D-train wrote: ↑Thu Feb 09, 2023 7:25 pm
Captain 97 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 09, 2023 7:18 pm
SeattleAddict wrote: ↑Thu Feb 09, 2023 5:20 pm
that scouting report turned out to be incredibly accurate. The Jets threw him into a bad situation right out of the gate, and he wasn't ready for it. Now a decade later, the things they said needed to improve HAVE improved.
I want to know who wrote that scouting report, so I can listen to them more.
Not only was it a bad situation personnel wise, His coaching was unstable. He had 3 different Offensive Coordinators and 2 different head coaches in his first 3 years.
Same with Lock.
That is an interesting note. Got me wondering what Lock's scouting report was, so I found it. It was also very much in-line with what I saw in the pre-season AND what was reported by people that watched him in Denver - the talent is there, but there are issues at the NFL level (
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Overview
Full-field reader offering prototypical size and arm talent, but one that has a concerning
lack of accuracy and consistency against top opponents. Inside of each game, Lock makes reads and throws that are worthy of an early pick. There will also be plays in the same game that highlight his random inaccuracy and issues defeating pocket pressure. He has as much pure talent as any quarterback from the 2018 draft, but he won't reach that lofty potential unless he improves his accuracy and learns to play with better in-game presence.
Strengths
Prototypical combination of size and arm talent
Full-field reader with ability to scan and process with good quickness
Pocket movements are sudden and twitchy
Exceptionally quick ball-handler with sudden release
Throws with anticipation
Fearless and confident to make challenging throws down the field
Fires ropes through constricted seams and in cover-2 buckets
Uses eyes to move safeties
Rarely lingers on primary targets, preventing defenders from getting early jumps
Decent deep ball touch and accuracy and gives his receivers a chance
Low sack total due to mobility and feel for edge pressure
Maintains field vision when he's on the move
Completion total hurt by excessive drops from top targets over last two years
Weaknesses
Frustrating inconsistencies with accuracy and touch
Fires fastballs on easy, short throws when changeup is needed
Arm thrower with truncated follow-through
Leaves ball behind his targets on crossers and slants
Drops arm slot, leading to batted passes
Requires more disciplined footwork from the pocket
Production falls off a cliff when forced to move his feet
Inconsistent squaring to throw when on the move
Poise and decision-making appear tied to level of pressure he sees
Drifts back and away from the rush and forces himself into low-percentage throws
Lamb-killer with just 14 TDs and 7 INTS against SEC opponents in 2018
Confused and unsteady against Alabama and Georgia with multiple turnovers
I could totally see them treated Lock like Geno, signing him to 1-year deals until he finally gets it all together.