2012 QB Class

[Landry44]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

His Master's Degree

RG3 is coming out this year. It makes no sense fir him not to come out.

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by Landry44

RG3 is coming out this year. It makes no sense fir him not to come out.

Above the fact that he cares about life after football and that Andrew Luck has essentially done the same thing you also have to realize that a lot of QB's are improving their draft stock by staying an extra year in school.

The rule of thumb for GM's these days is to look for QB's with a certain amount of starts. Occasionally you'll get freaks of nature like Cam Newton that are to tempting to pass up but for the most part having a certain amount of experience will improve your draft stock.

Either way a lot of you have to get ready to choose between the likes of Foles and Tannehill. And I swear if one person says wait for next years class I will spontaneously combust right next to you so as to take you with me.

The only way Barkley or Jones comes out is if theres some kind of power vacuum at the top with Andrew Luck deciding to stay in school rather waiting three years in Indy.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag59

Above the fact that he cares about life after football and that Andrew Luck has essentially done the same thing you also have to realize that a lot of QB's are improving their draft stock by staying an extra year in school.

The rule of thumb for GM's these days is to look for QB's with a certain amount of starts. Occasionally you'll get freaks of nature like Cam Newton that are to tempting to pass up but for the most part having a certain amount of experience will improve your draft stock.

Either way a lot of you have to get ready to choose between the likes of Foles and Tannehill. And I swear if one person says wait for next years class I will spontaneously combust right next to you so as to take you with me.

The only way Barkley or Jones comes out is if theres some kind of power vacuum at the top with Andrew Luck deciding to stay in school rather waiting three years in Indy.

What about Ryan Lindley?

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

What about Ryan Lindley?

Your co-workers at Scouts Inc have him graded as a 4th round prospect.


Ryan Lindley
QUARTERBACK
68
SCOUTS GRADE
Grading Scale
60-69
GRADE
4th Round
ROUND EQUIVALENT
This player is a good starter at the collegiate level but he is overmatched versus the better players in the nation. He is usually a prospect that is missing something from his game. For example, he has the size and skills to be an outstanding prospect, but lacks the speed. He will usually rate in the top half of the players at his position and is considered an early-Day 2 prospect.

1 = EXCEPTIONAL 2 = ABOVE AVERAGE 3 = AVERAGE 4 = BELOW AVERAGE 5 = MARGINAL


OVERALL FOOTBALL TRAITS
Production - 1 - "2007: Redshirt. 2008: (11/11) - 427-242-56.7-2,653-16-9 2009: (12/12) - 437-239-54.7-3,054-23-16 2010: (13/13) - 421-243-57.7-3,830-28-14"

Height-Weight-Speed - 2 - "Above average blend of height, weight and top-end speed. "

Durability - 4 - Sprained ankle in 2010. Injured index finger in September of 2009. Missed part of the 2009 Idaho game with an injury. Separated right shoulder in TCU game and missed Air Force game in 2008.

Intangibles - 3 - "Three-year starter that has played for two different coordinators and appeared to be in complete control of the offense. Tough competitor. Struggled against TCU in 2010 but didn't wilt and brought the Aztecs within five after trailing by 20 at half. On the other hand, didn't play well enough on third down or in the red zone in the fourth quarter for the Aztecs to pull of the upset at Missouri in 2010. Team's co-offensive player of the year in 2009 and 2010. Team MVP in 2008. Will play for his third offensive coordinator this year though terminology will not change. "


QUARTERBACK SPECIFIC TRAITS
Mental Makeup - 3 - "Gunslinger that put too much faith in arm strength and threw into coverage at times. Made some questionable decisions, especially in the face of pressure. Can get through progressions and manipulate coverage with eyes but room to improve in that area. Average anticipation and can be too quick to check down at times. Tough and willing to take the big hit if it means buying receiver enough time to get open."

Accuracy - 4 - "Missed high. Skipped passes. Threw behind receivers. Didn't square up and threw off balance rolling to the right though did a better job of it rolling left. Left the ball too far inside and gave defensive back chance to make play on fade route. No question that he can spray the ball around and needs to improve in this area. On the other hand, accuracy isn't as bad as the stats suggest. Put ball on receiver but put too much velocity on some short-to-intermediate passes. Receivers weren't always able to come down with fast ball. Willingness to throw into coverage resulted in several tipped passes. Both of which affected completion percentage. Touch and timing on deep throws over the middle are above average if not elite. Can put the ball where the receiver can run under it when throwing down the sideline. "

Release/Arm Strength- 1 - Can stretch the field vertically and made some impressive throws on film i.e. 60-yard seam route on second play of the 2010 TCU game. Put the ball on a rope throwing outside the hashes. Can thread the needle. Doesn't have to set or step into throw to put adequate zip on pass. Made 30-yard pass across body early in the third quarter of the 2010 Missouri game. Over-the-top and quick release. Natural and relaxed follow through when footwork is sound.

Pocket Mobility - 3 - Foot speed is slightly below average and took a split longer to set than most quarterbacks when dropping from under center. Sensed pressure off the edge and kept eyes downfield as stepped up. Not quick enough to get outside the pocket and doesn't move well enough laterally to sidestep pressure up the middle.