Connor Cook signed to PS

[KB_fan]

4 hours ago, thennek said:

This shows how far Gilbert fell. The Panthers signing this guy to the PS over Gilbert when he was supposedly in the running to be backing up Cam just a short time ago. 

Pretty sure Gilbert had no PS eligibility. Would have had to keep him on the 53.

[TheSpecialJuan]

STRENGTHS

 Four-year starter who has shown consistent improvement and added new elements to his game each year. Can operate with a high level of confidence and efficiency. Worked under center and plays with good foot quickness in his drops. Shows good anticipation for developing windows and effective with timing routes. Will continue to scan and re-­scan thru targets when on the move. Reads safeties early and rarely takes shots downfield that safeties can get involved with. Comfortable operating on the move. Throws in rhythm and with accuracy when rolling right. Plus arm strength with compact, lightning quick release. Able to make big boy throws with pace into difficult, dangerous windows. Will stand in and take the hit to challenge man defender with a deep shot. Attacks edges of end zone with touch throws. Didn't shrink away from duties when asked to run the ball. More battle tested than any quarterback in this draft.

WEAKNESSES

 Habit of throwing short passes with too much pepper. Accuracy is a major concern. Often caught flat- footed in the pocket and appears willing to launch throws without proper balance or step to target. Open front hip causes him to spray outside frame of his intended target. Sees throws come open but won't always cut it loose. Can struggle mightily when forced off of his first option. Misses opportunities to adjust protection pre-­snap. Gets locked in on shotgun snap and misses signs of blitzers sneaking forward. First instinct versus blitz is to go up top rather than finding easier, short completion. Gives little effort to sell play­ fakes even on run downs. Scouts question his field demeanor and leadership in adverse times. Failed to rise to the occasion in 2015 Big Ten Championship Game or playoff game against Alabama.

DRAFT PROJECTION

 Round 2

SOURCES TELL US

 "He has all the pieces but he's never put the puzzle together. Coordinators and quarterback coaches always think they can fix those kinds of guys so they fight the hardest for them in the draft rooms I've been in." -- Former NFL GM

NFL COMPARISON

 Brian Hoyer

BOTTOM LINE

 As a four-year starter, Cook has the big game experience and the production from a pro-­style attack that should warrant early consideration.The concern is that his short and intermediate accuracy has never shown the improvement and consistency that scouts expected to see. His inability to take over in big games this year could hurt his cause. Cook flashes the potential of an NFL starter, but he has the makeup of game manager over playmaker.

[TheSpecialJuan]

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2016/profiles/connor-cook?id=2555332

[tondi]

He may suck but we need a third QB on the team just in case. 

[MHS831]

Let's not forget that in 2015 Sirles and Matty Kalil were 40% of a very bad OL in Minnesota.

[MHS831]

34 minutes ago, tondi said:

He may suck but we need a third QB on the team just in case. 

Do we not have a QB on the PS already (Allen)?  Would that not make Connor the 4th QB?

[KB_fan]

3 hours ago, MHS831 said:

Do we not have a QB on the PS already (Allen)?  Would that not make Connor the 4th QB?

Yes. Marty likes his young QBs.  (Eg Kaaya last year). Hopefully no harm done, though a bit surprised we released Norton. 

[LinvilleGorge]

If you only carry two QBs on the 53 you pretty much have to carry a QB on the practice squad. You need another arm for practices and you need to have another QB in the system just in case of an injury to one of your top two so you aren't signing a QB off the street mid-season.

[iamhubby1]

    Got rid of Frye, and Cox, good to see us pick up another Michigan Stater. I haven't gotten to root for many through the years. So I'll take this one. He's smart, and coachable. So let's see how this works. Go get em' Connor.

 

[Mr. Scot]

8 hours ago, LinvilleGorge said:

If you only carry two QBs on the 53 you pretty much have to carry a QB on the practice squad. You need another arm for practices and you need to have another QB in the system just in case of an injury to one of your top two so you aren't signing a QB off the street mid-season.

Two QBs on the practice squad is kind of unusual though. I don't think we've ever done that before.

[shaqattaq]

11 hours ago, KB_fan said:

Yes. Marty likes his young QBs.  (Eg Kaaya last year). Hopefully no harm done, though a bit surprised we released Norton. 

Agreed, I thought Norton had a pretty good preseason, certainly better that a 7th rounder. I can only assume that he'll land on another PS somewhere.

[Mr. Scot]

Guess they must be at least somewhat high on Kyle Allen to keep him around and release Norton even after bringing another quarterback aboard.

We didn't exactly see a lot of Allen in preseason.