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.

[007]

Soooooo? How did he look. Just got in.

[Sorter]

Originally Posted by KCrockaholic

He did. That was cool.

[Rexx]

Just hit ignore for Blackmon! He brings nothing to the board and am surprised he hasn't been banned for his consistent trolling. Must not have much of a life if he has to hang out in a forum that isn't his favorite team. Lord knows I couldn't hang out on a Jag forum everyday. His motives are pretty clear...irritate people.

[SAUTO]

Damn he's a good interview
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[58-4ever]

Originally Posted by milkman

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

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

So you were next to him all the time on the sideline? Interesting. What's your title on the WVU staff?

[chiefscafan]

Yep I stated that earlier bout mooch. I've said this I think he would be awesome in the Andy Reid west coast offense.

[unlurking]

Originally Posted by Chiefs=Good

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

You must have missed where he couldn't continue with a straight face.

[58-4ever]

Originally Posted by Sorter

I enjoy your very strange GIFs

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

Bob Fescoe ‏@bobfescoe

Judging players at combine is like making absolutes abt players in training camp or spring training

[B14ckmon]

Originally Posted by Rexx

Just hit ignore for Blackmon! He brings nothing to the board and am surprised he hasn't been banned for his consistent trolling. Must not have much of a life if he has to hang out in a forum that isn't his favorite team. Lord knows I couldn't hang out on a Jag forum everyday. His motives are pretty clear...irritate people.

[Strongside]

Originally Posted by Guru

Soooooo? How did he look. Just got in.

He's now the first overall pick.

[TribalElder]

Tebow is the devil

http://www.nfl.com/combine/top-perfo...LL&position=QB

Shows 2010 6.66

[KCrockaholic]

Damn. NFLN guy pressuring Geno to spill the beans.

[58-4ever]

98 touchdowns, 21 interceptions. I'll take it. Plus he's doing well in interviews. I'd love to be a fly on the wall with him and Reid when they talked.

[Molitoth]

Originally Posted by unlurking

You must have missed where he couldn't continue with a straight face.

Irvin was saying that Reid may not want to tie himself to a rookie QB again and watch him grow... would possible rather try and build the team while sticking with Cassel because it will "provide him more time."

OH.MY.GOD