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Oakland-Niner · 2012-08-26T20:24:49-07:00

I know there is already a million threads on our QBs, but I'm just curious how people feel about Kaep's tendency to throw into very tight coverage or thread the needle. At first I was like, whoa, stupid pass. But after he's completed a number of them, I'm starting to think that maybe he just has a rare ability to judge how much muster he has to put on the ball (and the arm to do it). This thread isn't about Smith, Tolzien or JJ. Its not even about if you think Kaep is starting quality. I'm just wondering if you guys think his super gunslinger style is a good or a bad thing?

Kaepernick's "thread the needle" throws - Good or Bad?

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Aug 27, 2012 at 8:32 AM

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lamontb
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Is this seriously an issue? Qb's are supposed to make throws into tight windows at times.

Aug 27, 2012 at 8:33 AM

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Sunshine
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Lol, I would say it's a good thing...a very good thing.

Aug 27, 2012 at 8:58 AM

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sacniner
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Dude has a really strong arm, but if he ever plays against the extremely faster regular season first team defenses, he needs to be careful. A lot harder to make these throws and being late can cost you.

Aug 27, 2012 at 9:27 AM

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LasVegasWally
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VERY good - for now. As far as I'm concerned, this is just practice - and practice makes perfect.

He if he keeps tryng then eventually he'll get a lot better.

Aug 27, 2012 at 10:13 AM

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Sunshine
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Originally posted by sacniner:
Dude has a really strong arm, but if he ever plays against the extremely faster regular season first team defenses, he needs to be careful. A lot harder to make these throws and being late can cost you.

Wait till Roman and Harbaugh start taking advantage of Corners jumping that route. We're gonna score some huge stop and go TDs!

Aug 27, 2012 at 10:21 AM

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Oakland-Niner
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Originally posted by kush:

Originally posted by sacniner:
Dude has a really strong arm, but if he ever plays against the extremely faster regular season first team defenses, he needs to be careful. A lot harder to make these throws and being late can cost you.

Wait till Roman and Harbaugh start taking advantage of Corners jumping that route. We're gonna score some huge stop and go TDs!

Yeah, Afrika point this out also. If he can incorporate a pump fake or two, it will be really hard to defend. I do like his confidence, but I'd like to see him do it in a regular game for a period of time before I'm totally sold.

Aug 27, 2012 at 8:20 PM

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tohara3
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Originally posted by susweel:
He's got an elite arm and is not afraid to use it. I just wish that Roman would let our QBs air it out more.

agree

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