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Any update on Mettenberger's pro day?
Posted on 4/9/14 at 4:06 pm
Posted on 4/9/14 at 4:06 pm
how'd he do? 
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Posted on 4/9/14 at 4:08 pm to King of New Orleans
Supposedly 108-123 is considered bad according to reports. Other qbs threw around 65 passes though.
Posted on 4/9/14 at 4:08 pm to King of New Orleans
Mixed reviews. The knee looked fine, but he wasn't as sharp as he would have liked. Still, he proved that he will be ready by preseason so that is really good for him.
Did a lot of roll out passes and long drops to prove the knee wasn't bothering him.
Did a lot of roll out passes and long drops to prove the knee wasn't bothering him.
Posted on 4/9/14 at 4:08 pm to geauxnavybeatbama
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Supposedly 108-123 is considered bad according to reports. Other qbs threw around 65 passes though.
While the % is fine it was reported that a lot of balls were just not right on target. With no defense they expect a lot from a QB.
Posted on 4/9/14 at 4:12 pm to SouthOfSouth
quote:I understand wanting to show off the knee, but the pro day is the one time that you control the setting and can script the workout to show your particular skills off. I can probably count on one hand the number of times that we ran designed roll outs for Mett. Why do something that you weren't good at even with a healthy ACL?
Did a lot of roll out passes and long drops to prove the knee wasn't bothering him.
Posted on 4/9/14 at 4:13 pm to SouthOfSouth
Landry and Wright accounted for at least 5 drops I believe.
Posted on 4/9/14 at 4:13 pm to King of New Orleans
I think he did what he needed. They can watch film on him for accuracy questions. Today was a showcase on mobility and his rehabilitation which he passed with flying colors.
Lots of top tier talent doesnt throw from time to time. This was a great day for Mett in my opinion
Lots of top tier talent doesnt throw from time to time. This was a great day for Mett in my opinion
Posted on 4/9/14 at 4:14 pm to Gravitiger
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I understand wanting to show off the knee, but the pro day is the one time that you control the setting and can script the workout to show your particular skills off. I can probably count on one hand the number of times that we ran designed roll outs for Mett. Why do something that you weren't good at even with a healthy ACL?
They can look to film for everything else. Why show them what they already know? His biggest concern is the knee. So show them it isn't a concern.
Posted on 4/9/14 at 4:14 pm to geauxnavybeatbama
quote:And Beckham saved several bad throws. All comes out in the wash.
Landry and Wright accounted for at least 5 drops I believe.
Posted on 4/9/14 at 4:15 pm to Gravitiger
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Why do something that you weren't good at even with a healthy ACL
Because all teams are concerned with right now is his health. 100/100 on a two step drop wouldn't show anything
Posted on 4/9/14 at 4:17 pm to SouthOfSouth
quote:I guess my point is why do something you have never been asked to do and will never be asked to do? It would be like Keith Zinger flexing out wide for his pro day. IMO Mett would have been better off doing some agility drills to show off the knee, then sticking with his strong points in the passing drills.
They can look to film for everything else. Why show them what they already know? His biggest concern is the knee. So show them it isn't a concern.
Posted on 4/9/14 at 4:19 pm to Mr.Perfect
quote:There are other ways he could have proven his knee health without affecting his passing performance.
Because all teams are concerned with right now is his health. 100/100 on a two step drop wouldn't show anything
Posted on 4/9/14 at 4:21 pm to Gravitiger
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I guess my point is why do something you have never been asked to do and will never be asked to do?
Why do people bench press if they will never have to pick something up that size in football? Because it proves strength. Similarly, this proves his knee is okay.
I don't think that's necessarily what affected his passing. He hit 29 of his first 30. I think he got a little tired. That's okay seeing that he threw twice as many as most do.
Posted on 4/9/14 at 4:21 pm to King of New Orleans
quote:He was sacked three times.....
Any update on Mettenberger's pro day?
how'd he do?
Posted on 4/9/14 at 4:25 pm to SouthOfSouth
quote:People bench press because that is what the league asks them to do at the combine. At the pro day you can literally do (or not do) whatever you want. Doing a simple cone drill or shuttle would prove his knee is okay much better than throwing roll out passes, which he never did even when healthy.
Why do people bench press if they will never have to pick something up that size in football? Because it proves strength. Similarly, this proves his knee is okay.
I don't think that's necessarily what affected his passing. He hit 29 of his first 30. I think he got a little tired. That's okay seeing that he threw twice as many as most do.
As far as getting tired, he shouldn't have scripted such a long workout if he wasn't in shape for it. Also, it sounded like a lot of the longer throws were later in the drill, which could account for the completion percentage going down.
I have a lot of respect for him to be able to do what he did in such a short time after his surgery. I just question if he did what was really best for himself.
This post was edited on 4/9/14 at 4:27 pm
Posted on 4/9/14 at 4:28 pm to LSURussian
by a broom?
Posted on 4/9/14 at 4:29 pm to JBeam
quote:That would be 'swept' not 'sacked.'
by a broom?
Posted on 4/9/14 at 4:35 pm to LSURussian
You have to account for him being injured since November and having to work on his recovery time from that injury. He has to be a little rusty. Most other QBs were working on QB drills while Zack was working on recovery.
Posted on 4/9/14 at 4:36 pm to LSURussian
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He was sacked three times.....
They must have brought the A gap pressure.
Posted on 4/9/14 at 4:45 pm to toughcrittercrumb
It shouldn't be that shocking that a guy recovering from major surgery went out and threw 100+ times.
Example: Sam Bradfords pro day
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Example: Sam Bradfords pro day
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The guy threw every route. He did not throw one bad pass. It’s a very catchable ball, he moves around well, he carries himself well. I think he’s got a very, very bright future ahead of him.”
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With representatives of all 32 teams in attendance – including the Redskins’ general manager, Bruce Allen, and Rams Coach Steve Spagnuolo, who was caught on camera talking to Bradford immediately after the workout ended – Bradford threw, by some estimates, about 100 passes to all parts of the field. He threw from a simulated shotgun and he threw on the run and he seemed particularly at ease with deep passes. He showed no sign of discomfort – he said at the scouting combine that he has had no pain – and his arm seemed strong.
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This post was edited on 4/9/14 at 4:46 pm
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