Chili Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 Just now, FinneasGage said: We think Pratt clears waivers? I remember reading somewhere about the NFL removing emergency QB rules which as a result teams are more likely to carry 3 QBs on the roster this year. If that right then I think we will keep Pratt on the 53. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VonKarman Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 Pratt is making the 53. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
incognito_man Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 Poor @beekay414 is gonna miss Clifford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brat&Beer Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 Overview Upside quarterback with special parts of his game, but with no guarantee they will be assembled properly into a finished product. Willis uses his rare combination of elite rushing talent and a rocket-launching right arm to unlock explosive plays in two different ways. He has the arm to beat safeties to the deepest parts of the field and makes impressive throws from inside and outside the pocket. On the flip side, Willis' mechanical and operational inconsistencies lead to erratic timing and accuracy, and he doesn't throw with enough touch. Protection and receiver separation were both issues, but Willis also pressed over the second half of the season and never looked comfortable in the Liberty offense. On the pro level, additional film work and a layered, pro-style passing attack could allow for more focused reads and help him see the field faster and more clearly from the pocket. Play-callers must lean into his special talent as a runner and include called runs into the game plan. Even if Willis fails to reach his passing potential, running ability doesn't slump and he has the talent to produce on the ground at a level between Jalen Hurts and Lamar Jackson. Strengths Electrifying dual-threat ability and potential. Frame is compact, broad and powerful. Rare escapability and elusiveness on the go. Finishes strong and gets what is needed on called runs. Ran for 100-plus yards five times over the last two years. Able to pace his release according to need. Ability to recognize blitz and get the ball out. Makes drive throws with twitchy hips. Arm strength capable of winning in tight windows. Beats safeties on deep sideline throws. Ability to work through progressions when protected. Wide-lens field scan on rollouts and scrambles. Rapid mesh-point transition to throw on RPOs. Strong hands for fluid pump, reset and launch. Weaknesses Set depth will get away from him at times. Below average climbing pocket and staying throw-ready. Drops eyes rather than standing in and delivering in the face of pressure. Too many missed opportunities to make easy, on-schedule throws. Allows throwing windows to close on him. Poor field recognition and progression quickness over second half of the season. Pressed and took unnecessary sacks. Throwing mechanics lack repeatable consistency. Needs to calm and settle his feet from the pocket. Elbow drop and overstride have been culprits. Deep balls can be rushed and a little flat. Lack of touch greatly diminishes his margin for error as a thrower. Ball placement causes stride breaks and adjustments for wideouts. Accuracy plummets when scrambling. Major struggles bringing in snaps and securing through contact in 2020. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoremore Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 6 minutes ago, incognito_man said: Poor @beekay414 is gonna miss Clifford Yah me too. Came to his defense after the backlash when he was drafted. Thought well at least lets give the kid a chance. Totally regressed this year. What a shame. See yah Cliffnotes it was nice why it lasted. You guys we right to bag on him. Suckage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 (edited) We effectively spent a 5th rounder (Clifford), a 7th rounder (Pratt) and another 7th rounder (Willis) trying to resolve the backup quarterback situation in the last two years. Not great use of resources. I don't think we will completely give up on Clifford just yet. I think we will still put him on the practice squad whilst keeping three on the roster. Edited August 26 by Chili Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Fussnputz Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 But what's his RAS score? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWood21 Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 2 minutes ago, Chili said: We effectively spent a 5th rounder (Clifford), a 7th rounder (Pratt) and another 7th rounder (Willis) on quarterbacks in the last two years. Not great use of resources. I don't think we will completely give up on Clifford just yet. I think we will still put him on the practice squad whilst keeping three on the roster. You're talking about players largely graded out as priority UDFAs at that point. Let's not overvalue draft picks. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatJerkDave Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 24 minutes ago, Reaper said: I told my wife I bet the guy is gonna be Willis for us yesterday; of course he’s has no idea WTH I was talking about but I feel good at least lol. Did she say: "what you talkin' 'bout, Willis?" 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighCalebR Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 Coulda had Lance for a bratwurst. Well at least if our backup QB gets in the losses will be fun to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatJerkDave Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 Well, here's your guy @Old Guy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWood21 Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 21 minutes ago, FinneasGage said: We think Pratt clears waivers? I'm pretty confident he cleanly clears waivers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kampfgeist Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 New backup QB and I get to beat the crowd out of the draft a round earlier... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReasonablySober Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 19 minutes ago, HighCalebR said: Coulda had Lance for a bratwurst. Well at least if our backup QB gets in the losses will be fun to watch. A $5.31 million dollar bratwurst. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brat&Beer Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 It will be interesting to see if Clements and MLF can harness his talent. He went from a small college (Liberty) to a really dysfunctional NFL team. He will get better coaching than he's gotten so far. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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