Two stats that would tell me a lot about a college QB

Mar 4, 2011 at 1:33 PM

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Mar 4, 2011 at 1:37 PM

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Mar 4, 2011 at 1:52 PM

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Originally posted by Joecool:
1. Percent of throws at the opponents top or second DB: this would tell me a lot about that QB's ability to make an NFL throw. If he is throwing to 2nd or 3rd rated cover-guys as the spread offense usually goes with this type of mismatch where the QB deciphers the weakest DB or LB in coverage and throws to that receiver who is usually open by a yard or more. In the NFL, it's not so easy.

2. Percent of throws to first read: this would also tell a lot about a QB's post snap recognition skills. In Gabbert highlights (I know they are only highlights) I rarely saw him go away from his first look. It would be interesting to see this stat on all throws.

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Mar 4, 2011 at 2:16 PM

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Originally posted by communist:
Originally posted by Joecool:
1. Percent of throws at the opponents top or second DB: this would tell me a lot about that QB's ability to make an NFL throw. If he is throwing to 2nd or 3rd rated cover-guys as the spread offense usually goes with this type of mismatch where the QB deciphers the weakest DB or LB in coverage and throws to that receiver who is usually open by a yard or more. In the NFL, it's not so easy.

2. Percent of throws to first read: this would also tell a lot about a QB's post snap recognition skills. In Gabbert highlights (I know they are only highlights) I rarely saw him go away from his first look. It would be interesting to see this stat on all throws.
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No, I wanna be like Paraage.

Mar 4, 2011 at 2:17 PM

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Originally posted by RonMexico:

Mar 4, 2011 at 2:20 PM

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Originally posted by Joecool:
Originally posted by communist:
Originally posted by Joecool:
1. Percent of throws at the opponents top or second DB: this would tell me a lot about that QB's ability to make an NFL throw. If he is throwing to 2nd or 3rd rated cover-guys as the spread offense usually goes with this type of mismatch where the QB deciphers the weakest DB or LB in coverage and throws to that receiver who is usually open by a yard or more. In the NFL, it's not so easy.

2. Percent of throws to first read: this would also tell a lot about a QB's post snap recognition skills. In Gabbert highlights (I know they are only highlights) I rarely saw him go away from his first look. It would be interesting to see this stat on all throws.
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No, I wanna be like Paraage.

who???

Mar 4, 2011 at 5:34 PM

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Originally posted by Joecool:
1. Percent of throws at the opponents top or second DB: this would tell me a lot about that QB's ability to make an NFL throw. If he is throwing to 2nd or 3rd rated cover-guys as the spread offense usually goes with this type of mismatch where the QB deciphers the weakest DB or LB in coverage and throws to that receiver who is usually open by a yard or more. In the NFL, it's not so easy.

2. Percent of throws to first read: this would also tell a lot about a QB's post snap recognition skills. In Gabbert highlights (I know they are only highlights) I rarely saw him go away from his first look. It would be interesting to see this stat on all throws.

If he is throwing at number one corners, he is probably making poor reads. I want my quarterback to throw to the open guy, especially if a sh*tty guy is covering him.