What Does Everyone Think About Colt McCoy?

Sex Panther · Apr 26, 2010

I'll be the first to admit I've only watched about 2 of his games ever so I really don't knw much about him aside from the fact that the kid is just a winner. He wins even though the talent around him isn't that great and he's undersized. I've heard comparisons of Joe Montana and Drew Brees but i'm not gonna think that high of this kid. I like his texas background though, a tough, hardnosed player (I guess).

He probably won't play at all this season, or at the most about 10 snaps. What's the report on this guy? How do you guys think his career will pan out in the NFL?

huevonkiller · Apr 26, 2010

I thought this article was very detailed in his mechanics and issues:

After staying in school another season to not only help win a national title for the Texas Longhorns but also improve his draft stock, senior quarterback Colt McCoy is now eligible for the 2010 NFL Draft and could end up being one of the most sought after quarterbacks in this year’s draft. McCoy has had his ups and downs while at Texas but with some good offseason workouts he just might move into that elite class of quarterback (with guys like Notre Dame’s Jimmy Clausen and Oklahoma’s Sam Bradford).

The biggest positive about McCoy is that he is a winner. During his time as quarterback of the Texas Longhorns, his Longhorn teams lost very few games and this was thanks to a bunch of things but mostly to strong play by the offense and with McCoy leading their offense the Longhorns hardly ever knew defeat. He knows how to win and that’s a plus for any future NFL quarterback. Another thing that McCoy does well is that he is a very athletic quarterback and perhaps one of the most athletic in this year’s quarterback class. He moves around the pocket well and isn’t afraid to take off and run when there is no other option down the field (to throw the ball too). And he runs very well as we have seen throughout his career at Texas.

As mentioned, McCoy has a lot experience playing and winning games and this gives him an edge over some of the other quarterbacks in the 2010 NFL Draft. In regards to the mental aspects of his game, McCoy is a very good decision maker and makes them quickly and is usually right (see his interception totals proving that he is a good decision maker) and he also has a quick release. McCoy is aware of where he is at in the pocket and how the rush is developing around him and with that he can step or move away from the rush effectively.

In making quick decisions. McCoy is able to get rid of the football quickly and seldom makes mistakes when he has to make quick decisions. He usually makes the right decision and it’s beneficial for the team. He is also pretty creative with the football and can turn losses into gains and make the difficult play. He is an accurate quarterback and can throw both the short and the long ball with great accuracy. He has good touch on his passes and he is highly accurate on his shorter passes.

As mentioned, his arm strength is pretty good but it’s much better on shorter to intermediate routes. McCoy’s mechanics are fine and he adjusts himself and the position of the ball well when he is throwing certain routes. Like any good quarterback should have, McCoy has a great follow through on this throws and does not have any odd mechanics or motions when throwing the ball. He is also a strong drop back passer and reads defenses well both before and during a play. His footwork when dropping back is very consistent and he can throw well in all directions. He doesn’t throw off of his back foot either.

McCoy’s experience in the Longhorn’s offense will help him out a lot in the NFL. McCoy is very well experienced at making the calls on the line and ran the no huddle offense with ease while at Texas. He also doesn’t make a lot mistakes and takes pressure very well.

Finally, the biggest asset that McCoy brings to the table is leadership. Game in and game out McCoy has never faltered leading his offense and was the heart and soul of the Longhorns team for the past few seasons. He should be able to bring this to the NFL team that drafts him and if he gets a chance to start, he should be a true leader on the field once he gets comfortable in the offense.

What McCoy lacks is good vision at some times and there are instances where he might throw to a receiver and not see a more wide open receiver. He also got sacked quite a bit at Texas and suffered the injury that took him out of the National Championship game so he may be a little beat up heading into the NFL. He is also not the biggest quarterback or has the size for an ideal NFL quarterback but he does see the field well and doesn’t struggle too much due to size. He isn’t as stout or thick bodied as some NFL quarterbacks are and this might be a problem for some teams.

While his mechanics are sound he does have some problems with his footwork and doesn’t look natural when throwing the ball sometimes. This can be worked out in the NFL however and didn’t really affect him in college. The biggest issue with McCoy may be that he didn’t play under center while at Texas and that he played in a system that played on his strengths and didn’t expose any of his weaknesses. A lot of how he overcomes this will depend on which NFL team drafts him. Also some teams may fear his want to take off and run when there is no play down the field so he will have to be taught accordingly.

Some observers feel that McCoy floats his deep ball a little bit and this has been evident in several games this season and last. He will have to work on that in the NFL. He is also guilty of staring down receivers at times and that is something he can’t do in the NFL. While he does have a strong arm, McCoy does not throw the deep ball that well and won’t be able to strike from long distances that often. Finally, McCoy may not have the upside that some other quarterbacks have because he has limited room to grow. This may be a problem for some NFL teams as well.
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The Final Word: McCoy has to prove that he is well over the injury that he suffered in the National Championship game in order to get a stronger look by scouts. If he is well McCoy will be one of the more sought after quarterbacks in the 2010 NFL Draft. While he may not be a first round pick (although he could go late in the first round) he is almost a lock to be picked in the second round providing that he has great workouts this offseason and can show coaches that he is not as big of a system quarterback as everyone says he is. He will end up being one of the more sound quarterbacks to come out of this draft and could even end up being a Pro Bowler at some point.
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http://www.nfldraftdog.com/2010-nfl-draft/colt-mccoy.html

I think that is a good synopsis of his game.

44Thrilla · Apr 26, 2010

he sucks

Sex Panther · Apr 26, 2010

44Thrilla said: ↑

he sucks
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eff u

44Thrilla · Apr 27, 2010

He's better than JP Losman, but not as good as Drew Brees.

Mamba · Apr 27, 2010

He's better than Ryan Leaf but not as good as Tom Brady.

DP · Apr 27, 2010

Who the hell is Ryan Leaf?

huevonkiller · Apr 27, 2010

I like his name.

Big Frame · Apr 27, 2010

He will throw less INT's then Brett Favre, I think.

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