You know.... Alex Smith actually did have a pretty strong arm coming out of college. He was a #1 pick for a reason. All those shoulder surgeries really f**ked him over. Take the 2011-2012 version of Alex and combine it with the physical tools that he possessed when drafted and I don't think we'd be talking about Kaepernick.
That said, Kap is ballin.... nobody has a stronger arm. Glad he's our QB now and I wish Alex the best and hope he finds a good home somewhere else.
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Does Colin Kaepernick have the strongest arm in the NFL
Does Colin Kaepernick have the strongest arm in the NFL
Dec 17, 2012 at 12:09 PM
- blm7754
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Dec 17, 2012 at 12:25 PM
- UKNiners
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Throws a strong ball. But, he's not going to start game 7 for the Giants, so does it matter? Accuracy matters more and while he was impressing with his accuracy initially, he's gotten away from it.
Dec 17, 2012 at 12:27 PM
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Dec 17, 2012 at 12:31 PM
- pdizo916
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THE, no!
Top ten, yes
Top ten, yes
Dec 17, 2012 at 12:31 PM
- Joecool
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Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:
Originally posted by nickbradley:
I really have no idea how he fell to the second round.
Extremely raw, lack of familiarity with a pro system. Potential was as high as Cam Newton's, tremendous physical attributes, but nobody really thought he'd be ready to start for at least 2 years.
That's not why he was picked in the 2nd round. Cam had the same raw grade. Colin was picked in the 2nd round because he was not from a big school.
I still feel the bar for QB success was heavily lowered in the 49ers fandom due to the previous 8 year project.
Dec 17, 2012 at 12:32 PM
- GNielsen
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Originally posted by UKNiners:
Throws a strong ball. But, he's not going to start game 7 for the Giants, so does it matter? Accuracy matters more and while he was impressing with his accuracy initially, he's gotten away from it.
I don't know. He was pretty darned accurate last night. That laser down the middle to Crabtree, the first TD to Moss - hard to get more accurate than that.
Dec 17, 2012 at 12:33 PM
- Joecool
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Originally posted by GNielsen:
Originally posted by UKNiners:
Throws a strong ball. But, he's not going to start game 7 for the Giants, so does it matter? Accuracy matters more and while he was impressing with his accuracy initially, he's gotten away from it.
I don't know. He was pretty darned accurate last night. That laser down the middle to Crabtree, the first TD to Moss - hard to get more accurate than that.
It's weird. He's super accurate just as long as he's not throwing to Vernon Davis.
Dec 17, 2012 at 12:34 PM
- aTx49er
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Originally posted by UKNiners:
Throws a strong ball. But, he's not going to start game 7 for the Giants, so does it matter? Accuracy matters more and while he was impressing with his accuracy initially, he's gotten away from it.
No it doesn't. Accuracy is far more important than arm strength.....
Dec 17, 2012 at 12:36 PM
- 49erRider
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Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:Originally posted by nickbradley:I really have no idea how he fell to the second round.
Extremely raw, lack of familiarity with a pro system. Potential was as high as Cam Newton's, tremendous physical attributes, but nobody really thought he'd be ready to start for at least 2 years.
He was widely considered to be the QB with the highest ceiling in that draft, including Cam Newton.
Dec 17, 2012 at 12:37 PM
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I think it's Cutler, Rodgers and then Kap.
Dec 17, 2012 at 12:37 PM
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Would like to see balls with more arc when needed rather than 30-40 yard lasers. Just depending on the situation. I'm sure he'll develop that touch.
Dec 17, 2012 at 12:41 PM
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Originally posted by Happs:
Would like to see balls with more arc when needed rather than 30-40 yard lasers. Just depending on the situation. I'm sure he'll develop that touch.
two TD's with Touch
two TDs with lasers
Dec 17, 2012 at 12:45 PM
- jreff22
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Originally posted by Joecool:
Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:
Originally posted by nickbradley:
I really have no idea how he fell to the second round.
Extremely raw, lack of familiarity with a pro system. Potential was as high as Cam Newton's, tremendous physical attributes, but nobody really thought he'd be ready to start for at least 2 years.
That's not why he was picked in the 2nd round. Cam had the same raw grade. Colin was picked in the 2nd round because he was not from a big school.
I still feel the bar for QB success was heavily lowered in the 49ers fandom due to the previous 8 year project.
wrong, his school had nothing to do with it.....and this was a year where QB's were being over drafted due to the lock out
Dec 17, 2012 at 12:54 PM
- PA9erFaithful
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It's a tie for me between Kaep and Matt Stafford. Rodgers and Cam Newton would be next on that list.
Dec 17, 2012 at 1:00 PM
- Garce
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I'm not so sure many QBs in the NFL could be a MLB Pitcher.
But Kaeps arm strength does stand out.
Im not sure if he has the strongest arm. Aaron Rodgers to me has the strongest in the NFL. Then Roethlisberger.
You can't help but notice the zip Kaep puts on the ball. I think he is right up there with the elite arms in the league.
But Kaeps arm strength does stand out.
Im not sure if he has the strongest arm. Aaron Rodgers to me has the strongest in the NFL. Then Roethlisberger.
You can't help but notice the zip Kaep puts on the ball. I think he is right up there with the elite arms in the league.