The latest step in Bryce Petty's development is diagnosing fronts in Madden
Petty is making progress in the transition from his college spread offense to the NFL
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Jared Dubin
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New York Jets quarterback Bryce Petty played his college ball at Baylor. Like many players that plied their trade for the Bears under Art Briles, he was criticized during the draft process for having played in a spread offense. Because of that, it would take him some time to adjust to the NFL, where he'd actually have to read defenses.
Petty spent his rookie season sitting/learning behind Ryan Fitzpatrick and Geno Smith. During the year-plus since he was drafted, Petty has apparently made a great deal of progress. How much?
"For me, where I was when they drafted me last year to where I am now, it's night-and-day difference," Petty told NJ.com. "For me, it's a process. Just watching film, I'm seeing things. I played Madden the other day, and it's not just picking run plays anymore. It's like, 'Oh, they've got an under front (on defense).' You start picking up things differently. That's exciting for me."
Your boy is diagnosing defensive fronts in Madden! That's actually a pretty important step, so big ups to Bryce.
In all seriousness, the fact that Petty's even recognizing fronts anywhere could be spun as a positive. And Madden IS pretty realistic these days. But the fact that he feels the need to tell people about his progress by noting that he can now diagnose defensive fronts in Madden rather than, yanno, on the field, is a bit worrisome; but hey, progress is progress.
