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Capt. Don : 4/27/2024 1:03 pm
The following is a compilation of Strengths and weaknesses from Sy and Lance Zeirlein. One is for Drew Lock and the other is Drake Maye.

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QB1 6'4" 228 lbs 40: 4.69
Strengths
Prototypical combination of size and arm talent.
Full-field reader with ability to scan and process with good quickness.
Exceptionally quick ball-handler with sudden release.
Throws with anticipation.
Fearless and confident to make challenging throws down the field.
Fires ropes through constricted seams

Weaknesses
Frustrating inconsistencies with accuracy and touch.
Fires fastballs on easy, short throws when changeup is needed.
Requires more disciplined footwork from the pocket.
Production falls off a cliff when forced to move his feet.

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QB2 6'4" 223 lbs 40: 4.6
Strengths
Ball comes off his hand with tight spiral and good velocity.
Can expedite operation time and release when pressure closes in.
Unquestionable arm talent to connect from challenging angles.
Fearless passer with the guts and arm to whip the ball into tight windows.

Weaknesses
Inefficient throwing motion creates inconsistencies in accuracy.
Receivers had to chase too many intermediate throws into the turf.
Leaves the ball behind crossing routes and RPO targets.
Inconsistent ball placement
Can have too much trust in his arm talent


The point is NOT that they are the same prospect, the point is that they are similar. I think everyone, including the NFL agrees that Drake is a better prospect.

However, Daboll was brought in largely because of his role in how much Josh Allen improved.

Drew Lock has never been given a consistent shot at developing. Terrible coaching and scheme in Denver, and not a lot of time to develop in Seattle. If we had drafted Drew Lock in the 2nd round last night we would all be excited about his prospects.

I get that he is currently only a 1 year contract but he has starting NFL traits.I hope that even once DJ is healthy that this is a truly open competition.
In that disastrous loss v Seattle last season,  
cosmicj : 4/27/2024 1:06 pm : link
The obviously good coaching Lock and Geno had received showed up. I think Lock wins the job outright.
Drew  
Jon In NYC : 4/27/2024 1:06 pm : link
Lock is in his 5th year and has had many opportunities to seize a starting role.

I don't think we have to use his draft notes to know what kind of NFL player he is.

Could he get better? Sure. But comparing him to Maye is disingenuous. We've seen Lock against NFL defenses and it hasn't been great.
Very good call  
Earl the goat : 4/27/2024 1:07 pm : link
Now with Nabors and Theo Johnson and hopefully an improved line one or both QBs will prosper here
RE: Drew  
Capt. Don : 4/27/2024 1:13 pm : link
In comment 16495132 Jon In NYC said:
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Lock is in his 5th year and has had many opportunities to seize a starting role.



Did he though? Neither of those situations strike me as particularly good environment for QB development.
RE: RE: Drew  
Tim in Eternal Blue : 4/27/2024 1:30 pm : link
In comment 16495167 Capt. Don said:
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Lock is in his 5th year and has had many opportunities to seize a starting role.





Did he though? Neither of those situations strike me as particularly good environment for QB development.


And you think the Gianrs environment is a good environment for QB development? We can't develop anybody.
RE: RE: RE: Drew  
Mike from Ohio : 4/27/2024 1:34 pm : link
In comment 16495227 Tim in Eternal Blue said:
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Lock is in his 5th year and has had many opportunities to seize a starting role.





Did he though? Neither of those situations strike me as particularly good environment for QB development.



And you think the Gianrs environment is a good environment for QB development? We can't develop anybody.


Well we have only tried to develop two QBs since 2004.

And yes I am not including the Davis Webbs and Kyle Laurettas that never had real opportunities to play.
RE: RE: RE: Drew  
Capt. Don : 4/27/2024 1:37 pm : link
In comment 16495227 Tim in Eternal Blue said:
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Lock is in his 5th year and has had many opportunities to seize a starting role.





Did he though? Neither of those situations strike me as particularly good environment for QB development.



And you think the Gianrs environment is a good environment for QB development? We can't develop anybody.


Great point. That's why we didn't give up more for Drake Maye - would've been pointless.

This may be news to you but as I said in the original post, Daboll was largely brought in because of his role in Josh Allen's improvement. He might know something about the topic.
RE: RE: RE: RE: Drew  
Jon In NYC : 4/27/2024 2:09 pm : link
In comment 16495260 Capt. Don said:
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Lock is in his 5th year and has had many opportunities to seize a starting role.





Did he though? Neither of those situations strike me as particularly good environment for QB development.



And you think the Gianrs environment is a good environment for QB development? We can't develop anybody.



Great point. That's why we didn't give up more for Drake Maye - would've been pointless.

This may be news to you but as I said in the original post, Daboll was largely brought in because of his role in Josh Allen's improvement. He might know something about the topic.


How has that gone with Daniel Jones?
RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: Drew  
Capt. Don : 4/27/2024 2:11 pm : link
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Lock is in his 5th year and has had many opportunities to seize a starting role.





Did he though? Neither of those situations strike me as particularly good environment for QB development.



And you think the Gianrs environment is a good environment for QB development? We can't develop anybody.



Great point. That's why we didn't give up more for Drake Maye - would've been pointless.

This may be news to you but as I said in the original post, Daboll was largely brought in because of his role in Josh Allen's improvement. He might know something about the topic.



How has that gone with Daniel Jones?


I'd say that Daboll has done as good a job as can be expected.
I do recall many on BBI  
Paulie Walnuts : 4/27/2024 2:29 pm : link
Were calling for us to draft Lock
RE: Drew  
Jack Stroud : 4/27/2024 3:45 pm : link
In comment 16495132 Jon In NYC said:
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Lock is in his 5th year and has had many opportunities to seize a starting role.

I don't think we have to use his draft notes to know what kind of NFL player he is.

Could he get better? Sure. But comparing him to Maye is disingenuous. We've seen Lock against NFL defenses and it hasn't been great.
We have not seen Maye against NFL defenses, so there is not data for comparison! He could be great or he could be the next Ryan Leaf!
Jon in NYC  
Mike from Ohio : 4/27/2024 3:54 pm : link
I’d say Daboll squeezed everything out of Daniel Jones that he can in 2022. I think that was the best version of Daniel Jones there is.
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