Combine QBs: Newton, Mallet & Locker Throwing, Gabbert not

[Catalyst]

I know it makes me feel better about him as a prospect because it tells me that he wants to prove his doubters wrong and answer his critics and take the whole process head-on. He could not throw and probably still go top-5, but he's going to risk losing some steam for the chance to be the top pick and has enough confidence in his ability to go for it.

Maybe I'm reading a little too much into that, but that's exactly the type of attitude I want my franchise QB to have, not someone like Gabbert who seems content to stay right where he is and/or afraid that he'll perform badly and his stock will drop.

[DaveThePanther2008]

I am sorry, I would steer clear of Gabbert just for this reason. He is hiding something. Whether throwing motion or whatever. He is scared to be outdone. Not a good sign.

[koolkatluke]

Sure, but how does the combine show that he can learn a pro system, read defenses etc.? It's not the right kind of a test.

Your right I meant too say he is willing too do what he can too ease minds of GM's. No matter what he does at the combine it won't prove he can run a Pro system but it will show if he is willing and does he have the mental Capabilities. (during interviews and wonderlic)

[Snake]

I really don't think this is necessarily the case; I think there's a good chance Newton could have passed Gabbert regardless of Gabbert's decision in the combine, and ultimately, I don't think this decision will matter at all to his draft stock.

If Gabbert has a great pro-day, and impressed with interviews etc, nobody is going to care that he didn't throw at the combine. Somebody will take him around where somebody would have taken him before.

Newton has more to gain by throwing than Gabbert does though.

Pro days are a controled environment and it will hurt his stock if he does not throw .

Then aging if his arm is suspect its the right thing to do.

[MHS831]

Cam will make the others look like boys. As long as he is told who to throw to. His combine tests will come during interviews. I would have some NFL film and would have him talk me through the read process as we watch plays from the endzone camera. I would freeze the film and make him talk me through the QBs options and describe what the D will do.

Maybe they do this, but my interview would be a chalk / film session.

Funny, I saw a video clip of Gabbert at a training center going through a lot of drills. Maybe just preparing for his pro day.

[OchoNueve]

What are the other problems with Mallet?

Cocaine is a helluva drug...

according to him... not me...

[monstercat]

Amazing. A couple of weeks ago, the argument against Cam was that his workout was nothing more than a publicity stunt, and the haters were sure that Cam would skip the combine. Well that turned out to be pure BS, but the haters just find new tactics to go after the kid.

I'm becoming more and more convinced that Cam Newton will be a Panther.

[countryboi]

i think Gabbert is making a huge mistake......if the top QB in the draft is going to throw at the combine....you need be throwing at the combines too unless you have something to hide

[The Saltman]

Then again The Golden Calf of Bristol didnt either and we thought he would be picked in the 3rd round or second and he wasnt.

[countryboi]

Then again The Golden Calf of Bristol didnt either and we thought he would be picked in the 3rd round or second and he wasnt.

didnt help that mcdaniels was a jackass though

[The Saltman]

didnt help that The Golden Calf of Bristol started in 3 games and looked better than clausen in 10 games

[koolkatluke]

Amazing. A couple of weeks ago, the argument against Cam was that his workout was nothing more than a publicity stunt, and the haters were sure that Cam would skip the combine. Well that turned out to be pure BS, but the haters just find new tactics to go after the kid.

I'm becoming more and more convinced that Cam Newton will be a Panther.

If that stage workout was the only thing he did it would still be uneasy for me but the fact he is being more accommodating is making it more easy for me too like the pick if it is him.

[holderoftruth]

I like the fact that Newton is throwing. It seems he wants to prove some doubters wrong. He easily could have not thrown at the combine and went from there.

[The Saltman]

its a big gamble honestly. If he looks bad it would be horrible for him. If he does well it wont guarantee him to be picked overall but will help his stock.