MATTHEW STAFFORD
Height: 6'3" Weight: 236 4o Time: 4.84
Stafford is my clear cut #1 at quarterback for this years draft. It is a shame that I have to say that because I just don't think he is that good to deserve a #1 pick. Truly there are probably no quarterbacks that should ever be taken first overall because of the huge difference in playing quarterback in college and trying to do it in the NFL. The quarterback position is the glamor position and that is what the fans want to see; the big stud with the big arm being taken first by the worst team from last season and watch him flop and fail in the NFL as he is forced into a starting role too early because they paid too much money for him. That being said, lets talk a little about Stafford as a quarterback.
Strengths
Stafford has an absolute cannon for an arm. He can throw the ball as far as I have seen anyone throw it. Stafford has outstanding size and strength; when you look at the guy either on the street or in the pocket you think NFL quarterback. He is a strong leader who has a commanding control over the huddle and has immense ability for the big play. Another big plus for NFL teams is his college system under Mark Richt is very pro friendly; a lot of under center, play action, and heavy running game make pro scouts a little less uncomfortable with this guy. Stafford does a very good job of recognizing defenses and usually knows where to go with the football. He makes few mistakes and did I mention his arm?
Weaknesses
Stafford's biggest downside is inconsistency and poor pocket awareness. When watching him play you don't see him get back in the drop, step up, go through progressions, and either deliver a strike or scramble. I have seen him all too often drop back and hold, hold, hold, and get sacked or rush a throw that becomes off the mark because of his strong arm getting in the way of touch and finesse. Stafford does very well with stepping in and letting it go downfield but when it comes to hitting the underneath timing stuff his touch is just not there.
Summary
Stafford has that look and arm that NFL teams drool over every year and that is what will make him the #1 pick come April or at least the #1 QB taken. His arm and raw size and skills makes him a viable first round draft pick. With the proper coaching and situation Stafford could become a seriously good QB in the future. I don't think by being drafted to the Detroit Lions it is going to do him any favors in learning and developing in the NFL. Maybe he should take a lesson from Eli Manning in the 2004 draft.
Below is a link to download a true NFL style scouting report that I have completed on Matthew Stafford.
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Strengths
Stafford has an absolute cannon for an arm. He can throw the ball as far as I have seen anyone throw it. Stafford has outstanding size and strength; when you look at the guy either on the street or in the pocket you think NFL quarterback. He is a strong leader who has a commanding control over the huddle and has immense ability for the big play. Another big plus for NFL teams is his college system under Mark Richt is very pro friendly; a lot of under center, play action, and heavy running game make pro scouts a little less uncomfortable with this guy. Stafford does a very good job of recognizing defenses and usually knows where to go with the football. He makes few mistakes and did I mention his arm?
Weaknesses
Stafford's biggest downside is inconsistency and poor pocket awareness. When watching him play you don't see him get back in the drop, step up, go through progressions, and either deliver a strike or scramble. I have seen him all too often drop back and hold, hold, hold, and get sacked or rush a throw that becomes off the mark because of his strong arm getting in the way of touch and finesse. Stafford does very well with stepping in and letting it go downfield but when it comes to hitting the underneath timing stuff his touch is just not there.
Summary
Stafford has that look and arm that NFL teams drool over every year and that is what will make him the #1 pick come April or at least the #1 QB taken. His arm and raw size and skills makes him a viable first round draft pick. With the proper coaching and situation Stafford could become a seriously good QB in the future. I don't think by being drafted to the Detroit Lions it is going to do him any favors in learning and developing in the NFL. Maybe he should take a lesson from Eli Manning in the 2004 draft.
Below is a link to download a true NFL style scouting report that I have completed on Matthew Stafford.
DOWNLOAD FILE
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