Browns losses... suddenly everyone's in love with Gus again this week...

 

[touborg]

i see... so, despite Feeley's 53.7% behind the worst line the league has seen in decades compared to Frerotte's 50.2% behind a much improved line that's allowed half the sacks of last year... somehow you'll be explaining to me that Gus is a more accurate thrower...

the only things you people ever got me to capitulate on the Gus-AJ debate was that Gus was cheaper, older, knew the system, and had a leg up in starting reps all summer...

Well the completion % only gives you about 1/10th of the picture. The very important fact you've left out is that Feeley would rather die in a fire than throw the deep ball, while Frerotte has been heaving it down field, especially early in the season.

Frerotte has 31 completions of more than 20 yards, and 7 for more than 40 yards.

Feeley had 15 completions of more than 20 yards, and 0 for more than 40 yards.

Then there are other stats that are pretty important aswell. While Frerotte may not be the most accurate, only 10 of his passes have ended up in the hands of the opponent, while 15 of Feeleys did, in 2 games less.

It's relatively easy to have a 2% higher completion ratio when your passes are really just extended handoffs. Actually considering how short they were, it's amazing that he did so poorly. But obviously, as you also pointed out, he played behind a poor o-line (which to Gus defense, he also did for a good part of the season. Our o-line has improved a lot through the year).

It's really hard to compliment the accuracy of someone that can't even make every throw asked, and if I were to talk about Feeleys strong sides, his overall accuracy wouldn't be it.

 

[PressCoverage]

well, feeley had 1.5 seconds to throw the ball... deep passes were not much of an option... but then, we never really got to see what he could have done with this improved front 5 and a bit of time to look...

 

[Nappy Roots]

perhaps i should have asked this after the Chiefs or Browns losses... suddenly everyone's in love with Gus again this week...

im not in love with Gus. in fact i agree that Feeley is more accurate. but Feeleys decision making is not even remotely close to Gus's. plain and simple, hes not as good of a QB as Gus, or even Cleo.