I don't think Gardner's a natural pro-style passer. He's played in a spread for virtually his entire career. But I do think he fits better as a pro-style QB in the long run.
I am appreciating JR more and more. He adjusts to the ball well when its in the air, which is good for our sometimes erratic QBs on long throws, and I like his "catch, stop, step back and go" move. He did this move @ the 5:20 part of the video and last year at the ND game (I think) along the sidelines for a TD. Plus, he's built solid and uses that big body to carve out space well against DBs.
Hemingway's really good at football mentally and he has the first step after the catch down to a science. He's also huge and blocks well. The move you're thinking of was during the Illinois game. Brian Cook referred to it as a "moog dance," which is accurate.
The only problems are that he's not quite tall or fast enough to be a world destroyer. This isn't a big problem for the team, however, as we have plenty of talent at receiver.
Honestly, Stonum has the physical tools to be a much more productive player, and although he was certainly a impact last year, it would be nice to see him break out into Tai Streets this year.
That game made my eyes bleed.
ReplyDeleteI think he'll be a fine player but I still see nothing that says "Devin Gardner looks like a natural pro-style pocket passing QB."
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@ Anonymous 2:16 p.m.
ReplyDeleteThat's what spring games do.
@ Lankownia 3:21 p.m.
ReplyDeleteI don't think Gardner's a natural pro-style passer. He's played in a spread for virtually his entire career. But I do think he fits better as a pro-style QB in the long run.
I am appreciating JR more and more. He adjusts to the ball well when its in the air, which is good for our sometimes erratic QBs on long throws, and I like his "catch, stop, step back and go" move. He did this move @ the 5:20 part of the video and last year at the ND game (I think) along the sidelines for a TD. Plus, he's built solid and uses that big body to carve out space well against DBs.
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ReplyDeleteHemingway's really good at football mentally and he has the first step after the catch down to a science. He's also huge and blocks well. The move you're thinking of was during the Illinois game. Brian Cook referred to it as a "moog dance," which is accurate.
The only problems are that he's not quite tall or fast enough to be a world destroyer. This isn't a big problem for the team, however, as we have plenty of talent at receiver.
Honestly, Stonum has the physical tools to be a much more productive player, and although he was certainly a impact last year, it would be nice to see him break out into Tai Streets this year.