More first-year receivers made Chris Tripodi’s Rookie Report this
week, and that is most certainly a trend that has been set throughout
the entire 2014 season. Many are referring to this receiver class as one
of the best of all time, and it’s becoming more difficult to argue with
that statement as the season goes on. But this week wasn’t all about
wide receivers, as a late-round quarterback turned in one of the better
performances for a first-year signal caller this season and another Day 3
pick showed well in his opportunity on the defensive side of the ball.
Zach Mettenberger (QB-Ten)
A sixth-round pick out of LSU, Mettenberger became the fourth rookie
quarterback to start for his team this season before the Titans’ Week 8
game against the Texans. A strong-armed, statuesque passer who fits the
old-school quarterback prototype, Mettenberger dropped in the draft
after tearing his ACL during his senior season. He also had a few
off-field issues dating back to his days at Georgia that had teams
worried as well. Through three starts, the first-year passer has played
relatively well, especially considering the struggles of his rookie
counterparts with much higher draft pedigree. The “Mett Show” almost led
Tennessee to an upset of Pittsburgh on Monday Night Football, finishing
his best game with 15 completions on 24 attempts, 263 yards, two
touchdowns and an interception.
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Wednesday, November 19, 2014
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