A scouts perspective

A scouts perspective

Friday, May 9, 2014

Cowboys pass on Manziel. Here is the report I had with him.

Johnny Manziel, Texas A&M, #2

Game Film Evaluated:
Alabama (2013)
Alabama (2012)
Auburn (2013)
Missouri (2013)

Pros: He puts the ball up for grabs but mostly to his biggest target as obvious he trust his receiver to go up and get the ball. He makes quick decisions, not slow at all in his decision making. He is quick and fast, out runs angles defenders have on him. He can be deadly accurate but was inconsistent with this in 2013. He has that clock to sense pressure. Able to deliver the ball in pressure.
Cons: Its one read, maybe two and then he’s off and running. Can he progress through his reads from inside the pocket? Far too often, it is one read and ball is gone. 100% shotgun exclusive offense. No experience taking snaps from under center. Ball security is a concern he does not protect it when he is running in the pocket or even outside going downfield. He can put his offensive line in trouble with how long he holds the ball to extend plays and take a lot of un-necessary shots with his running out of pass plays. Missouri game was best example of pro-game, their pass rush gave him problems and weren’t concerned about getting beat deep. Everything was underneath in that game.
Summary: Manziel is as true a wildcard as I’ve seen in draft since probably Michael Vick coming out of Virginia Tech. However there were no questions about character coming out nor about his arm strength which Manziel does. The concerns are there, the competitive drive, the sense of calm he brings to his team and confidence cannot be under estimated. Are you willing to live with the immaturity off the field, durability and size questions?  If the answer is yes then you have a QB who can upgrade a team into a contender. Not a franchise QB prospect but better version of Russell Wilson coming out of Wisconsin. 1st Round Top 20 overall prospect.

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