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What we know about the Top QBs at the Combine

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Comparing the measurables from the combine from NFL network:

40 yard dash

Colin Kaepernick 4.52

Cam Newton 4.59

Blaine Gabbert 4.62

Christian Ponder 4.65

Ryan Mallett DNR

Vertical Jump

Cam Newton 35

Christian Ponder 34

Blaine Gabbert 33.5

Colin Kaepernick 32.5

Ryan Mallett 24

3 Cone

Blaine Gabbert 6.84

Colin Kaepernick 6.85

Christian Ponder 6.85

Cam Newton 6.92

Ryan Mallet DNR

20 Yard

Christian Ponder 4.09

Colin Kaepernick 4.18

Cam Newton 4.18

Blaine Gabbert 4.26

Ryan Mallett DNR

Broad Jump

Cam Newton 10' 6"

Blaine Gabbert 10' 0"

Christian Ponder 9' 8"

Colin Kaepernick 9' 7"

Ryan Mallett 8' 7"

Height

Ryan Mallett 6' 7"

Colin Kaepernick 6' 5"

Cam Newton 6' 5"

Blaine Gabbert 6' 4"

Christian Ponder 6' 2"

Weight

Ryan Mallett 253

Cam Newton 248

Blaine Gabbert 234

Colin Kaepernick 233

Christian Ponder 229

Hand

Ryan Mallett 10.75

Christian Ponder 10.25

Blaine Gabbert 10

Cam Newton 9.87

Colin Kaepernick 9.33

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Notice, he left out the weights. Cam was pretty darn quick in those cone drills, considering he outweighs most of those guys by at least 20lbs. That's why Mayock, among others, are comparing him to Big Ben.

Weights are listed too. He outweighs no other QB listed by 20 pounds.

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You guys know I am a Cam guy but I am pretty impressed with Gabbert's athleticism. Didn't expect him to do as well in that part of the combine.

I agree. And I can tell you that I was also surprised by Ponder's speed and hand size.

Colin Kaepernick threw harder than Mallet (read that he had the throw with the highest velocity, which is consistent with the scouts at the Senior Bowl.

I would also add that Cam did nothing at the combine to hurt himself, but he should have done a lot to help himself. I was surprosed that the other QBs are about as athletic as he is. A guy under the microscope like he was cannot be compared fairly to the others. He was probably shaken from the interviews and press conferences. I still do not want him, but the reasons are not due to his passing performance or even his icon comment.

Oh, and Mallett is about as unathletic as they come from the arms down.

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I agree. And I can tell you that I was also surprised by Ponder's speed and hand size.

Colin Kaepernick threw harder than Mallet (read that he had the throw with the highest velocity, which is consistent with the scouts at the Senior Bowl.

I would also add that Cam did nothing at the combine to hurt himself, but he should have done a lot to help himself. I was surprosed that the other QBs are about as athletic as he is. A guy under the microscope like he was cannot be compared fairly to the others. He was probably shaken from the interviews and press conferences. I still do not want him, but the reasons are not due to his passing performance or even his icon comment.

Oh, and Mallett is about as unathletic as they come from the arms down.

Yeah...Locker looked more athletic than Mallett...but honestly I've given more looks to the D-linemen, DBs, than I have any of the QBs.

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Newton certainly didn't do anything to show that he's on a different level than anyone else. He looks like everyone else. Gabbert has to come out of this as the #1 QB option.

Without throwing? Can't do it. Unless teams can get enough from film and pro day. Still a lot to gamble on with 1st overall.

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You guys know I am a Cam guy but I am pretty impressed with Gabbert's athleticism. Didn't expect him to do as well in that part of the combine.

I think Gabbert's performance makes Cam's athleticism less significant, so whilst Cam did nothing to hurt his stock, Blaine closed the gap in physical prowess.

So physically there isn't quite as much as people believe, however the consensus amongst scouts is that Blaine is the better passer (I haven't seen Blaine play so can't comment).

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Without throwing? Can't do it. Unless teams can get enough from film and pro day. Still a lot to gamble on with 1st overall.

I see it this way: Gabbert was rated #1 going into the combine. I expected Cam to knock the scouts' socks off and rise above the others. He didn't. I think Gabbert's plan worked. I would say he is clearly ahead of Newton and will probably remain there until his pro day. At that time, he seals the deal or blows it.

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