MEANDWARF Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Can anyone tell me if side-arm qbs made in the NFL? Not sure is Fran Tarkenton may have had a similar type throw. IMO. Before we rush to cut Colt, I want to see what Chase does next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter_R Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Rivers is probably the best example. Romo sits to pee is another one. I think we've seen enough Colt for a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldfan Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Can anyone tell me if side-arm qbs made in the NFL? Not sure is Fran Tarkenton may have had a similar type throw. IMO. Before we rush to cut Colt, I want to see what Chase does next week. Three-quarter arm would be a better description: Of the Redskins QBs -- Baugh, Jurgensen and Theisman. Over the top throwers (Marino) have a quicker release because it's a more compact motion. They can throw rolling both left and right, are generally more accurate (obviously there are exceptions). They don't need to have their feet perfectly balanced to make the throw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harwich Hog Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Doesn't David Carr throw sidearm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annonymous Source Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 There are many sidearm QB's that have suceeded in the NFL. It is something that makes people leery of drafting a QB, but the better talents usually end up performing better in the games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmill11 Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Vince Young throws sidearm and we can see how he's doing now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moorecards Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Wasn't Bernie Kosar a sidearm QB ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEANDWARF Posted August 29, 2009 Author Share Posted August 29, 2009 Three-quarter arm would be a better description: Of the Redskins QBs -- Baugh, Jurgensen and Theisman.Over the top throwers (Marino) have a quicker release because it's a more compact motion. They can throw rolling both left and right, are generally more accurate (obviously there are exceptions). They don't need to have their feet perfectly balanced to make the throw. Now come to think of it, watching films of Baugh he did have that style of throw, but i thought Sonny and Joe had the over the top throw. But I could be wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldfan Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Wasn't Bernie Kosar a sidearm QB ? Yep, a true sidearmer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stugein Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Ken Stabler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldfan Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Now come to think of it, watching films of Baugh he did have that style of throw, but i thought Sonny and Joe had the over the top throw. But I could be wrong. No, Sonny was a right-handed Mark Brunell. Theisman mentioned his three-quarter motion on the telecast Friday night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moorecards Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Yep, a true sidearmer. Thanks, I remember watching him play at Univ of Miami and the Browns. It is sad the personal problems he has now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AAARedskin Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 I love Colt, but his arm strength was VERY questionable last night. If Chase plays very well, I wouldn't blame Zorn and co. if they keep Chase instead...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eljeasel Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 There are benefits and drawbacks to every throwing motion I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REEM10 Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Colt Brennan is the Babe Laufenberg of the Millenium. I remember when he came here and had a good preseason they thought he was the next best thing. Colt still have Daniel breathing down his neck in my opinion. Babe's wiki page http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babe_Laufenberg Laufenberg was drafted in the sixth round (168th overall) of the 1983 NFL Draft by the Redskins. He led the team to several come-from-behind wins over the course of three preseasons but had injury problems, leading one Redskins follower to call him "probably the most famous Redskin never to play a down in an NFL game in a Washington uniform." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEANDWARF Posted August 29, 2009 Author Share Posted August 29, 2009 No, Sonny was a right-handed Mark Brunell. Theisman mentioned his three-quarter motion on the telecast Friday night. I didn't rember that, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldfan Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 There are benefits and drawbacks to every throwing motion I suppose. That's right. I like the over the top motion (Marino) - quicker release - rollout left or right - better accuracy - less risk of shoulder and arm injury ...but it makes some of the touch throws tougher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistertim Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Remember that Kosar is also 6'5. Rivers has a funky sort of sidearm motion but he is also 6'5. If you're going to have a real sidearm type of release in the NFL it is going to be much easier if you're a taller QB since there is much less of a chance of batted balls, etc. I'd say Romo sits to pee's motion seems to be more of a 3/4 one. Same with some other QBs. Vince Young is a little more sidearm and he is tall enough...he just isn't a very good QB for other reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pvkeeper19 Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 The traditional, over-the-top release also leads to fewer passes batted down at the line--a problem Brennan has had time and again (including last night). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darklight1216 Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Well Rivers and Romo sits to pee have already been mentioned... I think Joe Flacco was once like that, but it's a little early to say that he's successfull... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirClintonPortis Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 I might as well ask... What is Jay Cutler's motion best described as? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE TRUTH DETECTOR Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Remember that Kosar is also 6'5. Rivers has a funky sort of sidearm motion but he is also 6'5. If you're going to have a real sidearm type of release in the NFL it is going to be much easier if you're a taller QB since there is much less of a chance of batted balls, etc. I'd say Romo sits to pee's motion seems to be more of a 3/4 one. Same with some other QBs. Vince Young is a little more sidearm and he is tall enough...he just isn't a very good QB for other reasons. such as? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEANDWARF Posted August 29, 2009 Author Share Posted August 29, 2009 such as? Poor desicion making. He gets upset easy due to a lack of confidience. That whole episode last year tells that this kid has to get his mind straight before he can lead an offense. He has the tools and potential though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[[ghost]] Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Jake the Snake was also a side arm thrower. It's an awful motion. Wasted movements, and not as accurate. The overarm is the best. Best power use, most accurate, it's slighly slower than the sideamrt but not by much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistertim Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Poor desicion making. He gets upset easy due to a lack of confidience. That whole episode last year tells that this kid has to get his mind straight before he can lead an offense.He has the tools and potential though. Exactly. I don't think VY was really ready for the NFL when he came out. He has a ton of ability and athleticism, but he gets flustered easily and it causes him to make some really bad decisions on the field. You can have all the ability in the world, but if you can't take the heat of the position and get rattled to the point where you can't get through it you're in trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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