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Shedeur Sanders - 2023-25 Tracking History Thread
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I am not as good at analyzing these things as many here but I have heard that the difference between a great college QB and a great pro QB is the deep ball. in watching the last few games does #2 seem to have the elite accuracy in the deep ball that the pro game requires? I see some that appear behind the receiver or otherwise just enough "off" to not work.
I realize I am being blasphemous but overlook that for purposes of civil discourse.
I realize I am being blasphemous but overlook that for purposes of civil discourse.
jumped ship
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no disrespect to SS2 as his maturity and playmaking ability have both exceeded my already high expectations...but McAfee giving takes reminds me of Jim Cramer slinging stock tips – entertainment over substance
If Daniel Jones and Baker Mayfield can be NFL starters, so can Shadeur. Plus, the NFL (and every level of football) is 0% about bombs and 100% about putting the ball in the right place at the right time. Shadeur can absolutely do that.
Entertainment yes, but Shedeur looks different than other QB's. He does things in the pocket that a lot of NFL QB's don't do. He throws a lot of balls that other QB's can't throw.
jumped ship
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totally agree. I'd love to hear more about what those things are from a paid analyst instead of "he is SO good at football and CU has running backs on running backs" (which is just not true at this point)
let's get Tony Romo up in the booth for the Oregon or USC games
Which one is McAfee? Because that dude in the tank top is pure clown, from my 2:00 minutes of watching him.
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It's been improving each year. It's not a thing of beauty like Williams or Maye but it's compact and generally within the bread basket. The most important thing is knowing what you are seeing to make the throw on that level. Deep shots are hard to come by in the NFL.
Could turn out to be, but Hagan as an option QB was elite and stacked up against the best option qbs of the 80s and 90s. Maybe only Frazier and Holieway were better?
Dane Brugler is the NFL Draft guru for The Athletic. I've followed him for several years and find him to be credible, knowledgeable and accurate.
Here is what he wrote after the TCU game:
Here is what Brugler wrote after the kNU game:
Brugler had longer writeups, but these quotes were good summaries of his thoughts. In a nutshell, Brugler is saying that Shedeur is an NFL talent and potentially a high level NFL talent if he keeps improving with experience.
Here is what he wrote after the TCU game:
Here is what Brugler wrote after the kNU game:
Brugler had longer writeups, but these quotes were good summaries of his thoughts. In a nutshell, Brugler is saying that Shedeur is an NFL talent and potentially a high level NFL talent if he keeps improving with experience.
Ranking the top 10 quarterbacks in college football after two weeks of action
Caleb Williams is an obvious No. 1, while Quinn Ewers, Shedeur Sanders and Jordan Travis see their stock rise.
247sports.com
I think it's more about that mid-range throw in the NFL to be able to deliver accurately, on time, into those tight windows at that 10-20 yard range. "Checkdown Charlie" types who complete a high % and avoid interceptions are starters who should be backups that GMs are looking to upgrade through the draft.
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Great post
That's McAfee in the tank top
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SeanMSan
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It’s been so long since I’ve watched a college QB with this much going on already. Pre snap reads, progression, being able to put a ball where the receiver can get it. Throwing into (tight) windows, STEPPING UP IN THE POCKET, instead of bailing out. Not sailing a ball 5-10 yards past a receiver.
Hard to believe that Shedeur could finish as the greatest to do it in a Buffs uniform.
Then to be a possible overall no. 1 pick in 2025?
Hard to believe that Shedeur could finish as the greatest to do it in a Buffs uniform.
Then to be a possible overall no. 1 pick in 2025?
FIFYIt’s been so long since I’ve watched a college QB with this much going on already. Pre snap reads, progression, being able to put a ball where the receiver can get it. Throwing into (tight) windows, STEPPING UP IN THE POCKET, instead of bailing out. Not sailing a ball 5-10 yards past a receiver.
Hard to believe that Shedeur could finish as the greatest to do it in a Buffs uniform.
Then to be a possible overall no. 1 pick in 2024?
You are seeing it correctly. If a QB indicates that he is in a passing mode and instead of throwing the ball is stopped, either by a tackle, by a fumble, or by going out of bounds and the net result is a loss of yardage it is scored as a sack.
I think that Shedeur knows that he can't take unnecessary hits. One of the weaknesses of the team is no developed depth behind him at QB so he isn't going to be looking to make a lot of runs for positive yardage unless he sees an opening he can take advantage of and still get down or out of bounds.
I also think that they aren't overly worried about him terminating a pass play by running out or self-sacking for a short loss, they have confidence in the playmakers to make up that yardage. They don't though want to give up unnecessary turnovers and put the defense in a bad position.
I tuned into the Bama TX game except it was the alternate broadcast where McAfee and his podcast crew sat in the endzone and made their own commentary. It was probably the worst minute of my day while I was searching for the regular broadcast. I wonder how that broadcast rated out? He is all in on coach prime and probably influential with the youth or something so I guess its good to have him on our side but I am definitely not a fan.
Fans of opposing schools are correct in saying that CU players are getting a big NIL bag. Where they miss is when they say CU players are getting a CU collective paid NIL bag. Playing for Coach Prime brings NIL opportunities that no other school can/will provide.
Also, these are evaluations are... kinda dumb? They don't represent what a player is getting, just what they're theoretical worth is based on influence, right?
It doesn't matter if they are not precisely correct, they are directionally correct which bodes better for CU than any other program.
What does that mean?
Nothing. It is a made up metric that estimates the players NIL values based on social media following, performance, notoriety, etc.
Well he was a kicker/punter, so clown fits well!