Matt Barkley Stays (QB Draft Prospect Thread-Episode IV)

[Landry44]

I have no idea why people keep making a big deal out of players coming out of a pro style offense. Sam Bradford didn't come out of a pro style offense and he was able to start right a way. Cam Newton didn't come out of a pro style offense and he's setting rookie passing records. Sanchez came out of a pro style offense and he sucks. Matt Leinart also come out of the same offense and had the privilege of sitting behind a future hall of fame qb for a few year and still wasn't able to adjust to the NFL. Players don't have hard time picking up the offense of defensive systems. That has never been proven to a true. They have a hard time adjusting to the speed of the game. There is no doubt in my mind that RG3 will have no problems picking up our offense and being ready to start day one.

[skinsguy]

Originally Posted by Landry44

I have no idea why people keep making a big deal out of players coming out of a pro style offense. Sam Bradford didn't come out of a pro style offense and he was able to start right a way. Cam Newton didn't come out of a pro style offense and he's setting rookie passing records. Sanchez came out of a pro style offense and he sucks. Matt Leinart also come out of the same offense and had the privilege of sitting behind a future hall of fame qb for a few year and still wasn't able to adjust to the NFL. Players don't have hard time picking up the offense of defensive systems. That has never been proven to a true. They have a hard time adjusting to the speed of the game. There is no doubt in my mind that RG3 will have no problems picking up our offense and being ready to start day one.

I commend your unwavering support for RG III. Honestly, I think whenever he decides to enter the NFL, if he does, he'll make some sort of impact. And yes, just because a quarterback runs a pro style offense in college doesn't necessarily mean he's going to transition into the NFL successfully, but it does help. My idea focuses more on the quarterback's ability to read defenses - coverages and schemes. If what is said is true about his coordinator reading the defensive schemes and signaling in the plays, then I believe that's a major drawback and one that would greatly limit a quarterback and his chances of starting from day one. So, in that respect, I'd have to respectfully disagree in saying RG III would start from day one.

I also have to say with you mentioning Cam Newton, we all know Carolina has tweaked their offense to tailor it around Newton's abilities and strengths. You're not going to get that out of Kyle Shanahan. He wants the right fit for HIS offense. I'm not sure if RG III is that guy or not. I definitely don't believe he is right out of the box. It would take time to develop RG III into that style of quarterback. Now, I have no doubt RG III couldn't be developed into that quarterback, but I just have doubts about him being as prepared as Andrew Luck.

[diehard]

Originally Posted by Landry44

I have no idea why people keep making a big deal out of players coming out of a pro style offense. Sam Bradford didn't come out of a pro style offense and he was able to start right a way. Cam Newton didn't come out of a pro style offense and he's setting rookie passing records. Sanchez came out of a pro style offense and he sucks. Matt Leinart also come out of the same offense and had the privilege of sitting behind a future hall of fame qb for a few year and still wasn't able to adjust to the NFL. Players don't have hard time picking up the offense of defensive systems. That has never been proven to a true. They have a hard time adjusting to the speed of the game. There is no doubt in my mind that RG3 will have no problems picking up our offense and being ready to start day one.

Thank you.