Andy Dalton, Cincinnati, 35th Pick, 2011 NFL Draft

Dalton, Andy TCU 6020 213 4.87

Four-year starter. A developmental project who is skilled in a
zone read offense in college. As with all other spread formation
quarterbacks, Dalton must work at taking snaps from under
center, develop his footwork to the throwing point, and work
from a pocket among a myriad of NFL nuances of quarterback
play. He does have a skill set such as a quick release, above
average accuracy, and timing on his passes. His catch and release
quickness comes from his offensive schemes’ predetermined
reads. Arm strength is best short and medium. His deep ball has
a tendency to hang or fade before it reaches its target. Uses the
pump fake to move the safeties. Intangibles are all good. Will
need to overcome his position skill level deficiencies to be
more than an NFL backup quarterback. 2010 stats: 2857 yds,
66.1%, 27 TDs, 6 INTs. Career stats: 10314 yds, 61.7%, 71
TDs, 30 INTs. Ball velocity 56 mph.
Fo the complete report see: Ourlads Guide To The NFL Draft.

Second Day Quarterbacks 2011 NFL Draft

Kaepernick, Colin Nevada 6045 225 4.53
San Francisco Four-year starter who has
been productive with his arm and legs
over his career. Impressive mobility and deep ball accuracy. A
good athlete who can make all the NFL throws. Has a good
pocket presence to move and slide away from pressure. He ran
the Pistol offense that was developed by his head coach, Chris
Ault. The quarterback is closer to the line of scrimmage (4 yds)
than a true shotgun formation (6-7 yds). The running back lines
up 3 yards behind the quarterback. This formation was developed
to add power and an option running game to the spread offense.
The Steelers used some Pistol concepts with Ben Roethlisberger
in 2010 after Ben broke his foot. Kansas City, Miami, and
Detroit also dabbled with the Pistol offense. Kaepernick is a
hard working self-motivated athlete.For the complete report see
Ourlads Guide To The NFL Draft

Mallett, Ryan Arkansas 6067 253 5.37
New England
Junior entry. Two-year starter. Transfer from the University of
Michigan. A big man with a big arm. Can make all the NFL
caliber passes. Can throw the fade pattern with accuracy and
touch. Runs a combination pro and spread offensive scheme.
Takes ball in shotgun under center. Has the arm strength to take
advantage of coverage breakdowns. The ball doesn’t stay in the
air long. Good velocity. Plays in a complex offensive system.
Has the ability to manage the offense and handle adjustments.
Can drive the ball down the field and hit the receivers on routes
with few adjustments. Struggles to reset body with balance to
make a quick and accurate throw. Big and strong, straight line
runner. Must set his feet to throw accurately. Pressure in the
pocket causes him problems. Needs a clean pocket to succeed For
the complete report..Ourlads Guide To The NFL Draft..

Dalton, Andy TCU 6020 213 4.87
Cincinnati Bengals Four-year starter.
A developmental project who is skilled in a
zone read offense in college. As with all other spread formation
quarterbacks, Dalton must work at taking snaps from under
center, develop his footwork to the throwing point, and work
from a pocket among a myriad of NFL nuances of quarterback
play. He does have a skill set such as a quick release, above
average accuracy, and timing on his passes. His catch and release
quickness comes from his offensive schemes’ predetermined
reads. Arm strength is best short and medium. For the complete report
read Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft

Ponder,Kaepernick,Stanzi,Locker,Dalton & McElroy Notes

This is the Ourlads take on the QB's at the 2011 Senior Bowl.

QB: Colin Kaepernick (Nevada) – 6045, 225. Long levers, 33 ¾” arm
length. Ran the Pistol offense in college where he took the shotgun snap.
Good week of practice demonstrating arm strength and ball velocity. Did a
good job of moving in the pocket and sliding away from pressure. Impressive
mobility and deep ball accuracy. Can make all the throws. Good short and
medium. A talent worth developing. A good athlete who improved daily
during the week. Jake Locker (Washington) – 6022, 228. A good athlete
who clearly can extend a play. Accuracy issues repeatedly popped up with
high passes and missing wide open receivers. Needs to improve his footwork
consistency. At times he looks as sharp and accurate as any quarterback in
this draft, especially on the move. Struggles with pocket passes. Good arm
strength. Ricky Stanzi (Iowa) – 6041, 221. Big right hand, 10 ¼”. Good
week of practice. Keeps his eyes down the field. Sixth sense in pocket. Good
feel and awareness. Poised. Can avoid pressure by sliding in the pocket.
Overhand delivery keeps ball high. Accuracy is a bit off at times, especially
on deep passes. Good field vision and touch over linebackers. Will move the
safeties with his eyes and pump fakes. Steps up into pocket. Athletic in his
play. Andy Dalton (TCU) – 6020, 213. Is a developmental project who was
skilled in a zone read offense in college. Basically started from scratch during
the week of practice. Worked at taking the snaps from under center, footwork
to throwing point, and work in the pocket. He does have a skill set to work
with such as a quick release, above average accuracy, and timing. Improved
every practice session. Before leaving the game injured, Dalton’s footwork
and poise in the pocket were below average. Greg McElroy (Alabama) –
6016, 222. A smart, aware, and heady prospect. Average to below average
skill level for an NFL quarterback. Lacks the arm strength to keep a secondary
honest. Best on short and swing routes. Good anticipation and decisions.
Good leadership qualities. A developmental prospect at best. Injured his hand
during the game. Christian Ponder (Florida State) – 6021, 222. Right
handed passer. Hand 10 1/8”. Clearly the total package of accuracy, decision
making, footwork, touch, and pocket vision. Played with good balance during
the week. A good athlete who is smart and fundamentally sound. Patient.
Consistently was able to keep the receivers on their routes, which is hard to
do with a variety of new pass catchers during the week. Quick release. Always
ready to throw with no wasted motion. A poised leader who stays focused.
Top quarterback during the week. Was voted the game’s MVP. Ponder also
cleared up rumors about elbow surgery. The surgery during the season was to
clean up scar tissue in his upper right forearm below his elbow.