QB Camp: Gabbert

[mav1234]

Where did that come from?

There's this one:

Source: Auburn QB Newton left Florida after cheating scandal. http://msn.foxsports.com/collegefootball/story/Source-says-Newton-left-Florida-after-cheating-scandal

There are some who believe that it was a certain Gators coach that leaked this.

[Liminy]

It doesn't matter who we pick, or even if we do well in the next season. All threads will revert to Cam talk as soon as possible. I'm soon expecting all Lounge and Tinderbox threads to end up being diverted to people arguing about Cam Newton.

[antame]

Because you can teach someone the playbook. But other things are not so easily taught.

IMO, the areas where Newton excels over Gabbert include:

1) Excellent field vision. Go back and look at the Auburn games. He has the ability to scan the field and make quick decisions, generally with a successful outcome. That includes finding the open receiver, anticipating where the defender will be, and finding running lanes.

2) Keeping cool under pressure. Find some plays where Newton panics and makes a really boneheaded play. I can't remember any.

3) Great ability to extend plays. I don't care about the 40 times. Put a ball in Newton's hands when no one is open and there is a running lane, and watch the magic.

While debatable, I also believe Newton has a better throwing motion. When he sets his feet as he will in the pro's, he has one of the most natural and fluid throwing motions I have ever seen.

Gabbert's head is definitely more pro-ready right now. Give them both two years, and I think you will see Newton greatly surpassing anything Gabbert can do on the field.

Agreed, except I don't think Gabbert is more pro-ready than Newton mentally and probably never wil be. He might be smarter than Newton and memorize playbooks faster, but if he hesitates on the field that won't matter.

[C47]

Good God you have to be kidding me. A five year old could tell that Gabbert is more mentally ready then Newton....

[Panthro]

When i want to win football games I'll call Newt. When I want a life line on Who Wants to be a Millionaire I'll give Gabbert a call. (That show is still relevant right?)

[antame]

Good God you have to be kidding me. A five year old could tell that Gabbert is more mentally ready then Newton....

Ok. A 5 year old could also tell me he isn't.

[King Taharqa]

When i want to win football games I'll call Newt. When I want a life line on Who Wants to be a Millionaire I'll give Gabbert a call. (That show is still relevant right?)

Didnt you know, QB is all cerebral, no athleticism or toughness required. The best & most classiest NFL QBs come from the ivy league. Soon as defenses see their helmet size and how large their brains are they become frightened!!! RAAAARRR!!! RAAAAR!!! LMAO!!!

[C47]

Didnt you know, QB is all cerebral, no athleticism or toughness required. The best & most classiest NFL QBs come from the ivy league. Soon as defenses see their helmet size and how large their brains are they become frightened!!! RAAAARRR!!! RAAAAR!!! LMAO!!!

QB play isn't just about physical skillset either. You have to have brains to go with the size/arm/legs etc. Come on KT you can do better then that weak sauce can't you....

[Sch25]

Wow, I'm pretty sure comparing 5 min of chalk talk is not enough to say anyone is miles ahead

[antame]

When i want to win football games I'll call Newt. When I want a life line on Who Wants to be a Millionaire I'll give Gabbert a call. (That show is still relevant right?)

If he's not too nervous to answer the phone.

[mav1234]

Wow, I'm pretty sure comparing 5 min of chalk talk is not enough to say anyone is miles ahead

When one of them came from an offense that didn't even use words to call plays, yes. Yes it's fair.

That being said, there's no reason to believe Newton couldn't operate in a complicated NFL offense.

[C47]

When one of them came from an offense that didn't even use words to call plays, yes. Yes it's fair.

That being said, there's no reason to believe Newton couldn't operate in a complicated NFL offense.

I will agree with this completely and say that is the reason I have said numerous times I have no problem with Newton being the pick as long as the F.O. does their homework and feels he can help the team win games. I don't want a guy to sell tickets....unless he's selling playoff tickets....

[Ricky Spanish]

Seriously, every time I hear him talk about plays or breaking stuff down, i am thoroughly impressed with Gabbert. I watch him do drills and I straight up salivate.

Then I watch Game tape and get concerned.

I don't know what to think of him, even though I like him more than newton. I like how intelligent he is, but i don't like his production. it was said he would succeed in a pro style offense over a gimmicky spread one at mizzou, but who really knows?

Maybe I want him to be a great QB just because he honestly just LOOKS like a great QB should. Good looking kid, big, strong, great hair, smart...

I just hate this draft so damn much.

[Sch25]

I would much rather see them regurgitate a play that neither has truly ran before. I'm not saying newton's football knowledge is greater than gabbert's. I just don't think any of us can make that call watching a 30 minute special on tv.