http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1265479
Positives: A dual threat quarterback with athletic footwork and mobility. An instinctive runner with very good toughness, uses stiff arms and runs with good body strength. Has
quick, smooth delivery with
very good touch and
anticipation as a passer. Has
natural leadership traits and plays with his heart, willing his team to victory. A smart and confident individual on and off the field.
Plays like a veteran and executes, sells fakes well, doesn’t force a lot and isn’t afraid to throw it away. Does a
nice job maneuvering in the pocket and is always a threat to run (1,375 rush yards and 25 rush scores in his career). Very good starting experience as a four-year starter (45 career starts) with above average production, broke several of Brett Favre’s school passing records including career pass yards (10,892), touchdown passes (83), completion percentage (61.1 percent) and total offense (12,267).
Negatives: Shorter than ideal and isn’t physically imposing in any way. Limited arm strength with an unorthodox throwing motion; doesn’t effectively use his body or footwork (almost like he’s throwing darts). Inconsistent downfield passer and puts too much air under his throws, too many underthrows and streaky ball placement. Tends to predetermine a lot of his passes and stare down targets. Wasn’t asked to make a lot of defensive reads in Southern Miss’ simple zone offense, inconsistent footwork in limited experience in his drops from under center. Suspect ball security as a runner. --
