Warren Moon: Criticism of Newton racially based

MR.CJ
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edited March 2011 in From the Cheap Seats

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  • Kame
    Kame Members Posts: 24,246 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited March 2011
    interesting video............
  • bigpoppa1115
    bigpoppa1115 Members Posts: 174
    edited March 2011
    Why can't it be that he has serious issues? like he played in a spread offense, his accuracy is flawed (it comes and goes), etc.
    its always race
  • htowntx
    htowntx Members Posts: 3,271 ✭✭✭
    edited March 2011
    Sam Bradford played in a spread offense but I don't remember anyone questioning his readiness for the NFL
  • ineedpussy
    ineedpussy Members Posts: 7,252 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited March 2011
    htowntx wrote: »
    Sam Bradford played in a spread offense but I don't remember anyone questioning his readiness for the NFL

    this^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
  • themadlionsfan
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    edited March 2011
    htowntx wrote: »
    Sam Bradford played in a spread offense but I don't remember anyone questioning his readiness for the NFL

    Sam Bradford Scouting Report
    By Matt McGuire


    Strengths:
    Good size with room to add some bulk
    Peyton Manning-like accuracy
    Outstanding job of anticipating routes
    Solid arm strength
    Capable of making all the throws
    Smooth, consistent spiral
    Textbook footwork and can drop back if asked
    Great decision-maker since freshman year
    Understands timing
    Well versed in progression reads
    Experienced
    Very quick release
    Ridiculous level of production
    Sells play action
    Places ball in stride of receiver
    Will step up in pocket
    Decent athleticism
    Throws pro routes and has been under center more than given credit for in career
    Strong leader and good character




    Weaknesses:
    Toughness really hasn't been tested at this point in his career; never seen pass rush
    Arm strength is good, but he will struggle to fit ball in tight windows if he doesn't make very quick decisions
    We really do not know if he can make throws on the run yet
    Doesn't make any jaw-dropping throws
    Doesn't have Stafford/Sanchez level of upside
    Is never really forced out of pocket

    Summary: The statistics are there and he has operated in a pro-style offense as a freshman. He does throw pro routes, however, he WILL get nitpicked. Matt Leinart was nitpicked. Aaron Rodgers was nitpicked. Brady Quinn was nitpicked. Bradford won't have any challenges this season, so scouts and draftniks will find the flaws. Bradford is a top-20 pick, but don't be shocked if he doesn't go as high as we expect (Top 5) next April.

    Player Comparison: Eli Manning. Like Eli, Bradford lacks the elite arm, but he is a superb decision-maker with great accuracy and decision-making. Both have limited upside.
  • aneed123
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    edited March 2011
    So Newton should be teh number 1 pick like Bradford and Alex Smith was..... he actually led his team to the national title
  • t_m_a_c_f_a_n73088
    t_m_a_c_f_a_n73088 Members Posts: 8,758 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited March 2011
    Why can't it be that he has serious issues? like he played in a spread offense, his accuracy is flawed (it comes and goes), etc.
    its always race

    Because to be honest they ? on black qb's. Like I said in another thread if locker was black he'd get ? on. How many athletic black qb's have came out with the same athleticism that locker had and the same issues that he has and have been ? on. But because locker was so hyped coming into college and he's WHITE they won't let go of his jockstrap. You can tell how personal they take people considering cam to be good. Two things that annoy me the most in sports period as far as drafting is concerned: 1) The way they ? on black qb's 2) Every white boy with a jumper coming out of college is always bird, as if bird isn't one of the best players in the history of basketball
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