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    2016 Lindy's review of Brissett

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    On 12/5/2019 at 8:17 PM, John Hammonds said:

    I know this post will probably wind up getting folded in with another thread, but I was so wow'ed, that I had to share.

    I still have my 2016 Lindy's Draft Guide.  Here is their evaluation of JB:

     

    Jacoby Brissett, NC State  6-4, 236  projected 4th round

    In Our View:  Brissett sat out the 2013 season as a transfer from Florida and earned the starting job in '14, opening eyes with his performance against Florida State as NC State almost pulled the upset.  He finished the 2014 season with 26 total touchdowns (23 passing, three rushing), 2,606 passing yards and only five interceptions.  Set career-bests in 2015 with 237 completions and 2,662 passing yards, earning All-ACC honorable mention and a spot on the Senior Bowl roster.

    Brissett is well-built with physical traits for the next level with size, mobility and arm talent.  He can make NFL throws, but is also slow to read and showed gun-shy tendencies as a downfield thrower -- was the king of dink-and-dunk passes and checkdowns inflated his completion percentage.  Will get a chance as a backup but short of major improvement as a downfield passer that's his ceiling.

    Strengths:  Built for the NFL with a filled-out frame.  Has some Houdini to him with his mobility and physicality to brush off contact and keep plays alive.  Natural body power in short-yardage situations (902 career rushing yards).  Functional movement in the pocket and square to his target to deliver on the run.  Strong arm to spin spirals and can execute the entire route tree.  Understands touch, controlling his ball speed to add juice or trajectory.  Experienced making decisions in NFL-style offense, anticipating windows and reading coverage.  Tough and durable.  Takes care of the ball with a career 45-to-15 touchdown-to-interception ratio.

    Weaknesses:  Not confident as a downfield thrower; inconsistent with deep ball accuracy.  Too comfortable throwing on the run or delivering with his momentum going backwards.  Shaky platform and needs to set his base when given the time.  Inconsistent footwork leads to inaccurate ball placement (59.5 percent career completion percentage).  Low career interception numbers because he is too careful, not consistently pushing the ball downfield or fitting throws into tight windows.  Not an explosive athlete and tends to be indecisive on non-designed runs.  Doesn't understand how to use his eyes, leading defenders with late throws.  Pressure disrupts his tempo and late to climb the pocket.

     

    Is there anything in there that isn't still true, 3 years later?

    This might be the most spot on analysis I've ever seen. 

    Ty out again

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    On 12/3/2019 at 7:39 AM, Blueblood23 said:

    How many has he played in the last 2? As he gets older is this a trend?

    Yes . 3 lower body injuries in 2 years and turning 30. They should be looking for his successor. 

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    Titans @ Colts Game Day Thread

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    Just now, Wyldhorsefan said:

    Jacoby isn't going anywhere. He got an extension, and If Frank isn't going to let Adam go after all the misses he has this year, they won't go get another QB especially with all the injuries on the offense, they will say all the injuries to key players  is the direct route of Jacoby's inconsistencies.

    He may be here another year with an understudy. 

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