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The one trait that's constantly overlooked by evaluators, by reasons I simply cannot fathom, is accuracy. Clearly the game is shifting and virtually has shifted to a spread, up-tempo, quick passing/RPO type game, so naturally the "dual threat" kids are in high demand.

But give me a kid who can extend plays with his feet...doesn't have to be a burner or really even a runner, just someone who can extend a play when it's needed and who is ACCURATE...and I'll kill you with him. Rosier was 100th out of 100 in qualified passers in completion percentage last year. Absolute dead last. And the team went 10-3. Frankly, I don't care if a kid is dual threat or pro-style, I just want someone who can complete bubbles 100 times out of 100, give a kid a chance on a deep ball, and doesn't have cinder blocks for feet. Combine Malik Rosier with Brad Kaaya and you've got a Top 10 QB in the country. The problem is, Kaaya was the least mobile QB I can ever remember here. And Rosier was the least accurate passer I can ever remember here. We've had literally the worst of both worlds the past 4 years. That's why I'm so excited about Perry. He's not a runner, but he can move when he needs to and already has good accuracy with the football while being very much a work in progress mechanically. If you can fine tune that kid's mechanics and make him just a little more consistent thrower of the football, he can be a superstar in this offense. As can Williams and really also Weldon, IMO. You don't need a cannon. Just hit the open guys in the short and intermediate game and we'll be fine.
 
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OrangeBowlMagic said:
The one trait that's constantly overlooked by evaluators, by reasons I simply cannot fathom, is accuracy. Clearly the game is shifting and virtually has shifted to a spread, up-tempo, quick passing/RPO type game, so naturally the "dual threat" kids are in high demand.

But give me a kid who can extend plays with his feet...doesn't have to be a burner or really even a runner, just someone who can extend a play when it's needed and who is ACCURATE...and I'll kill you with him. Rosier was 100th out of 100 in qualified passers in completion percentage last year. Absolute dead last. And the team went 10-3. Frankly, I don't care if a kid is dual threat or pro-style, I just want someone who can complete bubbles 100 times out of 100, give a kid a chance on a deep ball, and doesn't have cinder blocks for feet. Combine Malik Rosier with Brad Kaaya and you've got a Top 10 QB in the country. The problem is, Kaaya was the least mobile QB I can ever remember here. And Rosier was the least accurate passer I can ever remember here. We've had literally the worst of both worlds the past 4 years. That's why I'm so excited about Perry. He's not a runner, but he can move when he needs to and already has good accuracy with the football while being very much a work in progress mechanically. If you can fine tune that kid's mechanics and make him just a little more consistent thrower of the football, he can be a superstar in this offense. As can Williams and really also Weldon, IMO. You don't need a cannon. Just hit the open guys in the short and intermediate game and we'll be fine.
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I agree the higher up you go at the position, the more accurate you have to become. Also for reference, of the four qbs in the playoffs last year, all were above 60% rate including Mayfield above 70% and Bryant a tad below 70%.

You ask me... yes. Accuracy with a quick decision maker are king.
 
OrangeBowlMagic said:
The one trait that's constantly overlooked by evaluators, by reasons I simply cannot fathom, is accuracy. Clearly the game is shifting and virtually has shifted to a spread, up-tempo, quick passing/RPO type game, so naturally the "dual threat" kids are in high demand.

But give me a kid who can extend plays with his feet...doesn't have to be a burner or really even a runner, just someone who can extend a play when it's needed and who is ACCURATE...and I'll kill you with him. Rosier was 100th out of 100 in qualified passers in completion percentage last year. Absolute dead last. And the team went 10-3. Frankly, I don't care if a kid is dual threat or pro-style, I just want someone who can complete bubbles 100 times out of 100, give a kid a chance on a deep ball, and doesn't have cinder blocks for feet. Combine Malik Rosier with Brad Kaaya and you've got a Top 10 QB in the country. The problem is, Kaaya was the least mobile QB I can ever remember here. And Rosier was the least accurate passer I can ever remember here. We've had literally the worst of both worlds the past 4 years. That's why I'm so excited about Perry. He's not a runner, but he can move when he needs to and already has good accuracy with the football while being very much a work in progress mechanically. If you can fine tune that kid's mechanics and make him just a little more consistent thrower of the football, he can be a superstar in this offense. As can Williams and really also Weldon, IMO. You don't need a cannon. Just hit the open guys in the short and intermediate game and we'll be fine.
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And about those bubbles... seen some interesting substitutions for them. Believe it or not... that throw isn't as easy as it looks from experience. Just the angle and the window to throw it right gets tricky.

I've seen teams run it from stacks (which I personally like because teams have to commit early to the coverage and it becomes a numbers game) a stack hitch is a MUCH easier throw.

And teams are simply darting the #2 wr in more straight down the line projectory and keeping that shoulder pads essentially flat to the qb giving him a bigger target.

I like both as options
 
Roman Marciante said:
1. There are some blind squirrels in terms of the classifications. I am just listing what was listed. From the piece I specifically shed light to the fact it was convoluted and kids are mis-classified

2. I said 3 "traits" have emerged among the offers. I never said mobility was only key. Just a point of emphasis.

3. Road graders are not needed for good pass pro. That is quite the opposite. (But I think you simply mispoke and I know what you mean)

Quick passing emerged as point of emphasis after the debacle at VT 2 years ago. Richt admitted to the bad game plan and shifted the focus into a more quick centered attack. The point of emphasis of the offense has changed more so from year to year. Teams adapt so shall we.

And lastly I was asked to focus on this piece with the whole goal to find what Richt is looking for in qb recruits. If there was a single "trait" You are very well in tune my friend. In a short time frame I have come to respect your knowledge. But not everyone out there understands the difference between dual threats and pro guys and make the comment "we just need dual threats why are we wasting our time with pro kids." So the backdrop was widened. It will not always read that way.
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Good stuff. Like i said no issue out of me. Just was pointing out how i saw things as well.
 
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DTP said:
I've never understood what qualifies a QB as "dual threat" or "pocket passer" to these recruiting sites. Yes, some guys, like Kaaya, were/are no threat to run at all but why was N'kosi Perry labeled "dual threat" and Cade Weldon labeled "pocket passer" when Weldon had more rushes for more yards than Perry?
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And Williams rushed for far more yards than Perry, but he's not a dual threat? Weird.
 
firstandcanes said:
It's a luxury to have a QB that can break one at any moment, but I'll take someone with great pocket presence. Someone that can shift effortlessly left or right in the pocket to buy time, or take what the defense gives to get a first down. That what was so frustrating about Kayaa, he couldn't even move in the pocket.
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That's almost exactly my read on what Richt is looking for. If a guy can run a 4.4, scramble all over the field, and rush for 15 TDs a season that'd be great, but the main things are can he extend the play with his legs and can he put the ball where it needs to go? We recruit skill positions too well to have a QB whose first (or even second) thought is to run it himself.
 
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