re: I think Finley looks pretty good for a true freshman.

He needs to trim down to about 225 which should improve his mobility some, but he’s never going to be a burner. He’s extremely raw in his mechanics and his body. He looks a lot like Jamarcus in 2004 when he was a redshirt freshman. Finley seems most comfortable with the deep and intermediate throws off of play action. He has no touch on short throws yet. They’re going to have to open the playbook for him over the next few games if we want any chance of winning again this year.

Do you know what 225 looks like on 6’6”?

Ryan Mallet was 253, & he was pretty thin

I disagree. He still has a ways to go to get his body SEC ready in terms of losing baby fat. I would have no problem with him staying 240 if it was a solid 240. Lol at the bent in half comment. There’s a bunch of guys playing QB in this league less than 225.

I realize he’s lost a lot of weight already and props to him. Just for comparison sake, here’s some guys who have played at the highest level with a similar frame I’m suggesting:

Eli Manning 6’5 218
Peyton Manning 6’5 230
Philip Rivers 6’5 228
Daniel Jones 6’6 220

I don’t believe he will ever be a threat with his legs, but he may be able to pick up a first down here and there at a lighter weight. He can’t even do that right now.