21KillzCowboys Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 http://www.caycompass.com/cgi-bin/CFPnews.cgi?ID=1022157 The Cayman Islands is set to host the 2007 DIRECTV NFL Quarterback Challenge this Saturday, 19 May, at the Cayman Islands International School Park. “We are thrilled the NFL has chosen the playing field at the Cayman International School as the venue for this year’s Quarterback Challenge,” says Jackie Doak, Executive Vice President of Dart Realty, the developers of the new town at Camana Bay where the school is located. “One of our primary goals in building professional grade sporting facilities at Camana Bay was to make them available not only to the school but also to the local community, both as a place to play sport and to host to international games. We hope this will be the first of many such events at Camana Bay.” The 2007 Directv NFL Quarterback Challenge From The Cayman Islands will see the NFL’s premiere quarterbacks take to the field to compete in four skills competitions: Accuracy, Speed and Mobility, Long Distance Throw and No Huddle. Top NFL receivers will also participate in the No Huddle competition, as recipients of passes from the quarterbacks. Residents of the Cayman Islands and guests who are here to witness this historical event – the first time the Quarterback Challenge has ever been filmed in an international location – will see great quarterbacks such as Jason Campbell (Washington Redskins), Jake Delhomme (Carolina Panthers), Charlie Frye (Cleveland Browns), Tarvaris Jackson (Minnesota Vikings), Brad Johnson (Dallas Cowboys), Byron Leftwich (Jacksonville Jaguars), Alex Smith (San Francisco 49ers), and Michael Vick (Atlanta Falcons) competing. To add to the excitement they will be completing passes to show stopping wide receivers such as Braylon Edwards (Cleveland Browns), T.J. Houshmandzadeh (Cincinnati Bengals) and Chad Johnson (Cincinnati Bengals), and Brandon Lloyd (Washington Redskins). Loyal NFL fans will need little to no introduction to the players or the skills, but for those who enjoy NFL Football but don’t watch every single game during football season following is a brief synopsis of what you can expect: The "Accuracy" competition involves the quarterbacks throwing at moving targets (golf carts with big inflatable bull’s eyes attached). The targets are spread out at different distances (10 yards, 20 yards, 40 yards, etc.). The object is to try to hit the centre of the bull’s eye on each target. Points are awarded for hitting the outer bands as well (think of an archery target) … and “He who gets the most points wins”. In the "Speed and Mobility" portion, the quarterbacks have a serpentine of cones to run, all the while throwing at targets. The winner is the quarterback who runs the course in the fastest time, with the least amount of errors (target misses). "Long Distance Throw" tests the quarterbacks’ ability to accurately throw the ball deep. Each quarterback will get :30 seconds to throw nine balls approximately 45 yards down the field into a 5’ x 5’ bucket. To qualify as a completed throw, the ball must land in the catch basket. If the ball hits inside the catch basket, but bounces out, it will still be considered a completed pass. The quarterback with the most completed passes into the catch basked will be declared the winner. The "No Huddle" is a timed event in which each quarterback is paired with a wide receiver and taken through a progression of throws. The competition, which will be filmed May 19 at Cayman Islands International School Park, will first air 7–9 p.m. ET on Friday, Aug. 3 on ESPN, followed by additional airings in August, September, and October 2007. NFL Network also will air the two–hour special throughout August. Tickets will be available from the Department of Tourism offices, located at Regatta Office Park on Friday 11 May and cost $25.00 for adults and $10.00 for children. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottAH87 Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 thats pretty cool, but why loyd??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skins4eva Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 I don't know that I would call Brendon Lloyd "show-stopping" but it's always good to set the bar high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audible_Red40 Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Sounds like fun. Here's to B.Lloyd being a "show stopping wide receiver". Go Skins! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fwo40 Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 This is actually pretty encouraging...at least it shows an opportunity to further the QB/WR chemistry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BALLz Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 I wonder how those players were chosen. Hopefully Lloyd and Cambell room together and form a good relationship. That would help alot with on field production. Think the coaches sent them two for that reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Lloyd Christmas Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 i think we were all aware that lloyd had a knack for crazy catches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21KillzCowboys Posted May 15, 2007 Author Share Posted May 15, 2007 Should also be a good opportunity to see Lloyd's new physique. I've read in several sources that he has worked hard this offseason and added some muscle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo-toni Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 If would do wonders for our team if Lloyd has truly turned over a new leaf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKM311 Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Damn, I wish that was going to be aired much sooner than Aug 3rd. What blue balls! I need football NOW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoot Point Really Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Maybe if we held OTAs in the Cayman Islands, Taylor and Springs would show up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the krabber Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 I need football NOW!I start every day at work by watching one of the Redskins videos from Torresa's website. And I play Madden every evening.But it still leaves me wanting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKM311 Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 What is Torresa's website? I watch vids, but I don't know that website. It sure would give me some hope for the days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOF44 Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Here is info on the air date. Link to Source The competition, which will be filmed May 19 at Cayman Islands International School Park, will first air 7-9 p.m. ET on Friday, Aug. 3, on ESPN. NFL Network also will air the two-hour special throughout August. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sableholic Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 What is Torresa's website? I watch vids, but I don't know that website.It sure would give me some hope for the days. http://redskins.torressa.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GroundNPound Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Looks like the pro-bowl challenges. Wish they would do it earlier than aug to give us something else to watch between now and the season's start =P. The whole team has a chip on its shoulder from last season, but Lloyd more than most. Here's to him showing he's worth that big paycheck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePreciating Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Brandon Lloyd might be the best showstopper receiver in the entire NFL as long as no defenders are on his side of the field. :paranoid: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leo2k2ndc Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Lloyd only makes how stopping catches, regular ones he drops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldpacker Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 its not exactly a star cast but it will be exciting to see what he can do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasRoane Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 I know it's a lot of hype. I think JC will do well and that should give him a confidence boost. As for B Lloyd I'm just happy he's working and getting to know JC better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnFoRcEr_uPu Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 I'm sorry if this is a stupid question, but will this be available on for DirectTV customers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsfan07 Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 is it free????????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the krabber Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Here is the link. The other one had an extra 's'. http://www.redskins.torresa.com/videos/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregpeck99 Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Campbell is screwed ... they shoulda used Cooley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gangars Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 When did Brad Johnson sign with the Pukes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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