QB CJ Beathard - signs with Jacksonville | Page 493

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

Oct 7, 2018 at 4:16 PM

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Chief
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Lol

Oct 7, 2018 at 4:16 PM

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Stud
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4 turnovers. I'm sorry, CJ is a backup for a reason. He holds on to the ball so G-d damn long.

Oct 7, 2018 at 4:18 PM

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glorydayz
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We can't beat the 0-4 Cardinals!?

Oct 7, 2018 at 4:20 PM

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Hoovtrain
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Tough kid......but the fact they spent s 3rd on him is.....

[ Edited by Hoovtrain on Oct 7, 2018 at 4:20 PM ]

Oct 7, 2018 at 4:24 PM

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jreff22
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Should not be on the roster next year

Oct 7, 2018 at 4:25 PM

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pickle
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If anyone thought he could be an adequate replacement for Jimmy G, think again. The first pick is coming and we have to start thinking about what weapons we have to surround Jimmy G with.

Oct 7, 2018 at 4:26 PM

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This dude didn't improve at all .... Same s**t.. Miss you Jimmy G.

[ Edited by Chief on Oct 7, 2018 at 4:27 PM ]

Oct 7, 2018 at 4:28 PM

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Needs to improve his pocket awareness and help his tackles out by climbing the pocket when he can. I'm not as down on him as others. Losing Breida was huge, got no help from his receivers and still converted over 50% on 3rd downs. He'll get better and better.

Oct 7, 2018 at 4:31 PM

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Originally posted by Sunshine:
Needs to improve his pocket awareness and help his tackles out by climbing the pocket when he can. I'm not as down on him as others..

You don't learn that, it's called instincts.

Oct 7, 2018 at 4:33 PM

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Sunshine
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Originally posted by FaTaL:
Originally posted by Sunshine:
Needs to improve his pocket awareness and help his tackles out by climbing the pocket when he can. I'm not as down on him as others..

You don't learn that, it's called instincts.

I don't buy that at all. Definitely something you can learn and improve on.

Oct 7, 2018 at 4:34 PM

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RonMexico
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All heart

Oct 7, 2018 at 4:41 PM

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Niners816
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I miss Jimmy G...oh well, these loses f**king suck when watching them but we'll benefit come draft time.

His final yards are gonna look sexy this game but it just doesn't look like how it looks when Jimmy was clicking.

Oct 7, 2018 at 4:41 PM

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FaTaL
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Originally posted by Sunshine:
Originally posted by FaTaL:
Originally posted by Sunshine:
Needs to improve his pocket awareness and help his tackles out by climbing the pocket when he can. I'm not as down on him as others..

You don't learn that, it's called instincts.

I don't buy that at all. Definitely something you can learn and improve on.

It's a natural feel, a guy like Garcia who wasn't very talented always step up when he felt pressure on the edge. Some things u just don't learn, u either can or not

Look at beatherds college tape, he never moves his feet

Oct 7, 2018 at 4:43 PM

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Originally posted by FaTaL:
It's a natural feel, a guy like Garcia who wasn't very talented always step up when he felt pressure on the edge. Some things u just don't learn, u either can or not

Look at beatherds college tape, he never moves his feet

Agreed. CJ just didn't show pocket awareness on the turnovers today. Couldn't feel the pressure. A little disappointing honestly.

Oct 7, 2018 at 4:48 PM

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Luca
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I watch CJ and I dont see a killer instinct, would like to see some fire under him, he is tough but a little screaming or chewing someone would be nice to start the O as a whole!