QB CJ Beathard - signs with Jacksonville | Page 80

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

May 14, 2017 at 9:08 AM

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Just because draftnicks had a late round grade on him doesn't mean NFL front offices did. Only takes one team to like the kid, and he's gone before we pick in the 4th.

If you're Kyle, and you're only targeting one QB in the draft, you do what you can to go get him.

May 14, 2017 at 9:15 AM

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qnnhan7
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Sounds like a Rothlisberger mentality regards to injuries.

May 14, 2017 at 1:46 PM

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DonnieDarko
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The chosen one

May 14, 2017 at 3:29 PM

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Ryanoceros
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Hard to fathom this is the only QB Shanny wanted in this draft class. That's got to tell you something. I sure do hope this work outs, but it'll take a few years for Beathard to be even remotely ready.

May 14, 2017 at 4:18 PM

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Originally posted by Ryanoceros:
Hard to fathom this is the only QB Shanny wanted in this draft class. That's got to tell you something. I sure do hope this work outs, but it'll take a few years for Beathard to be even remotely ready.

We have Hoyer for now and Kyle has a 6 year deal so finding a franchise QB isnt an immediate priority

But we gotta get one....soon

May 14, 2017 at 4:33 PM

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After reading more about him, things sound good. Best case scenario imo he turns into the QB this team needs and makes the 2 scrubs we have now expendable. Then there would be no need for K Cousins next year. Wishful thinking but one can dream. However, I like the proven commodity in Cousins, and him coming here more atm.

May 14, 2017 at 4:34 PM

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CJ is this years Montana or Brady.

May 14, 2017 at 6:11 PM

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Originally posted by GoldenGateGlory:
CJ is this years Montana or Brady.

I hope you're right but we heard that when Jeff Driskel was drafted a year ago same round as Brady

May 14, 2017 at 6:52 PM

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Yes, the call comes out perennially.

May 14, 2017 at 7:30 PM

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Originally posted by Mertonschickendance:
Originally posted by GoldenGateGlory:
CJ is this years Montana or Brady.

I hope you're right but we heard that when Jeff Driskel was drafted a year ago same round as Brady

But drafted by a regime that had absolutely no clue what was going on

May 14, 2017 at 7:33 PM

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People thowing Montana comparisons lol

May 14, 2017 at 7:36 PM

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People look for diamonds everywhere and usually stumble over them in the dark

May 14, 2017 at 7:39 PM

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the more I watch his highlights, the more he reminds me of the old Falcons' Chris Miller !!

May 14, 2017 at 7:51 PM

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His best year as a pro came during the 1991 season for the Falcons when he threw for over 3000 yards and 26 touchdowns.

Miller was picked 13th in the first round. it would be a steal if he is as good as Miller.

May 14, 2017 at 8:18 PM

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It sounds like he had the better intangables that Kyle wanted out of all the qbs