Two biggest moves of the offseason

[Hayseed]

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They go together quite nicely.

 

[Pompey-Cowboy]

Expect to be 0 for 2.

 

[EST_1986]

Expect to be 0 for 2.

its a process

 

[Hayseed]

Expect to be 0 for 2.

defeatist !

 

[Hardline]

Sign me up.

 

[John813]

I can't see Grier falling that far.

There will be a run in the top of the 2nd if he falls out of the first

 

[America's Cowboy]

Will Grier of West Virginia figures to become one of the most fascinating arguments of the 2019 NFL draft. So what does his scouting report say?
Position: QB

School: West Virginia

Year: Senior


This is what Grier can do. The initial protection is good but some pressure comes off the edge. Grier casually steps up to avoid it. He sees the receiver down the field and steps perfectly into the throw, demonstrating good mechanics from top to bottom. The ball hits the target in stride for a long touchdown where only his guy could’ve gotten it.

• More athletic than he gets credit for. He won’t be a true runner like a Wilson or Vick but he’s elusive as a scramble and can be a threat in run-pass option plays.
• Footwork is surprisingly sharp for the spread offense he plays in. It will need more polishing but he already has a firm understanding of how his feet affect his throws.
• Demonstrates the needed fearlessness to step up into the pocket when the edge rush closes in. Not prone to running too soon if the first read isn’t there.
• Does a good job of selling his fakes, be they off play action or on pumps to get corners to bite on double moves.

WEAKNESSES:

• His arm strength isn’t anything special. When he’s allowed to set his feet he can attack down the field but his fastball loses a lot of its steam if forced to throw off-balance.
• Doesn’t function well under pressure. His passes tend to sail a bit when he feels heat and he’ll also exhibit too much of a gunslinger mentality when scrambling, leading to questionable decisions.
• Has a tendency to get happy feet at times. Hops around and gets lazy with his mechanics, which leads to lapses in accuracy. This is especially true when frequently blitzed.
• Tends to freeze up if his first read isn’t there. Inconsistent at looking for the next receiver, indicating his field vision can be inconsistent at times.
• Worked exclusively in the shotgun. Not a surprise but it’s definitely going to be an adjustment for him to learn how to play under center. Could lead to snap issues and learning how to drop back.

Pro Comparison: Andy Dalton
Dalton gets plenty of flak from various angles for his limitations but the fact is he’s been a solid quarterback for a long time. When not frequently pressured and allowed to set his feet from in the pocket, he can pick defenses apart almost at will. Yet when he’s forced off his spot and to make a play on the run, he isn’t going to make a ton of plays due to his lack of accuracy on the run. The good news is Grier is more athletic than him but the similarities are many.

Projection: 2nd round
Grief has plenty of characteristics that can make him a good quarterback in the NFL from his accuracy to his mobility and decent size. Not to mention his intelligence for the game. However, his arm limitations coupled with a lack of understanding pro-style concepts and clear issues when trying to operate under pressure will keep teams wary of him on the first day of the draft. He’ll be far more appetizing on Day 2.

 

[Hayseed]

We draft Grier mid second, he fits Riley offense to a tee, he sits first 10-12 games of season gaining experience in practice while Dak is Dak, fans all over SCREAM BLOODY MURDER for new guy, Inserted as starter for last 4-5 games, Hello Will Good bye Dak. New era in Dallas! Just that simple.

 

[BulletBob]

My son just started WVU as a freshman this year, so I watched the team almost the entire season.

Grier is an interesting case study. Excellent leader, great guy off the field. Holds the ball WAY too long. Tries to be the hero on every play. Flashes brilliant and then throws an unexplainable interception.

He's like a mashup between Dak and Romo.

Having a connection to the university, I hope this kid excels at the next level. But by my untrained eye, he's a risk.

Just one man's opinion.

 

[Hayseed]

This season alone he completed 67% of his passes at almost 10 yards per attempt for over 3800 yards in only 11 games. 37 touchdowns against only 8 interceptions. QB rating a whopping 175.5.

 

[KingRah]

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They go together quite nicely.

WE definitely need a qb to compete with Dak and a oc or head coach who won't run 30 straight stop routes(exaggeration but close)

 

[PelvusBrestley]

Will Grier of West Virginia figures to become one of the most fascinating arguments of the 2019 NFL draft. So what does his scouting report say?

WEAKNESSES:

• His arm strength isn’t anything special. When he’s allowed to set his feet he can attack down the field but his fastball loses a lot of its steam if forced to throw off-balance.
• Doesn’t function well under pressure. His passes tend to sail a bit when he feels heat and he’ll also exhibit too much of a gunslinger mentality when scrambling, leading to questionable decisions.
• Has a tendency to get happy feet at times. Hops around and gets lazy with his mechanics, which leads to lapses in accuracy. This is especially true when frequently blitzed.
• Tends to freeze up if his first read isn’t there. Inconsistent at looking for the next receiver, indicating his field vision can be inconsistent at times.
• Worked exclusively in the shotgun. Not a surprise but it’s definitely going to be an adjustment for him to learn how to play under center. Could lead to snap issues and learning how to drop back.

Sounds alot like Dak's scouting report. Pass

 

[Cowboysfan917]

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They go together quite nicely.

I would never get to see them together because I would die of joy of this happened. Grier is by far my favorite prospect.

 

[Cowboysfan917]

Sounds alot like Dak's scouting report. Pass

Grier is a lot more accurate and has a lot better pocket presence/awareness than Dak.

 

[QuincyCarterEra]

Grier is a lot more accurate and has a lot better pocket presence/awareness than Dak.

No on pocket presense

And a lot more mental errors and freaks out under pressure

 

[KingRah]

Our next qb needs to be top 10 in accuracy, real accuracy not completion %. I also want a guy with a arm. WE haven't had a starting qb with a cannon since Bledsoe. Romo's arm was average. DAk's is average. At least Romo had really really good accuracy, but Romo's greatest strength is probably his ability to see the entire field. Either that or his iq.

 

[dallas72]

I can't see Grier falling that far.

There will be a run in the top of the 2nd if he falls out of the first

Were NOT drafting a QB ....100%

 

[dallas72]

Grier is a lot more accurate and has a lot better pocket presence/awareness than Dak.

That's dumb....your comparing college to NFL lol...

 

[Cowboysfan917]

That's dumb....your comparing college to NFL lol...

Accuracy doesn’t go away. There’s a reason sub 60% passers in college don’t fair well in the NFL

 

[dallas72]

Accuracy doesn’t go away. There’s a reason sub 60% passers in college don’t fair well in the NFL

Dallas isnt drafting a QB.....Dallas & Jerry like Dak....so its non sense to even talk about drafting 1....70% of QB drafted are busts ..waste of a pick