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The issue for Bridgewater is arm strength. As noted above, Bridgewater is one of the most accurate quarterbacks in the nation on intermediate passes, but when he has to throw it farther down field, the ball tends to hang in the air.
Bridgewater is more like Colt McCoy than he similar to Rodgers. I've said that a lot and I'll stick by it.
I'm not going to keep going on Bridgewater/Rodgers.
I could keep going on Bridgewater and Colt McCoy similarities or other late round draft pick with no arm strength, small hands, and inconsistent mechanics.
I will go with your issue with his hand size..It is real and a concern.
However, talking about his lack of arm strength just isn't accurate at all. his inconsistent accuracy down field needs to be addressed, but it isn't about his arm strength. In fact his arm strength is the reason I personally feel he hasn't come any where near his potential.
Would you agree if his down field accuracy improved dramatically, he could be an elite QB in the NFL?
Fact is, Bridgewater throws the ball 54MPH consistently, faster than anyone in this draft and compare that to the "typical" QB (not just in this draft) who throws the ball around 48MPH.
He needs a QB coach that can get the most out of that arm strength and get him to stop relying so much on trajectory down the field and stop floating balls. Tap into that arm strength and Bridgewater can be the most accurate passer in the game.
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The issue for Bridgewater is arm strength. As noted above, Bridgewater is one of the most accurate quarterbacks in the nation on intermediate passes, but when he has to throw it farther down field, the ball tends to hang in the air.
Bridgewater is more like Colt McCoy than he similar to Rodgers. I've said that a lot and I'll stick by it.
I'm not going to keep going on Bridgewater/Rodgers.
I could keep going on Bridgewater and Colt McCoy similarities or other late round draft pick with no arm strength, small hands, and inconsistent mechanics.
I will go with your issue with his hand size..It is real and a concern.
Would you agree if his down field accuracy improved dramatically, he could be an elite QB in the NFL?
Brdgewater has size issues/ the ability to maintain weight
has some injuries in the past, including a broken wrist and sprained ankle in 2012
inconsistencies with his throwing motion, deep ball accuracy.
He has a low release point on his throws
the ball often is wobbly out of his hand.
His footwork is very inconsistent
Bridgewater has a nasty habit of sailing passes high.
When Teddy is lined up in the pistol he has a tendency of staring down slants and throwing them flat-footed.
He makes a lot of risky throws due to playing it safe with touch passes instead of adding some heat on it.
He takes unnecessary sacks instead of getting the ball off, due to his believe that his natural athleticism will get him out of a bad situation.
Struggled at his pro day
He's very quiet and not a vocal leader
hasn't faced tough competition
he is comparable to wilson more than rodgers minus the dual threat capability as a runner.
he is good across the board but lacks elite qualities
he needs a year or two to sit on a bench and learn. I think he could be ok in the NFL but not great.
Last edited by superbowldogg; 04/28/14 08:23 PM.
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Coming back to Bortles. I saw him on Draft Academy which showed a group of players preparing for the combine.
What impressed me about Bortles in this piece was his work ethic. He just came off as a guy who is very coachable and willing to do the work necessary to reach his full potential.
He is kind of the perfect guy to sit behind Hoyer and develop. I would be good with getting him at 26. That is where I have him slotted to begin with. If we were to get Watkins at four I would not have a problem with moving to say 19 to jump the Cardinals and take him there. That would work for me if Bridgewater was off the board.
No matter the chatter about Bridgewater in my mind he remains the best quarterback prospect in this draft.
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I like everything I hear about Bortles, but I have to admit I didn't see any UCF games.
I'd love to get him at #26, but if our Front Office wants him, they have to take him at #4. I don't think we should get greedy with the QB.
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Not a Bortles fan at all.
I hope he's not even on our draft board.
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I like everything I hear about Bortles, but I have to admit I didn't see any UCF games.
I saw one or two but I have to admit, I wasn't staring at him... Just in watching the games as a fan, he reminds me of Big Ben only with better speed..
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