Quote:I really like Carr. Not only does he posses the requisite physical traits like arm strength, accuracy, touch, size. He has the mental skills like anticipation, leadership, read progession. 

 

He looks to have great feel for the game. I've seen multiple times where he would make pre-snap reads, check into a different play, and throw a TD.

 

That is all good, but there are many more traits a quarterback needs to succeed in the NFL:

 

1. Ability to break out of a sack while a defender is holding him and throw the ball

2. Knowing when to throw the ball away or carry it across the LOS to avoid a sack

3. Making sure all offensive linemen and receivers know what to do on every play

4. Ability to make all of the throws with a tight spiral regardless of what his feet do

5. Never locking his eyes on the receiver; always looking for the guy covering him

 

Can Derek Carr do all that much better than his brother?

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