Montana trying to follow his father into NFL
 

Montana is attempting to follow his father's footsteps into the NFL ... however improbable that might be.

Nate, the son of Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana, participated in the NFL Super Regional Combine at Cowboys Stadium on Monday. Around The League spoke with NFL.com analyst Bucky Brooks, who was in attendance.

Brooks called Montana, 23, a "long shot" who will be held back by a weak throwing arm.

"It's going to be hard for him to transition to the next level," Brooks said. "His passes don't have zip. He has difficulty making pro throws."

Montana had a rambling college career that spanned four different schools, including two stops at his father's alma mater, Notre Dame. He finished at Division II West Virginia Wesleyan, where he led his conference with 2,480 passing yards and 19 touchdowns last season.

Still, the leap from D-II to the NFL is massive. Montana's chances appear slim.

"He's a great kid, his measurables are fine, but in terms of playing at the next level, his performance here was not very good," Brooks said.

Montana left a better impression on NFL.com senior analyst Gil Brandt, who also was in attendance. Brandt believes Montana's size (6-foot-4, 215 pounds) and pedigree should be enough to secure a camp invite. Time will tell.

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Re: Montana trying to follow his father into NFL
 

I'm sure he's a great kid, but he's gonna' have to buy a ticket on Sundays just like the rest of us, :mrgreen:.

Re: Montana trying to follow his father into NFL
 

I believe he'll get to where he wants to be if he works hard enough.

Re: Montana trying to follow his father into NFL
 

:rofl:

Re: Montana trying to follow his father into NFL
 

Yeah.... Way to disappoint your dad nate.... haha

Re: Montana trying to follow his father into NFL
 

Somewhere Joe is sitting wondering what the heck Archie did...

Re: Montana trying to follow his father into NFL
 

I'm sure he'll suck, yet must respect him for following his dream. Hell, it isn't as if the boy will be doomed to managing a storage unit facility should he fail to secure an NFL job

Re: Montana trying to follow his father into NFL
 

Charles Manson followed his dream and he isn't getting credit from me either.

You know Joe has used the "takes after his mother" line quite a few times.

Re: Montana trying to follow his father into NFL
 

Montana, 23, a "long shot" who will be held back by a weak throwing arm.

Still, the leap from D-II to the NFL is massive. Montana's chances appear slim.