Getting an early start this year...

[Mr. Scot]

Ouch

Richardson has plenty of talent, but availability has been an issue with him thus far. Apparently, it may continue to be one this coming season.

That story drew this response...

...which hopefully doesn't jinx us

Valid point, though...

Edited 23 hours ago by Mr. Scot

[PNW_PantherMan]

If Richardson can overcome the injuries, he'll still have to overcome being a bad NFL QB.

[mrcompletely11]

7 minutes ago, PNW_PantherMan said:

If Richardson can overcome the injuries, he'll still have to overcome being a bad NFL QB.

I think it shows no matter how talented you are you need those vital college games/reps.  The NFL isnt a place to learn the actual game/position.   You need reps upon reps against various levels of talent and the nfl aint it.

[CarolinaRideorDie]

The irony, Richardson was the most physically gifted specimen in the draft and scouts thought he could take NFL hits, now he is an injury prone QB. Bryce Young was the smallest QB and there were concerns how long he would last in the NFL. Now Bryce has been more durable than Richardson. 

[mrcompletely11]

2 minutes ago, CarolinaRideorDie said:

The irony, Richardson was the most physically gifted specimen in the draft and scouts thought he could take NFL hits, now he is an injury prone QB. Bryce Young was the smallest QB and there were concerns how long he would last in the NFL. Now Bryce has been more durable than Richardson. 

I wouldnt be dunking one way or another at this point, as we know from past experience all it takes is one hit and thats a wrap so being tough or avoiding injuries isnt some crazy skill or talent.  Hes going to get hurt at some point, all qbs do, we just hope its not a doozy when it happens.

[PNW_PantherMan]

13 minutes ago, mrcompletely11 said:

I think it shows no matter how talented you are you need those vital college games/reps.  The NFL isnt a place to learn the actual game/position.   You need reps upon reps against various levels of talent and the nfl aint it.

Richardson is by far the worst college QB I can remember going that high.  There’s usually going to be an adjustment period at every level when guys move up.  But expecting a guy who wasn’t very good in college to be worth a top 5 pick is just not rational.

[PadresPanthersFan]

The best ability is availability and Richardson hasn't been available. 

And when he has been available he hasn't been good

[Mr. Scot]

1 hour ago, PNW_PantherMan said:

If Richardson can overcome the injuries, he'll still have to overcome being a bad NFL QB.

That's a bit tougher obstacle.

[t96]

2 hours ago, CarolinaRideorDie said:

The irony, Richardson was the most physically gifted specimen in the draft and scouts thought he could take NFL hits, now he is an injury prone QB. Bryce Young was the smallest QB and there were concerns how long he would last in the NFL. Now Bryce has been more durable than Richardson. 

It's early to say anything about these guys' durability. Cam was the biggest tank in the league who would never miss a snap until he wasn't. TD missed 3 seasons due to ACL tears and his career was written off and then he became an absolute ironman. 

[PanthersATL]

2 hours ago, CarolinaRideorDie said:

The irony, Richardson was the most physically gifted specimen in the draft and scouts thought he could take NFL hits, now he is an injury prone QB. Bryce Young was the smallest QB and there were concerns how long he would last in the NFL. Now Bryce has been more durable than Richardson. 

Live video of Bryce in a game:

[rebelrouser]

I feel like Jalen Milroe is this year's Anthony Richardson, but he was drafted in the third round with no plans for him to start his first year. He has a much better chance to make it.  They thought AR was going to learn to pass in the NFL by being a staring running qb who cannot keep a defense honest.  It should not be a surprise that he is struggling and picking up injuries.  

[Basbear]

I hope peeps don't bump my draft QB ranks where I had Anthony Ricardson ranked above BY.....

Add another selfburn, I had Levis right next to BY if not slightly above him a couple different ranks.....

* I did have stroud clear #1...

*** BUT the way trends are currently....... its too early still, but BY is pointing up at least while the others are down....

Still wish that trepper never forced that trade, but I totally get he was beyond tired of waiting for a QB savior. Dang tepper, if you had the coaching staff, either Baker or Sam Darnold would have been the guy. 

Edited 16 hours ago by Basbear

[Basbear]

6 hours ago, mrcompletely11 said:

I wouldnt be dunking one way or another at this point, as we know from past experience all it takes is one hit and thats a wrap so being tough or avoiding injuries isnt some crazy skill or talent.  Hes going to get hurt at some point, all qbs do, we just hope its not a doozy when it happens.

 

here I feel is the greatest overlooked skill for QBs. Being able to avoid hits, guess who was the best at that- Tom Brady. If you watch enough clips, you will see Tom take one side step left or step up, it perfectly avoids the defenders pressure. The other level is, he did so before he needed to. Just a grand master.  It's simply a godlike trait and no one talks about it. 

I've pooped on BY plenty, he's much better than I thought at avoiding hits while running and still learning the master art of making defenders miss in passing situations. 

[Butterflyj30]

I'm rooting for Richardson I hope he can overcome his injuries and become a good QB