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The 2015 NFL Draft will feature some big name quarterbacks, many of which will begin to climb the draft boards once they are showcased during pro days and the 2015 Combine. Baylor quarterback Bryce Petty is one that will likely move up to the first round if he scores well at the Combine. As it stands now, he will likely be a second or third round draft pick. Here’s what we know about Petty:
Pros: Right away if you glance at his numbers, they are impressive. Last season, Petty managed to pass for 3,855 yards and 29 passing touchdowns with only seven interceptions. He has the ideal NFL size, standing at 6’3 and weighing in at 230 pounds. Petty is relatively fast for his size, not the quickest, but fast enough to keep defenses on their toes.
Petty has demonstrated that he is natural born leader. Proof of that came when Baylor defeated TCU last season after overcoming a 21-point deficit. He doesn’t have the strongest arm, but it’s strong enough to make attempts down the field. He rarely underthrows any receiver and has a quick release. Petty also has excellent control, he knows when to zip the ball past defenders and when to air it out.
Cons: While stats are nice, they paint an entirely different picture. First, Petty benefited from a speedy Baylor offense, which will be a difficult transition into the NFL. While Petty did improve with his downfield accuracy from 2013, he still has much to improve. He seemed more comfortable with screen passes and a quarterback needs much more than that in his arsenal.
Petty finds it difficult to adjust with defenders near the pocket, and will abandon the pocket rather than stepping through it. Patience is another trait that Petty struggles with. He doesn’t survey the field well and there have been plenty of times where he forced a pass when other receivers were open. If Petty feels too pressured, he generally will make a costly mistake.
Bottom line: The Rams could take a chance with Petty since he has experience with a fast-paced offense. Ultimately, that’s the Rams’ goal is to have a faster style of offense. It wouldn’t hurt to have a player capable of scrambling instead of just a pure pocket passer.
However, if the Rams do decide to draft Petty, he is not NFL ready. It may take him a couple of seasons to really adjust to the flow of the game. Petty does have some skills needed to thrive, but he also needs quite a bit of work. What is also concerning is his heavy reliance on the offensive line. The Rams need some major work with their offensive line and if that is a huge issue, perhaps St. Louis isn’t the destination for Petty.
Source: Sport-reference.com
You can follow Johnny Gomez on Twitter @Johnny5not6. Be sure to follow Rams Talk on Twitter @TalkRams.
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The 2015 NFL Draft will feature some big name quarterbacks, many of which will begin to climb the draft boards once they are showcased during pro days and the 2015 Combine. Baylor quarterback Bryce Petty is one that will likely move up to the first round if he scores well at the Combine. As it stands now, he will likely be a second or third round draft pick. Here’s what we know about Petty:
Pros: Right away if you glance at his numbers, they are impressive. Last season, Petty managed to pass for 3,855 yards and 29 passing touchdowns with only seven interceptions. He has the ideal NFL size, standing at 6’3 and weighing in at 230 pounds. Petty is relatively fast for his size, not the quickest, but fast enough to keep defenses on their toes.
Petty has demonstrated that he is natural born leader. Proof of that came when Baylor defeated TCU last season after overcoming a 21-point deficit. He doesn’t have the strongest arm, but it’s strong enough to make attempts down the field. He rarely underthrows any receiver and has a quick release. Petty also has excellent control, he knows when to zip the ball past defenders and when to air it out.
Cons: While stats are nice, they paint an entirely different picture. First, Petty benefited from a speedy Baylor offense, which will be a difficult transition into the NFL. While Petty did improve with his downfield accuracy from 2013, he still has much to improve. He seemed more comfortable with screen passes and a quarterback needs much more than that in his arsenal.
Petty finds it difficult to adjust with defenders near the pocket, and will abandon the pocket rather than stepping through it. Patience is another trait that Petty struggles with. He doesn’t survey the field well and there have been plenty of times where he forced a pass when other receivers were open. If Petty feels too pressured, he generally will make a costly mistake.
Bottom line: The Rams could take a chance with Petty since he has experience with a fast-paced offense. Ultimately, that’s the Rams’ goal is to have a faster style of offense. It wouldn’t hurt to have a player capable of scrambling instead of just a pure pocket passer.
However, if the Rams do decide to draft Petty, he is not NFL ready. It may take him a couple of seasons to really adjust to the flow of the game. Petty does have some skills needed to thrive, but he also needs quite a bit of work. What is also concerning is his heavy reliance on the offensive line. The Rams need some major work with their offensive line and if that is a huge issue, perhaps St. Louis isn’t the destination for Petty.
Source: Sport-reference.com
You can follow Johnny Gomez on Twitter @Johnny5not6. Be sure to follow Rams Talk on Twitter @TalkRams.
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