Blaine Gabbert and Christian Ponder Chalk talk

[Goat2SRT]

Gabbert definitely has the mental/chalk board side of things (seen in numerous different videos) but I would have liked to seen the same thing (breaking down a play and audibles) from Ponder, especially the pre-snap reads from under center and with playaction...

[Lout]

Cam Newton couldn't have done this show because he would have failed the chalk talk miserably.

[DaCityKats]

^^ according to who?

[Lout]

I heard he failed the chalk talk in his interviews at the combine. I will see if I can find a link.

[Ricky Spanish]

Honestly, that's a pretty small sample.

These guys have to know all the ins and outs of every play in a playbook with pages in triple digits, and they have to process what to do in each situation with less than three seconds before a huge defensive end flattens them, often in hostile territory with several thousand screaming fans trying to disrupt them.

Dumb jocks? Not so much these days.

and some people don't think the wonderlic matters at all...:confused:

it might not be the end all to be all of tests for a QB, but it sure as hell let's you know if a guy can think quickly on his feet AND make the right decision while doing it.

[MHS831]

JJ Watt, Ponder, AJ Green (I think) and Gabbert are all friends IRL. They did their pre-draft workouts with the same people. Ponder and Gabbert got really close.

On twitter, Gabbert talks about hanging out with JJ Watt, Ponder, and his brother all the f'ing time, which is crazy since I swear they're all in different states, lol.

Watt--that is who it is.!!! TY

[MHS831]

Gabbert shows that he has the football IQ and is aware of his shortcomings (running too soon). He is a very good athlete and can make all the throws. He is coachable. I was impressed.

I just do not see how we pick any other QB with the first pick if that is what we do. Sure, he may be a question mark, but the other options have more.

[monstercat]

People shouldn't be too impressed with this stuff, because I guarantee you that edit out anything that would make these guys look bad. Mooch probably coached them up beforehand too. It would do the NFL Network no good to make a prospect look bad on national TV.

FTR , I was talking Ponder up two years ago on this board, but the injuries and the realization that he probably fits better in a west coast style of offense, have kind of made me back off a little bit. I still believe he will be a good NFL QB somewhere though.

[MHS831]

One last thought: WHat do the greatest QBs of all time have: Work ethic, brains, accuracy, leadership.

Some ran a 5.2 40, some had their arms strength questioned.

But they all had work ethic, intelligence, accuracy, and could lead men.

Gabbert has these traits. Cam could have them too, but character concerns could reflect issues with work ethic, intelligence, and leadership. By the way, huggers, the Cam NCAA pay for play saga is not over. Your boy could be made out to be a liar in addition to his stealing and cheating. He is the total package.

[MHS831]

People shouldn't be too impressed with this stuff, because I guarantee you that edit out anything that would make these guys look bad. Mooch probably coached them up beforehand too. It would do the NFL Network no good to make a prospect look bad on national TV.

FTR , I was talking Ponder up two years ago on this board, but the injuries and the realization that he probably fits better in a west coast style of offense, have kind of made me back off a little bit. I still believe he will be a good NFL QB somewhere though.

True, but Gabbert has utilized the media less than Cam has.

About Ponder: I agree. before the injuries, I was certain he would be a top QB--He will be a good NFL QB.

[monstercat]

True, but Gabbert has utilized the media less than Cam has. About Ponder: I agree. before the injuries, I was certain he would be a top QB--He will be a good NFL QB.

I don't know about that. I've seen Gabbert on the NFL Network a lot lately. Believe me, his agent knows how to promote QB's.

[TerriblePizza]

I like Ponder after watching this video. I kind of wish they did something like this with Jimmy and Bradford.

I'm still on the fence for Gabbert.

[micnificent28]

True, but Gabbert has utilized the media less than Cam has.

About Ponder: I agree. before the injuries, I was certain he would be a top QB--He will be a good NFL QB.

I think gabby has benifited more from the media than cam. Not by much but he sure did come out of no where to be in the number 1 pick talk.