HoofHearted Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 My problem with Mahomes, and many other college QBs coming out, is they come from a "Check with Me" offense. In most instances it takes the responsibility of reading the defense out of the QBs hand. It's why it's so hard for a lot of these QBs coming into the NFL now to be successful - they've simply never been asked to read a defense. If they plan on taking him at some point in the draft they better make sure they get him on the board and in the film room to see how much he really knows and is able to recognize. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffismagic Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 "Pat Mahomes looks like he's just been given a gift to do this and it was exciting," NFL Network analyst and former NFL quarterback David Carr said during the broadcast. "All the different throws, the corner routes, the speed outs, he's going to grow underneath center, but, for me, he was fun to watch. I'd pay to watch him." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloHokie13 Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Sorry about that. All good brotherman. Just wanted to make sure I knew what you were talking about. I think there's a difference between weird upper body mechanics and weird footwork, but that's just my opinion. I'm more up on Watson and personally wouldn't touch Mahomes before rd 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 My problem with Mahomes, and many other college QBs coming out, is they come from a "Check with Me" offense. In most instances it takes the responsibility of reading the defense out of the QBs hand. It's why it's so hard for a lot of these QBs coming into the NFL now to be successful - they've simply never been asked to read a defense. If they plan on taking him at some point in the draft they better make sure they get him on the board and in the film room to see how much he really knows and is able to recognize. Â I half agree with this...the biggest problem is that Mahomes' reads are almost completely pre-snap, with very little done post-snap. Â The advantage he has is that his decision-making process is very fast. Â The obvious disadvantage is learning to go through a progression without breaking the pocket when the first read isn't open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Best arm in the draft bar none. That's from every scouting service. Most say one of the best arms in the last 10 years. What's not to like. he can squeeze any ball into anywhere. It's Farve reincarnated. Â He has the best arm no doubt. You know who had the best arm in the 2004 draft? JP Losman. Quarterbacks are much more than an arm. I don't hate Mahomes. I just think you are way over the top on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhitewalkerInPhilly Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Â 2010 was Bradford. He isn't a true franchise guy but he isn't a bust either. He is a Tyrod Taylor level guy. 2007 I will give you.... that was a bad, bad year. Â Â It was pointed out to me in 2015 that when you looked at Bradford's career stats at that point and Fitz's stats they were virtually identical. At the time Bradford was coming off his best season up to that point. Â It has nothing to do with Mahomes, other than noting that nothing is a sure thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 I half agree with this...the biggest problem is that Mahomes' reads are almost completely pre-snap, with very little done post-snap. Â The advantage he has is that his decision-making process is very fast. Â The obvious disadvantage is learning to go through a progression without breaking the pocket when the first read isn't open. 99% percent of the time this kid and other QBs running that offense see some form of quarters zone coverage. Week in, week out; play after play after play. That is the main reason they struggle at the next level. They just don't see enough different looks in college and their heads are swimming when they get to the next level. I'd be surprised if this kid doesn't need a season or two before he's ready to start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 99% percent of the time this kid and other QBs running that offense see some form of quarters zone coverage. Week in, week out; play after play after play. That is the main reason they struggle at the next level. They just don't see enough different looks in college and their heads are swimming when they get to the next level. I'd be surprised if this kid doesn't need a season or two before he's ready to start. Yup, all zone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17 Josh Allen Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 (edited) Play man against this guy and the Bills will be in the Playoffs Edited March 8, 2017 by billsareback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriveFor1Outta5 Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Â He has the best arm no doubt. You know who had the best arm in the 2004 draft? JP Losman. Quarterbacks are much more than an arm. I don't hate Mahomes. I just think you are way over the top on him. This ^ I don't hate Mahomes either. I'm one of those awful people who actually don't like this years class at all, but I don't hate Mahomes. I'm just in awe that so many are crowning Mahomes as the next Rodgers because he has a great arm. There is so much more to do than just a great arm. Rodgers arm would mean nothing if he lacked in other areas. No one can predict what any rookie QB will become, and it seems like a lot of people are saying they are certain Mahomes will be an all time great. That's taking it a little too far imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17 Josh Allen Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 (edited) Just like all that smack everyone was talking about Zac Prescott. Keep drafting everything but QB's and will be 25 years without making the playoffs. Edited March 8, 2017 by billsareback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriveFor1Outta5 Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 My problem with Mahomes, and many other college QBs coming out, is they come from a "Check with Me" offense. In most instances it takes the responsibility of reading the defense out of the QBs hand. It's why it's so hard for a lot of these QBs coming into the NFL now to be successful - they've simply never been asked to read a defense. If they plan on taking him at some point in the draft they better make sure they get him on the board and in the film room to see how much he really knows and is able to recognize. This is exactly my concern. The learning curve from college to the pros is already steep for any QB. It's that much more difficult for these guys. You are asking these types of QB's to learn an entirely new skill on the job. There is already so much to adjust to without having this huge disadvantage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17 Josh Allen Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 No it's not stop lying I rest my case 3rd draft picks Zac Prescott and Russell Wilson. Either you can do it or you can't. But you have to draft them to find out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWATeam Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 No it's not stop lying I rest my case 3rd draft picks Zac Prescott and Russell Wilson. Either you can do it or you can't. But you have to draft them to find out Were you high on Zac? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17 Josh Allen Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 (edited) I did not have an opinion on Zac I was all in on Tyrod because I hated EJ. But then I watched and I saw. He holds the ball way to long. He does not anticipate throws. He has to wait until his reciever is open and then only then does he throw it. He hardly ever uses the middle of the field, You can't make the playoffs like that much less win the Super Bowl. So it's time to move on. Plus I wanted Cardale Jones. I like him and if and when he gets his chance he will either Make it big or crash and burn. The key is you have to draft the QB's to see. No point in drafting anything else. it won't get you any where. Only way to get a franchise QB is through the Draft. How is it that the Patriots who have the greatest QB of all time have drafted more QB's then the Bills. No wonder we suck. If I had it my way we would have drafted Zac Prescott and Cardale jones last year, how's that for thinking out side the box. just like RG3 and Cousins. Where would be with that kind of thinking. Well we be doing pretty good, don't you think Edited March 8, 2017 by billsareback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 He has the best arm no doubt. You know who had the best arm in the 2004 draft? JP Losman. Quarterbacks are much more than an arm. I don't hate Mahomes. I just think you are way over the top on him. Â Like I always say, there's a difference between being a passer and being a quarterback. World is littered with rocket-armed has beens and never weres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17 Josh Allen Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 how about we draft Watson and Mahomes with are 1st 2 picks. I bet it works out some how. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWATeam Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 I did not have an opinion on Zac I was all in on Tyrod because I hated EJ. But then I watched and I saw. He holds the ball way to long. He does not anticipate throws. He has to wait until his reciever is open and then only then does he throw it. He hardly ever uses the middle of the field, You can't make the playoffs like that much less win the Super Bowl. So it's time to move on. Plus I wanted Cardale Jones. I like him and if and when he gets his chance he will either Make it big or crash and burn. The key is you have to draft the QB's to see. No point in drafting anything else. it won't get you any where. Only way to get a franchise QB is through the Draft. How is it that the Patriots who have the greatest QB of all time have drafted more QB's then the Bills. No wonder we suck. If I had it my way we would have drafted Zac Prescott and Cardale jones last year, how's that for thinking out side the box. just like RG3 and Cousins. I doubt that, since you didn't even know who he was Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriveFor1Outta5 Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 (edited) Just like all that smack everyone was talking about Zac Prescott. Keep drafting everything but QB's and will be 25 years without making the playoffs. I understand your point, but I see it differently. Personally I'm not confident enough in any of this years QB's to use a first round pick one. I don't want to take a QB who I have plenty of doubts about. I would have no problem taking a QB in the third or forth round. This is where Dak went off the board. There is a difference in the amount of risk you should be willing to take dependent upon the round you are choosing a guy. I would take Mahomes in an instant in the third round. He's not falling to the third, and I wouldn't feel comfortable using the tenth pick on him. Our continued failure to take QB's in the mid rounds is puzzling. You don't have to be fully sold on a QB in the mid rounds as you would in the first round. I'm not sold on any this year. With that said, I'd be fine taking a guy I have concerns about in the third or forth. Edited March 8, 2017 by DriveFor1Outta5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17 Josh Allen Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 I doubt that, since you didn't even know who he was If you believe that then your on the wrong board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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