Ryan Mallett is the most confident QB that has ever lined up for the Ravens!

[1/28/01]

I like it. He isn't Joe or anyone else. Joe's deficiencies are not his, therefore they don't apply. A little cocky? Yes. Dig it, though. That's how this here fella rolls as well, and yes, I'm drinking.

[Winchester]

Mallet in his presser this afternoon to a question about how he would combat a Bengals defense because they've troubled Joe consistently was "My name is not Joe". Now take it like you want, but I personally didn't like that response from a character perspective. Now, I'm frankly fearful about how good a team mate he'll be in the QB room. Just saying what I think right now. Some people could say that was a very confident reply and apt response, but somehow it didn't sit well with me.

That is definitely along the lines of saying he is better than Joe. May as well just said joe sucks and he will outperform Joe against cinci and prove he is better than Joe. Because cinci can't rattle him like Joe Flacco.

[GrimCoconut]

Mallet in his presser this afternoon to a question about how he would combat a Bengals defense because they've troubled Joe consistently was "My name is not Joe". Now take it like you want, but I personally didn't like that response from a character perspective. Now, I'm frankly fearful about how good a team mate he'll be in the QB room. Just saying what I think right now. Some people could say that was a very confident reply and apt response, but somehow it didn't sit well with me.

So I actually just watched the whole segment and tried to look at it objectively with no context. After listening to it, it sounds like it was just meant as a joke without any sarcasm to it. That said, he does come off as arrogant, mainly because he often times barely cut off the reporter after they asked their question with little or no pause after the question, sometimes even biting into the end of the question. I won't try to analyze it since I may have personal bias, but that's how I heard it.

 

That said, I'm not sure he meant much by it or not. I'm not a big fan of his, but it may not be fair to judge him on that comment alone. Let's see where things go and then we'll evaluate.

[RavensPunkXVX]

I'm sure some athletes hate comparisons. He's not Joe Flacco and that's not saying he sucks.

That's like them telling Joe, Cinci has held every other QB in check and him saying, "well, I'm not any of those guys."

Personally, I like the confidence.

[Filmstudy]

Interesting analysis, I'm sure the Bengals will pick up on that and I'd imagine they try to put him to the test now that they know what he can do with a clean pocket.

 

With that said, I'm curious about your ATS threshold - is it the standard three seconds? And where does that 60% rank compared to other QBs (or rather, their OL)?

 

60% is high.  The average since I have been recording in 2010 has been 51%.

 

My ATS definition, ignoring some fine exceptions is that the QB must have 

 

1.  3 full seconds

2.  Be able to step into his throw

3.  In a 120 degree arc centered on the targeted receiver.

 

The most significant question comes up when the ball is out quickly on a screen or hot read.  In those cases, I watch the play and try to determine if the pocket would have held up.  On a screen where linemen are trying to move out front to block, the answer is usually no.  

 

I know it sounds like there is a lot of subjectivity, but if we took 30 minutes to understand the rules, then scored a game separately, we'd agree on 95%+ of ATS categorizations. 

[usmccharles]

So I actually just watched the whole segment and tried to look at it objectively with no context. After listening to it, it sounds like it was just meant as a joke without any sarcasm to it. That said, he does come off as arrogant, mainly because he often times barely cut off the reporter after they asked their question with little or no pause after the question, sometimes even biting into the end of the question. I won't try to analyze it since I may have personal bias, but that's how I heard it.

 

That said, I'm not sure he meant much by it or not. I'm not a big fan of his, but it may not be fair to judge him on that comment alone. Let's see where things go and then we'll evaluate.

Cant remember if this is the thread i posted my statements about him, but:  He is very arrogant and has a high sense of self entitlement.  I could see him being a bad teammate, he's just not a nice dude. 

[Tank 92]

Cant remember if this is the thread i posted my statements about him, but:  He is very arrogant and has a high sense of self entitlement.  I could see him being a bad teammate, he's just not a nice dude. 

 

 

Yeah, butt heads like this are generally locker room poison. 

 

Being supremely confident is a great quality, but has to be tempered with a sense of humility to be effective(i.e.  Ray Ray). I think the hope was/is  that Mallett would change his ways.  Guess we'll just have to wait and see.

[usmccharles]

Yeah, butt heads like this are generally locker room poison. 

 

Being supremely confident is a great quality, but has to be tempered with a sense of humility to be effective(i.e.  Ray Ray). I think the hope was/is  that Mallett would change his ways.  Guess we'll just have to wait and see.

Confidence is key in any sport, especially at the pro-level.  Just like when Joe was asked if he thinks he's the best qb in the league, i thought his response was great, because he has done something in this league.  Mallet has yet to do anything except give us a great upset win.  Some fans here think one game catapults him into the future of our franchise insteand of our SB mvp record setting qb. 

 

I hope Mallet proves us wrong and becomes a vital part of our franchise, but from personal experience i dont see him being humbled. 

[Gordo52]

I wouldnt even go so far as to say he played great. 270 yards and a TD with 0 turn overs is a fine outing, but some people on here are acting like he had a 400+ yard 5+ TD game. It's one game....Pretty sure Joe has won more playoff games than Mallet has won regular season games.

Played great considering the odds stacked against him.

Few days to prepare

Vs steelers

Not many weapons

Faced scrutiny coming in

He performed admirably but yeah I agree

Edited December 31, 2015 by Gordo52

[Tank 92]

Confidence is key in any sport, especially at the pro-level.  Just like when Joe was asked if he thinks he's the best qb in the league, i thought his response was great, because he has done something in this league.  Mallet has yet to do anything except give us a great upset win.  Some fans here think one game catapults him into the future of our franchise insteand of our SB mvp record setting qb. 

 

I hope Mallet proves us wrong and becomes a vital part of our franchise, but from personal experience i dont see him being humbled. 

 

Unfortunately, I think you're right.  Once an arrogant butt head, always an arrogant butt head and terrible team mate. 

 

But hopefully he proves that wrong as he does have some desirable talents. 

[usmccharles]

Unfortunately, I think you're right.  Once an arrogant butt head, always an arrogant butt head and terrible team mate. 

 

But hopefully he proves that wrong as he does have some desirable talents. 

When i mentioned "from personal experience," i meant it towards him specifically.  Thats why i dont see him changing. 

[RavensFanMania]

How many games did he play in Houston? 3? Were they pitiful performances? Looking at his stat line, it wasn't really that bad. What did he do that was unprofessional - the sulking a bit on the sidelines when he got knocked out of the game and Hoyer went off on Indy? Was there more to it than that? 

 

I just think it is crazy that the league would write him off after that. I don't think anyone is going to dangle anything of real significance in front of us to take him as a starter, but we can at least start feeling a little more comfortable about counting on him as the #2 for next year and at a great price. But Matt Flynn had 1 good game and got a 3 year deal for $20.5M, so you never know what some team might do. 

He missed the plane to an away game? That was the final straw and the team cut him.

[GrimCoconut]

Confidence is key in any sport, especially at the pro-level. Just like when Joe was asked if he thinks he's the best qb in the league, i thought his response was great, because he has done something in this league. Mallet has yet to do anything except give us a great upset win. Some fans here think one game catapults him into the future of our franchise insteand of our SB mvp record setting qb.

I hope Mallet proves us wrong and becomes a vital part of our franchise, but from personal experience i dont see him being humbled.

Yeah. I do think that he responded well when asked about how he performed. His response was very humble since he said that he hasn't done much yet in the league. That may have been scripted, however, since he wasn't quite as humble in the rest of the interview. We'll have to see I guess.

[balfan23]

He missed the plane to an away game? That was the final straw and the team cut him.

Yeah, I read about that later after I made the post asking the question. Hope he doesn't slip back into that kind of irresponsible behavior, because from a talent standpoint, I think he's what we need in terms of backing up Joe. Hope he performs well this weekend with a much stiffer defensive opponent. 

[usmccharles]

Yeah. I do think that he responded well when asked about how he performed. His response was very humble since he said that he hasn't done much yet in the league. That may have been scripted, however, since he wasn't quite as humble in the rest of the interview. We'll have to see I guess.

Agreed. And like i said i hope im wrong.  I just feel as if your not a "nice guy", you wont all of a sudden turn into one. 

[callahan09]

I have some specifics on pressure for Mallett on Sunday in my article here:

 

http://russellstreetreport.com/2015/12/30/filmstudy/steelers-did-little-to-test-ryan-mallett/

 

The 2 biggest points are that he had Ample Time and Space (ATS) on 25 of 42 dropbacks (60%) and the Steelers rushed 5 only 7 times (never more).  They were effectively content that he couldn't beat them from the pocket.

 

Just in terms of yardage, Mallett's performance was consistent with his opportunity set.

 

However, that was just the 3rd game all season the Ravens have gone without an interception.

Thanks for the analysis!  Greatly appreciate seeing your report here.

[atomicfront]

Mallet in his presser this afternoon to a question about how he would combat a Bengals defense because they've troubled Joe consistently was "My name is not Joe". Now take it like you want, but I personally didn't like that response from a character perspective. Now, I'm frankly fearful about how good a team mate he'll be in the QB room. Just saying what I think right now. Some people could say that was a very confident reply and apt response, but somehow it didn't sit well with me.

 

Seems like the right response to me. If someone says Joe Flacco had issues with the Bengals and only had a 70 QB rating against them how else would you respond?  He isn't Joe Flacco so he can't answer why he had trouble with the Bengals.  If you want that answer ask Joe.  Stupid question.  

[atomicfront]

He missed the plane to an away game? That was the final straw and the team cut him.

 

He must have been out partying all the time and that is why he was late for practices and travel.  From the article it seems like he had off field issues leading to these.  I assume it was probably going out to bars.  But I am just guessing.  

[atomicfront]

I'm particularly mad at him for giving up two 14 point leads in New England

 

So he played defense??? 

[atomicfront]

Yes I know that. But Flacco has not been doing his job since winning that suoerbowl. I think the money has something do with it. I say Biscotti gives him half than he's worth. If Flacco's agent dent like that he can take his show else where.

 

That is not how it works.  Flacco has a contract.  If the team cuts him I think they would have something like 31 million in dead money that would count against next years cap.  He is not going to be cut.  He will be the starting QB if healthy.  If Mallet plays well again next week it means we don't have to draft a back-up QB.  He is not going to be starting QB if Flacco can play. The only reason Flacco would re-negoiate is to get more cash.  So the Ravens would have to give him a big signing bonus and add years to the contract.  

 

The team would have to commit more money to get him to re-do the contract.  So if they don't commit more money they could cut him in 2017.  That is why he would re-negotiate not because they would cut him in 2016.  

[flynismo]

Mallet in his presser this afternoon to a question about how he would combat a Bengals defense because they've troubled Joe consistently was "My name is not Joe". Now take it like you want, but I personally didn't like that response from a character perspective. Now, I'm frankly fearful about how good a team mate he'll be in the QB room. Just saying what I think right now. Some people could say that was a very confident reply and apt response, but somehow it didn't sit well with me.

well, he's right, he isn't Joe. He never will be. But we are hoping he will prove to be a solid backup to Joe.

But, I kind of agree. I like confidence, but not if your comment is putting someone else down to make yourself look better. Maybe he didn't mean it that way, but given his maturity issues, it isn't out of the question either.

Edited December 31, 2015 by flynismo

[ellicottraven]

well, he's right, he isn't Joe. He never will be. But we are hoping he will prove to be a solid backup to Joe.

But, I kind of agree. I like confidence, but not if your comment is putting someone else down to make yourself look better. Maybe he didn't mean it that way, but given his maturity issues, it isn't out of the question either.

When you take it in context of whose mouth it is coming from, it sure gave me cause for concern regardless of how innocent it may have been...

[RaineV1]

I think Mallet was just being a bit cocky. I doubt he meant it as a shot at Flacco. My only worry is if it'll be used to fire up the Bengals' defense. Still, I can't get too upset at a qb showing some real confidence.

[beanfigger]

But regular season Flacco doesn't automatically guarantee a playoff berth...

Hopefully Ryan will provide Joe with some much needed competition at the position.

Right. Only six out of seven full seasons he brings us to the playoffs.

[FlocksGottaFeed]

Mallet in his presser this afternoon to a question about how he would combat a Bengals defense because they've troubled Joe consistently was "My name is not Joe". Now take it like you want, but I personally didn't like that response from a character perspective. Now, I'm frankly fearful about how good a team mate he'll be in the QB room. Just saying what I think right now. Some people could say that was a very confident reply and apt response, but somehow it didn't sit well with me.

Didn't sit well with me either. There's a reason why this guy has been shopped around so much. Maturity. He's got the talent, but doesn't have the cache to appear to be arrogant, yet.

I wish the best for him and generally like confidence in a player, but speak with your play 'only' until you learn humility and discretion. If he did that more the rest of the league will respect his play more. Just saying...a little more discretion could eventually get him alot more salary as he continues to earn franchise QB-like respect in the league.

[ta2d1]

OMG, he won one game let's make him the starter.

[flynismo]

I think Mallet was just being a bit cocky. I doubt he meant it as a shot at Flacco. My only worry is if it'll be used to fire up the Bengals' defense. Still, I can't get too upset at a qb showing some real confidence.

That's bravado coming out of his mouth, not confidence.

[RavensFanMania]

Yeah, I read about that later after I made the post asking the question. Hope he doesn't slip back into that kind of irresponsible behavior, because from a talent standpoint, I think he's what we need in terms of backing up Joe. Hope he performs well this weekend with a much stiffer defensive opponent. 

I agree, he does have all the talent in the world to be an NFL QB as long as he applies himself.  Maybe this change was a good thing.

Edited January 1, 2016 by RavensFanMania

[RavensFanMania]

He must have been out partying all the time and that is why he was late for practices and travel.  From the article it seems like he had off field issues leading to these.  I assume it was probably going out to bars.  But I am just guessing.  

I don't know why he was late to practices and travel either, but this is a pretty good guess. 

[scrock]

Im not saying Mallett is better than Flacco, but the fact that you had to say "playoff Flacco" instead of just Flacco is saying something.

 

i know fans like this, people who have hated flacco from day one because he isn't the cheerleader rah rah leader they want like a Brady or Manning...you are out of your minds.

 

Mallet is no Flacco...you could trade Flacco for a few 1st round picks..the same cannot be said for Mallet...dude had a nice little game when no one had any expectations for him. yippee

 

He is a backup, nothing more...he can come in if needed and win a game or two...