Ok I'm just curious on what ya'll would say. We all agree that Miami should draft a quarterback in the offseason. That being said, what should a quarterback have as credentials or qualities in order for the Dolphins to draft him? For example, pocket awareness or intelliegence, accuracy under pressure or the ability to comeback late in the game to win. Give me your thoughts on this. I can learn a lot from you guys on this, then I could focus on our next quarterback next year.
He must have played for a school that a current AFC East Rival's QB went to. Michigan down, USC next on the list.
Be a top 5 quarterback in this league and the Dolphin's can ride his back to several Superbowls. That would cover all my bases.
Miami should draft a receiver then another stud tackle or guard. Matt Moore is a good QB and deserves a contract extension. Of course if he falls apart the remainder of the season I may think different. I think the more he plays the better he will get as he learns his weapons and their strengths and weakness'.
1a. Accuracy. 1b. Intelligence 2. Pocket Presnce 3. Composure/Short Memory (just in case mistake is made, like a bad INT or something) 4. Mobility 5. Arm Strength I'd be happy with 1-3 at the least.
Really? I mean, I LOVE what Moore has done for us this year...but he's not worth a first round pick, which is essentially what you're saying.
1. Smart - He's good at breaking down film, can read any defense, go smoothly through his progressions, and he soundly understands the importance of technique. Does not over-think. 2. Character - Confident, good leader, works hard. Doesn't just yell at his guys... leads them, and gets them into position to win every down. Calm under pressure. 2. Good Feet - If he has good feet, he has good accuracy. 3. Quick Release - Needs the ability to get rid of the ball quickly, which will limit sacks, knockdowns, and DBs reading his eyes / jumping routes. 4. Strong Arm - Probably the least important to me, but if a guy has it (and you have wideouts who can get downfield), you force defenses into having to defend a larger field, and the ball gets there quicker. 5. Is Dan Marino.
1)field smarts....don't need an Ivy League QB :looks at Fitzpatrick: 2) a leader 3) good overall mechanics 4) above average arm strength, rocket arms to me tend to force the ball 5) above average mobility, just enough to extend the play a bit more 6) durability, both physically and mentally
The Dan Marino's, Jim Kelly's and John Elway's of the NFL come only once it a blue moon...even more rarely than that....more like as often as Haley's Comet. If we've learned anything from the Peyton Manning fiasco in Indianapolis is we DON'T want our team dependent on the quarterback just to succeed. The once proud and competitive Colts are now looking at securing the number one draft pick and possibly finish 0-16. Our next quarterback needs to be of the Joe Montana caliber. As much as I love Marino and the prolific passing he brought to the game, there is no Marino out there to draft. What we need is a field general, someone who... Can manage the game... Not make mistakes... Able to capitolize on defensive mistakes... Able to accurately throw the ball to the right receiver... But at the same time, build a system where if our starting QB goes down, our backup can come right in and continue right where the starter left off...Griese and Morrall...Montana and Young. I don't want to see us rely on JUST the QB. Football is a TEAM sport. There are 52 players on the roster and even though your QB is important and vital to the team's success, it can't be all about him. If you put all your eggs in one basket, as the Colts have...you're setting yourself up for failure.
Huh...what fan and team wouldn't want to draft a QB that after his rookie season leads that team to 10 or more wins in 11 of 12 seasons (7 of those seasons 12 or more wins), two Super Bowl appearances, and a Super Bowl victory?
Good stuff guys. For me accuracy is king as well as mobility. It doesn't have to be the scrambling type, but knows how to move around to find the open man.
Moore signed a 2 year deal worth 5 million. I don't see Miami paying him 2.5 million to ride the bench. With that being said I think 1 or 2 things are going to happen. 1 they are going to offer Moore a contract extension or 2. they are going to send a clear message that his days are numbered by not doing anything and going into another season with him as our starter. I don't see us firing Sparano, hiring a new coach and maybe GM, pulling off a proper evaluation of talent and drafting our Franchise QB. I think we get a new coach and possibly GM and extend Moore out while the new administration starts the rebuild. Sorry guys our Franchise QB will be in April 2013/2014. If Sparano stays, then he will be looking for a QB. If Tony can win 4 or 5 more .....he may just be here. Ross didn't give him a 3 yr extension for no reason. If nothing else he may leave the current regime in place to send a message that he is a man of his word and "loyal and supportive" to his coach.
I'm not sure what you're asking here. All I'm saying is that if we build a team that relies soley on the quarterback to win...and said quarterback goes down for the season, as what's happened in Indianapolis, we're setting ourselves up for failure. There are three franchises I can think of off the top of my head whose TEAM was built as such where the quarterback was integral, but not the sole element required for their success. Washington Redskins (Joe Gibbs first tenure...3 Super Bowls in 5 years with 3 different quarterbacks) Pittsburgh Steelers (successful with Stewart/O'Donnell/Roesliburgher) Baltimore Ravens (successful with Banks/Dilfer/Flacco) These three teams demonstrate(ed) you can indeed win without the requirement of an elite superstar quarterback. What's imperative about this is in this day and age of faster, stronger and more violent hits being endured by players, the chances a quarterback is going to play all 16 games of a season is rarer than it is common. Peyton Manning, Chad Henne, Matt Schaub, Michael Vick, Jay Cutler...all starting quarterbacks for their teams and all out for the season. The teams that are better built overall and not dependent on the quarterback position are the teams that are surviving and may be able to endure (ie; Chicago) Like I said before, put all your eggs in one basket and you risk lossing it all if the basket drops. Build a SYSTEM...get a GOOD quarterback to run that system, but have your team built around a system that can endure if you lose your quarterback to injury. I'm not saying don't get a good quarterback if there's one available in the draft. I'm saying don't depend on that quarterback to do it all for you.
