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Originally Posted by Mecca
Oh my other favorite argument "how many big 12 QBs have been worth a shit?"
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I always respond to that with pointing out that Big 12 offenses are designed so that you can pretty much insert any dickweed at QB and he'll put up big numbers. If the guy has any kind of accuracy in his arm, he'll end up great.
There has never been a Big 12 prospect with a combination of the athletic traits, accuracy, smarts, pedigree, and work ethic like Patrick Mahomes. Name any Big 12 QB to get drafted prior to Mahomes and you should be able to point out that guy's shortcomings.
Also, how many Big 12 QBs have looked like impressive guys because of their stats, wins, and ALSO their excellent throwing motions and footwork? A bunch of flak gets put on Mahomes because he supposedly doesn't know how to play QB the right way, but I'd argue it's his "bad technique" like across-the-body throws, backfoot throws, awkward throwing motion at times even when he has his feet set, etc. that will actually help him to break the mold. If all other qualities about him as an athlete, former baseball player, work ethic, etc. were still in place, but he had amazing "pure" technique as a passer, I don't think he'd be as effective. I think his improvisatory "wow" plays would be dramatically reduced, and I don't even know if I would be as confident as I am right now that he'll succeed as an NFL QB.
Michael Jordan changed the game of basketball forever because kids would watch him play and try to copy and mold their games after him. I can see a player like Stef Curry and his 3-ball doing the same thing.
I think if Mahomes is capable of achieving what I think he's capable of doing, we're going to see a new generation of college and pro QBs in about 10-15 years who are much more about making impossible plays and throws at the expense of fundamental technique. I think Mahomes could change how an entire generation watches and appreciates the game of football. Again, that's something you usually see in basketball. Mahomes is going to do that for football.
Okay, that's my homer boner post for the day.