(03-11-2019, 12:01 PM)NYC4jags Wrote:

(03-11-2019, 11:50 AM)JackCity Wrote: Death , taxes and people thinking the combine velocity scores actually mean anything. 

Just read the results every year and compare to what you see on the field, they give laughably little insight into how hard guys throw the ball

Eh. 

With the exception of a few outliers, the numbers reflect pretty accurately to tape concerning perceived velocity to my eye. 

The issue here is that velocity is merely one aspect of a complex equation.

It’s very relevant here because three or four posters were trying to harp on some weak narrative about Grier’s weak arm. Which is complete nonsense. 

He clearly made a point at the combine to dispel that. If you watched the passing drills, he eliminated most of the high arc throws that people were criticizing him for and displayed good velocity and accuracy in the process.

Well take this year for instance, nobody seriously thinks Grier and Ryan Finley have stronger arms than Drew Lock or Tyree Jackson do they?  

As I've posted before I think Grier has an average arm that he gets the most out of with a quick set up and release. For college that's perfectly fine, for the NFL less so but you can still be very effective if you have the other traits needed. Grier for instance has high level accuracy and touch , so it's less of a concern. It's not an unpopular opinion that Grier doesn't have a strong arm though.

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