The Commanders News Thread got a bit chippy so...

[Stymietee]

Let's (hopefully) lighten things up a bit with this early draft discussion. Here's my take!

Call it superstitious, quirky, an odd coincidence, or Ole’ Sty just stirring up some more shit, but I would not select Fernando Mendoza with the first pick in the upcoming draft if they paid me to pick for the Raiders. Here’s why…​

Many have wondered, "What's in a name?" The phrase is believed to have originated in Shakespeare's play "Romeo and Juliet," specifically from Juliet's lines: "That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet." This phrase suggests that a person's true nature is not defined by their name and emphasizes the importance of looking beyond superficial labels. That said, it has been used in various contexts to question the significance of names and their impact throughout history. My contention in a sports context, specifically in the NFL, and germane to QBs, is that certain names can almost predict outcomes based on history.

Here is a List of NFL QBs who have started at least one NFL game since 1990 AND have at least a three-syllable surname.

Kyle Anderson

Derek Anderson

Ken Anderson

Daunte Culpepper

Jake Delhomme

Tony Elliott

Ryan Fitzpatrick

Jimmy Garoppolo

Matt Hasselbeck

Tim Hasselbeck

Taylor Heinicke

Marcus Mariota

A.J. McCarron

Zach Mettenberger

Neil O’Donnell

Chad Pennington

Ben Roethlisberger

Trevor Siemian

Tua Tagovailoa

Ryan Tannehill

Vinny Testaverde

Mitchell Trubisky

Now it’s possible that he (Mendoza) becomes a Testaverde, or even a Big Ben, but the odds based on this bit of history say he’ll meet the same fate as many listed here who are not so named. Remember, he's likely going to the Raiders #1 overall. Your thoughts??

 

[skinsdad62]

Let's (hopefully) lighten things up a bit with this early draft discussion. Here's my take!

Call it superstitious, quirky, an odd coincidence, or Ole’ Sty just stirring up some more shit, but I would not select Fernando Mendoza with the first pick in the upcoming draft if they paid me to pick for the Raiders. Here’s why…​

Many have wondered, "What's in a name?" The phrase is believed to have originated in Shakespeare's play "Romeo and Juliet," specifically from Juliet's lines: "That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet." This phrase suggests that a person's true nature is not defined by their name and emphasizes the importance of looking beyond superficial labels. That said, it has been used in various contexts to question the significance of names and their impact throughout history. My contention in a sports context, specifically in the NFL, and germane to QBs, is that certain names can almost predict outcomes based on history.

Here is a List of NFL QBs who have started at least one NFL game since 1990 AND have at least a three-syllable surname.

Kyle Anderson

Derek Anderson

Ken Anderson

Daunte Culpepper

Jake Delhomme

Tony Elliott

Ryan Fitzpatrick

Jimmy Garoppolo

Matt Hasselbeck

Tim Hasselbeck

Taylor Heinicke

Marcus Mariota

A.J. McCarron

Zach Mettenberger

Neil O’Donnell

Chad Pennington

Ben Roethlisberger

Trevor Siemian

Tua Tagovailoa

Ryan Tannehill

Vinny Testaverde

Mitchell Trubisky

Now it’s possible that he (Mendoza) becomes a Testaverde, or even a Big Ben, but the odds based on this bit of history say he’ll meet the same fate as many listed here who are not so named. Remember, he's likely going to the Raiders #1 overall. Your thoughts??

Sty , how could you leave Sonny Jurgensen off that list ?

 

[Stymietee]

Sty , how could you leave Sonny Jurgensen off that list ?

It's a list from 1990 to today, a 35/36 year sampling. Sonny retired in 1974.

 

[Breed]

Big Ben is the standout for sure n he'll have a bust in Canton soon enough.

Ken Anderson, Jake Delhomme , Pornstar Jimmy n Matt Hasselbeck all took their teams to a Super Bowl. Had Anderson played in an era without Joe Montana (shouldn't he be listed as well?) He'd probably have a ring and a bust in the hall.

Testaverde n Fitz had long careers.

I'm thinking getting drafted by the 2026 Raiders will impact his career far more than his last name will, but an interesting study on last names n the number of syllables they have.