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.

[SAUTO]

Originally Posted by Sorter

Mooch said that?

Yep and was giddy about it
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[BigBeauford]

Originally Posted by B14ckmon

This is one of like 4 forums I am on. Now that the Chiefs are likely passing on Geno, I've become more and more feisty.

You actually make me feel bad about having a "Ban Rambozo" thread. At least that guy attempted to back up his bullshit with some research. You are litterally telling us you are in fact a troll.

[B14ckmon]

Gil Brandt with a smart mock draft, though Bjoern Werner talk needs to stop. He is not a good fit for Bradley's defense.

Originally Posted by qbsacker93

You actually make me feel bad about having a "Ban Rambozo" thread. At least that guy attempted to back up his bullshit with some research. You are litterally telling us you are in fact a troll.

Save your anger for Dorsey and Reid. Because they will prove I am correct in late April.

[KCrockaholic]

Originally Posted by Pablo

Is that pretty quick? I have no idea what the NFL average is for ball speed or who's the best in the league.

Stafford, Cutler, and Kaep are probably at the top.

On average, an NFL quarterback can throw a football 30 to 45 miles an hour. 45 is the range were elite quarterbacks like Peyton Manning or Mike Vick clock in and only the really experienced players can match it.

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[SAUTO]

Originally Posted by B14ckmon

I'm at work. In an office. In front of a computer.

Want to get lunch at Zeppelins and discuss it?

So you are stealing pay from your employer?
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[Strongside]

Geno is the pick. Bet on it.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Geno came, he saw, he conquered.

[Hammock Parties]

Geno up at 4 am every day.

Jeebus.

[milkman]

Originally Posted by 58-4ever

Big time troll. Geno just showed what many were hoping to see, including me. yeah, he got frustrated at times... I would too at that defense. One of the worst D1 defenses in CFB

Geno,s frustration was only displayed when he made some mistakes.

If he was frustrated by his team's performance, it never showed.

[BossChief]

You ran a 4.59...same time as Cam

Geno: well, Cam is 260, I should run faster.

[ReynardMuldrake]

I loved hearing Geno say the words: "First overall pick"

[unlurking]

There laughing their ass off at the thought Matt Cassel can be turned into a 11-5 QB.

[B14ckmon]

Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO

So you are stealing pay from your employer?
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Nah. Just not much required on Sundays.

[Chiefs=Champions]

Irvin talking about us keeping casshole. well i think thats enough nfl network coverage today.

[Molitoth]

Oh god, stfu Irvin.... Cassel is done and I hate you.