ECHornet

There have been plays that are above average for NFL QBs. Did you miss them? The spin out of a sack and dot to Theilen on the run. The moving of a DB with his eyes/fake then hitting Mingo (I believe). The scramble and finding Theilen at the goal line. Those were great plays.

So his size is what you’re referencing….got it. The only reason I might advocate sitting Bryce for the remainder of this season is so he could focus on adding 10-15lbs before next year. Batted balls were a big concern with his height. Haven’t seen that issue much this year. I think he can overcome the height, but he needs to be able to run through some arm tackles that have been sacks this year.

History says a lot of franchise QBs weren’t in their rookie seasons. Anything else?

Accuracy: A from the pocket; B- on the run. See the recent graph posted here supporting Bryce’s accuracy. He’s putting it where he wants most of the time with some bad decisions in the mix. He’s sailed some I think he should hit while moving out of the pocket. Many of his incompletions are intentional throw always bc plays are dead with no chance. Arm Strength: C+ I think he has adequate arm strength, but his footwork fails his arm at times. Mechanics: D Biggest improvement needed here imo, with emphasis on his lower half mirroring his eyes during progressions. Elusiveness: C- in the pocket. B+ on the run. He’s made some nice moves in open field to evade tacklers. His movement in the pocket needs work. Release: A Size: F He needs to spend this off-season prioritizing adding 10+ lbs of lean muscle. Mobility/Running Ability: B+ See above. It seems pretty clear the coaches and Bryce don’t want him running a lot this year. Physical Toughness: B+ He missed one game so far and he’s under relentless pressure. Seems pretty tough to me.

Physical toughness a D? Why?

Olsen, Parsons, multiple NFL analysts, and QB gurus tell us Bryce’s eval is incomplete due to the terrible situation he’s in, and we’re supposed to take huddle posters’ opinions that Bryce isn’t NFL material why?

He just wants to whine, trash Bryce, and ridicule those who don’t. Save your time & effort.

But this throw was outside the numbers and would have hit Mingo in the chest…

A lot of posters in this thread showing their lack of football knowledge. OP is correct. When Bryce is separating to throw, Tremble is not open. Mingo runs the route incorrectly. If Bryce waits until Tremble comes open, he’s getting pummeled bc our line can’t pass block. We have posters here that think you can screen shot the moment the ball reaches the receiver and use it to see who is open. That’s idiocy.

We don’t have a 2nd rounder next year, but we do have our 1st.

Yes, I can because I have eyeballs.

You just posted that one of the best WRs of this millennium wouldn’t help us win games.

I think he wants anyone perceived to be an upgrade. I respect that he seems desperate to improve the team and isn’t a complacent, absentee owner. With that said, he clearly isn’t an evaluator of talent who should have input on the roster.

Abanikanda will be a solid NFL RB imo. He’ll form a good duo with Hall. Michael Carter should be a Panther. Only cost 1mil for next year. No brainer, but so was selecting Howell over <google to remember name> Corral.

RB1 WR1 LG1 RG1 (majority of season) CB1 CB2 (missed some) MLB1 Chinn rarely plays YGM & Burns missing some Ioannidis > Tuttle

Missing quite a few pieces from that team, aren’t we?

What if our rookie QB needs a year or two of seasoning and physical development to flourish? I can see a future where Bryce is weighing in at 210lb and dicing up opposing offenses.

Are we?

Now do Fitt and Rhule

The coaches need to find a happy medium between “letting Bryce be Bryce” and correcting the obvious like his footwork. Yes, he has good ability to throw off platform, but reigning in his footwork in the pocket isn’t going to make him less special.

We had CMC, DJ Moore, and D Foreman last year to help accumulate wins. Add OL and defensive injuries, and it’s hard to argue Bryce is playing on the worst team in the NFL.

Rumors online that DK may have punched Geno Smith in practice today. Trade Burns for DK in the off-season. Metcalf/Theilen/Mingo/3rd round WR could work. A guy like Tez Walker with the first pick of the 3rd round to give us a speed option who consistently gets separation.

And our QB of the future wouldn’t be any better for it.

Relax man. We just hope to pay him the $24-26mil per year he’s hopefully worth instead of 30+.

The two likely outcomes in my mind: 1) Non-exclusive franchise tag 2) Draft day trade to acquire a stud WR (Nabers please)