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JK37 wrote: ↑May 8th, 2021, 9:09 am Got caught from behind one too many times.Only 2 qb’s in NFL who don’t get caught from behind. Willis from 0-20 yds is exceptional and always is able to turn the corner when it looks like they have the angle on him. As for the hype, I do think IF he takes his full drops like HF says he needs to work on ( that is a real big deal in NFL -especially for a QB under 6’3”) and learns how to hold/secure the ball when running - he will make some $ a year from now.
His gift is his strength and elusivity. He doesn’t have blazing speed or acceleration. And that’s ok.
tyndal23 wrote: ↑May 8th, 2021, 10:06 amThat’s my point. Since he doesn’t throw like the other 28, and doesn’t run like those two....
Only 2 qb’s in NFL who don’t get caught from behind.
olldflame wrote: ↑May 8th, 2021, 11:26 am Malik has great speed.Ok I was wrong on 4.3. He ran a 4.4 flat. Don't believe me, just look it up where he was timed at Auburn.
For a QB.
How anyone could watch those clips and think he runs a "legit" 4.3 40 is pretty.
Either that or we played against a few DBs who should be on our Olympic track team.
ballah09 wrote: ↑May 9th, 2021, 9:36 amThere is a difference between ran and runs.olldflame wrote: ↑May 8th, 2021, 11:26 am Malik has great speed.Ok I was wrong on 4.3. He ran a 4.4 flat. Don't believe me, just look it up where he was timed at Auburn.
For a QB.
How anyone could watch those clips and think he runs a "legit" 4.3 40 is pretty.
Either that or we played against a few DBs who should be on our Olympic track team.
JK37 wrote: ↑May 9th, 2021, 12:56 amI agree. One big hit away even in college. Kyler Murray is best I have seen on not taking a big hit. Not sure how you teach it.tyndal23 wrote: ↑May 8th, 2021, 10:06 amThat’s my point. Since he doesn’t throw like the other 28, and doesn’t run like those two....
Only 2 qb’s in NFL who don’t get caught from behind.
He’s good from 0-20 yards (aka, the Red Zone) precisely because he doesn’t have to breakaway or finish a longer run. Plus he almost always makes the first guy miss. He’s elusive and shifty. And strong.
He takes on contact too much IMO. Those guys in the NFL hit harder than he’s ever been hit. He leaves himself wide open to it. Makes me cringe often.
So he can keep a play alive. But eventually he has to throw the ball.
I think he’s an exceptional college QB who will have a limited pro career. So, yeah, I guess I agree with you. He’ll make some $$.
He’s Pat White. He’s one big NFL hit away from being finished. And I suppose they all are. But he takes those hits on way too much. It’s the curse of his competitiveness. What makes him great is going to get him killed. How do you change that?
Chippy wrote: ↑May 10th, 2021, 9:44 pm Sure going to miss CJ Yarbrough. He's a really good receiver with good size. One can only hope the North Texas WR transfer is just as good, He's certainly just as big.I hope he returns. I've been a fan of his since I first saw the LFSN story on him. Seems to be a great kid, and his going the ROTC route only proves that to me. Proud of the kid either way.
Kricket wrote: ↑May 21st, 2021, 2:53 pm Kiper's top 2022 prospects. Willis is number 15.Number 15 overall but the number 3 QB in the draft.
Kricket wrote: ↑May 22nd, 2021, 8:10 am The buzz around Willis right now is crazy. I know people are worried about the hype getting in a player's head, but If I were him I feel like it would motivate me to work even harder, knowing that if I do I have a great shot at being a first round pick.I’d feel like it was vindication after being cast aside by Auburn. He’s put in the work. Can’t see him stopping now
At the same time perhaps the pressure gets to a young athlete of having to perform to not screw it up. My guess is Malik will handle it well.
https://www.actionnetwork.com/nfl/malik ... ofile-2022