Than those sitting in a bin pounding away at a computer all day....
is I would imagine the odds of a 4th rounder lasting that long is below 50/50. I wish Book well but I'm not sure how anyone can make the statement that he'll be a career NFL backup with that type of certainty.
still cashing checks in the league and has been a reliable backup for 11 years (69 games,5 starts). Signed by the LA Chargers a few weeks ago for the upcoming season.
Not sure if this will be his last year, but it isn't a bad career for a backup QB when you take into account his earnings and his future pension. I don't know if any of McCarron's contracts took into account he might be a starter or if that had to due with service time.
stats but I looked back at the 2016 draft and there was one QB taken in the fourth round, Connor Cook. He only lasted a few years in the league. My point is the original post dismissed how incredibly limited NFL QB roster spots are.
I didn't follow his career as an NFL backup, but during the draft process he seemed to have more concerns related to character/locker room/teammate issues than just about any other QB I can remember.
It's not uncommon for guys to have those rumors, but it does seem pretty rare for QBs and it's reasonable to assume that it would impact the duration of his career as a backup. Who wants a cocky backup QB who's not that talented?
like Kyle Lauletta, Bryce Petty, Logan Thomas. All drafted within the past seven years in round 4 and not NFL QB's anymore. Thomas is in the league only because of a position change to TE which I don't think will be an option for Book. Again my point is that even if Book is a legit 4th round QB talent he would be beating the odds to have a lengthy NFL career.
Interesting point. Seems like most QB's selected forth round or later are generally out of the league before signing a second contract.
Brady Quinn and Jimmy Clausen signed second contracts, one year deals in the $1 Million range, and were out of the league quickly thereafter.
Rick Mirer is the last ND Quarterback to have a lengthy career. Drafted in 1993. 12 years in the league, started eight games in Oakland in his 11th season.
he believes that Peyton thinks that he has the intangibles (which don't always show up on film study) but that he really hasn't been properly coached. He leaves the pocket too quickly, doesn't let plays develop, and doesn't go through his progressions well.
Peyton thinks that with proper coaching he can develop him into an effective NFL qb and overcome the coaching he has had to this point. It's not all doom and gloom, Cosell seems to be saying that he is somewhat surprised that he was able to get away with playing this way for so long at ND.
Or lack thereof
improvement in 2020 in that regard. That was probably my #1 frustration with Book in his career, but he clearly got better mid season last year.
game to be effective. It isn’t what you want out of your starting QB, but gaining 50-60 yards on those plays kept drives going which would have stalled if he threw an incompletion.
and never has. His arm was below average for Power 5 college. I'm certainly rooting for Book, but I don't see how he has the physical tools to succeed in the NFL. Perhaps Peyton sees him as a younger Drew Brees, but he has never had the arm, accuracy, or quick release Brees has.
The hashmarks are closer in the NFL requiring a tighter, stronger throw. I do not see this.
That said, carrying a clipboard and listing to the headset with one of the best seat in an NFL stadium may be the worst job one could get.
But I'd also be interested to see what he does with a bit of confidence and the opportunity to rip some throws. Honestly I was shocked to see him drafted, but I guess they saw something in him. It would be awesome to see him succeed or at minimum collect an NFL check for a few years.
He might not be Uncle Rico throwing the ball over a mountain, but he can chuck it far enough.
and then there's being "unwilling to make the throws" that the NFL calls for. Guys without a strong arm can make it and still have some success (Jeff Garcia jumps to mind) but they have to trust the reads.
But perhaps the greatest accuracy of his generation.
Pretty good combo.
lots of qb's get gun shy with certain reads, as they're scared of throwing the ball over the middle in traffic. Brees had complete trust in the system and wasn't afraid of any throw, until his injuries caught up to him last year.
where the target will be. Book has generally been a late decision maker, like a lot of good college qbs. There is more space in college to wait until the guy gets open. It will take a lot of patience and coaching to get Book to see the read progression first and then be comfortable pulling the trigger to throw a guy open.
I misspelled Sean Payton's last name, but made no mention of Peyton Manning.
When reading your post I was confused why Peyton Manning was commenting on Book's potential. And then I remembered that New Orleans drafted Book and realized you were talking about Sean Payton. Which makes perfect sense.
I couldn't remember how Sean Payton spelled his name, and used the spelling from jt's post. Should've known better. He spells it like my niece does, and like the great Walter Payton. Favorite football player ever.
and then looked at it and thought that it looked wrong.
Of course, I could have googled it but I was being lazy as hell.
Don't throw picks downfield. Run a very basic, vanilla offense as a high IQ backup that comes in if the starter (or backup) get hurt. Know the offense, be competent but unremarkable if you're ever called upon. I can see him hanging around just as an emergency 3rd string QB, and then eventually graduating to the backup QB spot if he finds the right fit/coach/system.
He's never going to be a starter in the NFL. I was shocked he got drafted for that reason alone, much less in the round he did.
is that an NFL coach sees the positives and has little respect for the coaching he has received to this point.
You don't get drafted in the fourth round because they think you are going to be a play it safe backup. Payton likely thinks there's enough raw talent and skills that are transfereable with the right support and coaching.
Most of them will never be starters, but you to have them. I don’t think he was drafted to be a starter. Backup QB in the NFL can be a very nice gig.
Of course, most people thought he’d never start at ND either, so youneverknow.
but that was my view too. He really needed to scramble/run 6 to 8 times a game to be effective and Clemson really shut that down in the rematch.
He reminds me of Trubisky with a weaker arm. Ian seems like a great kid and playing for NO gives him a decent shot, but I don’t see him as an NFL QB.
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