Bryce Young official measurements at NFL Combine: 5-10 1/8, 204 lbs

[RollTide_HTTR]

What is interesting to me is all the people going gah-gah over Anthony Richardson. Yes, he is a great athlete, but they act like he can be coached into an all-star. He had good QB coaching at UF and when you look on the tape you see flashes of brilliance combined with periods of average to below average play. His pass reading skills are abysmal beyond the first read.

That and the Giants paying Daniel Jones 160 million over 4 years have convinced me that many GM's are lacking something upstairs.

They're just willing to take a shot with his physical tools. Guys like Herbert and Allen have people looking for the next one and thinking they can coach them up. He also does have some other positives like you said he shows flashes and has pretty good pocket mobility.


Not saying at all he'll work out I just get where it's coming from. That said I wouldn't want my team to take him early in the 1st.

The Daniel Jones thing has me very confused though

 

[mdb-tpet]

I've read that the best way to predict a runner's next race time is to see what their last few race times were. So, in essence, the only REALLY predictive measurable is how they have played in the past. Bryce has torched a lot of really good defenses. So, pass on him if you like because of one number (height), but the guy will land somewhere else and beat you if you pass on him.

 

[Padreruf]

I've read that the best way to predict a runner's next race time is to see what their last few race times were. So, in essence, the only REALLY predictive measurable is how they have played in the past. Bryce has torched a lot of really good defenses. So, pass on him if you like because of one number (height), but the guy will land somewhere else and beat you if you pass on him.

The best predictor of future behavior is past performance...every time.

 

[Ole Man Dan]

as officially reported this morning from the combine ... and commented on obsessively by the talking heads and draft pundits up until today:

2023 NFL Scouting Combine: Alabama QB Bryce Young measures in at 5-foot-10 1/8, 204 pounds

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young, whose size has been a matter of conjecture in the run-up to the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine, officially measured in at 5-foot-10 1/8 and 204 pounds on Saturday.

www.nfl.com

Bryce Young's listed height/weight at UA: 6-0, 194 lbs

Probably will hurt him with some teams given the avg qb is now about 6-3 or so.

However, some GMs look at him and see another Drew Brees winner. I'm with this group. Also, Being 204 lbs probably helps him.

I still remember Doug Flutie. I also remember that Doug knew when it was time to take the money and run.

 

[Viper652]

This isn't the NBA...Russell Wilson is 5'11"...I've seen a lot of 6'5" QB's who had little or no feel for the game.

He has shown an ability to play at every level...they say that Joe Montana is 6'2" but I don't believe it...

Athletes with intelligence are hard to beat at QB...

Wilson is a measured 5-10

 

[Viper652]

Celebheights lists Montana at 6-0.5

Height is overrated to an extent

 

[davefrat]

If he was 6’3/225 he might be considered the best prospect since John Elway.

I can understand his slight stature being of some concern, but it’s really being over analyzed.

 

[HighlandOak]

I can understand his slight stature being of some concern, but it’s really being over analyzed.

They always say the best ability is availability. So if you're worried about him not staying on the field, it's easy to look elsewhere.

 

[davefrat]

They always say the best ability is availability. So if you're worried about him not staying

They always say the best ability is availability. So if you're worried about him not staying on the field, it's easy to look elsewhere.

That’s true, but even guys who fit the physical mold like Lamar Jackson and Jimmy G (both in the 6’2”/225 range) miss lots of time with injuries.

Bryce’s size isn’t a non-issue but it’s being made a bigger issue than it should be.

 

[teamplayer]

What is interesting to me is all the people going gah-gah over Anthony Richardson. Yes, he is a great athlete, but they act like he can be coached into an all-star. He had good QB coaching at UF and when you look on the tape you see flashes of brilliance combined with periods of average to below average play. His pass reading skills are abysmal beyond the first read.

That and the Giants paying Daniel Jones 160 million over 4 years have convinced me that many GM's are lacking something upstairs.

I don't think GMs care as much about winning any more. They just want excitement among the fan base to sell tickets, clothing, etc., and to create excitement among the networks to sell advertising. It's all about revenue. Plus, I think they are all afraid of missing on someone who turns out to be great. You would think they would have enough examples of flops by now to know better, but they dont.

 

[davefrat]

I don't think GMs care as much about winning any more. They just want excitement among the fan base to sell tickets, clothing, etc., and to create excitement among the networks to sell advertising. It's all about revenue. Plus, I think they are all afraid of missing on someone who turns out to be great. You would think they would have enough examples of flops by now to know better, but they dont.

You’re probably right.

Seems like it’s mostly the fans who drive the desire to win more than the management, and the fan bases that want to win vote with their dollars.

I married into a Philadelphia sports-crazed family and they will not tolerate losing.

My mother in law is such a rabid Flyers fan that she postponed having a necrotic kidney removed for a Stanley Cup game.

 

[teamplayer]

You’re probably right.

Seems like it’s mostly the fans who drive the desire to win more than the management, and the fan bases that want to win vote with their dollars.

I married into a Philadelphia sports-crazed family and they will not tolerate losing.

My mother in law is such a rabid Flyers fan that she postponed having a necrotic kidney removed for a Stanley Cup game.

Dang, that is commitment.

 

[SkullDuckery]

Another important factor, he doesn’t take a big hit like Tua.

 

[crimsonaudio]

Another important factor, he doesn’t take a big hit like Tua.

And the few that he did take in college are likely all PFs in the NFL.

 

[HighlandOak]

Dang, that is commitment.

I'd use a different word.

 

[bamacon]

And the few that he did take in college are likely all PFs in the NFL.

Tenn game cough cough

 

[Ole Man Dan]

as officially reported this morning from the combine ... and commented on obsessively by the talking heads and draft pundits up until today:

2023 NFL Scouting Combine: Alabama QB Bryce Young measures in at 5-foot-10 1/8, 204 pounds

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young, whose size has been a matter of conjecture in the run-up to the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine, officially measured in at 5-foot-10 1/8 and 204 pounds on Saturday.

www.nfl.com

Bryce Young's listed height/weight at UA: 6-0, 194 lbs

Probably will hurt him with some teams given the avg qb is now about 6-3 or so.

However, some GMs look at him and see another Drew Brees winner. I'm with this group. Also, Being 204 lbs probably helps him.

They would have said something similar if BY was 6'6" maybe he's too tall, to injury prone ect... They are manipulating the Draft.

 

[Tidelines]

The draft is about to kick off. It’s looking good for the top two picks being Bama players. Roll Tide

 

[Probius]

You’re probably right.

Seems like it’s mostly the fans who drive the desire to win more than the management, and the fan bases that want to win vote with their dollars.

I married into a Philadelphia sports-crazed family and they will not tolerate losing.

My mother in law is such a rabid Flyers fan that she postponed having a necrotic kidney removed for a Stanley Cup game.

I have real respect for your mother in law.