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I didn't say it was the best route for the NFL... just said it's the future because that's what the NCAA is giving "us".
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I didn't say it was the best route for the NFL... just said it's the future because that's what the NCAA is giving "us".NFL scouts should continue to do their job and not take just what is “given”. They are expected to shop around, do their homework, and pick the best out of the bunch.
To me, the reason why teams settle for running QBs, is due to the college success, it gets some immediate fans in the stands as teams take some time to adjust.
Second, historically, most pocket passers take time to develop. Look what NFL teams do to their rookie QBs. They chuck them in the fire and if they don’t remotely swim, it’s on to the next best thing that can even remotely swim.
Some of the best passers in the league were far from world beaters when they entered the league and in one case, the benefit of sitting a couple years probably did wonders (Rodgers).
So I agree that’s what the NCAA is giving, and I agree that’s what the NFL is settling for but for the NFL, I disagree that is the best route to go. Running QBs should NOT be the future of the NFL unless we are just determined to continue lowering the bar for QB play even in a pass happy league designed to score points.
Lamar Jackson is far from the best QB in the league. Not denying his MVP quality season, but a career of only 3K passing will not be very long. The 28 TDs he’s thrown won’t last either with those kind of passing numbers.
I think some teams stick to their guns about pocket passers. I’d say if anything, the running QB will still be selectively taken, and predominantly by teams that are not run well. Not to say there won’t be exceptions. So in general, I think it’s only part of the future but the same old, same old is also still going to be in the future.I didn't say it was the best route for the NFL... just said it's the future because that's what the NCAA is giving "is".
Pro-style isn't as effective in NCAA because it requires time to get good, but that's useless when your average players - specifically good players - are typically only around probably 2 years.I think some teams stick to their guns about pocket passers. I’d say if anything, the running QB will still be selectively taken, and predominantly by teams that are not run well. Not to say there won’t be exceptions. So in general, I think it’s only part of the future but the same old, same old is also still going to be in the future.
I honestly don’t think many teams are seeing what Jackson is doing and saying, hey, we need a QB like that. The bar is still set on career dominating QBs like Brady, Rodgers, Brees, Manning, Rivers. They’re just harder to find, and some teams don’t care enough to look (or give time to develop) which is probably why they continuously are the top teams drafting QBs.
I’ll give the Titans credit for their poor QB selections. They didn’t fail due to lack of opportunity to succeed. We rode the VY, Locker, and Mariota trains for too long before moving on. The s**ty part is, I’m not 100% convinced that they were all trash when drafted, but we did nothing to actually develop them into good NFL QBs.
Can’t argue the OL thing. I agree.Pro-style isn't as effective in NCAA because it requires time to get good, but that's useless when your average players - specifically good players - are typically only around probably 2 years.
But one could argue drafting a QB from a pro-style college program is a good idea for a backup.
However, there's still the issue of quality of Olineman coming out of college, in my opinion.
Too many programs to scout, probably, also. At least not thoroughly.Can’t argue the OL thing. I agree.
The running style success in college is hurting the OL because they can look good against weak DL, but never truly learn how to protect a QB that stands still and needs the block.
Some of these running guys would probably prefer school yard crap where all 10 guys just run out for a pass.
The pro style QBs may not succeed at the college level but good scouts should be able to find the. And develop them.
I really think the college playoff hurts too. Basically all the talent that wants to win, goes to the teams in those 5 conferences. Anyone Div 1 AA not in those 5 have a zero chance of ever winning where they did (however small) have a chance prior to the playoffs.
It puts all the talent in 5 conferences and probably limits where scouts even bother to look. Less programs to run pro style too.
I think this touches on so many different aspects too.
The other part about QB development the NFL has taken a hit from is the shorter off-seasons. A guy that just runs around doesn’t need to learn how to run around.
Not if we finish 8-8. I think would probably have to be drafting at a top 5 to land a stud of a QB - not that I dont think theres going to be good QBs to be had in later picks but I just dont trust Jon Robinson hitting on a QB for us if we do end up picking in the middle of the draft.
Way too early for this kind of talk