Matt Barkley??? Just read in another thread

[Bassmanbruno]

I'll take Barkley over Boyd anyday. No offense to Boyd... but this guy is rated #1 for a reason.

[VOLNBAMA]

and he's rated in the top 2 by every recruiting service in the country.

[GaSouVOLS]

If true...I might have to go clean my pants...

[orangeblooded2]

Their is no less than 15 videos in.youtube.com about
this guy.

Looks good.Rated #1 for a reason it appears.

[chavisut]

Although I seriously, seriously doubt it would ever happen, it would be absolutely amazing. I couldn't even fathom the awesomeness of signing the #1 player in the country. Eric Berry was just about there though.

[markb]

Originally Posted by Bassmanbruno

I'll take Barkley over Boyd anyday. No offense to Boyd... but this guy is rated #1 for a reason.

I totally disagree with you. I would like to know why you think Barkley is so much better.

Boyd would do so much more for us at qb than Barkley.

I've watched a few vids of Barkley. It looks to me that his receivers are always running wide open and his offensive line lets nothing through to him. He has time to plant, drop the ball down to the side of his hip and then chuck it downfield. Barkley's throwing motion is horrific compared to Boyds'


I am guessing that you think Barkley is better because he appears to have a stronger arm. I don't think that is the case, his motion allows him to put more leverage on the ball but it is a very slow and low starting release that just isnt going to cut it.

Boyd is able to throw the ball while getting hit low... If a defender is being blocked low and they get a hand anywhere near Barkley's waist they are going to force fumbles. Barkley practically lays the ball out behind him on a silver platter for defenders to take from him before he gets rid of it.

Boyd is the man, I hope we get him. He reminds me of VY only with better accuracy, touch and a heck of a lot better throwing motion.

[chavisut]

Originally Posted by markb

Boyd is the man, I hope we get him. He reminds me of VY only with better accuracy, touch and a heck of a lot better throwing motion.

They really aren't similar at all.

[bburger991]

Originally Posted by chavisut

They really aren't similar at all.

Exactly. If anything, he reminds me of a more mobile Andre Woodson.

[markb]

Originally Posted by chavisut

They really aren't similar at all.

haha! he is about 5-6" shorter and about 30-40lbs lighter.

so yeah you are right

how he takes his drop, his body language and mannerisms are however similar, he could be mini-V

only with the better throwing motion of course

just wait someone much smarter with more football cred than me will make the comparrison


Even though he is smaller than VY, in college VY was hard to touch because often times he was running in space created by play action. I think Boyd can make people miss like young could. I can't wait to see him play.

[chavisut]

Originally Posted by markb

haha! he is about 5-6" shorter and about 30-40lbs lighter.

so yeah you are right

how he takes his drop, his body language and mannerisms are however similar, he could be mini-V

only with the better throwing motion of course

just wait someone much smarter with more football cred than me will make the comparrison


Even though he is smaller than VY, in college VY was hard to touch because often times he was running in space created by play action. I think Boyd can make people miss like young could. I can't wait to see him play.

Its not just their size. They're just not alike. Boyd won't be breaking any 50-60 yard runs like VY. Boyd is also a much more polished passer than VY was at this point.

[volsfan0156]

no way he comes here, every california kid's dream is to go to SoCal

[VOLNBAMA]

Originally Posted by markb

I totally disagree with you. I would like to know why you think Barkley is so much better.

Boyd would do so much more for us at qb than Barkley.

I've watched a few vids of Barkley. It looks to me that his receivers are always running wide open and his offensive line lets nothing through to him. He has time to plant, drop the ball down to the side of his hip and then chuck it downfield. Barkley's throwing motion is horrific compared to Boyds'


I am guessing that you think Barkley is better because he appears to have a stronger arm. I don't think that is the case, his motion allows him to put more leverage on the ball but it is a very slow and low starting release that just isnt going to cut it.

Boyd is able to throw the ball while getting hit low... If a defender is being blocked low and they get a hand anywhere near Barkley's waist they are going to force fumbles. Barkley practically lays the ball out behind him on a silver platter for defenders to take from him before he gets rid of it.

Boyd is the man, I hope we get him. He reminds me of VY only with better accuracy, touch and a heck of a lot better throwing motion.

maybe you should get a job at rivals or scout.

[Midfielder10]

he is just doing this for attention.

[markb]

Originally Posted by VOLNBAMA

maybe you should get a job at rivals or scout.

yeah I should get paid to talk players up this well

[JMBIGORANGE]

Originally Posted by Bassmanbruno

I'll take Barkley over Boyd anyday. No offense to Boyd... but this guy is rated #1 for a reason.

So was Jimmy Clausen.