Griffin's Impact on our Offense

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Originally Posted by SkinzWin

He definitely has Cam on pro-readiness hands down. I think he also has him on timing, accuracy, and efficiency. Cam did not play in a pro ready offense and had to adjust. Cam is more of an athlete, but Luck is more polished and pro-ready.

I agree with you on the pro-readiness and timing but not on accuracy and efficiency.

Here's how I breakdown the prospects by measurables:

3 is average for a top level QB prospect
4 is above average
5 is elite

Observables------Newton----Luck----Griffin
Deep Ball Placement------4-----4----------5
Intermediate Placement---4-----4---------4
Short Placement (touch)--3-----4----------4
Armstrength--------------5-----3---------4
the ability to drive the ball with velocity
Athleticism----------------5-----4--------5
Playmaking ----------------5------4------5
or *“Spontaneous genius”
Experience----------------3------4-------4
College playing experience/snaps
Running/Scrambling--------5------3-------4
Production/Efficiency-------5------5------5
Pocket presence-----------5-------5------5
Foot work/Timing-----------3-------5------3
The ability to execute 3-5-7 step drop rhythm/timing passing game
Pro Ready------------------3-------5------3
Experience with pro-style plays, concepts, audibles and verbiage
Size---------------------5---------5-------4
Throwing motion----------5--------3-----3.5
Quick Release------------3---------3-------4
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Originally Posted by Bill Walsh/spontaneous genius

The single trait that separates great quarterbacks from good quarterbacks is the ability to make the great, spontaneous decision, especially at a crucial time… This is where the great quarterback uses his experience, vision, mobility and what we will call spontaneous genius. He makes something good happen. This, of course, is what we saw in Joe Montana when he pulled out those dramatic victories for Notre Dame.

The final or total assessment depends on how you value each trait.
Some of the most important factors are intangibles factors that are both hard to quantify/compare and are virtually unknowable from our vantage point as avid fans but fans none the less.