Too small to play, but so smart that teams wanted him around anyway.

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Jun 11, 2024
12:47:49am

TailgateU All-American

Too small to play, but so smart that teams wanted him around anyway.

I still think his scheme would have worked if culture and time allowed him to complete what he wanted to do.

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Why didn’t detmer do that well in the nfl?

BYU TO THE MOON

Jun 10, 5:31pm

He was not that tall and not a strong arm.

WJCougar

Jun 10, 5:32pm

Too small to play, but so smart that teams wanted him around anyway.

TailgateU

Jun 11, 12:47am

He played 14 Years in NFL

44C

Jun 11, 8:05am

Lacked NFL physical skills

thewaterboy

Jun 10, 5:33pm

His best asset was an amazing ability to read defenses quickly and accurately.

gwalker

Jun 10, 5:34pm

If Detmer had Zac Wilson’s arm, people would be saying, “Tom who?” When having

gwalker

Jun 10, 5:37pm

RE: If Detmer had Zac Wilson’s arm, people would be saying, “Tom

Jun 10, 5:38pm

Also, it would have helped if he could see over the O-line.

DirtyWater

Jun 10, 5:43pm

If Detmer had Zac Wilson’s dawg in him

CrimsonCardinal

Jun 11, 6:14am

This is pretty much the perfect answer. Spot on.

Alan Schaefer

Jun 11, 1:03am

14 seasons in the NFL. I'd say he did alright. His brain was better than his physical abilities, so he only briefly

CalGTR

Jun 10, 5:49pm

He was also a backup QB Coach as well is from what I heard.

tamasiaina

Jun 11, 12:46am

That's probably overstating it, but yes he was the wise old veteran that could whisper into young player's ears, and he

CalGTR

Jun 11, 11:08am

Backed up Favre, Peete, Steve Young. Not alot of minutes there…

ochobeeguy

Jun 10, 6:00pm

Because he didn't know what a nickel defense was.

byubyu

Jun 10, 6:51pm

That was Favre

OldFogey

Jun 10, 6:57pm

RE: That was Favre

byubyu

Jun 10, 7:08pm

RE: That was Favre

WhyaskY?

Jun 10, 7:45pm

He exceeded many expectations. He was small w/o a great/strong arm.

Cougstreak

Jun 10, 7:33pm

He did do well. Maybe not the way we expect but if you count what he taught Brett Favre and other QBs

BW84

Jun 10, 7:50pm

99% arm strength 1% height.

ImuaKahuku

Jun 10, 9:43pm

He had a 14 year career I believe. Way longer than most NFL guys play.

SoValleyCOUG

Jun 10, 11:03pm

He was essentially a coach who could fill in on the field when necessary

davidsonlaw

Jun 10, 11:14pm

Not tremendous opportunities in terms of starting

cajuncoug

Jun 10, 11:14pm

Because, like Jimmer, no one gave him a chance!

MisterFundamentals

Jun 10, 11:35pm

14 years and multiple teams equals many chances. He was a great backup. Nothing

coastcat

Jun 11, 7:30am

With the right coach he would’ve been better than Troy Aikman!

MisterFundamentals

Jun 11, 7:42am

I think he played for Andy Reid in Philadelphia. Can’t get better coaching than

coastcat

Jun 11, 10:44am

Check that. Andy Reid coached later

coastcat

Jun 11, 10:51am

He had Gruden as OC in Philly.

CalGTR

Jun 11, 11:09am

In spite of his amazing college career

ImaFBfan

Jun 11, 8:35am

Football IQ off the charts. Coaches loved him on their team. Arm strength mid

refunder

Jun 11, 9:09am

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