NFL Combine QB workout thread

[RealSNR]

Coverage starts at 8 AM Sunday on NFL Network. No idea when QBs will actually throw, but GoWalrus has promised to get clips of Geno's workout. No idea if he'll get any of the others.

Here is what we can expect the throwing drills to look like:

Through the combine, they get a good idea about whether the player name is likely to light up the football scoreboards in the future.

They want to see the quarterback’s 3-step drop, 5-step drop, 7-step drop and within those drops the reps want to see the QB go through the route tree. What’s the route tree? The QB is asked to run a slant, an out, a throw in, a corner route (7 route) and the deep route (the go).

Many quarterbacks worry that as they don’t personally know the receiver and have never played with them, they might throw over or under them giving the reps an inaccurate estimate of their skill. However, the reps do not care whether the receiver catches the pass or not. All they are interested in is seeing the quarterback’s footwork while they are running the 3-step drop, the 5-step drop and the 7-step drop.

In the 3-step drop they want to see how the quarterback handles and positions the ball: under-center. This is because most quarterbacks in college have never been under-center; they’re usually all back in the spread. They see and study the footwork, how the QB plants himself and drives the throw.

In the 5-step drop (intermediate route), the QB has to take 3 big steps and 2 small steps, get the ball and throw it out right away. Therefore, their footwork is essential.
In the 7-step drop (a deeper throw) the footwork, again, is very critical. Bill Walsh said that he could tell by looking at the quarterback’s feet (footwork) whether he had a good or a bad game. The second thing they notice is the carriage i.e. how the quarterback carries the football. Is it up towards the shoulder or is it below towards the center of the chest and stomach. However, ever since Philip Rivers no one can positively judge the quarterback through the position of his carriage.

Finally, they look into the arm strength. This is why the quarterbacks are asked to throw the 7 route and the deep route. The reps watch the quarterbacks drop back 5 to 7 yards and throw the football. They want to see how quickly and accurately it comes out of the quarterback’s hands.

[Bowser]

Originally Posted by B14ckmon

I think he will turn the Raiders around to a certain degree.

This is the critical flaw in your trolling attempts. He's good enought to go at 3, but not us at 1. Gotcha.

And save your comments about what Dorsey said. I'm not mad at the guy for wanting to cover all the bases with all the potential guys he could take with that top pick. But in the end, it's as we all thought - there is no better pick for this team right now than Geno Smith.

[KCrockaholic]

Originally Posted by siberian khatru

"I want to know what makes Geno Smith tick," or thereabouts.

What was the 2nd question?

[siberian khatru]

Originally Posted by Coogs

After the "what makes him tick" part, the coach wanted to know how he reacts to losing, and if he has any swagger. The coach hopes he has some swagger.

Ah, yes, thanks ... forgot the "swagger" part.

[BigCatDaddy]

The trolling by Cockman and CO's fan makes me feel even better about the Geno workout.

[KCrockaholic]

Originally Posted by Coogs

After the "what makes him tick" part, the coach wanted to know how he reacts to losing, and if he has any swagger. The coach hopes he has some swagger.

There we go. Thanks.

[ChiliConCarnage]

Tayvon seemed like a nice kid

[SAUTO]

Originally Posted by B14ckmon

Geno is a Florida kid, Love the Florida kids. But he's not going to either of our teams so no need to stroke him.

You are FOS. Your posts say differently.


Again, no matter what your mom said Geno IS NOT your dad that ran away.

He isn't old enough.

Go back to searching crack houses
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[the Talking Can]

Originally Posted by SNR

Geno called "crown jewel of this QB class"

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

Originally Posted by BigCatDaddy

He picked one ****ing guy you dumb ****! You said every QB looks good in shorts and makes those throws.

Once again i was talking about that deep ball gif every QB today made that throw.

[KCrockaholic]

Originally Posted by chiefscafan

I'm thinking it's Reid who asked the question can he be the face of the franchise. Also was interesting mooch said you'd be great running the west coast hmm aren't we gonna run that next year hint hint

We'll never know I guess.

[beach tribe]

Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

That gif he posted was a rainbow throw in the NFL a free safety is getting to that ball.

Last I checked, there is no help over the top at the combine.

[WildTurkey]

Originally Posted by BigCatDaddy

The trolling by Cockman and CO's fan makes me feel even better about the Geno workout.

Yep. Trolls getting desperate.

[Bowser]

Originally Posted by Mr. Laz

Tavon Austin with 14 reps on the bench is pretty dam good at a body weight of 174lbs.

THe same amount of reps Jared Allen pushed up. Heh.

[B14ckmon]

Originally Posted by Bowser

This is the critical flaw in your trolling attempts. He's good enought to go at 3, but not us at 1. Gotcha.

And save your comments about what Dorsey said. I'm not mad at the guy for wanting to cover all the bases with all the potential guys he could take with that top pick. But in the end, it's as we all thought - there is no better pick for this team right now than Geno Smith.

And if the Chiefs do not draft Geno, will I receive my apology?

Originally Posted by WildTurkey

Yep. Trolls getting desperate.

Desperate about what? Your team isn't taking the top pass rusher. It has 0 effect on my team.

[DaFace]

Originally Posted by KCrockaholic

...... I'm seriously having an old man moment. The HC's response was three different questions he wanted to know about Geno. Mainly character stuff. Wanted to know if Geno has "Swagger" was one of them... The other 2 questions I literally can't remember right now. And my TV doesn't rewind...

She said she talked to 3 different HC's that could end up taking Smith. Gave the quotes from each coach. And the first response was something Andy would've gave.

I apologize.

"I still want to know what makes Geno Smith tick. I want to know how he reacts to losing. And I want to know does he have a swagger."