Dude in the background makes it.
They need to update their UConn logo, it's been 2 years
Then again, it's probably been longer than that since UConn has had anyone at the combine
Dude in the background makes it.
I don't worry about the INT's that much once I've really studied Winston: Matt Ryan threw a similar number his final year in college and I still loved him as a prospect.
Honestly, I was actually more impressed with Winston than Mariota when the two faced off against each other in the Rose Bowl, despite FSU being blown out. If you go purely by film, Winston is a no brainer over Mariota. Really, on film he's the second best QB prospect I've seen in the last dozen years I've been watching college football. He makes tons of anticipatory throws, keeps his eyes downfield if his first look isn't there (as opposed to immediately ducking his head like most crappy QB's), has special accuracy, and showed the ability to handle multiple play packages and make changes at the LOS. And he's shown repeatedly that the moment is never too big for him: I love all of the late drives he led in his career. In fact, that quality is very similar to Tom Brady when the latter was at Michigan: that dude authored several impressive comebacks.
His two biggest weaknesses are he doesn't have a cannon for an arm and he's a little too cocky in some of the throws he thinks he can make. The first one isn't a huge deal since he makes up for it with excellent anticipation, while the second one he can get better with as he plays more and matures.
Mariota has excellent athletic ability, seems like a smart/coachable kid, and is very careful with the football. It's the last trait that actually concerns me in projecting him to the NFL: it's great that you don't want to put your team in harms way, but you can't be a great QB if you're unwilling to take any risks and throw to receivers who aren't open by four feet plus. In fact, there's a name for guys who play like that: Alex Smith.
That's not to say he's not a good prospect because I think he is, but based on what I've seen we don't know if he can hit guys in stride on a 20 yard dig with a foot of separation. We don't know if he can handle multiple play packages at the LOS. We don't know if he can redirect protections. And while he shows flashes as a pure dropback passer, when you compare him to Winston the latter is far more polished/consistent.
With Marcus it's more of a projection than Jameis, IMO. To me Mariota's best case actually reminds me of Russell Wilson, to me. He'll protect the ball, be a great teammate, and be average in the pocket while making up for it by running around like an asshole and giving you several big plays a game that way.
i don't see how vick and griffin can be considered disasters when they were playing in mong offenses that don't know how to use their skill set. even so, griffin had a great rookie year and has dealt with injuries and his shitty personality since. vick had his moments along the way.IMO the 40 yard dash argument in favor of Mariotta and against Winston is kind of amusing. What NFL team is looking for another running QB anyways after the recent disasters of Griffin, Vick, and Kaepernick? I also find it really funny Southpaws hate of everything Winston.
anyone ripping kaepernick or wilson is a fucking trog, i'm sorry.
not only do they DURRR JUST WIN DURRR, but they are super efficient.
they have a combined career 122/47 ratio. that spans six seasons. matt ryan has throw 80 interceptions the past 6 seasons. HMMMMMMM
anyone ripping kaepernick or wilson is a fucking trog, i'm sorry.
not only do they DURRR JUST WIN DURRR, but they are super efficient.
they have a combined career 122/47 ratio. that spans six seasons. matt ryan has throw 80 interceptions the past 6 seasons. HMMMMMMM
Not every quarterback has the benefit of players the Packers defense like Kap and Wilson have the last few years.
Maybe he shouldn't be throwing so much?Matt Ryan also has thrown the ball 1000+ more times over the course of those "six" years. A lot more chances for error.
Maybe he shouldn't be throwing so much?
Wilson and Kaepernick too busy rushing 600 times at 6 YPC clip. Wilson has fumbled 9 times. Ryan 8. Kaepernick 15.
Maybe he shouldn't be throwing so much?
What else are they gonna do? Give the ball to Steven Jackson?
Maybe Steven Jackson would be decent in an offense where every carry he gets isn't almost entirely predictable.What else are they gonna do? Give the ball to Steven Jackson?
Oh I have no doubt Kaepernick will be awful now and that will be the mong offense rallying cry. Who is the new OC?Be careful brick.. Now that Jed cleared out everybody and then had to hire them back because nobody wanted to corch there, Kaep is going to probably be worse
Maybe Steven Jackson would be decent in an offense where every carry he gets isn't almost entirely predictable.
If I had to choose between Ryan/Kaepernick/Wilson to quarterback my team, I'd probably take Ryan. Wilson isn't bad, but I want to see him play for a non-championship contending team. He's been extremely lucky with the teams he's been able to play on since coming to the NFL.
Kaepernick is just bad.
yeah, what if he went to a team that went 7-9 this year?If I had to choose between Ryan/Kaepernick/Wilson to quarterback my team, I'd probably take Ryan. Wilson isn't bad, but I want to see him play for a non-championship contending team. He's been extremely lucky with the teams he's been able to play on since coming to the NFL.
nebraskaman, that u?Not every quarterback has the benefit of players the Packers defense like Kap and Wilson have the last few years.
yeah, what if he went to a team that went 7-9 this year?
Was he tho? This year half the starters were hurt.I'd take Kaepernick over EJ Manuel, Geno Smith, Johnny Football, RG3, and probably a couple other guys.
He's definitely not the worst quarterback in the league, but even with a solid team and a great coach he was still a disappointment. Put him on a bad or average team, with a bad or average coach, and I think he'll be a giant turd.
you're an idiot.You take away the solid coaching, defense, and running game and I think Wilson turns into what we saw of Johnny Football this year.
Was he tho? This year half the starters were hurt.
I can tell you didnt watch muchHe still benefited from having a great coach, a solid running game, some quality receiving targets, and a solid defense.
The defense was top-10 in pts against per game and top-5 in yards against. And their rush game was top-10. 30th in passing.
Pretty sure that's a recipe for winning the SB no?He still benefited from having a great coach, a solid running game, some quality receiving targets, and a solid defense.
The defense was top-10 in pts against per game and top-5 in yards against. And their rush game was top-10. 30th in passing.
I can tell you didnt watch much
Pretty sure that's a recipe for winning the SB no?
I saw maybe two to three games this season. I'm not an expert on the 49ers or Kaepernick.
But based on the games I've seen and the stats to accompany it, Kaepernick isn't a great quarterback. Not the worst guy in the NFL, but I wouldn't ever go out of my way to acquire him.
Well they did go to the NFC Championship last year, and the Super Bowl the year before.