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Inside the Design, Matt Moore to Kenny Stills

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Author – Bryan Trulen

The Dolphins were sparked by Matt Moore’s entrance into the game sunday against Tampa as he threw for 282 yards and posted a 102 rating. We Isolate the touchdown pass to Kenny Stills.

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As the Bucs elect to play quarters coverage, Matt Moore sets up against a four man rush. He places his eyes down the MOF to give the illusion that he may be looking that way. Simultaneously, Kenny Stills is using deception to turn the SS Hips

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As the play develops, we see Stills who now is running a corner route while the two outside receivers are occupied by their respective defenders as they run underneath routes against man coverage leaving a huge void to the deep outside. Moore displays anticipation and trust as he is already releasing the football

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Stills is behind his defender and the ball is in the air

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Stills catches the football in stride and will soon be on his way to pay dirt!

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Tyrod Taylor Report

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#5​ ​Tyrod​ ​Taylor​​ ​6’0”​ ​1⁄2​ ​215​ ​7th​ ​Year,​ ​Virginia​ ​Tech

Overview

Tyrod​ ​Taylor​ ​was​ ​a​ ​5th​ ​round​ ​selection​ ​of​ ​the​ ​Ravens​ ​in​ ​the​ ​2011​ ​draft.​ ​He​ ​served​ ​as​ ​Joe Flaaco’s​ ​primary​ ​backup​ ​from​ ​2012-2014​ ​and​ ​was​ ​brought​ ​to​ ​Buffalo​ ​as​ ​Rex​ ​Ryan’s​ ​guy​ ​in 2015.​ ​Taylor​ ​has​ ​made​ ​the​ ​most​ ​of​ ​his​ ​opportunity​ ​to​ ​start​ ​the​ ​past​ ​two​ ​years​ ​while​ ​displaying​ ​a powerful​ ​arm,​ ​rare​ ​running​ ​ability​ ​and​ ​has​ ​taken​ ​care​ ​of​ ​the​ ​football​ ​very​ ​well​ ​throwing​ ​for​ ​37 touchdowns​ ​to​ ​only​ ​12​ ​interceptions.

Analysis

Tyrod​ ​Taylor​ ​has​ ​most​ ​everything​ ​you​ ​would​ ​want​ ​from​ ​your​ ​starter.​ ​Taylor​ ​possesses​ ​high​ ​end arm​ ​strength,​ ​is​ ​generally​ ​accurate​ ​to​ ​all​ ​three​ ​levels​ ​and​ ​puts​ ​great​ ​touch​ ​on​ ​the​ ​deep​ ​ball,​ ​not to​ ​mention​ ​he​ ​might​ ​be​ ​the​ ​most​ ​electric​ ​signal​ ​caller​ ​in​ ​the​ ​league​ ​from​ ​an​ ​athletic​ ​standpoint. Taylor’s​ ​biggest​ ​weaknesses​ ​is​ ​his​ ​inability​ ​to​ ​throw​ ​with​ ​anticipation​ ​on​ ​a​ ​regular​ ​basis​ ​and prevents​ ​him​ ​from​ ​a​ ​being​ ​a​ ​top​ ​shelf​ ​passer.​ ​Lets​ ​dig​ ​a​ ​bit​ ​deeper​ ​-​ ​Taylor​ ​is​ ​by​ ​most​ ​accounts an​ ​accurate​ ​passer​ ​but​ ​the​ ​2015​ ​and​ ​2016​ ​tape​ ​show​ ​a​ ​quarterback​ ​who​ ​relies​ ​on​ ​being​ ​a​ ​“see it​ ​throw​ ​it”​ ​guy​ ​as​ ​opposed​ ​to​ ​a​ ​true​ ​anticipation​ ​and​ ​timing​ ​passer​  ___ To Read the entire Taylor Report purchase our 2017 Pro QB Almanac

Cardinals QB Drew Stanton

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#5 Drew Stanton 6’2” 242 10th Year, Michigan State

Drew Stanton is capable, gun-slinging minded backup quarterback who has developed a close relationship with Cardinal coach Bruce Arians as he and Arians came to Arizona together from Indianapolis in 2013. Stanton is a guy who possesses certain intangibles required for the position such as grit, willingness to take chances with ball and high level leadership traits. He is a respected veteran member of the Arizona locker room because of this. When Stanton has played he has performed well at times much of which can be attributed to the intangible traits___ To read the entire Stanton Report as well as Reports on every other league QB purchase a copy of our 2017 Pro QB Almanac

Colin Kaepernick All-22 Scouting Report

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Bryan Trulen of QB Film Room takes a look at a handful of Colin Kaepernick throws that speak to the type of player he is inside the Pocket. Outside of the pocket he remains an electric talent and at times looks the part of a solid pocket player. He will be seeking consistency when he returns to the league.

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Miami Dolphins QB David Fales Scouting Report

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#9​ ​David​ ​Fales​​ ​6’1​ ​1⁄2​ ​215​ ​4th​ ​Year,​ ​San​ ​Jose​ ​State Overview

David​ ​Fales​ ​was​ ​signed​ ​by​ ​the​ ​team​ ​in​ ​April​ ​of​ ​2017.​ ​A​ ​bit​ ​of​ ​a​ ​backdrop​ ​on​ ​Mr.​ ​Fales​ ​-​ ​He​ ​was a​ ​sixth​ ​round​ ​pick​ ​of​ ​the​ ​Chicago​ ​Bears​ ​in​ ​2014​ ​who​ ​was​ ​handpicked​ ​by​ ​then​ ​Bears​ ​coach​ ​Marc Trestman​ ​to​ ​be​ ​the​ ​team’s​ ​developmental​ ​quarterback.​ ​Trestman​ ​was​ ​then​ ​fired​ ​after​ ​Fales’ rookie​ ​year​ ​and​ ​Adam​ ​Gase​ ​was​ ​then​ ​brought​ ​in​ ​by​ ​the​ ​new​ ​staff​ ​to​ ​be​ ​the​ ​offensive​ ​coordinator in​ ​2015.​ ​Fales​ ​has​ ​almost​ ​zero​ ​regular​ ​season​ ​game​ ​experience​ ​on​ ​his​ ​resume​ ​but​ ​it​ ​seems​ ​he was​ ​brought​ ​to​ ​Miami​ ​for​ ​a​ ​reason​ ​as​ ​he​ ​did​ ​spend​ ​2015​ ​with​ ​Gase​ ​in​ ​Chicago.​ ​Out​ ​of​ ​high school,​ ​Fales​ ​originally​ ​signed​ ​with​ ​Nevada,​ ​transferred​ ​to​ ​a​ ​Junior​ ​College​ ​for​ ​a​ ​year​ ​because Colin​ ​Kaepernick​ ​was​ ​the​ ​starter​ ​and​ ​ultimately​ ​found​ ​his​ ​way​ ​to​ ​San​ ​Jose​ ​State​ ​where​ ​he started​ ​for​ ​two​ ​years​ ​and​ ​was​ ​considered​ ​one​ ​of​ ​the​ ​best​ ​quarterbacks​ ​in​ ​all​ ​of​ ​college​ ​football.

Analysis

Rhythm,​ ​touch​ ​and​ ​eye​ ​manipulation​ ​are​ ​staples​ ​of​ ​Fales​ ​game​ ​as​ ​a​ ​thrower.​ ​From​ ​a​ ​pure physical​ ​perspective​ ​he​ ​is​ ​just​ ​average.​ ​Average​ ​arm,​ ​average​ ​mobility,​ ​average​ ​size​ ​etc.​ ​Fales does​ ​seem​ ​to​ ​have​ ​a​ ​way​ ​with​ ​the​ ​football​ ​and​ ​throws​ ​a​ ​very​ ​good​ ​deep​ ​ball.​ ​He​ ​invariably throws​ ​a​ ​catchable​ ​football​ ​away​ ​from​ ​defenders​ ​and​ ​keeps​ ​his​ ​targets​ ​safe​ ​when​ ​he​ ​throws into​ ​tight​ ​windows.​ ​During​ ​extended​ ​Pre-Season​ ​action​ ​in​ ​2014​ ​Fales​ ​made​ ​a​ ​couple​ ​of​ ​big​ ​time on​ ​the​ ​move​ ​throws​ ​where​ ​he​ ​effortlessly​ ​connected​ ​with​ ​precision​ ​to​ ​his​ ​targets​ ​with​ ​defenders

breathing​ ​down​ ​his​ ​neck.​ ​​ ​He​ ​for​ ​the​ ​most​ ​part​ ​is​ ​mechanically​ ​sound​ ​as​ ​a​ ​passer​ ​and​ ​could​ ​be classified​ ​a​ ​natural​ ​thrower.
As​ ​a​ ​processor​ ​of​ ​information​ ​he​ ​lags​ ​behind​ ​a​ ​bit.​ ​Fales​ ​at​ ​times​ ​has​ ​frozen​ ​up​ ​when​ ​forced​ ​to move​ ​to​ ​secondary​ ​options​ ​post​ ​snap​ ​and​ ​due​ ​to​ ​his​ ​lack​ ​of​ ​ideal​ ​size​ ​has​ ​trouble​ ​manipulating the​ ​pocket​ ​with​ ​regularity.

2017​ ​Projection

Fales​ ​is​ ​going​ ​to​ ​have​ ​to​ ​perform​ ​well​ ​this​ ​August​ ​in​ ​order​ ​to​ ​beat​ ​out​ ​Brandon​ ​Doughty​ ​for​ ​a spot​ ​on​ ​the​ ​53​ ​man​ ​roster.​ ​This​ ​is​ ​going​ ​to​ ​be​ ​a​ ​battle​ ​to​ ​watch​ ​as​ ​Doughty​ ​was​ ​also​ ​hand picked​ ​by​ ​the​ ​organization​ ​as​ ​a​ ​late​ ​round​ ​pick​ ​from​ ​a​ ​year​ ​ago.​ ​Fales​ ​has​ ​one​ ​year​ ​of​ ​practice squad​ ​eligibility​ ​left​ ​but​ ​at​ ​this​ ​point​ ​it​ ​should​ ​be​ ​considered​ ​a​ ​toss​ ​up​ ​on​ ​which​ ​one​ ​of​ ​these quarterbacks​ ​the​ ​Dolphins​ ​carry​ ​this​ ​year.

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Brett Hundley Report

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With the unthinkable taking place yesterday in Minneapolis, The Packers now must turn to their 2nd year guy from UCLA. If the Depression we are feeling at QB Film Room seems bad I can only imagine how bad things are up in Green Bay…

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#7​ ​Brett​ ​Hundley​​ ​6’3”​ ​227​ ​3rd​ ​Year,​ ​UCLA Overview/Analysis

Brett​ ​Hundley​ ​is​ ​entering​ ​his​ ​3rd​ ​year​ ​in​ ​Green​ ​Bay​ ​and​ ​has​ ​put​ ​together​ ​some​ ​solid​ ​preseason tape.​ ​Hundley​ ​hails​ ​from​ ​UCLA​ ​and​ ​we​ ​believe​ ​he​ ​is​ ​one​ ​of​ ​the​ ​best​ ​Bruin​ ​quarterbacks​ ​of​ ​all time.​ ​During​ ​his​ ​time​ ​in​ ​Westwood,​ ​Hundley​ ​threw​ ​for​ ​nearly​ ​10,000​ ​yards​ ​with​ ​75​ ​touchdowns to​ ​25​ ​interceptions.​ ​He​ ​was​ ​a​ ​legitimate​ ​dual​ ​threat​ ​guy​ ​at​ ​UCLA​ ​as​ ​he​ ​rushed​ ​for​ ​over​ ​1,700 yards​ ​and​ ​30​ ​touchdowns​ ​as​ ​a​ ​Bruin.​ ​Hundley​ ​boasts​ ​a​ ​very​ ​strong​ ​arm​ ​and​ ​has​ ​the​ ​ability​ ​to make​ ​tight​ ​window​ ​throws​ ​down​ ​the​ ​field.​ ​He​ ​has​ ​had​ ​somewhat​ ​of​ ​a​ ​mechanical​ ​overhaul during​ ​his​ ​first​ ​two​ ​years​ ​as​ ​a​ ​Packer​ ​under​ ​Mike​ ​McCarthy​ ​and​ ​has​ ​made​ ​subtle​ ​tweaks​ ​to​ ​his mechanics.​ ​As​ ​a​ ​thrower,​ ​Hundley​ ​has​ ​a​ ​quick​ ​release​ ​although​ ​he​ ​does​ ​have​ ​a​ ​tendency​ ​to shot​ ​put​ ​the​ ​ball​ ​at​ ​times​ ​still​ ​resulting​ ​in​ ​a​ ​less​ ​than​ ​clean​ ​looking​ ​throwing​ ​motion.

2017​ ​Projection

The​ ​backup​ ​job​ ​is​ ​Hundley’s​ ​in​ ​2017​ ​and​ ​the​ ​team​ ​will​ ​look​ ​to​ ​continue​ ​to​ ​foster​ ​his development​ ​as​ ​a​ ​player.

Aaron Rodgers Scouting Report (Premium Content Sample)

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#12​ ​Aaron​ ​Rodgers​ ​​6’2”​ ​223​ ​13th​ ​Year,​ ​California

Overview

Aaron​ ​Rodgers​ ​is​ ​viewed​ ​by​ ​many​ ​as​ ​the​ ​best​ ​quarterback​ ​in​ ​the​ ​league.​ ​We​ ​believe​ ​he​ ​is​ ​the most​ ​physically​ ​gifted​ ​passer​ ​in​ ​the​ ​game​ ​today​ ​and​ ​possibly​ ​of​ ​all​ ​time.​ ​The​ ​transformation​ ​that Rodgers​ ​has​ ​gone​ ​under​ ​throughout​ ​the​ ​course​ ​of​ ​his​ ​career​ ​has​ ​been​ ​astonishing.​ ​He​ ​came into​ ​the​ ​league​ ​as​ ​a​ ​tightly​ ​wound​ ​up​ ​somewhat​ ​antsy​ ​Jeff​ ​Tedford​ ​protege​ ​as​ ​he​ ​looked​ ​overly mechanical​ ​and​ ​robotic​ ​early​ ​on​ ​(2005-2007)​ ​It​ ​was​ ​not​ ​until​ ​he​ ​took​ ​the​ ​reigns​ ​full​ ​time​ ​in​ ​2008 that​ ​his​ ​true​ ​talent​ ​began​ ​to​ ​show.​ ​From​ ​the​ ​outset​ ​Rodgers​ ​ability​ ​to​ ​throw​ ​with​ ​effortless​ ​ease was​ ​second​ ​to​ ​none​ ​and​ ​his​ ​arm​ ​has​ ​always​ ​been​ ​one​ ​of​ ​the​ ​strongest​ ​if​ ​not​ ​the​ ​strongest​ ​arm in​ ​the​ ​game.​ ​For​ ​his​ ​career,​ ​Aaron​ ​has​ ​thrown​ ​for​ ​over​ ​36,000​ ​yards​ ​with​ ​297​ ​touchdowns​ ​to just​ ​72​ ​interceptions​ ​while​ ​also​ ​rushing​ ​for​ ​25​ ​touchdowns.

Analysis

Rodgers​ ​is​ ​arguably​ ​the​ ​best​ ​second​ ​reaction​ ​quarterback​ ​of​ ​all​ ​time​ ​-​ ​meaning​ ​he​ ​is​ ​able​ ​to extend​ ​plays​ ​at​ ​a​ ​Hall​ ​of​ ​Fame​ ​type​ ​level​ ​after​ ​he​ ​is​ ​forced​ ​to​ ​react​ ​off​ ​the​ ​initial​ ​stages​ ​of​ ​a given​ ​play.​ ​Rodgers​ ​executes​ ​this​ ​in​ ​a​ ​highly​ ​intuitive​ ​fashion​ ​and​ ​does​ ​it​ ​at​ ​a​ ​considerably higher​ ​rate​ ​than​ ​every​ ​other​ ​quarterback​ ​in​ ​the​ ​league.​ ​His​ ​success​ ​rate​ ​is​ ​very​ ​high​ ​as​ ​well which​ ​has​ ​resulted​ ​in​ ​weekly​ ​off-script​ ​highlight​ ​reels​ ​for​ ​Rodgers.​ ​​ ​Rodgers​ ​has​ ​a​ ​rare​ ​ability​ ​to play​ ​the​ ​position​ ​with​ ​a​ ​risk​ ​taking​ ​style​ ​while​ ​still​ ​bringing​ ​judicious​ ​decision​ ​making​ ​to​ ​the​ ​field. He​ ​will​ ​at​ ​times​ ​bypass​ ​throws​ ​that​ ​are​ ​open​ ​early​ ​in​ ​the​ ​down​ ​within​ ​the​ ​timing​ ​and​ ​structure​ ​of a​ ​play​ ​in​ ​order​ ​to​ ​create​ ​and​ ​play​ ​the​ ​game​ ​from​ ​the​ ​aforementioned​ ​second​ ​reaction standpoint.​ ​This​ ​has​ ​been​ ​a​ ​cause​ ​of​ ​frustration​ ​locally​ ​in​ ​Green​ ​Bay​ ​and​ ​around​ ​the​ ​league​ ​due because​ ​there​ ​are​ ​numerous​ ​instances​ ​when​ ​Rodgers​ ​solely​ ​relies​ ​on​ ​pocket​ ​precision​ ​and beating​ ​the​ ​opposition​ ​before​ ​the​ ​snap.​ ​It​ ​almost​ ​seems​ ​as​ ​if​ ​Rodgers​ ​is​ ​literally​ ​at​ ​times​ ​playing mind​ ​games​ ​with​ ​the​ ​defense​ ​just​ ​to​ ​see​ ​what​ ​he​ ​can​ ​get​ ​away​ ​with​ ​which​ ​has​ ​resulted​ ​in​ ​a​ ​fair amount​ ​of​ ​unnecessary​ ​hits​ ​over​ ​the​ ​course​ ​of​ ​the​ ​past​ ​few​ ​years.​ ​Some​ ​of​ ​Rodgers​ ​best games​ ​from​ ​2016​ ​​(Lions,​ ​Bears,​ ​Vikings​)​ ​all​ ​at​ ​home​ ​by​ ​the​ ​way​ ​were​ ​due​ ​to​ ​Rodgers​ ​playing​ ​at a​ ​PHD​ ​level​ ​from​ ​the​ ​pocket.​ ​Rodgers​ ​has​ ​a​ ​Dan​ ​Marino​ ​type​ ​release​ ​which​ ​is​ ​regarded​ ​as hands​ ​down​ ​the​ ​quickest​ ​and​ ​most​ ​natural​ ​in​ ​the​ ​entire​ ​league.

 

2017​ ​Projection

Rodgers​ ​is​ ​going​ ​to​ ​have​ ​to​ ​stay​ ​healthy​ ​for​ ​the​ ​duration​ ​of​ ​2017​ ​for​ ​the​ ​Packers​ ​to​ ​have​ ​a chance​ ​to​ ​make​ ​it​ ​back​ ​to​ ​the​ ​postseason.​ ​Rodgers​ ​has​ ​shouldered​ ​quite​ ​a​ ​bit​ ​over​ ​the​ ​years and​ ​2017​ ​would​ ​be​ ​the​ ​perfect​ ​time​ ​for​ ​the​ ​Packers​ ​to​ ​return​ ​the​ ​favor​ ​and​ ​support​ ​Rodgers​ ​in ways​ ​not​ ​yet​ ​seen.​ ​Perhaps​ ​the​ ​defense​ ​can​ ​make​ ​strides​ ​and​ ​allow​ ​the​ ​team​ ​to​ ​be​ ​in​ ​a​ ​position to​ ​secure​ ​home​ ​field​ ​throughout​ ​the​ ​playoffs.

Jaguars New QB Ryan Nassib Scouting Report

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Who says you can’t look like a linebacker and play quarterback in the NFL?

#2​ ​Ryan​ ​Nassib​​ ​6’2”​ ​223​ ​5th​ ​Year,​ ​Syracuse

Overview/Analysis

Nassib​ ​quite​ ​simply​ ​is​ ​a​ ​​ ​football​ ​player​ ​who​ ​happens​ ​to​ ​play​ ​quarterback.​ ​​ ​Regular​ ​season opportunities​ ​have​ ​been​ ​limited​ ​for​ ​Nassib​ ​but​ ​he​ ​did​ ​flash​ ​his​ ​ability​ ​during​ ​a​ ​garbage​ ​time contest​ ​at​ ​Minnesota​ ​late​ ​in​ ​2015​ ​where​ ​he​ ​threw​ ​a​ ​perfectly​ ​placed​ ​touchdown​ ​pass.​ ​During the​ ​preseason​ ​Nassib​ ​has​ ​shown​ ​the​ ​ability​ ​to​ ​move​ ​the​ ​offense​ ​down​ ​the​ ​field​ ​at​ ​times​ ​while displaying​ ​good​ ​enough​ ​throwing​ ​ability​ ​to​ ​at​ ​least​ ​garner​ ​consideration​ ​as​ ​to​ ​what​ ​he​ ​could become​ ​as​ ​a​ ​starter​ ​down​ ​the​ ​line.​ ​However,​ ​he​ ​did​ ​have​ ​an​ ​erratic​ ​2016​ ​preseason​….

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Titans QB Trevor Siemian Scouting Report

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#13​ ​Trevor​ ​Siemian​​ ​6’3”​ ​220​ ​3rd​ ​Year,​ ​Northwestern

Overview

Trevor​ ​Siemian​ ​played​ ​solid​ ​football​ ​in​ ​spades​ ​throughout​ ​the​ ​duration​ ​of​ ​2016​ ​as​ ​a​ ​first​ ​time starting​ ​quarterback​ ​for​ ​the​ ​Broncos.​ ​Just​ ​the​ ​fact​ ​that​ ​a​ ​quarterback​ ​with​ ​ZERO​ ​experience​ ​up until​ ​that​ ​point​ ​could​ ​gain​ ​the​ ​trust​ ​of​ ​a​ ​team​ ​coming​ ​off​ ​a​ ​Super​ ​Bowl​ ​victory​ ​is​ ​astonishing​ ​and speaks​ ​to​ ​not​ ​only​ ​the​ ​type​ ​of​ ​potential​ ​he​ ​has​ ​a​ p​ layer​ ​but​ ​also​ ​his​ ​demeanor​ ​and​ ​leadership skills.​ ​Siemian​ ​went​ ​through​ ​typical​ ​growing​ ​pains​ ​in​ ​2016​ ​(every​ ​rookie​ ​QB​ ​does)​ ​and​ ​had some​ ​rough​ ​stretches​ ​of​ ​football.​ ​But​ ​those​ ​were​ ​outweighed​ ​by​ ​his​ ​strong​ ​performances throughout​ ​the​ ​year​ ​(Chiefs,​ ​Bengals).​ ​Siemian​ ​ended​ ​up​ ​throwing​ ​for​ ​3,400​ ​yards​ ​with​ ​18 touchdowns​ ​and​ ​10​ ​interceptions​ ​while​ ​starting​ ​14​ ​games.

Analysis

Siemian​ ​does​ ​a​ ​good​ ​job​ ​of​ ​getting​ ​the​ ​ball​ ​out​ ​of​ ​his​ ​hand​ ​quickly​ ​which​ ​underscores​ ​his​ ​ability to​ ​quickly​ ​process​ ​information​ ​and​ ​be​ ​confident​ ​when​ ​the​ ​picture​ ​is​ ​clear​ ​for​ ​him​ ​pre​ ​snap.​ ​He​ ​is adept​ ​at​ ​leading​ ​receiving​ ​targets​ ​into​ ​windows​ ​within​ ​the​ ​intermediate​ ​game​ ​and​ ​changes​ ​ball trajectory​ ​with​ ​ease.​ ​​ ​A​ ​true​ ​intuitive​ ​sense​ ​exists​ ​in​ ​Siemian​ ​in​ ​terms​ ​of​ ​throwing​ ​the​ ​ball​ ​to​ ​right target​ ​at​ ​the​ ​right​ ​time.​ ​Not​ ​to​ ​say​ ​this​ ​happened​ ​all​ ​the​ ​time​ ​but​ ​more​ ​often​ ​than​ ​not​ ​his​ ​2016 tape​ ​shows​ ​a​ ​quarterback​ ​who​ ​quickly​ ​isolates​ ​where​ ​to​ ​go​ ​with​ ​the​ ​ball​ ​and​ ​utilizes​ ​refined elements​ ​such​ ​as​ ​anticipation​ ​and​ ​touch​ ​in​ ​order​ ​to​ ​complete​ ​his​ ​throws.​ ​Some​ ​of​ ​this​ ​has​ ​to​ ​do with​ ​how​ ​the​ ​coaching​ ​staff​ ​designed​ ​their​ ​offense​ ​for​ ​Trevor​ ​as​ ​certain​ ​reads​ ​were​ ​not​ ​as complex​ ​as​ ​perhaps​ ​in​ ​years​ ​past​ ​with​ ​Peyton​ ​at​ ​the​ ​control.​ ​Trevor​ ​is​ ​a​ ​good​ ​deep​ ​fade​ ​ball thrower​ ​even​ ​though​ ​he​ ​lacks​ ​above​ ​average​ ​arm​ ​strength.​ ​He​ ​does​ ​however​ ​have​ ​enough​ ​arm strength​ ​to​ ​complete​ ​the​ ​majority​ ​of​ ​passes​ ​asked​ ​of​ ​him.​ ​He​ ​showed​ ​on​ ​multiple​ ​occasions​ ​the ability​ ​to​ ​instinctively​ ​adjust​ ​his​ ​arm​ ​slot​ ​in​ ​order​ ​to​ ​ensure​ ​completion​ ​whether​ ​that​ ​was​ ​throwing around​ ​a​ ​defensive​ ​lineman,​ ​or​ ​when​ ​he​ ​needed​ ​to​ ​throw​ ​over​ ​a​ ​2nd​ ​level​ ​defender​ ​with​ ​touch. Siemian​ ​is​ ​an​ ​easy​ ​thrower​ ​who​ ​sets​ ​up​ ​crisply​ ​during​ ​his​ ​drops.​ ​Fluid​ ​mover​ ​who​ ​lacks​ ​top​ ​end speed​ ​but​ ​is​ ​athletic​ ​enough​ ​to​ ​make​ ​things​ ​happen​ ​off-script.​ ​The​ ​prevailing​ ​theme​ ​to​ ​his​ ​game is​ ​his​ ​great​ ​ability​ ​to​ ​anticipate​ ​windows​ ​and​ ​to​ ​lead​ ​his​ ​receivers​ ​to​ ​green​ ​grass​ ​when​ ​he​ ​is​ ​able to​ ​remain​ ​on​ ​schedule​ ​and​ ​the​ ​picture​ ​is​ ​clear.​ ​Trevor​ ​Does​ ​have​ ​a​ ​tendency​ ​to​ ​short​ ​arm​ ​some of​ ​his​ ​passes​ ​at​ ​times​ ​which​ ​can​ ​lead​ ​to​ ​small​ ​bouts​ ​of​ ​erratic​ ​throws.​ ​Trevor’s​ ​decision​ ​making came​ ​under​ ​question​ ​when​ ​forced​ ​to​ ​deal​ ​with​ ​pressure​ ​in​ ​2016​ ​and​ ​will​ ​remain​ ​the​ ​blueprint​ ​on how​ ​to​ ​stop​ ​him​ ​until​ ​proven​ ​otherwise.

2017​ ​Projection

Siemian​ ​(In​ ​Theory)​ ​should​ ​be​ ​in​ ​the​ ​driver’s​ ​seat​ ​to​ ​retain​ ​his​ ​job​ ​as​ ​the​ ​Broncos​ ​starting quarterback.​ ​The​ ​problem​ ​is​ ​Paxton​ ​Lynch​ ​was​ ​selected​ ​in​ ​the​ ​first​ ​round​ ​(2016)​ ​and​ ​Trevor was​ ​an​ ​un-drafted​ ​free​ ​agent.​ ​Siemian​ ​will​ ​be​ ​in​ ​a​ ​difficult​ ​situation​ ​in​ ​2017​ ​in​ ​terms​ ​of​ ​having​ ​to win​ ​the​ ​job​ ​over​ ​again​ ​and​ ​fend​ ​off​ ​a​ ​quarterback​ ​in​ ​Lynch​ ​who​ ​may​ ​be​ ​given​ ​every​ ​opportunity to​ ​win​ ​the​ ​job.

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Broncos QB Trevor Siemian Scouting Report

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#13​ ​Trevor​ ​Siemian​​ ​6’3”​ ​220​ ​3rd​ ​Year,​ ​Northwestern

Overview

Trevor​ ​Siemian​ ​played​ ​solid​ ​football​ ​in​ ​spades​ ​throughout​ ​the​ ​duration​ ​of​ ​2016​ ​as​ ​a​ ​first​ ​time starting​ ​quarterback​ ​for​ ​the​ ​Broncos.​ ​Just​ ​the​ ​fact​ ​that​ ​a​ ​quarterback​ ​with​ ​ZERO​ ​experience​ ​up until​ ​that​ ​point​ ​could​ ​gain​ ​the​ ​trust​ ​of​ ​a​ ​team​ ​coming​ ​off​ ​a​ ​Super​ ​Bowl​ ​victory​ ​is​ ​astonishing​ ​and speaks​ ​to​ ​not​ ​only​ ​the​ ​type​ ​of​ ​potential​ ​he​ ​has​ ​a​ p​ layer​ ​but​ ​also​ ​his​ ​demeanor​ ​and​ ​leadership skills.​ ​Siemian​ ​went​ ​through​ ​typical​ ​growing​ ​pains​ ​in​ ​2016​ ​(every​ ​rookie​ ​QB​ ​does)​ ​and​ ​had some​ ​rough​ ​stretches​ ​of​ ​football.​ ​But​ ​those​ ​were​ ​outweighed​ ​by​ ​his​ ​strong​ ​performances throughout​ ​the​ ​year​ ​(Chiefs,​ ​Bengals).​ ​Siemian​ ​ended​ ​up​ ​throwing​ ​for​ ​3,400​ ​yards​ ​with​ ​18 touchdowns​ ​and​ ​10​ ​interceptions​ ​while​ ​starting​ ​14​ ​games.

 

Analysis

Siemian​ ​does​ ​a​ ​good​ ​job​ ​of​ ​getting​ ​the​ ​ball​ ​out​ ​of​ ​his​ ​hand​ ​quickly​ ​which​ ​underscores​ ​his​ ​ability to​ ​quickly​ ​process​ ​information​ ​and​ ​be​ ​confident​ ​when​ ​the​ ​picture​ ​is​ ​clear​ ​for​ ​him​ ​pre​ ​snap.​ ​He​ ​is adept​ ​at​ ​leading​ ​receiving​ ​targets​ ​into​ ​windows​ ​within​ ​the​ ​intermediate​ ​game​ ​and​ ​changes​ ​ball trajectory​ ​with​ ​ease.​ ​​ ​A​ ​true​ ​intuitive​ ​sense​ ​exists​ ​in​ ​Siemian​ ​in​ ​terms​ ​of​ ​throwing​ ​the​ ​ball​ ​to​ ​right target​ ​at​ ​the​ ​right​ ​time.​ ​Not​ ​to​ ​say​ ​this​ ​happened​ ​all​ ​the​ ​time​ ​but​ ​more​ ​often​ ​than​ ​not​ ​his​ ​2016 tape​ ​shows​ ​a​ ​quarterback​ ​who​ ​quickly​ ​isolates​ ​where​ ​to​ ​go​ ​with​ ​the​ ​ball​ ​and​ ​utilizes​ ​refined elements​ ​such​ ​as​ ​anticipation​ ​and​ ​touch​ ​in​ ​order​ ​to​ ​complete​ ​his​ ​throws.​ ​Some​ ​of​ ​this​ ​has​ ​to​ ​do with​ ​how​ ​the​ ​coaching​ ​staff​ ​designed​ ​their​ ​offense​ ​for​ ​Trevor​ ​as​ ​certain​ ​reads​ ​were​ ​not​ ​as complex​ ​as​ ​perhaps​ ​in​ ​years​ ​past​ ​with​ ​Peyton​ ​at​ ​the​ ​control.​ ​Trevor​ ​is​ ​a​ ​good​ ​deep​ ​fade​ ​ball thrower​ ​even​ ​though​ ​he​ ​lacks​ ​above​ ​average​ ​arm​ ​strength.​ ​He​ ​does​ ​however​ ​have​ ​enough​ ​arm strength​ ​to​ ​complete​ ​the​ ​majority​ ​of​ ​passes​ ​asked​ ​of​ ​him.​ ​He​ ​showed​ ​on​ ​multiple​ ​occasions​ ​the ability​ ​to​ ​instinctively​ ​adjust​ ​his​ ​arm​ ​slot​ ​in​ ​order​ ​to​ ​ensure​ ​completion​ ​whether​ ​that​ ​was​ ​throwing around​ ​a​ ​defensive​ ​lineman,​ ​or​ ​when​ ​he​ ​needed​ ​to​ ​throw​ ​over​ ​a​ ​2nd​ ​level​ ​defender​ ​with​ ​touch. Siemian​ ​is​ ​an​ ​easy​ ​thrower​ ​who​ ​sets​ ​up​ ​crisply​ ​during​ ​his​ ​drops.​ ​Fluid​ ​mover​ ​who​ ​lacks​ ​top​ ​end speed​ ​but​ ​is​ ​athletic​ ​enough​ ​to​ ​make​ ​things​ ​happen​ ​off-script.​ ​The​ ​prevailing​ ​theme​ ​to​ ​his​ ​game is​ ​his​ ​great​ ​ability​ ​to​ ​anticipate​ ​windows​ ​and​ ​to​ ​lead​ ​his​ ​receivers​ ​to​ ​green​ ​grass​ ​when​ ​he​ ​is​ ​able to​ ​remain​ ​on​ ​schedule​ ​and​ ​the​ ​picture​ ​is​ ​clear.​ ​Trevor​ ​Does​ ​have​ ​a​ ​tendency​ ​to​ ​short​ ​arm​ ​some of​ ​his​ ​passes​ ​at​ ​times​ ​which​ ​can​ ​lead​ ​to​ ​small​ ​bouts​ ​of​ ​erratic​ ​throws.​ ​Trevor’s​ ​decision​ ​making came​ ​under​ ​question​ ​when​ ​forced​ ​to​ ​deal​ ​with​ ​pressure​ ​in​ ​2016​ ​and​ ​will​ ​remain​ ​the​ ​blueprint​ ​on how​ ​to​ ​stop​ ​him​ ​until​ ​proven​ ​otherwise.

2017​ ​Projection

Siemian​ ​(In​ ​Theory)​ ​should​ ​be​ ​in​ ​the​ ​driver’s​ ​seat​ ​to​ ​retain​ ​his​ ​job​ ​as​ ​the​ ​Broncos​ ​starting quarterback.​ ​The​ ​problem​ ​is​ ​Paxton​ ​Lynch​ ​was​ ​selected​ ​in​ ​the​ ​first​ ​round​ ​(2016)​ ​and​ ​Trevor was​ ​an​ ​undrafted​ ​free​ ​agent.​ ​Siemian​ ​will​ ​be​ ​in​ ​a​ ​difficult​ ​situation​ ​in​ ​2017​ ​in​ ​terms​ ​of​ ​having​ ​to win​ ​the​ ​job​ ​over​ ​again​ ​and​ ​fend​ ​off​ ​a​ ​quarterback​ ​in​ ​Lynch​ ​who​ ​may​ ​be​ ​given​ ​every​ ​opportunity to​ ​win​ ​the​ ​job.

Isolation Series, Scott Tolzien Interception

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Author – Bryan Trulen

Scott Tolzien got the nod Sunday at the Coliseum as the Indianapolis Colts opened the 2017 campaign against the LA Rams. It was an uneven performance with more bad than good for Tolzien as he went 9-18 for 128 Yards with 2 INT on the day. He also had a should have been TD pass stripped away by the Officials. We break down his first pass interception in detail.

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(All Visual Content courtesy of NFL Game Pass)

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Tolzien is confronted with a 3rd and Long situation on Indy’s opening drive. His pre-snap indicator is most likely the SS playing bump and run press man on the middle receiver (His Intended Target)

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As Tolzien hitches up in the pocket, he has made up his mind and is placing trust in his intial pre snap read. The outside WR is running open and has green grass in front of him

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We are able to clearly see the open Colts wr running across the field.

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Tolzien’s line of sight is most likely inhibited due to interior pressure however this is a situation where throwing blindly with confidence comes in handy. The under route is clearly wide open and would have gotten the Colts a first down.

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The ball is in the air and the Ram’s DB is in prime position to intercept the pass. Tolzien getting a bit greedy in the pre snap phase and not taking what is there resulted in a pick six for Los Angeles.

New Colts QB Jacoby Brissett Analysis

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Author – Bryan Trulen

Jacoby Brissett, Josh McDaniels

Photo Credit – Associated Press

#7 Jacoby Brissett 6’4” 235 2nd Year, North Carolina State

Overview

Jacoby Brissett was a third round selection for the Patriots just two years ago. He stepped into the quarterback room and has showed that he belongs in the league. Brissett made a spot start last season and dazzled at times with his athleticism and arm strength. Look for him to continue upward on his developmental track in 2017 and continue to become more comfortable as a passer within the Patriots system.

Analysis

Brings to the table many desirable traits for the position. Sheer arm strength and velocity are staples of his game as is his fearless nature within the pocket as he does not flinch in the face of pressure. Truly a tough quarterback who has the body and build to withstand physical punishment. Very comfortable throwing on the move as he was often running for life during his time at NC State. This is two fold because he developed some​ ​bad​ ​habits​ ​in​ ​college​ ​due​ ​to​ ​the constant​ ​pressure​ ​was​ ​under.​ ​This​ ​disallowed​ ​growth​ ​to​ ​form​ ​in​ ​terms​ ​of​ ​him​ ​becoming​ ​a seasoned​ ​passer.​ ​The​ ​thing​ ​with​ ​Brissett​ ​though​ ​is​ ​that​ ​he​ ​shows​ ​ability​ ​on​ ​film​ ​that​ ​makes​ ​you believe​ ​he​ ​could​ ​become​ ​a​ ​starter​ ​in​ ​the​ ​league​ ​at​ ​some​ ​point.​ ​He​ ​is​ ​an​ ​athletic,​ ​instinctive mover​ ​who​ ​is​ ​capable​ ​of​ ​throwing​ ​well​ ​on​ ​the​ ​move.​ ​He​ ​currently​ ​has​ ​decent​ ​footwork​ ​operating both​ ​from​ ​the​ ​gun​ ​and​ ​under​ ​center.​ ​Will​ ​look​ ​to​ ​keep​ ​a​ ​play​ ​alive​ ​until​ ​the​ ​last​ ​possible​ ​second which​ ​can​ ​be​ ​a​ ​double​ ​edged​ ​sword.​ ​At​ ​his​ ​best,​ ​Brissett​ ​brings​ ​elements​ ​of​ ​Donovan​ ​McNabb and​ ​Daunte​ ​Culpepper​ ​to​ ​the​ ​table.

2017​ ​Projection

Brissett​ ​is​ ​a​ ​lock​ ​to​ ​make​ ​the​ ​Patriots​ ​53​ ​man​ ​roster​ ​in​ ​2017.​ ​If​ ​things​ ​go​ ​according​ ​to​ ​plan,​ ​New England​ ​will​ ​use​ ​this​ ​year​ ​to​ ​develop​ ​the​ ​finer​ ​points​ ​of​ ​his​ ​game.​ ​It​ ​will​ ​be​ ​interesting​ ​to​ ​see how​ ​much​ ​progress​ ​Brissett​ ​makes​ ​during​ ​Pre-Season​ ​action.