Autostocks

June 21st, 2016 at 9:04 AM ^

Never considered Tom Mach to be a great coach.  He's got one style of football and almost no willingness or ability to flex.  Can't argue with Mach's success, but I'd say John Herrington is a better high school coach.

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East German Judge

June 20th, 2016 at 10:20 PM ^

I guess this is not surprising, in that it takes time to learn a new system and it is at the highest level and his first couple of games here he looked a little rusty, HOWEVER, I do expect that he will catch on quickly and become the #2 by season's end!

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The Mad Hatter

June 20th, 2016 at 10:51 PM ^

I know absolutely nothing about professional sports, but wouldn't his rookie contract be at least 6 figures guaranteed? A nice chunk to put towards medical school at least?

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gopoohgo

June 20th, 2016 at 11:08 PM ^

Guaranteed money is $133K (his signing bonus).  If he makes the roster, his total compensation for the year will be $450K + $133K.

If released, he will most likely be a practice squad candidate, making $112K for the year on top of his $133k.

Not bad for a new grad, without any student loans.

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CoverZero

June 20th, 2016 at 11:27 PM ^

There is an interview where Jake said that he is thinking of pursuing an acting career once his NFL career is over.  He has worked in some plays and said that he enjoyed it very much.

Acting is challenging and a lot of fun at the same time.  I suspect a hell of a lot more fun than being a doctor.

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LSAClassOf2000

June 20th, 2016 at 10:57 PM ^

"So I think it's quite understandable that right now he's doing a great job of working extremely hard. He's smart. He's diligent, and he's developing. He's developing physically, which he has to. He's developing mentally because it's a little bit different challenge for him. But he certainly has the wherewithal to be very good in that area."

I sort of figured that there would be a learning curve for Rudock, like most players, but at the same time, it's nice to hear these things from a coach all the same (even if it is a coachspeak-ish sort of reply), particularly the compliments about work habits. Hopefully, we'll get to see him play a few snaps for the Lions. 

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CoverZero

June 20th, 2016 at 11:24 PM ^

I expected that Jake would struggle in the beginning of his NFL career.  Jake is a very cerebral QB who needs to think things through at every angle before he feels totally comfortable.  However once he gets it down he shines.  Its a confidence thing.  I am the same way in some respects so I think I know his type of thinking and process when learning and mastering new concepts.

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Maize Craze

June 20th, 2016 at 11:49 PM ^

Even if he doesn't turn out in the NFL I will still be proud of Jake. He will either make a fantastic QB or a fantastic Doctor, either way he will be successful.



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Decatur Jack

June 21st, 2016 at 9:21 AM ^

Let me just say on behalf of all of us here that we really appreciate the great strides your son made under our program and the invaluable contributions he made to Coach Harbaugh's first year. Truly became one of my favorite Michigan QBs. And always a class act. You should be proud.

I for one am very glad he made the decision to come here as a grad transfer. I can not overstate how big of a help he was. :)

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bronxblue

June 21st, 2016 at 12:12 AM ^

Not a surprise. Pro football is super hard, and Rudock seems like a guy who may take a little time to get comfortable because so much of his game is based on reading a defense and making the right throw. He's not a great athlete, so he can't rely on that to cover up mistakes. But if last year is a sign, he'll figure it out eventually.

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Jack Harbaugh

June 21st, 2016 at 8:04 AM ^

Even Brady barely made the Patriots as a rookie. Rudock will be fine if he proves himself a hard worker and learner of the offense. He can't be any worse than Orlovsky as long as he doesn't step out of the endzone.

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