Quarterback standard

saintz08 · 10-11-2003, 07:50 PM

Quarterback standard :

There are three categories that QBs can fall into, they are:

The West Coast QB-the West Coast QB is defined by a player with some mobility, even to the point of being called a scrambler. His arm strength is not a main issue. He survives on making quick decisions and marching his team down the field with precise passes. Vintage examples of the West Coast QB are Joe Montana and Steve Young.

The Pocket Passer-the pocket passer is not extremely mobile but prefers to stand in the pocket and deliver the ball. They are generally characterized by great arm strength and the ability to stretch the field. They can usually make all the throws but need a solid offensive line to keep them upright. Vintage examples of the pocket passer would be Dan Marino or Drew Bledsoe.

The Athlete-this is becoming vogue in the NFL. They are pure athletes with cannons for arms. They move like running backs and often prefer to scramble before throwing. They can usually stretch the field and seldom prefer to dump it off. Vintage examples of the these atheletes are hard to find, but the original would have to be John Elway. Since then, the market on these players have increased greatly.

The problem with some college QBs is there talent may have them falling in a gray area between the three listed categories, but coaches and schemes usually favor one of the three types. You would not fare well placing a pocket passer in the West Coast offense and the opposite would also be difficult. The athlete does not fit into any set mold and coaches really take a chance attempting to mold these guys into the finished product.

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Where would you place Brooks ????

10-11-2003, 07:50 PM	#1
saintz08 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 3,020	Quarterback standard Quarterback standard : There are three categories that QBs can fall into, they are: The West Coast QB-the West Coast QB is defined by a player with some mobility, even to the point of being called a scrambler. His arm strength is not a main issue. He survives on making quick decisions and marching his team down the field with precise passes. Vintage examples of the West Coast QB are Joe Montana and Steve Young. The Pocket Passer-the pocket passer is not extremely mobile but prefers to stand in the pocket and deliver the ball. They are generally characterized by great arm strength and the ability to stretch the field. They can usually make all the throws but need a solid offensive line to keep them upright. Vintage examples of the pocket passer would be Dan Marino or Drew Bledsoe. The Athlete-this is becoming vogue in the NFL. They are pure athletes with cannons for arms. They move like running backs and often prefer to scramble before throwing. They can usually stretch the field and seldom prefer to dump it off. Vintage examples of the these atheletes are hard to find, but the original would have to be John Elway. Since then, the market on these players have increased greatly. The problem with some college QBs is there talent may have them falling in a gray area between the three listed categories, but coaches and schemes usually favor one of the three types. You would not fare well placing a pocket passer in the West Coast offense and the opposite would also be difficult. The athlete does not fit into any set mold and coaches really take a chance attempting to mold these guys into the finished product. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Where would you place Brooks ????
saintz08 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 3,020