Comments on: Gene Coding: Breaking Down the Quarterbacks (pt. 1) http://blackandteal.com/2011/03/30/gene-coding-breaking-down-the-quarterbacks/ A Jacksonville Jaguars Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more. Tue, 22 Jan 2013 20:15:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 By: Luke http://blackandteal.com/2011/03/30/gene-coding-breaking-down-the-quarterbacks/comment-page-1/#comment-4668 Luke Mon, 04 Apr 2011 02:16:19 +0000 http://blackandteal.com/?p=5994#comment-4668 I really like Ponder, and out of these top five (very well evaluated, might I add), I think he is the only one worth approaching for the Jaguars. And I'd only do it if he falls to the second round at some point. While some disagree with me, I'd grab at Ponder if he falls to us in the 2nd, but otherwise I'd wait on TCU's Dalton. As expressed above, some people disagree with the decision, but I think it is the smart play in the draft. Dalton is very much a GM Gene guy (though correct me if I'm wrong with a Genecoding report ;)) and he throws the ball very well (within 15 yards at least). His problem is his arm strength. And, while I admit this is a tough thing to overcome, I think he can overcome that through development. The Jaguars, with Sims-Walker potentially being picked up by someone else later this year (if we solve the CBA problems), are mostly designed for the short pass. As much as Dirk Koetter wants to stretch the field, the most success has consistently come from within twenty yards (remember the horrendous 2008 season and our severe lack of throws longer than 20 yards?). David Garrard is probably a very good mentor and can provide guidance to a young man learning how to develop his arm for the deep throws and can provide guidance for the short passes that have become an important part of the Jaguar identity (one that I firmly believe should be in place rather than the more vertical options. Obviously I am biased). Keep in mind that Peyton Manning wasn't considered to have a rocket for an arm and he turned out just fine. Other quarterbacks with less firepower, like Matt Flynn in Green Bay, have shown that they can be successful in leading a team. Dalton is used to leading, and winning, and that's more important than being able to hit a Randy Moss deep (having watched Culpepper and Moss fail to win for years, despite the deep pass, in Minnesota has me slightly averse to such a plan). I like Dalton's movement, touch, and demeanor. I think he has the brain and work ethic to develop rapidly (within a year or a year and a half) and could succeed Garrard, and, probably, outshine him. With the needs on Defense still, I think Dalton will fall to the Jaguars as the best player on the board somewhere around the third round, maybe second (doubtful). While this is like my fifth time changing which quarterback I would prefer the Jaguars to have in the draft, I'm going to stick with it. I think Jacksonville could really miss out if they let him slip by, or if they trade up for a bigger name. GM Gene knows that development is important, and while we've had numerous starters from the past two drafts, I think he knows that giving a quarterback two years or so to develop on the sideline is important. So, rather than looking at the perfect candidate right now, the best candidate two years from now should be considered. I think Dalton is the most coachable, has a good mind for the game, and can develop his arm through work with the training staff. Just my two cents. It makes writing my paper on Alexander Hamilton so much easier to be able to talk football. Great article all the same! Brilliant really. I really like Ponder, and out of these top five (very well evaluated, might I add), I think he is the only one worth approaching for the Jaguars. And I’d only do it if he falls to the second round at some point. While some disagree with me, I’d grab at Ponder if he falls to us in the 2nd, but otherwise I’d wait on TCU’s Dalton.
As expressed above, some people disagree with the decision, but I think it is the smart play in the draft. Dalton is very much a GM Gene guy (though correct me if I’m wrong with a Genecoding report ;) ) and he throws the ball very well (within 15 yards at least). His problem is his arm strength. And, while I admit this is a tough thing to overcome, I think he can overcome that through development. The Jaguars, with Sims-Walker potentially being picked up by someone else later this year (if we solve the CBA problems), are mostly designed for the short pass. As much as Dirk Koetter wants to stretch the field, the most success has consistently come from within twenty yards (remember the horrendous 2008 season and our severe lack of throws longer than 20 yards?). David Garrard is probably a very good mentor and can provide guidance to a young man learning how to develop his arm for the deep throws and can provide guidance for the short passes that have become an important part of the Jaguar identity (one that I firmly believe should be in place rather than the more vertical options. Obviously I am biased).
Keep in mind that Peyton Manning wasn’t considered to have a rocket for an arm and he turned out just fine. Other quarterbacks with less firepower, like Matt Flynn in Green Bay, have shown that they can be successful in leading a team. Dalton is used to leading, and winning, and that’s more important than being able to hit a Randy Moss deep (having watched Culpepper and Moss fail to win for years, despite the deep pass, in Minnesota has me slightly averse to such a plan). I like Dalton’s movement, touch, and demeanor. I think he has the brain and work ethic to develop rapidly (within a year or a year and a half) and could succeed Garrard, and, probably, outshine him. With the needs on Defense still, I think Dalton will fall to the Jaguars as the best player on the board somewhere around the third round, maybe second (doubtful).
While this is like my fifth time changing which quarterback I would prefer the Jaguars to have in the draft, I’m going to stick with it. I think Jacksonville could really miss out if they let him slip by, or if they trade up for a bigger name. GM Gene knows that development is important, and while we’ve had numerous starters from the past two drafts, I think he knows that giving a quarterback two years or so to develop on the sideline is important. So, rather than looking at the perfect candidate right now, the best candidate two years from now should be considered. I think Dalton is the most coachable, has a good mind for the game, and can develop his arm through work with the training staff.
Just my two cents. It makes writing my paper on Alexander Hamilton so much easier to be able to talk football. Great article all the same! Brilliant really.

]]> By: JesseBartolis http://blackandteal.com/2011/03/30/gene-coding-breaking-down-the-quarterbacks/comment-page-1/#comment-4667 JesseBartolis Sat, 02 Apr 2011 00:57:11 +0000 http://blackandteal.com/?p=5994#comment-4667 I like the breakdown though I like the breakdown though

]]> By: JesseBartolis http://blackandteal.com/2011/03/30/gene-coding-breaking-down-the-quarterbacks/comment-page-1/#comment-4666 JesseBartolis Sat, 02 Apr 2011 00:55:26 +0000 http://blackandteal.com/?p=5994#comment-4666 as far as this post goes, good work. Though I don't know if Locker will "easily be available" as someone who reads pretty much anything and everything draft related (for my own enjoyment and for the site)... rumor is Locker is a lock for either the Titans at 8 or the Redskins at 10 if both Gabbert and Newton are off the board by those picks. as far as this post goes, good work.

Though I don’t know if Locker will “easily be available” as someone who reads pretty much anything and everything draft related (for my own enjoyment and for the site)…

rumor is Locker is a lock for either the Titans at 8 or the Redskins at 10 if both Gabbert and Newton are off the board by those picks.

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