The Mid Round QB fallacy

[Slingin Sammy 33]

Originally Posted by 30gut

I think there is no such thing as an elite QB until they become one.

Of course.

Imo there is no such thing as an eilte QB prospect independent of the team and situation around them.

An elite QB prospects early career success is of course dependent on the team around him. However, even with "pieces missing" the elite QB prospect makes other around him better within 2-3 years.

I think the physical differences between most NFL caliber QB prospect is mere %.

The physical differences in QBs is far more vast than a mere tenth of a second in the 40-time or 10lbs in a bench press. You've got their release, velocity, accuracy, accuracy on the move, foot speed, foot quickness, etc. Most importantly is the mental and leadership aspect of a QB prospect, what type of competition has the prospect played in college, what type of system, all important factors to consider.

And even the ones the are the tops in every category like Shuler or Leaf still aren't locks to become good QBs much less elite.

Shuler and Leaf were tops physically, but I believe both had question marks about their mental approach to the game.