3 QBs with similarities to Cam

[MHS831]

From an article by Matt Faulconer(Redskins Featured Columnist) on April 19, 2011

Andre Ware, QB Houston: While Ware was a very athletic quarterback, he did not use his mobility to his advantage much in college, but showed it off a bit more at the NFL level, averaging nearly six yards per carry.

Both Ware and Newton played their college games in quarterback friendly systems, which made it very easy for them to read defenses. In both systems, the quarterback was only responsible for making one to two reads before finding an open man, or in Newton's case, taking off with the football.

Playing in a quarterback friendly system, both were able to put up huge numbers, and both would eventually win the Heisman Trophy.

Akili Smith, QB, Oregon: Akili Smith exploded onto the scene after a phenomenal 1998 season at Oregon. Like Newton, Smith was a one-year wonder in college. He had a tremendous senior season, where he threw for 30 touchdowns and had only seven interceptions.

Before his incredible senior season, Smith also ran into some off-the-field concerns. While he did not get in trouble for cheating like Newton did, he did have academic issues and nearly flunked out of Oregon. Smith also had major red flags, as he was arrested twice.

Smith had a strong arm, like Newton's, but flashed better accuracy. Smith was not quite as athletic, but certainly showed some of the game-changing abilities that Newton has shown over the past year.

The main comparison with Smith and Newton is that they both have had incidents off-the-field that raise major red flags (Smith with his arrests, Newton with his pay-for-play allegations and cheating); however, both have the talents that scouts drool over.

Vince Young, QB, Texas: They both have the ability to create plays with their legs, but they have a different overall game.

Young does not have the size or the strength that Cam Newton has, but he is lighter on his feet. Young is more of a shifty runner while Newton has no problem bowling over defenders.

Both of these quarterbacks have concerns about their ability to convert to a pro-style offense. Both of them played a lot of shotgun in college and one-read offenses. By "one-read offenses," it means that they would look at their primary receiver, and if nothing is there, they would take off and run.

They are both two of the most athletically gifted quarterbacks the game has ever seen, right along with Michael Vick.

However, Newton has a much better arm than Young. Young was inaccurate in college and does not have as strong of an arm as Newton.

Both have problems with their accuracy due to their throwing motion. Young has a sidearm motion, while Newton struggles to shift his weight properly and rushes his passes before setting his feet.

Vince Young is the most comparable player to him at the NFL level.

[Grammer]

they're all black!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

haterzzzzz

[MHS831]

Just passing the info along. The author never references color or race--he compares numbers and ability.

I compare him to:

Akili Smith

Vince Young

Andre Ware

Brian Bosworth (LB)

The Golden Calf of Bristol

Ryan Leaf

Mike Vick

[panthers55]

From an article by Matt Faulconer(Redskins Featured Columnist) on April 19, 2011

Andre Ware, QB Houston: While Ware was a very athletic quarterback, he did not use his mobility to his advantage much in college, but showed it off a bit more at the NFL level, averaging nearly six yards per carry.

Both Ware and Newton played their college games in quarterback friendly systems, which made it very easy for them to read defenses. In both systems, the quarterback was only responsible for making one to two reads before finding an open man, or in Newton's case, taking off with the football.

Playing in a quarterback friendly system, both were able to put up huge numbers, and both would eventually win the Heisman Trophy.

Akili Smith, QB, Oregon: Akili Smith exploded onto the scene after a phenomenal 1998 season at Oregon. Like Newton, Smith was a one-year wonder in college. He had a tremendous senior season, where he threw for 30 touchdowns and had only seven interceptions.

Before his incredible senior season, Smith also ran into some off-the-field concerns. While he did not get in trouble for cheating like Newton did, he did have academic issues and nearly flunked out of Oregon. Smith also had major red flags, as he was arrested twice.

Smith had a strong arm, like Newton's, but flashed better accuracy. Smith was not quite as athletic, but certainly showed some of the game-changing abilities that Newton has shown over the past year.

The main comparison with Smith and Newton is that they both have had incidents off-the-field that raise major red flags (Smith with his arrests, Newton with his pay-for-play allegations and cheating); however, both have the talents that scouts drool over.

Vince Young, QB, Texas: They both have the ability to create plays with their legs, but they have a different overall game.

Young does not have the size or the strength that Cam Newton has, but he is lighter on his feet. Young is more of a shifty runner while Newton has no problem bowling over defenders.

Both of these quarterbacks have concerns about their ability to convert to a pro-style offense. Both of them played a lot of shotgun in college and one-read offenses. By "one-read offenses," it means that they would look at their primary receiver, and if nothing is there, they would take off and run.

They are both two of the most athletically gifted quarterbacks the game has ever seen, right along with Michael Vick.

However, Newton has a much better arm than Young. Young was inaccurate in college and does not have as strong of an arm as Newton.

Both have problems with their accuracy due to their throwing motion. Young has a sidearm motion, while Newton struggles to shift his weight properly and rushes his passes before setting his feet.

Vince Young is the most comparable player to him at the NFL level.

Vince Young is struggling because he is a head case not because his skill set is lacking or he doesn't understand defenses. Even with the issues he has a winning record and 2 pro bowl appearances. Seems to me that if Newton can be an improved version of Young without the drama and better passing skills, then we will have found our franchise guy. Same athleticism as Young with better consistency and better intangibles. Of course you take it.

I envision Newton being a more athletic stouter version of Randall Cunningham with better accuracy. And I could live with that as well. Newton won't be sitting all day in the pocket but using his legs to buy time to throw and run when necessary. A vertical passer who is elusive.

I would be happy if he ends up as a more athletic version of Roethlisburger as well. Similar to the comparisons made by the man who has worked extensively with both. For every negative comparison you can make, there is a positve one which is just compelling. If we already had a QB we could count on, no reason to pick Newton. But we don't and haven't for some time. We need to find our guy by all means possible with the draft being the cheapest if a CBA agreement gets done with a rookie wage scale. Without one, it will be more expensive. Another reason to draft a QB because there is no one else worth close to that amount this year. If not Newton than Gabbert, whoever. But a QB nonetheless. Othrewise I can't see a corner, wide receiver, or defensive tackle worth 50 million guaranteed and yet if we stay where we are, we will surely spend that. Even moving down to 3 or 4 will cost 30 or 40 million.

We have to hope there is a rookie wage scale and an agreement which makes whoever we pick reasonable financially. Especially if it is a QB.

[King Taharqa]

Only compare the black qbs to another black qb. Never elevate him by comparing him to a good or elite white qb. Leave the pedestal be. If you do compare him to a white qb, make sure he's a bust or a scrub like Leaf or Crouch. Do this my child, and it will keep you safe!

[Cyclonus]

Only compare the black qbs to another black qb. Never elevate him by comparing him to a good or elite white qb. Leave the pedestal be. If you do compare him to a white qb, make sure he's a bust or a scrub like Leaf or Crouch. Do this my child, and it will keep you safe!

You figured it out. All the white folks gathered together decades ago and decided to keep the black QBs down by not comparing them to whitey. Time for a new strategy.

[Ruff]

Only compare the black qbs to another black qb. Never elevate him by comparing him to a good or elite white qb. Leave the pedestal be. If you do compare him to a white qb, make sure he's a bust or a scrub like Leaf or Crouch. Do this my child, and it will keep you safe!

y u mad though?

[CarolinaPanthers8789]

Ware and Smith, just couldn't get it done. However, Young has all of the tools to get it done and actually did get it done at certain points. It's just very unfortunate that his head is full of things such as suicide, depression, etc... and not football.

Ware and Smith did not win consistently and by consistently I mean win a National Championship.

Comparison wise, I think Young’s athleticism and Josh Freeman’s (not mentioned in the article) build is what we are looking at when we see Cam Newton. Cam Newton’s downfall is indeed reading the defense because Auburn’s offense is very, very, quarterback friendly. However, Newton has showed he has ability to understand defense’s at a significant level. Newton’s accuracy and most notably his deep ball accuracy is above average whether people tend to recognize that or not. The big question is reading and understanding the defenses and going through his progressions. The thing is, we were told that Newton and two other quarterbacks (I can’t recall who they are) were given parts of the Carolina Panthers playbook. If Newton is the pick, it is because he has showed promise in his interview and does indeed understand the Panthers schemes and playbook.

[TheRealDeal]

Panthro, someone made a racist post here.

What are you going to do about it?

[CarolinaPanthers8789]

Nothing, Panthro is a black panther.

[CarolinaVeins]

5 more days

[Snake]

"inserts black QB" see both are athletic so they must be the same.....

[CarolinaPanthers8789]

Guys, it's not racism when it's true. White boys don't run that fast. (Don't ban me I'm white).

[countryboi]

wow man your posts are some of the biggest wastes of time ever...