Mitch "Mr Biscuit" Trubisky-QB-North Carolina | Page 71

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.

Dec 24, 2016 at 12:37 AM

#1051

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Love how Trubisky handles pressure from the defense. He's very elusive & fast, but he's also great at getting rid of the ball quickly w/ zip to avoid sacks & pick up first downs:

[ Edited by NinerSickness on Dec 24, 2016 at 12:47 AM ]

Dec 24, 2016 at 12:50 AM

#1052

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Originally posted by NinerSickness:
Love how Trubisky handles pressure from the defense. He's very elusive & fast, but he's also great at getting rid of the ball quickly w/ zip to avoid sacks & pick up first downs:

Hanging tough in the pocket consistently is something we haven't seen in sf in a long time.

Dec 24, 2016 at 12:53 AM

#1053

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Mitch actually reminds me a lot of Eli Manning in some ways. He runs hot & cold; but when he's hot, he's white-hot.

[ Edited by NinerSickness on Dec 24, 2016 at 12:53 AM ]

Dec 25, 2016 at 6:27 PM

#1054

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And this KC/Denver game is why you need a qb...that amazing defense in Denver isn't even gonna make the playoffs this yr.

No qb no chance in this league.

Dec 25, 2016 at 6:39 PM

#1055

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If they are legit I am okay with Trubisky or Garrett.

Dec 25, 2016 at 6:51 PM

#1056

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Originally posted by NYniner85:
And this KC/Denver game is why you need a qb...that amazing defense in Denver isn't even gonna make the playoffs this yr.

No qb no chance in this league.

Denver lost a few members of their defense and they arent close to the team they were last year, their lack of a QB only compounds the issue.

Dec 25, 2016 at 8:52 PM

#1057

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Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:
Originally posted by NYniner85:
And this KC/Denver game is why you need a qb...that amazing defense in Denver isn't even gonna make the playoffs this yr.

No qb no chance in this league.

Denver lost a few members of their defense and they arent close to the team they were last year, their lack of a QB only compounds the issue.

No qb and no running game what so ever killed any chances Denver had to repeat. Their d even not as great as last year is still super bowl caliber but not when you're on the field all the time and have no faith in your offense. Elway will pry away tony romo from Dallas

Dec 26, 2016 at 12:12 AM

#1058

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Rumors are Mitch has smaller hands for a QB. That's a concern if true, We won't know 'til the combine, but if it's true, that's a problem.

Dec 26, 2016 at 12:36 AM

#1059

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Originally posted by NinerSickness:
Rumors are Mitch has smaller hands for a QB. That's a concern if true, We won't know 'til the combine, but if it's true, that's a problem.

I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say Trubisky's hands are closer to 10"s than Jared Goff and Alex Smith.

That hand size stuff is funny though, you got two QB's who have smaller hands than scouts prefer and they both went #1 overall.

Dec 26, 2016 at 12:38 AM

#1060

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Originally posted by Kolohe:

Originally posted by NinerSickness:
Rumors are Mitch has smaller hands for a QB. That's a concern if true, We won't know 'til the combine, but if it's true, that's a problem.

I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say Trubisky's hands are closer to 10"s than Jared Goff and Alex Smith.

That hand size stuff is funny though, you got two QB's who have smaller hands than scouts prefer and they both went #1 overall.

Hand size is a big deal IMO. A QB can still be great without large hands, but smaller-handed QBs tend to fumble more and play worse in harsh weather.

I don't know anything about his hand size, but I'm extremely impressed w/ his play.

Dec 26, 2016 at 12:42 AM

#1061

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Originally posted by NinerSickness:

Originally posted by Kolohe:

Originally posted by NinerSickness:
Rumors are Mitch has smaller hands for a QB. That's a concern if true, We won't know 'til the combine, but if it's true, that's a problem.

I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say Trubisky's hands are closer to 10"s than Jared Goff and Alex Smith.

That hand size stuff is funny though, you got two QB's who have smaller hands than scouts prefer and they both went #1 overall.

Hand size is a big deal IMO. A QB can still be great without large hands, but smaller-handed QBs tend to fumble more and play worse in harsh weather.

I don't know anything about his hand size, but I'm extremely impressed w/ his play.

I think Trubisky's tendency to rush his passes early on 3rd downs is more of a concern than his hands but that's just me. Trubisky hasn't had a major problem of turning the ball over so (I can't speak for everyone else but) I wouldn't stress too much about hand size.

Dec 26, 2016 at 1:09 AM

#1062

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Sorry if posted already, but I love this video......Money Mitch!!!

I'm pretty sure this video answered a lot of questions, at least for me it did.

Dec 26, 2016 at 5:46 AM

#1063

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Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:
Denver lost a few members of their defense and they arent close to the team they were last year, their lack of a QB only compounds the issue.

That defense is still a top 5 D they've scored 23 pts total in the last 3 games

They have two very good WRs and a great HC put a solid qb on that squad and they're right in the thick of playoff falls.

No qb no playoffs

Dec 26, 2016 at 5:48 AM

#1064

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Originally posted by FredFlintstone:
No qb and no running game what so ever killed any chances Denver had to repeat. Their d even not as great as last year is still super bowl caliber but not when you're on the field all the time and have no faith in your offense. Elway will pry away tony romo from Dallas

Yup and we will see that offense come alive again...no qb equals stacked boxes and putting more pressure on its defense cause they can't score more than 10 pts.

People who think we can just sit and await on a qb need to stop with that

Dec 26, 2016 at 5:49 AM

#1065

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Originally posted by NinerSickness:
Rumors are Mitch has smaller hands for a QB. That's a concern if true, We won't know 'til the combine, but if it's true, that's a problem.

Where you hearing that? And what's considered small?