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Old 01-04-2012, 09:25 AM   #132
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Re: The "Inside Word" on the QB Search

Looking at Tannehill and Jones I don't look at their stats/performance because their indelibly linked to the circumstances that occur with their surrounding team and coaching.
Therefore I'm not concerned nor do I worry about perceived 'dips' in performance because it doesn't change their physical skillset.
Its why a prospect like Locker can have a perceived 'bad' season and still get drafted top 10.

I only look at skillset/talent: can/how does their skillset project at the next level.

Their scheme doesn't matter much to me because all the prospect will(should) have the best coaching of their lives at the next level.

The prospects should all have their best football ahead of them.
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Originally Posted by GTripp0012 View Post
He's good enough to throw people open, and he's talented enough to drop in a throw 40 yards downfield in a hole in the coverage (which Tannehill can't do), but too often, Jones just plays confused. And I can't understand why............I guess what I'm saying is that if Jones isn't going to respond to coaching, I can't justify keeping him ranked above Tannehill, no matter how talented his right arm is.
GT-
As far as the arm talent difference between Jones and Tannehill I just don't see it.
Tannehill can flat out hum it; the litmus test for NFL arm strength from the far hash to the far sideline with ease.
I've seen him hit the seam with ease and drop in 'bucket' throws.

Imo (sum):
Tannehill=Jones arm talent
Tannehill>Jones athleticism(avoid)/playmaking
Jones=experience; especially in know when/what type of throw to use in a given situation
Tannehill>Jones integration into Kyle's offense because of the A&M/Houston offense connection

BUT-
Don't get me wrong I like Jones.(subtracting Broyles from that offense hurt OU)
He reminds me of a more mobile Ryan Mallett and I liked Mallett alot.
I'm just hashing out why I rank Tannehill ahead for this team.

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