Comments on: Ryan Mallett’s arm continues to impress

By: jeremyhurst

jeremyhurst — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 14:34:08 +0000

schemefactory says:
Mar 8, 2011 7:25 PM
why, in that picture, is the front point of the ball pointing behind him? strong arm or not, nfl ready or not, that’s bad mechanics? i’m no expert, just think drew brees, or aaron rodgers would never do that..

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I think you need to google some pictures of drew brees and aaron rodgers throwing before you say they would never do that, because that IS good mechanics, and they ALL do it.

You try throwing a football keeping the nose pointed forward for the entire motion and tell me how that goes for you.

Please know what you’re talking about before you bash someone who is one million times better than you at something.

By: BC

BC — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 14:11:07 +0000

Dude’s about as mobile as Nate Newton. Hope he goes to a team that can pass block, or he’s going to end up getting really really beaten up.

By: armchairgm9

armchairgm9 — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 13:22:59 +0000

Remember that Peyton Manning run this season where he slid before making it to the endzone. You could have timed that with a desk calendar. And who would want that guy as their QB…

By: thegonz13

thegonz13 — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 13:22:37 +0000

Dan McGwire and Ryan Leaf also had cannons for an arm… Today, they’re both trivia questions!

By: kingbattle

kingbattle — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 13:05:06 +0000

Why do people keep comparing this kid to Tom Brady? The patriots have a great system, and they made Matt Cassell look like Drew Brees in a couple of his games.. The combine measures one thing, athleticism.. And I don’t know guys, I’m sure you have to be pretty athletic to play qb, isn’t football a sport. It’s funny how Mallet has somewhat crappy proday but he’s still the best, but last year tim tebow had an awesome proday and did everything in college but was considered a project qb.. Mayock, get a new job already..

By: dukeofthedawgpound

dukeofthedawgpound — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 12:40:33 +0000

I would rather have this guy than Colt McCoy.

By: hedleykow

hedleykow — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 08:30:16 +0000

This guy could have saved Singletary’s HC career. Damn the timing.

By: vicpetro

vicpetro — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 07:50:45 +0000

Look at the two QBs in the Super Bowl…they are two of the best in the business and making plays outside the pocket when everything else breaks down. So many games are decided by the smallest of margins, being able to keep a play alive and deliver an accurate throw on the move is of paramount importance.

vicksprman has it exactly right..Mallet cannot escape the defense, is a horrible decision maker in pressure situations and has questionable makeup.

Do not want.

By: goldrush36

goldrush36 — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 06:19:38 +0000

Clausen was the most pro ready by system and mechanics. However it is an unfair comparison since Notre Dame constantly got their tails kicked with Jimmy. At least Mallet has shown the ability to win games. With the right coach he should be a pretty solid QB. I would take him over Kolb or any other options at the moment just not at the 7th pick. I doubt he will fall as far as Clausen did though so it looks like we’ll end up with Dalton, Ponder, or Kapernick in the 2nd or 3rd round

By: burntorangehorn

burntorangehorn — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 06:12:11 +0000

He has the fight in him to fend off would-be tacklers, a lot like Drew Bledsoe did. Mobility isn’t the biggest deal, especially when a guy has as much potential as a pure passer as Mallett does.

I think his floor is Jeff George, but that’s only if he really fizzles in the leadership department.

By: 6250claimer

6250claimer — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 05:52:15 +0000

If I were a team in desperate need of a QB, I’d pass on all these chumps, sign Derek Anderson, ensuring an 0-and-16 season, and draft Andrew Luck next year. None of these guys can hold a candle to Luck. Of Mallett, Newton, Locker & Gabbert, 2-3 of them will be total busts. MARK IT!

By: zn0rseman

zn0rseman — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 04:57:21 +0000

All of the guys who are dwelling on this guys 40 time can be eqsy ignored because they are probably the same idiots who think that Micheal Vick and Donovan McNabb are as good as Tom Brady and Peyton Manning.

NFL QB’s need to make accurate throws and good decisions… that’s all.

By: wilburmills

wilburmills — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 04:17:22 +0000

Ridiculous to talk about him as only a “great work-out QB”,,he threw for over 7,000 yards and 60 TDs in two years in the SEC….most accurate college passer I have seen…

By: shaggytoodle

shaggytoodle — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 04:06:16 +0000

Elite, rare arm strength.
Great at going through progressions
Great at reading blitzes
Great at looking off safeties and linebackers
Great at reading coverages
Good accuracy
Good film study habits

Questionable intangibles and leadership
Below average athlete

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Sounds like Kerry Collins.

I hope Mallet does well he was a great college QB, but so were the likes of Lienart, Harrington and Smith. I am just not sold yet.

For the POSSIBLE character issues I was refering to please feel free to use the search option by typing *ryan mallet* on the pft site. I am not going to link half a dozen articles.

By: Grinds My Gear

Grinds My Gear — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 04:01:11 +0000

Jeff George was one of the best workout QBs ever… hey I’m just saying.

By: vicksprman

vicksprman — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 02:49:53 +0000

I don’t care how impressive his arm looked come on people if you watched any college football you know he was a sitting duck against pressure, and made horrible end game throws, bust written all over this kid, the hell with off the field issues.

By: 2loko

2loko — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 02:48:24 +0000

Well if a team needs a human JUGS machine . . .

By: blmonroe12

blmonroe12 — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 02:40:01 +0000

This guy reminds me of Ryan Leaf bust potential, Rothlisberger character issues and an arm like Kurt Warner.. If he plays like the last 2, some team is going to be very happy. If he plays like Leaf, some GM is losing his job if he reaches for him too high..

By: brewdogg

brewdogg — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 02:28:29 +0000

Why even discuss it? Drafting QBs is as much of a crapshoot as every other position. There are only 5 teams (with at least 20 years draft history) that haven’t wasted a 1st on a QB that was unsuccessful. Dallas, Miami, Minnesota, New England, and New Orleans are the only ones that haven’t. There are too many variables to predict…. QBs character and work ethic, coaching staff, stability of organization, supporting cast, veteran leadership, they all go into forming that most important quality for a QB to have. Confidence. So draft one and take your chances. Just don’t be the Rams and use 3 consecutive 1sts on QBs…..

By: qb19

qb19 — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 02:11:52 +0000

Bet the kid is a hell of of a croquet player too.

By: shaggytoodle

shaggytoodle — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 02:08:14 +0000

clintonportisheadd says:
Mar 8, 2011 7:47 PM
The best QB’s in the NFL make it a point to never run. Running gets you hurt. So his speed (or lack thereof) is no concern.

How fast is Peyton Manning? Brees? Brady?
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Speed isn’t everything, but ALL those players have the SMARTS to make up for it.

By: thefiesty1

thefiesty1 — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 02:02:04 +0000

Good thing he’s got an arm. From his 40 time he can’t get out of his own way. A 5 or 7 step drop may take half a quarter to execute.

By: suite34

suite34 — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 02:01:09 +0000

Reminds me of Jeff George and he went #1. If a team can keep his head in check, they’ll get a lot of value in the mid- to late-first round.

By: ticewasbetter

ticewasbetter — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 02:00:13 +0000

Wouldn’t be surprised if Mallett was drafted by Minnesota, and wouldn’t be surprised if he wasn’t due to their other needs, he does have a hell of an arm though and isn’t as im-mobile as people say. I’ve seen him move around pretty well in some highlight reels.

Either way, if Minnesota does pass on Mallett and hope Locker/Ponder will slide to their pick in round 2 there’s no way Mallett slides past Pete Carroll and the Seahawks.

He could turn into a very good NFL QB with Musgrave and some good acqusitions on the offensive line, he can play and would be a great pick at #12. And the Vikings need a quarterback right now with a chip on his shoulder to come in and light a fire under ‘em.

Mallett, Rodgers, Cutler, Stafford could make the NFC North the best QB division in the NFL.

By: neverend1

neverend1 — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 01:57:24 +0000

Elite, rare arm strength.
Great at going through progressions
Great at reading blitzes
Great at looking off safeties and linebackers
Great at reading coverages
Good accuracy
Good film study habits

Questionable intangibles and leadership
Below average athlete

Yeah, he’s going to be a bust! Besides the fact that he is more pro ready than Gabbert and Newton combined. If Mallet checks out good in the interviews to silence questions about his maturity and leadership he’s a top 10 pick.

By: dansnyder

dansnyder — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 01:46:04 +0000

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That’s because his throwing style consists of snapping his fingers. He holds the ball like that and by snapping his fingers he creates an antigravitational vortex which fires the out with tremendous velocity and accuracy.

By: backindasaddle

backindasaddle — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 01:28:17 +0000

“Character issues”

What are they specifically?

By: jebdamone

jebdamone — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 01:14:16 +0000

i am not one to normally make absurd comparisons and by no means am i saying that ryan mallett is the next tom brady, but i also think that a QBs 40 time and vertical jump are about the last things that i would care about. what these things tell me is that you need to protect your QB and give them time to throw. i challenge anyone to deny that Brady is ineffective if he is getting continuously harassed and although he has gotten better moving around pressure in the pocket, he is still not very mobile. i like ryan mallet and think that if he plays behind a solid offensive line and works hard to improve he may be a very, very good QB in the NFL. also really like this colin kaepernick kid!

By: shaggytoodle

shaggytoodle — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 01:07:25 +0000

Poll:

Ryan Mallett will be the caucasion version of Byron Leftwich.

Yay or nay

By: drewski85

drewski85 — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:53:40 +0000

Next stop….. Minni!