Jump to content
  • Welcome!

    Register and log in easily with Twitter or Google accounts!

    Or simply create a new Huddle account. 

    Members receive fewer ads , access our dark theme, and the ability to join the discussion!

     

Peach Bowl featuring potential 2nd tier QB Desmond Ridder


Mother Grabber

Recommended Posts

#8 Cincinnati Bearcats (9-0) vs #9 Georgia (7-2)

New Year's Day - Noon ET on ESPN

UGA by 7.5

--

Desmond Ridder

6'4"/215lbs

31-4 in 3 seasons at Cincinnati including 2 bowl game wins.

Looks to be a solid but raw talent. Lance athleticism with Wilson size. Could be an interesting option if we miss on a top tier prospect in the 1st. Just like Lance, we have a staff that can coach him up.

1188121304.jpg.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites

9 minutes ago, TheCasillas said:

Not a fan. He has the kaepernick throwing motion 

Not trying to steal the focus, but I would not mind (on day 3) drafting Purdy of Iowa State.  He has excellent, calmness in the pocket--quiet feet, accuracy, and he reads the defense better than anyone in college right now.  His arm strength is average at best, however and he is about 6-1.  Quick delivery/release.  He sure sounds like a poor man's Brees.  To bring him in for a backup--or insurance--someone you can trade if your first rounder succeeds or someone who might take the reins should he fail or get injured.  I am just sold on him right now as an option should round 1 fall through -- or if we decide to find a reputable #3 for 2021 and possibly a #2 for 2022. 

The throwing motion thing is not worth it.  The Golden Calf of Bristol, Kaepernick--coaches thought they could change them.  It is nearly impossible--you can tweak it like they did Allen in Buffalo, but not change.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

1 minute ago, Adb6368 said:

Reminds me of Tony pike for some reason. He’s a legend around here right?

Yes he was a legend because nobody can remember if he was real or not--wasn't he drafted in the Clausen draft?  I was thinking we took 2.  Might be wrong.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

13 minutes ago, MHS831 said:

Not trying to steal the focus, but I would not mind (on day 3) drafting Purdy of Iowa State.  He has excellent, calmness in the pocket--quiet feet, accuracy, and he reads the defense better than anyone in college right now.  His arm strength is average at best, however and he is about 6-1.  Quick delivery/release.  He sure sounds like a poor man's Brees.  To bring him in for a backup--or insurance--someone you can trade if your first rounder succeeds or someone who might take the reins should he fail or get injured.  I am just sold on him right now as an option should round 1 fall through -- or if we decide to find a reputable #3 for 2021 and possibly a #2 for 2022. 

The throwing motion thing is not worth it.  The Golden Calf of Bristol, Kaepernick--coaches thought they could change them.  It is nearly impossible--you can tweak it like they did Allen in Buffalo, but not change.

I agree with this 100%. I’m big on big hands qbs and quick throwing motions. Luckily for the Bills Josh’s biggest challenge was lower body (clearing his hips), not release. It’s the release and wind up motion that is an uphill battle for change.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

36 minutes ago, MHS831 said:

Not trying to steal the focus, but I would not mind (on day 3) drafting Purdy of Iowa State.  He has excellent, calmness in the pocket--quiet feet, accuracy, and he reads the defense better than anyone in college right now.  His arm strength is average at best, however and he is about 6-1.  Quick delivery/release.  He sure sounds like a poor man's Brees.  To bring him in for a backup--or insurance--someone you can trade if your first rounder succeeds or someone who might take the reins should he fail or get injured.  I am just sold on him right now as an option should round 1 fall through -- or if we decide to find a reputable #3 for 2021 and possibly a #2 for 2022. 

The throwing motion thing is not worth it.  The Golden Calf of Bristol, Kaepernick--coaches thought they could change them.  It is nearly impossible--you can tweak it like they did Allen in Buffalo, but not change.

Seems a little too much like Teddy. After seeing the defenses figure out Teddy won’t throw deep, I really want a QB that can stretch the field. Imagine Anderson and Moore with a good deep ball being thrown their way.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

1 hour ago, top dawg said:

I'll watch this game! Ritter is intriguing! He's the main reason the Bearcats are undefeated and in the bowl (they're not without him). He'll be squarely in the same conversation as Jones and Trask with a decent showing tonight.

I know I sound like a broken record but this guy meets the criteria Rhule is looking for.  Smart, Fast and Athletic.  I would not be surprised if he shows well that he won't be our 2nd round selection.  Or possibly trade down and take him in the latter portion of the 1st. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I wonder how motivated Georgia is to play this game. They've already had a couple of opt outs.

For Cincinnati, this is their game to prove they should have been in the playoffs. 

I'd be careful about drawing too many conclusions on Rattler from this game. Cincinnati is going to be far more motivated to play.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.


  • PMH4OWPW7JD2TDGWZKTOYL2T3E.jpg

  • Topics

  • Posts

    • He’s overthrown WRs numerous times deep,I don’t think his arm strength there is a problem, def seems to be and issue in the 20-30 yard range, I don’t see a lot of outbreaking routes being completed, whether that’s due to his lack of ability to drive the ball to the outside hash or our WRs, especially XL cornering at the top of there routes. regardless of his weaknesses, the question is can a team be built around him to mask them, or can he overcome those weaknesses and adapt. I know it’s beating a dead horse, but something big is missing from Bryce’s qb play that’s leading to so many sub 200 yard passing games, all signs lead to a physical trait that’s the cause of this, wether it’s arm strength or his height  
    • That was fully intentional, because something people who engage in hyperbole can't stand is to be systematically told why and how they don't have a clue. It's the prevalence of this farcical idea that everyone's opinions are valid and the more impassioned they are about them, the more valid they are. And the point of the post wasn't merely to cut the knees of the exaggerators, but to illustrate why it shouldn't seem miraculous that someone like Mayfield and Darnold could come through Charlotte and fail and then suddenly seem much more successful elsewhere, when the reality is that there's far more to being successful at that position than one's own talent. It's also why young quarterbacks like Caleb Williams and Cam Ward deserve much longer leashes to determine their long-term viability and not be written off immediately, because the circumstances surrounding them are hardly conducive to success.
    • I think at some point you top out what God gave you.  He can use leverage via his mechanics to maximize what he has and When he pays attention to it the throws are better.    IMO as a layman a lot of it is what kind of ‘headroom’ you have. The guys who are gifted don’t have to use maximum effort to get good results and stay within themselves but they have it in reserve. They can do an arm throw for substantial distance without max effort.    I think what we may be seeing with these ‘lasers’ is a throw that Bryce puts the max effort into and does his mechanics right and has his base right and it works together.    To get to the payoff here, I think his best velocity throws take dall that whereas  a naturally gifted guy doesn’t need to go full effort to get that same velocity. I have said this three or four times over the years and it never gets picked up on but the accuracy is more consistent with an easier motion and max effort can produce less predictable location. It is a baseball pitcher thing but it applies to throwing a pass too. It isn’t that you can’t make an accurate throw with full effort it is just not as reliably accurate to the same degree. Someone said something about his pro day and that is where I saw it too. He took a little extra step on the deep throws. Some call it a hitch but I don’t see it that way because I don’t see it on shorter throws. He does it trying to get distance. I saw that and just wanted no part of it at 1.1 . That is not tne characteristic of a 1.1 passer.  He should have been at best, late first  I had him second day. Of course I am no one and certainly not a pro evaluator, it is just that he was so easy to suss out. It is kind of in your face obvious.  They must have thought they could fix him. Changing a lifelong throwing motion with the footwork tied into it is not fuging easy. Anyone that had decent success with ‘their’ way and tried to change it to get more, can tell you that.     
×
×
  • Create New...