Quote:So why is he listed as 6-3? I hate it when teams don't list players at exactly the height they really are with their shoes and socks off. I can understand if they count hair, but most players have straight, short hair, so that is rarely a problem.

 

It really does not matter if he is 6-3 or not. Drew Brees is 6-1. You can't call him too short after reading his stat sheet.

 

The scout who said that must not know what the word dynamic means in football. How can a quarterback who is ready to start in the NFL today not be dynamic and a special talent?

 

A QB who is 6'1" gets discounted immediately by scouts because Drew Brees is a rare exception. In the last 10 years we've had 2 short QBs be successful in the NFL and teams will not risk a high pick on a guy who doesn't fit the template. Assessments of players are based on their weaknesses because NFL coordinators are adept at forcing you to do what you aren't good at, and a guy who doesn't do anything exceptional doesn't last.

 

Edit: I'm not saying TB is a guy who doesn't do anything great, just talking in general terms.

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