QB CJ Beathard - signs with Jacksonville | Page 474

slowriot · 2017-04-28T20:36:13-07:00

"He processes the game so well, tough as s---. Got a chance. He reminds me a lot of Kirk Cousins" - head coach Kyle Shanahan HEIGHT: 6'2" WEIGHT: 219LBS. ARM LENGTH: 30 5/8" HANDS: 9 3/8" DRAFT ANALYSIS: "C.J. Beathard had mostly fifth-, sixth-round grades from the teams I spoke with. Obviously has great NFL lineage, the Beathard name famous for talent evaluation, and I thought his tape was down a little bit this year. I thought he was better as a junior. Very smart, understands where to go with the football, better arm than expected when you really sit down and study him. I haven't seen him live, and the people who went to his Pro Day told me he had an excellent day." -- Mike Mayock OVERVIEW A lot of people know that the Hawkeyes' signal caller is the grandson of former NFL general manager Bobby Beathard -- but now C.J. is a father in own right after he and his girlfriend welcomed a girl (Lyla) into their world in December. He was the most prolific quarterback in Tennessee his final two years of high school (runner-up for one of the state's Mr. Football awards). As a redshirt freshman, Beathard played a little (9-27, TD, two INT) and the following year he saw the field more often (nine games, one start, 645 yards, five TD, two INT). He was given the reins of the offense as a junior, earning team MVP and second-team All-Big Ten honors by completing 61.6 percent of his passes for 2,809 pass yards, 17 touchdowns and just five interceptions. Beathard wasn't as effective as a senior (56.5 completion pct, 1,929 yards, 147TD, 10 INT) but is still considered a solid developmental prospect. ANALYSIS STRENGTHS Played in pro-style passing attack, working under center and from shotgun. Capable and confident rolling out. Squares shoulders to deliver strikes. Completed 57 percent of his passes outside of the pocket at Iowa. Showed improved touch on short throws. Footwork and pocket mechanics look solid. Throws with some natural accuracy despite pedestrian completion percentage. Better tape in 2015 as he had to overcome injuries to key targets in 2016. Has the arm strength to throw the deep out without laboring. Trusts his line and keeps eyes downfield. Plays with relatively calm demeanor. Good feel and timing for screen game. Knee brace slowed him some during senior season, but he has ability to escape the heat. Team leader with ability to handle adversity. Won't take unnecessary chances. WEAKNESSES Hesitation is a noticeable issue. Often late to pull trigger on throws toward the sideline, forcing receivers into boundary and out of the catch. Slow field scanner who tends to lock into a single side. Too much eye-balling and not enough manipulating. Poor feel for pocket pressure. Two-year sack total of 58 is too high in play-action attack. Anchors deep in pocket and rarely climbs pocket to safe harbor. Oblivious to backside pressure until it's too late. Needs more air under the long ball. Deep-ball accuracy has been terrible. Completed under 30 percent of throws beyond 20 yards in last two seasons at Iowa. Completed just 43 percent of throws beyond line of scrimmage to right sideline. DRAFT PROJECTION Rounds 6-7 NFL COMPARISON Tom Savage BOTTOM LINE Pro-style quarterback who dealt with nagging injuries to key pass catchers and himself in 2016. His 2015 tape was more impressive, but deep-ball accuracy issues, poor pocket awareness, and unnecessary hesitation as a passer shows up in both seasons. Beathard plays checkers with safeties rather than chess, which could always hinder his ability to attack down the field with success. Could be a career backup who finds himself in the action at some point down the road. -Lance Zierlein

Sep 30, 2018 at 5:22 PM

#7096

NCommand
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I've got nothing but love for BeatHard. Kid is unreal. Every time he plays he gets murdered but this time, this year, it wasn't from him holding the ball too long, being indecisive, etc. Kid could legit keep us in just about every game now if not for all the s**t around him.

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Sep 30, 2018 at 5:26 PM

#7097

SteveWallacesHelmet
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CJ played his ass off. Best quarterbacked game of the season for us in my opinion.

Sep 30, 2018 at 5:26 PM

#7098

BoldRedandGold
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Originally posted by NCommand:
I've got nothing but love for BeatHard. Kid is unreal. Every time he plays he gets murdered but this time, this year, it wasn't from him holding the ball too long, being indecisive, etc. Kid could legit keep us in just about every game now if not for all the s**t around him.

If he continues to perform as he did today I think we overpaid for jimmy g. The dropoff due to quarterback play has been neglible this year.

Now the only problem is the rest of the team is soft and sucks. The biggest players on the team the oline and dine are the softest players on the team.

I really don't think this team is much worse than the 2010 niners so the team is way underperforming imo and that's on the coaching staff.

Sep 30, 2018 at 5:27 PM

#7099

PA49ersfan
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Originally posted by NCommand:
I've got nothing but love for BeatHard. Kid is unreal. Every time he plays he gets murdered but this time, this year, it wasn't from him holding the ball too long, being indecisive, etc. Kid could legit keep us in just about every game now if not for all the s**t around him.

You are being way to kind to call rest of team sh!t.

Sep 30, 2018 at 5:32 PM

#7100

RidetheHyde
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He's gonna be a starter in this league

Sep 30, 2018 at 5:35 PM

#7101

dj43
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Originally posted by SteveWallacesHelmet:
CJ played his ass off. Best quarterbacked game of the season for us in my opinion.

Oh, now you've done it.

Sep 30, 2018 at 5:42 PM

#7102

Phoenix49ers
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Originally posted by PA49ersfan:
You are being way to kind to call rest of team sh!t.

Meh I think they have better talent then the results show. The defense shouldn't be THIS bad, even with all the backups that were in. On offense, the dropoff from Staley to Gilliam was staggering. Breida was clearly limited and they were determined to stop him but he still showed some explosiveness.

The Chargers are not a poor team by any means but this should still have been a win.

Sep 30, 2018 at 5:44 PM

#7103

Young2Rice
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A valiant effort.

Sep 30, 2018 at 5:46 PM

#7104

dj43
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Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

Originally posted by PA49ersfan:
You are being way to kind to call rest of team sh!t.

Meh I think they have better talent then the results show. The defense shouldn't be THIS bad, even with all the backups that were in. On offense, the dropoff from Staley to Gilliam was staggering. Breida was clearly limited and they were determined to stop him but he still showed some explosiveness.

The Chargers are not a poor team by any means but this should still have been a win.

10.5 point favorite to win. Pre-season favorite to win AFC West. Lot of weapons on both sides of the ball.

Sep 30, 2018 at 5:55 PM

#7105

NYniner85
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Was proud of this dude, he made me eat a bite of crow (just a nibble).

Sep 30, 2018 at 6:06 PM

#7106

dj43
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105.46 rating!

Sep 30, 2018 at 6:13 PM

#7107

qnnhan7
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Originally posted by RidetheHyde:
He's gonna be a starter in this league

[ Edited by qnnhan7 on Sep 30, 2018 at 6:14 PM ]

Sep 30, 2018 at 6:13 PM

#7108

Niners816
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Tough motherf**ker.....just off the top of my head the only throw that looked really bad was the redzone pick. It looked like it was a spot concept/spot variation from 12 personnel. Morris looked open in the flat as the defenders kinda jumped the snag/hook.

[ Edited by Niners816 on Sep 30, 2018 at 6:15 PM ]

Sep 30, 2018 at 6:13 PM

#7109

TexasGuero49
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I like me some CJ. He has the heart of a champ that's for sure.

Sep 30, 2018 at 6:15 PM

#7110

hondakillerzx
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It wasnt CJ who lost this game, it was our defense that cant tackle