RG3 will have his ups and downs this season, and it will only get tougher as opponents accumulate video on him. Four to five games in, we'll start to see defenses scheming differently for him, which will require him to process what the opposition is doing and then counterpunch. That's the next step in demonstrating whether he has those winning intangibles I mentioned earlier. And if the Skins-RG3 union continues to flourish as it did in Week 1, just maybe there's a chance we'll get to see whether Griffin exhibits another intangible of a prototypical QB -- winning a game with the pressure of postseason implications.
As impressive a debut as it was, it's still just one game. The tale of Griffin's NFL career is barely in its infancy. But as a GM, when I think about what makes the prototypical quarterback, and when I look at Robert Griffin III and the way he's being used by the Redskins, there is a lot that makes me believe we'll see a prototypical situation in the nation's capital.
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He is, to me, the prototypical quarterback. But he has the unique skill of being a quarterback and being able to run with it as well. As these guys come in, I think you'll definitely see more of the college style.
In Tebow's case, he is not a polished passer and still has mechanical flaws. But the former Florida standout presents some comparable schematic challenges for defenses. You're just not used to seeing a quarterback get hit that way and be that tough and also I thought about defending it. You have an extra man running the ball and you have to be able to take on that blocker and he's still coming.
It's like LeGarrette Blount holding the ball at the quarterback position. Neither Newton nor Tebow is your garden-variety quarterback. But if things change, they'll have played a role in the evolution of NFL passers.
Subscribe Manage my subscription Activate my subscription Log in Log out. Regions Tampa St. Letters to the Editor Submit a Letter. Investigations Narratives Pulitzer Winners. Every program wants the the "prototypical QB" recruit and this piece will tell you and show you what the prototype QB must have. Now, not all QB prospects are dominant in each of these categories, but the following skills are what the prototype will have and excel at.
These are tangible skills that the prototypical and ideal QB recruit will have, as leadership, moxie, preparation and other intangibles are another part of the evaluation process for QB recruits. So come on and come check out what scouts look for, as their quest for finding the prototypical QB prospect is always ongoing.
After the QB receives the play call and spews out the language in the huddle, breaks and approaches the line of scrimmage, he has a ton of stuff to do before the ball is even snapped. The QB must first locate the "Mike" LB to set the protection for the offensive line, check the defensive line's alignment, then scope out the defensive backfield.
He has to be aware of all threats, alignments, potential blitzes and many other things all as the play clock is winding down. Depending on the game plan for that week, the QB has to remember what shifts, motions, audibles, check-with-me's, opposite calls and all kinds of other adjustments must be made based on reading the defense before the snap. The best in the business at this is none other than Peyton Manning. Last year, Max Browne was a QB prospect who regularly showed this skill.
First, he can't be slow in his drops from the center. He must be quick in this department so he reaches his last step as fast as possible so he is ready to throw as quickly as possible. Next, the prototypical recruit will have outstanding set-up quickness. This is the ability to quickly be ready to make any throw at the top of a QB's drop while remaining balanced and maintaining a good base.
Here's a good clip on the excellent mechanics Drew Brees plays with. In , the QB I was most impressed with in this department was Shane Morris, as he could set up very quickly. Anybody who wants to be a QB must be a great ball-handler. You can't play this position without working on your ball-handling skills.
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