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QB3Yes. And I expect him to outperform the Big Four.
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So, according to them Rattler is the second best of the group? And Nix third?The Athletic: Which of the NFL Draft’s top QBs has the best mechanics? Experts grade each passer
The Athletic asked a few top private QB coaches in the countries to rate each prospect's mechanics. Some snippets...
Caleb Williams
Efficiency: 4.8
Adaptability: 5
Speed: 4.25
Overall: 4.9
Drake Maye
Efficiency: 3.6
Adaptability: 3.5
Speed: 3.3
Overall: 3.75
"Maye’s mechanics have been the subject of much debate among analysts. There seem to be wide-ranging opinions about his release, accuracy and footwork. Maye will miss layup passes occasionally, but most of the coaches who participated in the article agree it’s mostly because of correctable footwork issues."
Jayden Daniels
Efficiency: 4
Adaptability: 3.5
Speed: 3.6
Overall: 3.8
Most agree that Daniels made a lot of improvements as an efficient thrower and has strong mechanics. One coach said it’s nitpicking, but when he puts a lot of heat on the ball, he tends to get overaggressive with his arm, leading to breakdowns. Daniels is an excellent touch thrower, but he didn’t have to force a lot of bullets into tight windows because of how good his receivers were as vertical threats and the system he played in. He also had clean pockets with one of the best offensive lines in the country, and when he broke the pocket, he would look to run rather than set up for a pass. Will he be able to maintain his mechanics in tighter pockets and smaller windows?
J.J. McCarthy
Efficiency: 3.8
Adaptability: 4
Speed: 3.1
Overall: 3.75
McCarthy has a strong arm and throws with a lot of zip, but he doesn’t throw with a lot of touch, which is a skill that requires different mechanics than when he’s throwing line drives. Another concern is that his accuracy dips when throwing to the left. Coaches believe it’s a combination of footwork problems and a tendency to overstride.
Michael Penix Jr.
Efficiency: 4
Adaptability: 3.3
Speed: 3.3
Overall: 3.8
Bo Nix
Efficiency: 4
Adaptability: 4
Speed: 3.8
Overall: 3.9
Spencer Rattler
Efficiency: 4.3
Adaptability: 4.25
Speed: 3.5
Overall: 4
The problem with this, especially at QB, is this:This would put us out of the running for a big name QB or LT, but we would have the ammunition to fill the many holes on this roster.
Ouch on Maye.From BCG’s entry on page 1 of this thread. Notice the deep ball agonistes of JJM and the inconsist ball placement by Dyke Maye, who regressed this past season.
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You watch D[r]yke be the HoF out of this class.From BCG’s entry on page 1 of this thread. Notice the deep ball agonistes of JJM and the inconsist ball placement by Dyke Maye, who regressed this past season.
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I want Maye over DanielsPrediction (and caveat: I'm always wrong)
2. WAS: Maye
3. NE: JJ
5. MIN: Daniels (trade with LAC. Rumor has it MIN prefers JJ.)
Last night I watched a Kurt Warner vid that would fully agree with this ("He may be more gifted..." 42:50).
Edit: Kurt Benkert was an NFL QB? He looks like a jag dude I'd see at a Lower Allston bar talking sports.
My big issue with Rattler is whether he has matured since Oklahoma because he’s was known as the biggest *** in Oklahoma football history, just read some of the Reddit stories from classmates back then would give you Manziel vibes!Love this young man. Too bad he’s a 6’0” smurf. He’s got everything else going for him, though.
This past season running the pro style South Carolina offense he had a ****show on the OL. Fourteen different starters!
Xavier Legette the real deal. My receiver #4.