HOF Game Day Tweets

[Nirvana]

By the way NFL Network is replaying the game late tonight if you can't watch due to work (like me.) I recently found a great NFLN feed here is a link: http://sportsarefree.xyz/nfltv

 

[diefree666]

he is gonna kick as well as hold? He a guy who can do the old Drop Kick?

 

[Corso]

By the way NFL Network is replaying the game late tonight if you can't watch due to work (like me.) I recently found a great NFLN feed here is a link: http://sportsarefree.xyz/nfltv

You rock.

 

[dallasdave]

Save a leg

 

[dallasdave]

Good list.

Indeed SIR !!!!

 

[Nirvana]

You rock.

p.s. The other channels that site offers as well won't disappoint.

(the price gouging cable companies can stick it)

 

[dallasdave]

You rock.

Corso you are a Rock STAR !!!

 

[Corso]

p.s. The other channels that site offers as well won't disappoint.

(the price gouging cable companies can stick it)

You are now on the same level as @Clove as per my respect. And that's pretty high.

 

[Corso]

Corso you are a Rock STAR !!!

This is true...

 

[dallasdave]

This is true...

 

[Nirvana]

 

[gimmesix]

So two shanked punts, a missed FG and a bobbled snap to look forward to.

I'm trying to figure out how he is going to hold for himself. That takes talent.

 

[gimmesix]

That's funny. Cooper Rush is an absolute afterthought for me. Maybe it's because I don't expect us to keep three quarterbacks. I'm more interested in guys who stand a chance to make the team.

 

[Nirvana]

OVERVIEW

An actuarial science major with a 3.9 grade point average, Rush should not have any issues learning a new playbook in the NFL. He's started every game for the Chippewas since Week 2 of his freshman year. He nearly set all-time Mid-American Conference records for passing, coming up just 12 yards short of former CMU passer Dan LeFevour. In fact, Rush's production dropped a bit in his senior year, though he still was a third-team all-conference choice with 3,540 passing yards, 23 touchdowns, but with 16 interceptions and a mediocre 59.8 completion percentage. He had been on the rise the previous three seasons, first as the team Offensive Player of the Year as a redshirt freshman (2,349 yards, 15 TD, 15 INT, 56.7 completion pct) and a sophomore year (3,157 yards, 27 TD, 13 INT, 63.6 completion pct.) which he finished off by throwing for seven touchdowns against Western Kentucky in the Bahama Bowl. His best season came in 2015, where he was a second-team All-MAC pick by completing 66.3 percent of his passes for 3,848 yards, 25 touchdowns, and just 11 interceptions.

ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS
Started all but three games during career and was team captain his junior and senior seasons. Defined by cerebral approach. Has bachelor of science degree in actuarial science off-the-field and masters in full-field reads on the field. Juggernaut in film room. Hits the field with well-conceived plans of attack based on his studies. Makes all the pre-snap decisions rather than looking to sideline. Quick processor able to scan and decide rapidly. Interceptions rarely the result of poor decisions. Overcomes arm deficiencies with outstanding timing and accuracy. Anticipatory thrower with feel for developing windows. Able to lead receivers on crossing routes and long balls and can throw receivers open underneath. Very good natural accuracy. Completion percentage penalized by excessive drop totals. Good pocket poise. Climbs pocket with eyes downfield when heat comes around the corners and can slide left or right before delivering accurate strikes. Has history from under center in play-action, pro-style attack and works all three levels of the field. Dump-downs are only a final option.
WEAKNESSES
Frumpy body with very little muscular definition. Does not look the part. Slow, plodding setup in the pocket. Throws from narrow platform and generates very little drive on his throws from lower half. Lollipop arm strength allows ball to hang in air too long. Defensive backs with twitch have time to dart into passing lane and make interceptions despite a good read by quarterback. Struggles to challenge tight windows in middle of the field. Could be limited to timing-based passing attacks. Unable to make sudden getaways from pocket due to lack of athleticism. Strong pocket push from interior short circuits his plans.
DRAFT PROJECTION
PFA
SOURCES TELL US
"He played in the MAC, not the SEC. If he made some of those throws against NFL cornerbacks and safeties they turn into pick-sixes. He's a great kid, he's smart, but he falls below the minimum standard for arm strength." - Area scout for AFC team
NFL COMPARISON
Kellen Moore
BOTTOM LINE
His body type and lack of functional arm strength will immediately make him a draft reject on some team's boards, but that could be a mistake. Processes as quickly as any quarterback I've studied over the last five years and has the anticipation and accuracy to counter his lack of velocity. Mental makeup and consistency of production make him a legitimate NFL roster candidate.-Lance Zierlein

 

[Nirvana]

Me too - probably ends up on practice squad but I like this guy. Mean. Nasty. Fights a lot. Good.

 

[Nirvana]

 

[viman96]

I want to see Rod Smith, rookie DBs, Skipper and Looney. Sucks Lewis is not going to play.

 

[Clove]

I'll be doing play by play tonight and the entire season, so...
I'm sorry, I just can't help myself.

 

[CooterBrown]

So two shanked punts, a missed FG and a bobbled snap to look forward to.

I look forward to it. it will be amazing to see a kicker hold for himself.

 

[BAT]

Good list.

The bottom of the roster guys are going to see the most playing time in this game. Maybe we glimpse another Romo, Drew Pearson, Cliff Harris, Cornell Green, Walls, Nate, Tuinei, Miles Austin, Church, Beasley, Leary, Bailey even Heath, in the making.

Cowboys have always been good at unearthing value in UDFA.