dduck13
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Post by dduck13 on Oct 19, 2010 11:34:03 GMT -6
I have been thinking and wanted to get some opinions on what are the most important factors to look for in a QB. Does a QB have to be a vocal leader on the team or do you feel he can be successful just leading by example. Thanks for any input.
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Post by mattharris75 on Oct 19, 2010 11:40:23 GMT -6
Our starting QB is a freshman. He's quiet and humble. He doesn't yell and scream in practice or game situations. What he does do is lead by example, not just on the field but off the field as well. He always pays attention, he's always focused in meetings and practice, he puts in extra film study at home, etc, etc. All the kids see what he does and they respect him. He's proven to be a great leader over the course of this season.
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Post by falconattack on Oct 19, 2010 11:46:06 GMT -6
IMO --- Quarterbacks need to be respected by his peers. It really doesn't matter if they are vocal or not. Respect has no volume!
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Post by coachdennis on Oct 19, 2010 11:46:14 GMT -6
I think the "vocal leader" stuff is vastly overrated. I also think we often ask too much from teenagers when we want them to act like seasoned men in "leading" their troops. Leadership is what we do. Sure, the kid has to be a character kid, takes direction well, etc., but let's not hang a kid because he doesn't fit some mythical definition of a leader.
To me, the most important factor for a QB is athleticism. These are kids, and even on the best teams some plays will inevitably go sideways on you. When that happens, you need a QB who can buy himself time and make plays with his feet. I passionately believe that you have to have one of your best overall athletes, certainly one of your top three, getting the snap each play. I have done this for 20 years, and I have never had any success with the slower, less athletic kids claiming great arm and great instincts. Let's put it this way - when a QB gets run down from behind on a bootleg by a backside DL, you may have the wrong kid playing QB. :-)
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Post by gdn56 on Oct 19, 2010 12:06:10 GMT -6
I don't necessarily believe that the QB needs to be the leader, but he cannot be a cancer or a kid who the rest of the team doesn't like working with. Our backup QB for instance, will never be the starter here unless his attitude changes because he is simply too polarizing.
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Post by Coach Huey on Oct 19, 2010 14:35:30 GMT -6
what are the most important factors to look for in a QB. he moves the ball in your offense.... he distributes the ball to the right guys at the right time.... the offense gets first downs when he is in there... secondarily ... his play within the offense can enhance the other players abilities within their roles in the offense |
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Post by dsqa on Oct 19, 2010 14:56:16 GMT -6
I think the term "vocal leader" is misleading. Some might immediately see that as telling others what to do and being intentional in being heard. Being "heard" is of no value if what you do isn't done well. Those QBs may be "vocal" but they are consistently referred to as "backups."
I like "Servant Leader" better. It might have a "vocal" element where the QB must speak up when things aren't as they should be, but being a "leader" is critical, and in the case of the quarterback, you cannot use a better qualifier than "servant."
This should reflect not only his attitude toward others on the team and coaching staff, but his enthusiasm to distribute the ball where it needs to be and when it needs to be there. This demands that he have a significant work ethic to develop his ability to distribute the ball in its many forms - often having to do much of that work in secret.
It isn't demeaning in the sense that you are viewed any less by others, on the contrary, it will produce greater respect to the one who becomes a "servant." It's the posture of heart that the great ones have who will use whatever they have at their disposal internally to benefit the team - on the ground as an athlete, or in the air with the arm.
The "servant leader" understands his role on the team, and makes it his highest privilege on gameday to enable every weapon the offense possesses to "move the chains."
And the best part....If you really have a genuine QB like this on your team who does this, he doesn't seem to care if he gets the credit.
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Post by wingt74 on Oct 19, 2010 15:14:07 GMT -6
#1 - He has to be smart and calm under pressure. I've seen a lot of kids with big arms, good speed, fail at QB because they can't remember the play, can't bark out the cadence, and/or get nervous before the ball is snapped.
Then, he has to be able to at minimum throw a screen pass or a 10 yard stop.
Anything else is just gravy. Height helps, speed helps, "vocal leader" helps, maturity helps...big arm helps...but need brains and enough arm to make the simple throws.
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