How much does QB size matter?

[eagle76 1]

I just noticed that our QB signee is larger than any of our signing class except DE, DL, TE and OL and one LB (by ONE pound). It seems that the QB's are getting larger and the WO's and DB's are getting smaller. TQ is larger than any RB/FB/DB/S or LB (he and JH are almost identical height/weight but not body build).

[mrdude 3]

The expectations of each role is shifting over time. QBs are being asked to carry the ball more than ever before. Spread offenses are requiring that defenses be quicker and faster. This affects how coaches recruit each position.

[Jonesy 1]

The expectations of each role is shifting over time. QBs are being asked to carry the ball more than ever before. Spread offenses are requiring that defenses be quicker and faster. This affects how coaches recruit each position.

Well, maybe.

Kids are getting bigger in general in high school due to increased athletic funding and access to proper nutrition. It has really started in the front 7. As pass rushers have become bigger, OL have become bigger. QBs have to be able to withstand 6-4 250LB man-children hitting them 5-10 times a game. A premium has been put on big QBs that can take hits.

On that same end, as QBs now take snaps out of the shotgun every play, a premium has been set on getting the ball out quicker. Smaller, faster receivers that play well in space and that catch the ball are saviors for QBs. Cornerbacks have to keep pace with that.

[Tigerfinz 1,362]

It's the chicken.

[Shift 350]

It's the chicken.

LOL!!

[3rdgeneration 6,469]

See you cleaned the thread up a bit. Hope it wasn't on my account. I know I'm the minority, but I can handle it! All in fun...

[augolf1716 21,109]

Homer Rice said back in the 80's someday the QB's will look like Bo Jackson

[Weegle777 78]

Did golf clean this up? Ha! Ha!

You guys should know better than to throw an 80mph hanging breaking ball when we are in the box.

Guys never mature past age 12 mentally. Just break wind and watch.

[douggwilliams 61]

It might matter to girls, but hear its more about girth.

[aucanucktiger 1,791]

Depends on whether it's a pure pocket or scramble/option system but Nick Marshall and Manziel are examples in the face of the size matters in college argument. Jason Smith (experience + great TD to Int ratio) is built like a soccer player but IMO is a legit threat to be our 2d string QB behind JJ by October.

[weagl1 1,782]

You be generally want a pocket passer to be able to see over the the line. And a taller guy gets a different trajectory on the ball. One of the problems Nick had when he stayed in the pocket was D linemen getting a hand on the ball and you will see much less of that with Jeremy. That having been said players like Nick and Manzel drive D coordinators nuts. You think you have them trapped and all of a sudden they are scrambling around and making plays with their legs as well as well as their arms. You might have what you think is a perfect defensive alignment and all of a sudden you are beat with pure athletic ability.