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[651akathepaul]

Originally Posted by theone2401

Originally Posted by 651akathePaul


On Locker....

MOBILE, Ala. — The criticisms of Jake Locker weren't inaccurate after the first day of practice for Saturday's Senior Bowl.

They were, however, incomplete. Because after he was erratic on Monday, Locker was pretty darn exceptional during the North team practice on Tuesday.

"Things happened better for him today than they did yesterday," said Ken Zampese, the Bengals' quarterbacks coach.

Cincinnati's staff is coaching Locker's North team this week. On Monday afternoon, Locker had one pass intercepted and another tipped in addition to a number of passes he fired high.

On Tuesday, he was not only more consistently on target, but he showed an ability to vary his throws depending on the receiver's route, putting air under a pass headed to a receiver on a go route and putting the ball on a line for a route toward the sidelines.

Of the six quarterbacks here for the Senior Bowl, Locker is the only one widely considered to have first-round potential, a fact that clearly stood out during Tuesday's practice.

Locker benefited from familiarity with the targets he was throwing to as well as his flexibility when it came to suggestions offered by the Bengals coaches.

"He doesn't have any preconceived notions that it's got to be like this or that," Zampese said. "No, no. He's ready to soak it all up, and that's going to serve him well as he goes, because the only way you get better is to jump in with both feet. You can't go in and fight something. You've got to go full in."

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/huskyfootball/2014036137_locker26.html


Locker will be fine...And that's not based off of this article.

Yea it is based off your unbiased opinion right?

 

I guess the fact that he is consistently high on his throws, misses wide open receivers even when he isnt pressured, and is always good for a couple ground balls a game is no big deal.


  

No bias involved. Guaranteed.
  

 

[theone2401]

Well anything can happen players can develop and he seems very receptive to coaching. But if someone doesnt fall in love with him I dont see how he doesnt fall in the draft. Outside of his intagibles he doesnt make me want to use a first round pick on him.

 

[theone2401]

Well anything can happen players can develop and he seems very receptive to coaching. But if someone doesnt fall in love with him I dont see how he doesnt fall in the draft. Outside of his intagibles he doesnt make me want to use a first round pick on him.

 

[gunna get it]

having a much better day compared to the previous #%*!%# days must mean he's only missed 15 targets instead of 30 ...

"Again the best QB on the field was Kaepernick during the AM practice. Locker is still the worst from an accuracy standpoint"

 

[gunna get it]

having a much better day compared to the previous #%*!%# days must mean he's only missed 15 targets instead of 30 ...

"Again the best QB on the field was Kaepernick during the AM practice. Locker is still the worst from an accuracy standpoint"

 

[651akathepaul]

Originally Posted by theone2401

Well anything can happen players can develop and he seems very receptive to coaching. But if someone doesnt fall in love with him I dont see how he doesnt fall in the draft. Outside of his intagibles he doesnt make me want to use a first round pick on him.

The best thing that can happen for Locker is falling in the draft. I promise that if you give this guy a chance to develop behind a true NFL starter for a year or two, you'll be looking at a completely different QB. Intangibles and Skill set are there. If accuracy is the only negative then I'm not worried.
  

 

[651akathepaul]

Originally Posted by theone2401

Well anything can happen players can develop and he seems very receptive to coaching. But if someone doesnt fall in love with him I dont see how he doesnt fall in the draft. Outside of his intagibles he doesnt make me want to use a first round pick on him.

The best thing that can happen for Locker is falling in the draft. I promise that if you give this guy a chance to develop behind a true NFL starter for a year or two, you'll be looking at a completely different QB. Intangibles and Skill set are there. If accuracy is the only negative then I'm not worried.
  

 

[theone2401]

Originally Posted by 651akathePaul

Originally Posted by theone2401

Well anything can happen players can develop and he seems very receptive to coaching. But if someone doesnt fall in love with him I dont see how he doesnt fall in the draft. Outside of his intagibles he doesnt make me want to use a first round pick on him.

The best thing that can happen for Locker is falling in the draft. I promise that if you give this guy a chance to develop behind a true NFL starter for a year or two, you'll be looking at a completely different QB. Intangibles and Skill set are there. If accuracy is the only negative then I'm not worried.
  

What skill does a QB need more besides accuracy? He is missing the most important one. If he can see windows in the NFL but cant get the ball there...tough luck bro. Its not the end of the world but you cannot dismiss it like "oh no biggie"

  

 

[theone2401]

Originally Posted by 651akathePaul

Originally Posted by theone2401

Well anything can happen players can develop and he seems very receptive to coaching. But if someone doesnt fall in love with him I dont see how he doesnt fall in the draft. Outside of his intagibles he doesnt make me want to use a first round pick on him.

The best thing that can happen for Locker is falling in the draft. I promise that if you give this guy a chance to develop behind a true NFL starter for a year or two, you'll be looking at a completely different QB. Intangibles and Skill set are there. If accuracy is the only negative then I'm not worried.
  

What skill does a QB need more besides accuracy? He is missing the most important one. If he can see windows in the NFL but cant get the ball there...tough luck bro. Its not the end of the world but you cannot dismiss it like "oh no biggie"

  

 

[651akathepaul]

^ It's important, but its one of the easiest things to work on.

Point blank. Few with his given abilities ever fail because of not being able to perform on the field. Locker is too gifted of an athlete and has the "it" thing going on that I can't see him failing.

 

[651akathepaul]

^ It's important, but its one of the easiest things to work on.

Point blank. Few with his given abilities ever fail because of not being able to perform on the field. Locker is too gifted of an athlete and has the "it" thing going on that I can't see him failing.

 

[scarsorscabs]

Originally Posted by 651akathePaul


On Locker....

MOBILE, Ala. — The criticisms of Jake Locker weren't inaccurate after the first day of practice for Saturday's Senior Bowl.

They were, however, incomplete. Because after he was erratic on Monday, Locker was pretty darn exceptional during the North team practice on Tuesday.

"Things happened better for him today than they did yesterday," said Ken Zampese, the Bengals' quarterbacks coach.

Cincinnati's staff is coaching Locker's North team this week. On Monday afternoon, Locker had one pass intercepted and another tipped in addition to a number of passes he fired high.

On Tuesday, he was not only more consistently on target, but he showed an ability to vary his throws depending on the receiver's route, putting air under a pass headed to a receiver on a go route and putting the ball on a line for a route toward the sidelines.

Of the six quarterbacks here for the Senior Bowl, Locker is the only one widely considered to have first-round potential, a fact that clearly stood out during Tuesday's practice.

Locker benefited from familiarity with the targets he was throwing to as well as his flexibility when it came to suggestions offered by the Bengals coaches.

"He doesn't have any preconceived notions that it's got to be like this or that," Zampese said. "No, no. He's ready to soak it all up, and that's going to serve him well as he goes, because the only way you get better is to jump in with both feet. You can't go in and fight something. You've got to go full in."

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/huskyfootball/2014036137_locker26.html


Locker will be fine...And that's not based off of this article.
Looks at avy.  Reads subsequent posts. 

 

[scarsorscabs]

Originally Posted by 651akathePaul


On Locker....

MOBILE, Ala. — The criticisms of Jake Locker weren't inaccurate after the first day of practice for Saturday's Senior Bowl.

They were, however, incomplete. Because after he was erratic on Monday, Locker was pretty darn exceptional during the North team practice on Tuesday.

"Things happened better for him today than they did yesterday," said Ken Zampese, the Bengals' quarterbacks coach.

Cincinnati's staff is coaching Locker's North team this week. On Monday afternoon, Locker had one pass intercepted and another tipped in addition to a number of passes he fired high.

On Tuesday, he was not only more consistently on target, but he showed an ability to vary his throws depending on the receiver's route, putting air under a pass headed to a receiver on a go route and putting the ball on a line for a route toward the sidelines.

Of the six quarterbacks here for the Senior Bowl, Locker is the only one widely considered to have first-round potential, a fact that clearly stood out during Tuesday's practice.

Locker benefited from familiarity with the targets he was throwing to as well as his flexibility when it came to suggestions offered by the Bengals coaches.

"He doesn't have any preconceived notions that it's got to be like this or that," Zampese said. "No, no. He's ready to soak it all up, and that's going to serve him well as he goes, because the only way you get better is to jump in with both feet. You can't go in and fight something. You've got to go full in."

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/huskyfootball/2014036137_locker26.html


Locker will be fine...And that's not based off of this article.
Looks at avy.  Reads subsequent posts. 

 

[theone2401]

I just dont see the "abilities" you see. He is a developmental prospect not a first rounder based no what I see. Wish him the best though.

 

[theone2401]

I just dont see the "abilities" you see. He is a developmental prospect not a first rounder based no what I see. Wish him the best though.

 

[buc em]

Originally Posted by theone2401

Originally Posted by Buc Em

Originally Posted by theone2401

Originally Posted by LiL Stevie728

[h1][/h1]

-Jake Locker has yet to impress. He continued with his inconsistent accuracy and checked down during 7-on-7′s on a regular basis. Locker hasn’t made any big impressions on anyone and continues to raise questions. He was considered a potential number one overall pick, but has only gotten worse since then. At this point, he doesn’t even look like a first-rounder out there.
-If it weren’t for Jordan, Christian Ballard would be stealing the show. He’s put on an impressive performance and regularly has won his matchups.
-Colin Kaepernick has been the most impressive of the North quarterbacks. Despite his long, awkward release, he is the only quarterback that has shown a willingness to go downfield with his reads and he has done so with success. Kaepernick has launched some really ugly passes that include overthrows and ducks on the short routes, but he’s working hard and really putting in all of the effort. After every mistake, Kaepernick can be seen going to the coaching staff and trying to not make the same mistake twice.

Jake Locker sucks? Suprise

Ballard is better than Clayborn at least he will be as a pro IMO

Why are so many people SO down on Clayborn just because he didn't have as dominant a year while he was getting double and triple teamed almost the whole time this past year? Put this dude next to Gerald McCoy and Brian Price next year with him facing only one blocker most the time and he's going to do some damage. I'll be happy with either him or Kerrigan.

No, Ballard is a better prospect to me no matter what Clayborn did this year. Ballard is a freak of nature who needs to develop. Clayborn is good and skilled but upside is low. I just have a preference for guys like that. You really think Clayborn is a good fit for the Tampa 2?

    


True he might not be the best fit for the Tampa 2 but we don't run the traditional scheme anymore. Allen Bailey would be more of a fit, but what do you think of him at pick 20? What type of potential does he have? I haven't really watched too much of him except a couple highlights so somebody has to fill me in. I heard were looking at Greg Romeus in the 3rd or so round and I like what I've seen from him.

 

[buc em]

Originally Posted by theone2401

Originally Posted by Buc Em

Originally Posted by theone2401

Originally Posted by LiL Stevie728

[h1][/h1]

-Jake Locker has yet to impress. He continued with his inconsistent accuracy and checked down during 7-on-7′s on a regular basis. Locker hasn’t made any big impressions on anyone and continues to raise questions. He was considered a potential number one overall pick, but has only gotten worse since then. At this point, he doesn’t even look like a first-rounder out there.
-If it weren’t for Jordan, Christian Ballard would be stealing the show. He’s put on an impressive performance and regularly has won his matchups.
-Colin Kaepernick has been the most impressive of the North quarterbacks. Despite his long, awkward release, he is the only quarterback that has shown a willingness to go downfield with his reads and he has done so with success. Kaepernick has launched some really ugly passes that include overthrows and ducks on the short routes, but he’s working hard and really putting in all of the effort. After every mistake, Kaepernick can be seen going to the coaching staff and trying to not make the same mistake twice.

Jake Locker sucks? Suprise

Ballard is better than Clayborn at least he will be as a pro IMO

Why are so many people SO down on Clayborn just because he didn't have as dominant a year while he was getting double and triple teamed almost the whole time this past year? Put this dude next to Gerald McCoy and Brian Price next year with him facing only one blocker most the time and he's going to do some damage. I'll be happy with either him or Kerrigan.

No, Ballard is a better prospect to me no matter what Clayborn did this year. Ballard is a freak of nature who needs to develop. Clayborn is good and skilled but upside is low. I just have a preference for guys like that. You really think Clayborn is a good fit for the Tampa 2?

    


True he might not be the best fit for the Tampa 2 but we don't run the traditional scheme anymore. Allen Bailey would be more of a fit, but what do you think of him at pick 20? What type of potential does he have? I haven't really watched too much of him except a couple highlights so somebody has to fill me in. I heard were looking at Greg Romeus in the 3rd or so round and I like what I've seen from him.

 

[kingjames23]

Originally Posted by GUNNA GET IT

having a much better day compared to the previous #%*!%# days must mean he's only missed 15 targets instead of 30 ...

"Again the best QB on the field was Kaepernick during the AM practice. Locker is still the worst from an accuracy standpoint"

DraftCountdown Scott Wright
It's early but #Washington QB Jake Locker is looking good so far. Not so much for #Nevada QB Colin Kaepernick. #SeniorBowl



So what's going on?

 

[kingjames23]

Originally Posted by GUNNA GET IT

having a much better day compared to the previous #%*!%# days must mean he's only missed 15 targets instead of 30 ...

"Again the best QB on the field was Kaepernick during the AM practice. Locker is still the worst from an accuracy standpoint"

DraftCountdown Scott Wright
It's early but #Washington QB Jake Locker is looking good so far. Not so much for #Nevada QB Colin Kaepernick. #SeniorBowl



So what's going on?

 

[gunna get it]

Jake Locker has "it"?

has he even lead his team to more than 20 wins in 4 yrs?

 

[gunna get it]

Jake Locker has "it"?

has he even lead his team to more than 20 wins in 4 yrs?

 

[651akathepaul]

Originally Posted by ScarsOrScabs

Originally Posted by 651akathePaul


On Locker....

MOBILE, Ala. — The criticisms of Jake Locker weren't inaccurate after the first day of practice for Saturday's Senior Bowl.

They were, however, incomplete. Because after he was erratic on Monday, Locker was pretty darn exceptional during the North team practice on Tuesday.

"Things happened better for him today than they did yesterday," said Ken Zampese, the Bengals' quarterbacks coach.

Cincinnati's staff is coaching Locker's North team this week. On Monday afternoon, Locker had one pass intercepted and another tipped in addition to a number of passes he fired high.

On Tuesday, he was not only more consistently on target, but he showed an ability to vary his throws depending on the receiver's route, putting air under a pass headed to a receiver on a go route and putting the ball on a line for a route toward the sidelines.

Of the six quarterbacks here for the Senior Bowl, Locker is the only one widely considered to have first-round potential, a fact that clearly stood out during Tuesday's practice.

Locker benefited from familiarity with the targets he was throwing to as well as his flexibility when it came to suggestions offered by the Bengals coaches.

"He doesn't have any preconceived notions that it's got to be like this or that," Zampese said. "No, no. He's ready to soak it all up, and that's going to serve him well as he goes, because the only way you get better is to jump in with both feet. You can't go in and fight something. You've got to go full in."

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/huskyfootball/2014036137_locker26.html


Locker will be fine...And that's not based off of this article.

Looks at avy.  Reads subsequent posts. 

Wow. I'm glad there's idiots like you that always offer cunning insight to a topic.

For the record, the only reason I can qualify as a Husky fan is because I live in Seattle. I couldn't care less about the Huskies football team and have absolutely no favorites when it comes to college. I like Isiah Thomas and the UW Bball team because I'm exposed to them all the time. It takes nothing away from me thinking Locker will be a success in the NFL.
  

 

[651akathepaul]

Originally Posted by ScarsOrScabs

Originally Posted by 651akathePaul


On Locker....

MOBILE, Ala. — The criticisms of Jake Locker weren't inaccurate after the first day of practice for Saturday's Senior Bowl.

They were, however, incomplete. Because after he was erratic on Monday, Locker was pretty darn exceptional during the North team practice on Tuesday.

"Things happened better for him today than they did yesterday," said Ken Zampese, the Bengals' quarterbacks coach.

Cincinnati's staff is coaching Locker's North team this week. On Monday afternoon, Locker had one pass intercepted and another tipped in addition to a number of passes he fired high.

On Tuesday, he was not only more consistently on target, but he showed an ability to vary his throws depending on the receiver's route, putting air under a pass headed to a receiver on a go route and putting the ball on a line for a route toward the sidelines.

Of the six quarterbacks here for the Senior Bowl, Locker is the only one widely considered to have first-round potential, a fact that clearly stood out during Tuesday's practice.

Locker benefited from familiarity with the targets he was throwing to as well as his flexibility when it came to suggestions offered by the Bengals coaches.

"He doesn't have any preconceived notions that it's got to be like this or that," Zampese said. "No, no. He's ready to soak it all up, and that's going to serve him well as he goes, because the only way you get better is to jump in with both feet. You can't go in and fight something. You've got to go full in."

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/huskyfootball/2014036137_locker26.html


Locker will be fine...And that's not based off of this article.

Looks at avy.  Reads subsequent posts. 

Wow. I'm glad there's idiots like you that always offer cunning insight to a topic.

For the record, the only reason I can qualify as a Husky fan is because I live in Seattle. I couldn't care less about the Huskies football team and have absolutely no favorites when it comes to college. I like Isiah Thomas and the UW Bball team because I'm exposed to them all the time. It takes nothing away from me thinking Locker will be a success in the NFL.
  

 

[651akathepaul]

Originally Posted by GUNNA GET IT

Jake Locker has "it"?

has he even lead his team to more than 20 wins in 4 yrs?

They had the least talented nucleus in Locker's tenure than they had in years...Years!

A bowl win in his senior season will suffice.

  

 

[651akathepaul]

Originally Posted by GUNNA GET IT

Jake Locker has "it"?

has he even lead his team to more than 20 wins in 4 yrs?

They had the least talented nucleus in Locker's tenure than they had in years...Years!

A bowl win in his senior season will suffice.