Intangibles aside, let's grade straight-up QB traits (Bryce)

[Wundrbread33]

I thought about it, got sad…

Then because I hate myself, I did this but with Cam.

Now I’m sadder…why do I do this to myself?

[ECHornet]

16 hours ago, Bear Hands said:

I'll try mine out, from what I've seen:

Accuracy - B- (Have not seen solid stuff here.  Maybe 2-3 B+ throws a game, an occasional A)

Arm Strength - C- (Has not shown to be effective enough.  Honestly, Pennington tier)

Mechanics - C (Footwork is just not good and it makes for timing issues)

Elusiveness - D (When rolling, has been caught up to by DTs)

Release - B+ (It can be pretty nice/quick, even if his feet aren't set, I'll give him that)

Size - [erhhh]

Mobility/Running Ability - D

Physical Toughness - D

 

That is a lot of concerning traits to be supposedly be made up for with "composure" and being a good, high character kid. 

  

Physical toughness a D? Why?

[Bear Hands]

5 minutes ago, ECHornet said:

Physical toughness a D? Why?

I’ll amend that. Probably more in the C+/B range.

[frankw]

Physical toughness is probably his best trait so far.

Unfortunately the mental aspects and "elite" processing that were so often mentioned in support of him as the pick have been disappointing at best.

Edited November 20, 2023 by frankw

[ECHornet]

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. 

Edited November 20, 2023 by ECHornet

[ickmule]

[CPF4LIFE]

2 hours ago, Bear Hands said:

Gibbs has been pretty awesome for Detroit. People laughed at Detroit thinking they reached with their picks, but their draft is looking better and better each week. 

Branch and LaPorta had virtually no acclimation period. Transitioned perfectly and look like multi-year vets.

Branch is one of those rare alabama players i liked and he hasnt disappointed. 

[Jay Roosevelt]

18 hours ago, mc52beast said:

Asking this so close to the end of a game? Most of us couldn’t tell you how many beers we drank.

After that game? All the beers.

All of them.

[TylerDurden]

18 hours ago, Bear Hands said:

Accuracy - B

Arm Strength - C+

Mechanics - B-

Elusiveness - C+

Release - B

Size - D+

Mobility/Running Ability - B

Physical Toughness - B+