Andrew Luck News & Updates

[rayzor]

Does anyone say anything negative? Because there really aren't any perfect players...

can't find a whole lot....

Negatives: Is consistently asked to throw intermediate and deep routes which results in the lower completion percentage compared to many QBs who rely on yards after catch... Has not put up incredible yardage or touchdown totals, plays in a system that runs to set up the pass and isn't asked to throw 30-40 times per game.... A little inconsistent game to game, has some big performances and then some games where he takes a backseat to the Stanford running attack.

http://www.sidelinescouting.com/rankings/qb.shtml

Cons: The biggest issue with Luck is his awkward throwing motion. He has a windup that causes him to drop the ball below his waist before he throws it which, unlike The Golden Calf of Bristol’s, doesn’t appear to add momentum to Luck’s passes. In many ways the windup is separate from his actual throwing motion; Luck simply has to learn to cock the ball and throw. He was injured towards the end of the Cardinal’s season and will have to prove he is healthy—surgery on an injured finger in his throwing hand forced the quarterback to sit out the Sun Bowl. Luck also has to do a better job of going through his progressions before running or locking onto a single receiver. While the Stanford man had incredible moments during his red-shirt freshman year, he still needs to be more consistent. Luck’s release point is a bit to the side even under the best of circumstances.

http://www.nfldraftbible.com/Players/List/2013-Big-Board/Andrew-Luck.html

Cons:

It is really hard to find many flaws in Luck’s game. He has all the physical tools coupled with the proper techniques. However, there is such a small sampling and he needs to prove he can maintain his high level of play over a longer stretch. It’s a known fact that quarterbacks need game experience to develop properly. They need to be able to encounter different defensive packages and schemes, so this will be something weighing on the minds of NFL scouts and GMs. Something else that is going to be closely watched this season is the way Luck responds after losing Heisman candidate Toby Gerhart. There is going to be a lot more pressure placed on the shoulders of Luck.

http://nflmocks.com/2010/06/30/2011-nfl-draft-scouting-report-andrew-luck-stanford/

Cons

Sophomore Redshirt: Only two quarterbacks declared as a sophomore redshirt. Those quarterbacks were Tommy Maddox and Aaron Rodgers. Both quarterbacks got drafted in the late portion of the first round and both quarterbacks got to sit behind hall of fame quarterbacks. Maddox was Elway’s backup and Aaron Rodgers was a backup to Brett Favre. Maddox was a bust and Aaron Rodgers panned out. There has never been a sophomore redshirt quarterback to start right away in the NFL. So it will be interesting to see how this experiment plays out.

Supporting Cast: Luck does have a strong supporting cast of wide receivers in Ryan Whalen and Chris Owusu. You could argue that Luck makes these average receivers look like superstars, but until Luck pans out as an NFL player I’m not going to defend him. Plus Jonathan Martin has been Andrew Luck’s blindside since his freshman year. If Luck busts and Martin turns out to be a huge sleeper people will say Luck was good in college because Jonathan Martin was his left tackle. Again it is too early to speculate these possibilities, but you never know what can happen once you go pro.

Left Leg: The Left Leg seen in the picture at the front of my article has a cast wrapped around it. That could be a sensitive area where he gets injured in the pros if he takes a lot of hits in that area near the left leg, but I’m not concerned about that at the moment. Still if your a doctor for a pro football team like the Bills and you want to talk Ralph Wilson out of drafting Andrew Luck this is the perfect excuse to use. Still I think this is a minor concern thanks to the Tom Brady rule where you cannot sack a quarterback below the knees.

http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/andrew_luck_scouting_report/3576391

Weaknesses- One of Lucks few area’s that will need refinement is his footwork. He has some inconsistencies and will often trow from the back foot. Having said that, he doesn’t make risky plays, just needs to settle himself to make the proper foot adjustment before following through on delivery.

http://thenationalfootballreport.com/?page_id=819

[PantherFan52]

I want us to lose every single game for the rest of this season. If we get the first pick and Luck doesn't declare for the draft I think i'll cry.

[Cavscout]

Is that because he lacks peers that can compete with him, or that he's so fantastic compared to every other QB ever?

Both

[TheRealDeal]

Is that because he lacks peers that can compete with him, or that he's so fantastic compared to every other QB ever?

This.

There is no other QB that could possibly come out that is worth a damn compared to Luck. I've said it before, it's not because Luck is the savior, it's because the talent is so down it's ridiculous. He has some issues with his motion and footwork. Also, his receivers win a lot of the 50/50 balls (a lot like Jimmy in college) which might not work out in his favor in the NFL. He probably has the benefit of having a superior game plan each week that he also won't have in the NFL since most coaches/teams are on a similar level.

My bottom line opinion? He's benefiting tremendously from the weak overall class and it's possible that he could disappoint at the next level.

Remember, it's easier for a scout/analyst to go with the flow than to go out on a limb. If everyone is saying he's the sh*t, you don't wanna miss that boat. That way, even if he fails you can say, "Look, everyone thought he was going to be great, not just me." If you give him an unflattering grade and he turns out to be great, it's "How the hell are you the only one to miss this and everyone else got it right?"

I think that's whats happening here. It's the same thing when Jimmy went from HS to college.

[Davidson Deac II]

I heard that if Carolina drafts him, he plans on displaying his skills by walking across Lake Norman.

[Montsta]

Ive talked to a couple guys on here about Luck and I can assure you that getting a big head or over confidence will not be an issue with him. I've been told he's an almost obsessively hard worker and very intelligent. I'm hoping to meet the guy soon. It'll be weird if I do because I would have to keep my cool while knowing I'm talking to the possible future franchise QB of the Panthers. That will be a tough feat indeed.

[TheRealDeal]

Ive talked to a couple guys on here about Luck and I can assure you that getting a big head or over confidence will not be an issue with him. I've been told he's an almost obsessively hard worker and very intelligent. I'm hoping to meet the guy soon. It'll be weird if I do because I would have to keep my cool while knowing I'm talking to the possible future franchise QB of the Panthers. That will be a tough feat indeed.

You sound like a 13 year old girl about to meet Justin Bieber

[Grammer]

This.

There is no other QB that could possibly come out that is worth a damn compared to Luck. I've said it before, it's not because Luck is the savior, it's because the talent is so down it's ridiculous. He has some issues with his motion and footwork. Also, his receivers win a lot of the 50/50 balls (a lot like Jimmy in college) which might not work out in his favor in the NFL. He probably has the benefit of having a superior game plan each week that he also won't have in the NFL since most coaches/teams are on a similar level.

My bottom line opinion? He's benefiting tremendously from the weak overall class and it's possible that he could disappoint at the next level.

Remember, it's easier for a scout/analyst to go with the flow than to go out on a limb. If everyone is saying he's the sh*t, you don't wanna miss that boat. That way, even if he fails you can say, "Look, everyone thought he was going to be great, not just me." If you give him an unflattering grade and he turns out to be great, it's "How the hell are you the only one to miss this and everyone else got it right?"

I think that's whats happening here. It's the same thing when Jimmy went from HS to college.

yeah, i agree with everything. the draft class is so horrible this year. there isnt a qb worth taking besides luck and locker, although locker has declined as the year went on

[PantherFan52]

Locker is trash. Mallett is way better than he is.

[scpanther22]

Locker is trash. Mallett is way better than he is.

I rather have Locker than Mallett..

[PantherFan52]

Mallett wins games in a tougher conference. Locker has never won any games and is vastly overrated. I've watched him for the last three years and he hasn't improved that much it all in that time. I do like his athleticism, but he has average accuracy. Mallett has a fuging cannon and is much more accurate.

[TheRealDeal]

Mallett wins games in a tougher conference. Locker has never won any games and is vastly overrated. I've watched him for the last three years and he hasn't improved that much it all in that time. I do like his athleticism, but he has average accuracy. Mallett has a f**king cannon and is much more accurate.

Locker also has zero talent around him. Not saying I'd rather have him but it's something to consider.

[scpanther22]

Mallett wins games in a tougher conference. Locker has never won any games and is vastly overrated. I've watched him for the last three years and he hasn't improved that much it all in that time. I do like his athleticism, but he has average accuracy. Mallett has a f**king cannon and is much more accurate.

If we bring in a guy that knows QB and how to work with them then I rather have Locker..he may take more time to get on the field than Mallet but I think he could be better.

[Cavscout]

Mallett reminds me a lot of Roethisberger