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I have been watching everything I can on this kid and from what I have seen there is no reason why the Bills shouldn't pick Barkley at 8 if they want to turn this franchise around.
We need a QB, he has a lot of talent, good size and a good enough arm. Everyone said Drew Brees and Matt Ryan also had weak arms but that has certainly not been the case.
This is what I see from Barkley:
Basically he is for me the most talented thrower in the QB class. His accuracy is just one of the things I love about his throws, he can put the football anywhere he wants and often puts the ball in the perfect spot to allow his receiver to run after the catch. His throws to his RBs are flawless and puts the perfect touch on his swing passes his RB needs to explode forward and never has to worry about reaching for the pass. He throws very receiver friendly passes.
That brings me to his touch, I don't think you can be a much better touch thrower than Barkley. The guy uses his touch and accuracy to drop the ball over the correct shoulder of his receivers downfield easily. This is what I like about him most, his receivers don't even have to win with speed because his throws can be placed only where the receiver can catch it. Probably the best red zone thrower in this class which is another huge plus as making throws in compressed red zone situations is often the hardest thing for a young QB.
Arm strength --- Barkley has more than enough. I have seen him on several occasions just flick his wrist and the ball travels 40 yards downfield. I really don't think there is a throw Barkley can't make. I would have liked to see more seem throws from him but I think that has more to do with the offense Kiffin calls than Barkley not being able to hit it. Still, he hit enough of them for me to know he can if he wants.
Barkley is not a runner, that is obvious, but he has great mobility. He moves well in the pocket and has great feel for pressure. Will step up and to the side when needed and keep his eyes downfield. Will also stand in and make the throw in the face of pressure. Can use different release points to create the completion, that is another think I like about him.
Lastly, Barkley is just a natural QB. He has been playing the position a long time at top programs and has a ton of experience. He is extremely smart, makes checks at the line and will often put his team in a good play. The kid just knows football and knows how to play QB. I think he is the closest thing to Drew Brees in this draft.
If Buffalo passes on this kid they are dumb. You cannot bank on the idea that someone as talented as him will be available in Rd. 2 or next year.
I would have loved to take guys like Austin, Mingo, Jones, Jordan or Ogletree at 8 but we need a QB and somehow Barkley, who we all would have loved to have 1 year ago, is available at 8 and we MUST take him.
People who think Nassib is anywhere near Barkley are insane to me or just throwing up smokescreens. Nassib has a nice release, quick and with lots of intent, but his touch is terrible. I like that he has a gun but I don't like his downfield accuracy. I think he can be a good QB but I don't think he is as talented as Barkley and won't be able to do the things Barkley can at the NFL level.
We need a QB, he has a lot of talent, good size and a good enough arm. Everyone said Drew Brees and Matt Ryan also had weak arms but that has certainly not been the case.
This is what I see from Barkley:
Basically he is for me the most talented thrower in the QB class. His accuracy is just one of the things I love about his throws, he can put the football anywhere he wants and often puts the ball in the perfect spot to allow his receiver to run after the catch. His throws to his RBs are flawless and puts the perfect touch on his swing passes his RB needs to explode forward and never has to worry about reaching for the pass. He throws very receiver friendly passes.
That brings me to his touch, I don't think you can be a much better touch thrower than Barkley. The guy uses his touch and accuracy to drop the ball over the correct shoulder of his receivers downfield easily. This is what I like about him most, his receivers don't even have to win with speed because his throws can be placed only where the receiver can catch it. Probably the best red zone thrower in this class which is another huge plus as making throws in compressed red zone situations is often the hardest thing for a young QB.
Arm strength --- Barkley has more than enough. I have seen him on several occasions just flick his wrist and the ball travels 40 yards downfield. I really don't think there is a throw Barkley can't make. I would have liked to see more seem throws from him but I think that has more to do with the offense Kiffin calls than Barkley not being able to hit it. Still, he hit enough of them for me to know he can if he wants.
Barkley is not a runner, that is obvious, but he has great mobility. He moves well in the pocket and has great feel for pressure. Will step up and to the side when needed and keep his eyes downfield. Will also stand in and make the throw in the face of pressure. Can use different release points to create the completion, that is another think I like about him.
Lastly, Barkley is just a natural QB. He has been playing the position a long time at top programs and has a ton of experience. He is extremely smart, makes checks at the line and will often put his team in a good play. The kid just knows football and knows how to play QB. I think he is the closest thing to Drew Brees in this draft.
If Buffalo passes on this kid they are dumb. You cannot bank on the idea that someone as talented as him will be available in Rd. 2 or next year.
I would have loved to take guys like Austin, Mingo, Jones, Jordan or Ogletree at 8 but we need a QB and somehow Barkley, who we all would have loved to have 1 year ago, is available at 8 and we MUST take him.
People who think Nassib is anywhere near Barkley are insane to me or just throwing up smokescreens. Nassib has a nice release, quick and with lots of intent, but his touch is terrible. I like that he has a gun but I don't like his downfield accuracy. I think he can be a good QB but I don't think he is as talented as Barkley and won't be able to do the things Barkley can at the NFL level.
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