The biggest criticism against Woodside being drafted high, or having a big NFL career is reportedly the lack of arm strength. But I came across an article today that takes the arm strength criticism to a whole new level.
https://nflscouttrooper.wordpress.com/20...de-report/
I quote:
Quote:The only downside to Woodside is his arm strength. Although he has a very strong arm, which enables him to hit every target on the field, he sometimes overthrows receivers not knowing his own strength.
Yes, that's right, he needs to learn to weaken his throws to make it in the NFL. Of course, this is the same article that also says:
Quote:He runs to set up big plays with his legs, which he made a lot while with the Rockets.
I really have no idea what the heck that was supposed to mean.
Please don't quit your day job.
(12-11-2017 09:37 PM)northcoastRocket Wrote: [ -> ]The biggest criticism against Woodside being drafted high, or having a big NFL career is reportedly the lack of arm strength. But I came across an article today that takes the arm strength criticism to a whole new level.
https://nflscouttrooper.wordpress.com/20...de-report/
I quote:
Quote:The only downside to Woodside is his arm strength. Although he has a very strong arm, which enables him to hit every target on the field, he sometimes overthrows receivers not knowing his own strength.
Yes, that's right, he needs to learn to weaken his throws to make it in the NFL. Of course, this is the same article that also says:
Quote:He runs to set up big plays with his legs, which he made a lot while with the Rockets.
I really have no idea what the heck that was supposed to mean.
Please don't quit your day job.
Russian trolls wrote the first quote. Rushin' trolls wrote the second.
Maybe I'm wrong, but I've been impressed with Woodside's arm strength. Probably has a lot to do with the quality of his receiving corp, but those 15-20 yard throws all seemed accurate with plenty of strength, too the point that you simply expected those plays to be made. When he threw the true deep ball, those were pretty well on the money as well.
Used to be some guy named Gradlawske or something who wasn't gonna make the NFL because, as G-string said' "he didn't have an NFL arm”. Played ten years, had an NFL arm. Woodstraw's is even stronger, IMO.
Silly article. The writer obviously did a poor job of research. Jeffkohn
(12-11-2017 09:44 PM)H2Oville Rocket Wrote: [ -> ] (12-11-2017 09:37 PM)northcoastRocket Wrote: [ -> ]The biggest criticism against Woodside being drafted high, or having a big NFL career is reportedly the lack of arm strength. But I came across an article today that takes the arm strength criticism to a whole new level.
https://nflscouttrooper.wordpress.com/20...de-report/
I quote:
Quote:The only downside to Woodside is his arm strength. Although he has a very strong arm, which enables him to hit every target on the field, he sometimes overthrows receivers not knowing his own strength.
Yes, that's right, he needs to learn to weaken his throws to make it in the NFL. Of course, this is the same article that also says:
Quote:He runs to set up big plays with his legs, which he made a lot while with the Rockets.
I really have no idea what the heck that was supposed to mean.
Please don't quit your day job.
Russian trolls wrote the first quote. Rushin' trolls wrote the second.
LOL! Yeah, whoever wrote that is an idiot.
Recently saw an article on the top 20 quarterbacks in the draft. Woodside wasn't on it. Obviously his pro workouts will be critical for him.
(12-11-2017 09:37 PM)northcoastRocket Wrote: [ -> ]The biggest criticism against Woodside being drafted high, or having a big NFL career is reportedly the lack of arm strength. But I came across an article today that takes the arm strength criticism to a whole new level.
https://nflscouttrooper.wordpress.com/20...de-report/
I quote:
Quote:The only downside to Woodside is his arm strength. Although he has a very strong arm, which enables him to hit every target on the field, he sometimes overthrows receivers not knowing his own strength.
Yes, that's right, he needs to learn to weaken his throws to make it in the NFL. Of course, this is the same article that also says:
Quote:He runs to set up big plays with his legs, which he made a lot while with the Rockets.
I really have no idea what the heck that was supposed to mean.
Please don't quit your day job.
You missed the scoop this guy was providing - "he runs.. with his legs".
I too have been wondering about his pro potential as he is listed as late round/FA on the valid and professional pre-draft websites (I would ignore many others including those with comments as posted above as there are many "amateur" scout "want to be" out there with websites). His career numbers and skills would seem to be a good fit for the pro game and also his preparation, leadership and approach to the game. But looking back at the recent history of top MAC QBs (MAC OPOY) and MAC Championships, the track record since Ben R in 2003 is not very good-and of course he was highly rated and well known pro prospect. But I agree that if Woodside performs well at the combine it will help, and if he ends up with the right team, stays healthy and focused there is no reason he can't have a career at least as good as Bruce G.
(12-11-2017 09:37 PM)northcoastRocket Wrote: [ -> ]Quote:He runs to set up big plays with his legs, which he made a lot while with the Rockets.
I really have no idea what the heck that was supposed to mean.
Please don't quit your day job.
His intent is not that clear but I think he was referring to Woodside's ability to buy time by scrambling out of the pocket. I think that his comparison of Woodside to Drew Brees is a good one.
Those articles are some blogger equivalent trying to make their posts relevant. Stretching for anything they can think of in order to seem knowledgable.
He hits more players in-stride at more points on the field than I think any QB I've seen. If there's an undeveloped and unknown side of him, it's his reaction when faced with a wall of defensive players. He's had generally excellent protection.