Mitch "Mr Biscuit" Trubisky-QB-North Carolina | Page 187

Phoenix49ers · 2016-09-29T14:44:50-07:00

A QB worth keeping an eye on throughout the season. This is his first year as a starter and he is leading in several passing categories, has largely looked pretty good this season including a terrific comeback win against Pitt. He comes with decent size at 6'3", has added some bulk during his time at North Carolina and also has the athleticism to take off and run with the football if needed. He has thrown 203 consecutive passes without an interception, the longest current streak in the nation. The offense that North Carolina runs is quite similar to Chip Kelly's offense, its a frantic, one-back up-tempo spread offense that utilizes the no huddle a lot. I'll take the Tar Heels entire WR group as well, incredibly well coached group, excellent route runners with outstanding hands(1 drop all season long). Ryan Switzer is one to watch for sure. That has definitely helped Trubisky out but he's made some really excellent throws at times, beating coverage, making timely decisions and with good ball placement on his passes. https://vine.co/v/5rjQ2h2Vvrl http://www.espn.com/blog/acc/post/_/id/94971/north-carolina-qb-mitch-trubisky-proving-hes-among-nations-elite CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- They had noticed the fans leaving after Pitt drilled a field goal to run its fourth-quarter lead to 13, but now, as North Carolina drove toward the end zone in the game's final minutes with a chance to pull out a win, the crowd seemed impossibly loud. Bug Howard was sore, having fought off physical defenders all game. Mack Hollins was just a spectator, an injury forcing him to the sideline. Ryan Switzer was so exhausted he compared the drive to an out-of-body experience. Their quarterback though? Mitch Trubisky was cool as a cucumber. "There was not one time when we thought he was nervous or we thought the stage was too big for him," Switzer said. "He was even-keeled the entire time. I think I even got a smile out of him." What's not to smile about? Trubisky is riding high after four games and, with apologies to that guy getting all the headlines at Louisville, he might be the country's hottest quarterback. Let's start with that game-winning drive. North Carolina needed 17 gut-wrenching plays to march 63 yards. It wasn't a thing of beauty. It was a deliberate, gritty, physical performance. On the drive, Trubisky completed three different throws on fourth-and-6 or longer, converting all for a first down. That's an insane statistic, really. Over the past 10 years, only one other Power 5 quarterback has converted more fourth-down throws in the fourth quarter of a one possession game in an entire career. "I wasn't really thinking about it," Trubisky said. "Just thinking about getting the first down, knowing the situation, trying to communicate. We just made it happen." That drive was Trubisky battling, but so much of the past three games have been easy. Trubisky started last week's contest by completing his first 12 throws, which ran his streak of consecutive completions to 30. That was a school record. Overall this season, he's completed 74.5 percent of his throws, second nationally, despite the fact that he has thrown more deep balls (passes of 20 yards or more in the air) than all but nine other Power 5 quarterbacks.

Feb 6, 2017 at 2:36 PM

#2791

NYniner85
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Originally posted by jcs:
Originally posted by NYniner85:
Yup Brady caught that edelman ball, he created that fumble for the easy score, he was playing cover 3 allowing james white to run free...that's your problem you don't add context to a game.

Context doesn't favor Mitch in that game either.

Okay so only use context when it's beneficial to your argument?

You and eye will most likely not see eye to eye on many football things based on how you interpret football (and how I do) I see football as a team sport that requires everyone to make things work...just from what I've read from your posts, you don't really see it that way.

Dropped balls, backups on OL, starting RB out, poor pass blocking all play a part in a qbs play. Is what it is, I don't need to get in a long debate with you cause it will go nowhwere.

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Feb 6, 2017 at 2:37 PM

#2792

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Originally posted by NYniner85:
Okay so only use context when it's beneficial to your argument?

You and eye will most likely not see eye to eye on many football things based on how you interpret football (and how I do) I see football as a team sport that requires everyone to make things work...just from what I've read from your posts, you don't really see it that way.

Dropped balls, backups on OL, starting RB out, poor pass blocking all play a part in a qbs play. Is what it is, I don't need to get in a long debate with you cause it will go nowhwere.

We aren't talking about UNC football we are talking about Mitch in this thread so in context I am going to focus in on just his contribution to the loss.

Feb 6, 2017 at 2:47 PM

#2793

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Originally posted by jcs:
We aren't talking about UNC football we are talking about Mitch in this thread so in context I am going to focus in on just his contribution to the loss.

And there ya go again, football is a team sport a qb can't throw the ball if he doesn't have a pocket to do it. You think he has a chance to make a play on the 2 pt conversion? If you do then we have nothing else to talk about.

Feb 6, 2017 at 4:37 PM

#2794

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Originally posted by NYniner85:
And there ya go again, football is a team sport a qb can't throw the ball if he doesn't have a pocket to do it. You think he has a chance to make a play on the 2 pt conversion? If you do then we have nothing else to talk about.

Always a chance but that play broke poorly. Reality is they should never have needed that 2 pt conversion at the end of the game, pick 6 would have shifted the score in their favor.

Feb 6, 2017 at 8:23 PM

#2795

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Who cares what happened or if he had a bad decision in a game. The kid is going to be a damn good quarterback. If ur gonna be picky about a play here and there, you could've done that to any quarterback coming out of college. I sure hope Shanahan takes him with the #2 pick, he's going to be a really good QB.

Feb 6, 2017 at 8:50 PM

#2796

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He's got that Alex Smith shoulder-shimmy as he scrambles in the pocket

Feb 6, 2017 at 10:00 PM

#2797

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Originally posted by okdkid:
He's got that Alex Smith shoulder-shimmy as he scrambles in the pocket

The shoulder shimmy is naturally a throwing fake. Difference is Mitch actually throws the ball with confidence. Alex holds it and doesn't take the chance or risk. Alex is a Smart QB but he will never be able to pull a Tom Brady either. He is also a solid QB with good fundamentals but he is far from a franchise QB. That is probably the worst comparison I have ever heard.

[ Edited by JBrack on Feb 6, 2017 at 10:04 PM ]

Feb 6, 2017 at 10:04 PM

#2798

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Meh. The lack of starts is more concerning than some think. He also hasn't won a damn thing. Went 8-5 in lone season as starter. His footwork is extremely questionable. He is not a high level athlete. I'd be hesitant about placing the hopes of a Franchise in a one year starter from UNC who only won only 62% of his starts in his junior season. I don't see anywhere near the Stafford or even Wentz comps being thrown around. I'd take Wentz by a fair margin right now given the choice. I think he may end up topping out at a slightly better Blake Bortles comp. That's talking full potential.

Feb 6, 2017 at 10:08 PM

#2799

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Originally posted by HarbaughzDeep:
Meh. The lack of starts is more concerning than some think. He also hasn't won a damn thing. Went 8-5 in lone season as starter. His footwork is extremely questionable. He is not a high level athlete. I'd be hesitant about placing the hopes of a Franchise in a one year starter from UNC who only won only 62% of his starts in his junior season. I don't see anywhere near the Stafford or even Wentz comps being thrown around. I'd take Wentz by a fair margin right now given the choice. I think he may end up topping out at a slightly better Blake Bortles comp. That's talking full potential.

Since when have you even heard of or talked about a Tarheels football team or player? You balk at 8 wins? You do know its North Carolina right?

[ Edited by JBrack on Feb 6, 2017 at 10:09 PM ]

Feb 6, 2017 at 11:05 PM

#2800

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Originally posted by okdkid:
He's got that Alex Smith shoulder-shimmy as he scrambles in the pocket

The good news for him, however, is that he rarely scrambles in the pocket. He stands tall & delivers the ball with poise when pressure is coming.

And he still gets great velocity when he throws on the run, which Alex never could because he has to step all the way into his throws to get any velocity at all.

Feb 7, 2017 at 6:06 AM

#2801

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do not want lol

Feb 7, 2017 at 1:28 PM

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I'm trying to mentally prepare myself to like him if we draft him. This is the least inspiring pick between the top 3 with watson being my top pick.

But his qualities does make for a great fit for a shanny offense, but I dont see a FQB in him.

Feb 7, 2017 at 1:29 PM

#2803

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Originally posted by gold49digger:
I'm trying to mentally prepare myself to like him if we draft him. This is the least inspiring pick between the top 3 with watson being my top pick.

But his qualities does make for a great fit for a shanny offense, but I dont see a FQB in him.

Shanny needs a guy to be able to start soon...this guy is going to need a season or two just to get up to speed.

Feb 7, 2017 at 1:35 PM

#2804

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I wouldn't stress too much. If ends being our #2, not only would Shanny have been satisfied with his tools, but it will also have meant Trubisky killed the interview process. Kyle is going to test the hell out of him from a cerebral stand point. He's going to have impressed to go #2.

Feb 7, 2017 at 1:39 PM

#2805

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Originally posted by jcs:
Originally posted by gold49digger:
I'm trying to mentally prepare myself to like him if we draft him. This is the least inspiring pick between the top 3 with watson being my top pick.

But his qualities does make for a great fit for a shanny offense, but I dont see a FQB in him.

Shanny needs a guy to be able to start soon...this guy is going to need a season or two just to get up to speed.

Not necessarily. Long rebuild ahead.