DMN: Sturm: What I See In Memphis QB Paxton Lynch - 2016 NFL Draft Preview Series

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[RS12]

Paxton Lynch, QB, Memphis - 6'7, 245 - RS Junior

Like the kid who grabs the biggest present first on Christmas morning, I am guilty of starting the 2016 Draft Project by grabbing one of my favorite players to watch this past college football season, Memphis' big QB, Paxton Lynch.

Lynch is one of the QBs who will be examined closely over the next four months to decide if he is worthy of one of those top spots at the verystart of the draft for a team that needs its hope for the next decade. Perhaps, you are aware that one of those teams shopping this aisle closely is your Dallas Cowboys.

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[texbumthelife]

So his only weakness is a minor throwing motion issue... Okay...

 

[reddyuta]

Not a substantive article but I agree with Bob on everything.

 

[Yakuza Rich]

Finally, somebody who actually looks at the tape and sees all of the throws and understands that arm strength isn't an issue with this kid.







YR

 

[bounce]

2) I would want 12-24 months of not having to play him, if possible.  I believe he is going to be a very impressive pro, but I would like to buy as much time as possible to prepare and develop him for the incredibly hot seat he would assume in Dallas after Tony Romo.

This is the main reason I'm for drafting Lynch at #4. You're probably (hopefully) not going to be drafting that highly again soon, so you're not going to have your pick of the QB prospects in any draft. I'd rather have someone (anyone) sit under Romo for a year or two, as opposed to trying to develop one on the fly in game situations -- and I like the idea of that guy being a top prospect, even if it means possibly over drafting him to get him. In a few years, if he's a franchise QB, it won't matter where he was drafted.

 

[texbumthelife]

Finally, somebody who actually looks at the tape and sees all of the throws and understands that arm strength isn't an issue with this kid.







YR

I haven't read anyone questioning his arm strength. I have only seen that about Goff.

 

[Yakuza Rich]

I haven't read anyone questioning his arm strength. I have only seen that about Goff.

There are plenty of people that complain that he doesn't throw downfield enough so they can't 'see his arm strength.' As Sturm showed, he can often make ridiculous throws.




YR

 

[texbumthelife]

There are plenty of people that complain that he doesn't throw downfield enough so they can't 'see his arm strength.' As Sturm showed, he can often make ridiculous throws.




YR

Oh ok, you meant there wasn't a good sample size. Gotcha.

He definitely has the arm, it just seems to dramatically effect his accuracy when he really uncorks it. I think that's part of what Sturm alludes to.

 

[Leadbelly]

This is the main reason I'm for drafting Lynch at #4. You're probably (hopefully) not going to be drafting that highly again soon, so you're not going to have your pick of the QB prospects in any draft. I'd rather have someone (anyone) sit under Romo for a year or two, as opposed to trying to develop one on the fly in game situations -- and I like the idea of that guy being a top prospect, even if it means possibly over drafting him to get him. In a few years, if he's a franchise QB, it won't matter where he was drafted.

The other side of the argument is, if we have a bad season next year (in part because we spent #4 overall on a future QB), then there's certainly a new coaching staff and offensive system. Some will believe that's a positive but changing coaches and systems generally does not help in developing a QB.

I like him as much as anyone, but if the team isn't committed to Garrett it might be bad timing. I don't believe many players are predestined for success (or failure). Environment plays a big part.

 

[Leadbelly]

I see the criticism of Lynch working entirely from the shotgun. Doesn't Romo mostly operate out of shotgun? Hardly see Cam Newton under center. That's not so unusual in the current NFL.

It also seems like one of the more easily learnable skills.

 

[reddyuta]

I see the criticism of Lynch working entirely from the shotgun. Doesn't Romo mostly operate out of shotgun? Hardly see Cam Newton under center. That's not so unusual in the current NFL.

It also seems like one of the more easily learnable skills.

this is NOT a concern anymore.there are ton of Qbs who are successful starters in the league who rarely played under center in college,complete non issue for me.

 

[Leadbelly]

I'm surprised the long throwing motion is not mentioned under Bob's dislikes. That's the major concern that popped out at me. Worried NFL DBs will eat that space up when they see the wind up and I don't like the idea of drafting QBs where step 1 is change something about how they throw.

He's still very high on my list. Hard to find a better set of tools to work with.

 

[waving monkey]

The other side of the argument is, if we have a bad season next year (in part because we spent #4 overall on a future QB), then there's certainly a new coaching staff and offensive system. Some will believe that's a positive but changing coaches and systems generally does not help in developing a QB.

I like him as much as anyone, but if the team isn't committed to Garrett it might be bad timing. I don't believe many players are predestined for success (or failure). Environment plays a big part.

Garrett will be here

 

[AzorAhai]

I haven't read anyone questioning his arm strength. I have only seen that about Goff.

Either players arm strength being questioned is without merit imo. Lynch definitely has a cannon he can use, but Goff has plenty of arm as well. That shouldn't really even be a concern for anyone.

 

[SportsGuru80]

Not worth the 4th selection... I'd like him much more in the 2nd or 3rd round.

 

[sureletsrace]

Not worth the 4th selection... I'd like him much more in the 2nd or 3rd round.

Barring any crazy circumstances, he could very well be gone by the 2nd or 3rd pick, and you want him the the 2nd or 3rd round?

Lol.

 

[ghst187]

Easily would take lynch or Goff at four if either is available. After that the only two first rounders I'm interested in are Elliott and Wentz both much later in rd one