QB Camp: Gabbert

[Grammer]

i wish we could combine newtons athleticism, calmness and leadership with gabberts smarts, accuracy and personality into one

but we cant, it sucks ass

[antame]

Seriously, every time I hear him talk about plays or breaking stuff down, i am thoroughly impressed with Gabbert. I watch him do drills and I straight up salivate.

Then I watch Game tape and get concerned.

I don't know what to think of him, even though I like him more than newton. I like how intelligent he is, but i don't like his production. it was said he would succeed in a pro style offense over a gimmicky spread one at mizzou, but who really knows?

Maybe I want him to be a great QB just because he honestly just LOOKS like a great QB should. Good looking kid, big, strong, great hair, smart...

I just hate this draft so damn much.

It's hard not to like.

But my first impression of Gabbert was the next Carr or Leinert, but he's a better guy than that. I really think he's the next Bledsoe.

[mav1234]

He is way, way more mobile than Bledsoe, but I know what you mean.

[Ricky Spanish]

It's hard not to like. My first impression of Gabbert was the next Carr or Leinert, but he's a better guy than that. I think he's the next Bledsoe.

I really think you might be on to something there. I could really see that happening. Above average QB that had all the potential in the world to be great but could never push it over the edge.

I can see it happening.

[Mr. Scot]

Didnt you know, QB is all cerebral, no athleticism or toughness required. The best & most classiest NFL QBs come from the ivy league. Soon as defenses see their helmet size and how large their brains are they become frightened!!! RAAAARRR!!! RAAAAR!!! LMAO!!!

Yeah, I'm sure Tom Brady could win a decathlon :rolleyes:

[Marguide]

Agreed, except I don't think Gabbert is more pro-ready than Newton mentally and probably never wil be. He might be smarter than Newton and memorize playbooks faster, but if he hesitates on the field that won't matter.

I could have phrased that better. Gabbert will pick up the lingo easier, and maybe the playbook, just because he is starting out ahead in that department.

As to the mental aspects on the field, I would take Newton's decision making in a heartbeat.

[mav1234]

I've read numerous reports where NFL personnel people are pretty sure Gabbert's going to be a good quarterback.

The problem is, they're not convinced he'll be one of the greats. That's why he shouldn't go #1, according to many of them. Because if you take a QB at #1, you're looking for more than just good.

[Grammer]

As to the mental aspects on the field, I would take Newton's decision making in a heartbeat.

what, make one read and run like hell?

[Panthro]

what, make one read and run like hell?

I guess he was one hell of a runner :rolleyes:

[antame]

I will agree with this completely and say that is the reason I have said numerous times I have no problem with Newton being the pick as long as the F.O. does their homework and feels he can help the team win games. I don't want a guy to sell tickets....unless he's selling playoff tickets....

I hear you C42, and couldn't agree more.

[Marguide]

It's hard not to like. I really think he's the next Bledsoe.

Agree. That's who I think of too.

I would not be severely disappointed if we took him over Newton, but there just seems to be something missing...fire, or competitiveness or something.

He is just a lot more laid back than I like to see. Think about Brady and Manning and Rivers. Any of those guys would sell their mothers for a quality win.

[antame]

I guess he was one hell of a runner :rolleyes:

If running is the right decision, then run.

Joe freakin Montana said (paraphrasing) "...if a defense gives you an open field and you thimk you can run without getting hurt, then run."

[mav1234]

Newton is not the only QB in this draft that can escape a pocket and run. Hell, Mallett is the only one of the top prospects that can't.

[antame]

Agree. That's who I think of too.

I would not be severely disappointed if we took him over Newton, but there just seems to be something missing...fire, or competitiveness or something.

He is just a lot more laid back than I like to see. Think about Brady and Manning and Rivers. Any of those guys would sell their mothers for a quality win.

Right. I think as fans, we would like Gabbert alot and expect alot, but be patiently frustrated with him because he never accomplishes anything, but still like him even when we never accomplish anything because how can you not like the guy? And we would eventually be relieved to be rid of him.