re: Where does arm strength rank in your requirements for qb

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In the NFL it's a tougher call because if you can't throw downfield effectively and stretch the field your offense will usually be ineffective in the modern league. Accuracy is probably still more important, but this is precisely why most spread QBs don't succeed in the league. They usually lack good arm strength and can't the deep and sideline throws.

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I think arm strength is more relevant to the patterns where you need to zip the ball in a tight window, such as a 10 yard out. Without arm strength, the corner jumps the route and takes it for 6.

A deep ball is more about touch and accuracy.

I do agree that if arm strength is a qb's best attribute, they probably aren't a great qb, as accuracy and intelligence are probably more important. However, without arm strength, the offense will be limited.

Thats the thing about the NFL you need it all.

You can only go so far with a noodle arm.

Very important. It's pretty much a standard that any successful QB has great arm strength. Now the difference between great and "the best" is less significant in arm strength compared to other attributes like accuracy and poise.

But if an NFL QB does not have great arm strength, he will not be a starting NFL QB.