Mitch "Mr Biscuit" Trubisky-QB-North Carolina | Page 193

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 9, 2017 at 5:32 AM

#2881

Poldarn49
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Originally posted by Rascal:
Well, apart from WR, RB is a must since the running game is such a huge part of Kyle's offense. All we have is Carlos Hyde right now and the rest are nothing to shout about.

If a team is 2-3 years from competing for a playoff spot, it should not draft for the position with the shortest expected NFL career. Especially not a prospect who has lower leg injury concerns.

Feb 9, 2017 at 7:28 AM

#2882

PRIMETIME21
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Originally posted by Poldarn49:
Originally posted by Rascal:
Well, apart from WR, RB is a must since the running game is such a huge part of Kyle's offense. All we have is Carlos Hyde right now and the rest are nothing to shout about.

If a team is 2-3 years from competing for a playoff spot, it should not draft for the position with the shortest expected NFL career. Especially not a prospect who has lower leg injury concerns.

We had frank gore when we were s**t team , he was the only bright spot during our rebuilding years

Feb 9, 2017 at 8:50 AM

#2883

Phoenix49ers
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Originally posted by Poldarn49:
If a team is 2-3 years from competing for a playoff spot, it should not draft for the position with the shortest expected NFL career. Especially not a prospect who has lower leg injury concerns.

Considering how absolutely loaded this draft is RB's, I see no reason to take one early, especially with Shanahan's scheme allowing pedestrian RB's to look good. You'll be able to get some guys that you'd typically find in the 2nd and 3rd round in most drafts in the 4th round of this draft.

Feb 9, 2017 at 8:58 AM

#2884

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You're only years away if that's how you want to approach it. NO was just as bad as us if not worse brought in Brees, drafted a rb in the 1st and instantly made themselves a contender. People need to stop with the loser attitude.

Feb 9, 2017 at 9:13 AM

#2885

Phoenix49ers
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Originally posted by tjd808185:
You're only years away if that's how you want to approach it. NO was just as bad as us if not worse brought in Brees, drafted a rb in the 1st and instantly made themselves a contender. People need to stop with the loser attitude.

This. People make it sound like this is some sort of expansion franchise. There's talent, they just need some cornerstone guys, a QB, an elite pass rusher, a #1 WR, beyond that you can fill in the gaps pretty well.

Feb 9, 2017 at 9:36 AM

#2886

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Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:
This. People make it sound like this is some sort of expansion franchise. There's talent, they just need some cornerstone guys, a QB, an elite pass rusher, a #1 WR, beyond that you can fill in the gaps pretty well.

Agree with those assessments regarding needs. This is one of the reasons I'm high on Mitch. Go sign Alshon in FA, and then in the draft we can either go with Mitch in the 1st, and a top pass rusher in the 2nd. Or if somehow Garrett falls, you take him at #2, and go Mahomes or Peterman later in the draft. In either scenario you bring in a guy like Hoyer to hold down the fort.

Feb 9, 2017 at 9:43 AM

#2887

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Originally posted by tjd808185:
You're only years away if that's how you want to approach it. NO was just as bad as us if not worse brought in Brees, drafted a rb in the 1st and instantly made themselves a contender. People need to stop with the loser attitude.

ABSOLUTELY! Sign key free agents and get more hits than misses on the draft and we're back in there. We need to hit a home run at QB. Its time to be positive again Niner fans!

Feb 9, 2017 at 10:12 AM

#2888

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This guy has Trubisky to NY Giants

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000784593/article/jeremiah-mock-draft-20-bills-giants-grab-qbs-in-round-1

Feb 9, 2017 at 10:17 AM

#2889

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Originally posted by ComeOnDeberg:
This guy has Trubisky to NY Giants

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000784593/article/jeremiah-mock-draft-20-bills-giants-grab-qbs-in-round-1

Daniel Jeremiah must have started taking drugs with his mock draft 2.0. He has the 9ers taking a CB. LOL.

Just too bad, I really thought he was a nice kid when he had Trubisky going to the 9ers at 2 in his mock draft 1.0.

Feb 9, 2017 at 10:26 AM

#2890

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Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:
This. People make it sound like this is some sort of expansion franchise. There's talent, they just need some cornerstone guys, a QB, an elite pass rusher, a #1 WR, beyond that you can fill in the gaps pretty well.

yep.. Could be a playoff contender by 2018.. seriously.

Feb 9, 2017 at 10:32 AM

#2891

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Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:
Considering how absolutely loaded this draft is RB's, I see no reason to take one early, especially with Shanahan's scheme allowing pedestrian RB's to look good. You'll be able to get some guys that you'd typically find in the 2nd and 3rd round in most drafts in the 4th round of this draft.

I completely agree. We need more weapons coming out of the backfield. The falcons had a great offense the last few years, but they did not explode until they had Freeman and Coleman healthy.

Feb 9, 2017 at 10:39 AM

#2892

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Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:
This. People make it sound like this is some sort of expansion franchise. There's talent, they just need some cornerstone guys, a QB, an elite pass rusher, a #1 WR, beyond that you can fill in the gaps pretty well.

Yeah we may need a little luck in finding a Colston in the 7th round but we can easily walk out of fa/ draft with a franchise qb and improved pass rush. If we take a rookie like Mitch I like Hoyer as a stopgap and wouldn't call the season lost just yet.

Feb 9, 2017 at 11:51 AM

#2893

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Originally posted by tjd808185:

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:
This. People make it sound like this is some sort of expansion franchise. There's talent, they just need some cornerstone guys, a QB, an elite pass rusher, a #1 WR, beyond that you can fill in the gaps pretty well.

Yeah we may need a little luck in finding a Colston in the 7th round but we can easily walk out of fa/ draft with a franchise qb and improved pass rush. If we take a rookie like Mitch I like Hoyer as a stopgap and wouldn't call the season lost just yet.

Sounds like a plan, I like it.

Feb 9, 2017 at 11:58 AM

#2894

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Originally posted by mayo49:

Originally posted by tjd808185:

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:
This. People make it sound like this is some sort of expansion franchise. There's talent, they just need some cornerstone guys, a QB, an elite pass rusher, a #1 WR, beyond that you can fill in the gaps pretty well.

Yeah we may need a little luck in finding a Colston in the 7th round but we can easily walk out of fa/ draft with a franchise qb and improved pass rush. If we take a rookie like Mitch I like Hoyer as a stopgap and wouldn't call the season lost just yet.

Sounds like a plan, I like it.

Yep, I have also said Hoyer and Mitch would be just fine.

Feb 9, 2017 at 12:08 PM

#2895

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Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:
This. People make it sound like this is some sort of expansion franchise. There's talent, they just need some cornerstone guys, a QB, an elite pass rusher, a #1 WR, beyond that you can fill in the gaps pretty well.

I agree. Basically we're in dire need of some playmakers.