Dobbs in the NFL

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#51
vols 30 said:
I'm not sure if you're aware of Wilson's rushing stat. He may have 2 or 3 plays a game designed for him to run. He really only runs when he has too. Less than 300 yards total for the year. Andrew Luck has more rushing yards than Wilson

A better example would be Tyrod Taylor
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and the bills want out of Taylor's contract.
 
#53
#53
The brain of Fitzpatrick with the ability of Joe Webb . He will be a good back up to someone
 
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#55
Dobbs will go down as one of UT's best and deservedly so, but unless he has an epiphany when it comes to throwing accuracy /consistency, he will not be an NFL QB for long. I do think he could have a long an very successful NFL career as a WR..

That being said, no matter what he does he will be a MAJOR asset/blessing to whomever he does it for...
 
#56
#56
Have the Vikings draft him make him a receiver and have him teach Patterson the routes. Kills two birds with one stone.
 
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#57
I'm no D4H with a man crush on Dobbs, but I will be surprised if he's not drafted in rounds 3-5. Is he a perfect NFL QB prospect ready to start immediately - NO, but how many are there like that? He works hard, is intelligent, gets in no trouble, is a great teammate, is a great athlete, and has average NFL arm strength. With the right NFL QB coach and a couple years to develop, it's reasonable to believe he could develop into a quality NFL QB or at least a back up and you won't have a ton of $ invested in him.
 
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#58
The success of Prescot should open some doors for Dobbs. Likely drafted in 3rd round. Will be somewhat of a project as he develops/improves passing skills.

WR is also a possiblity given his skill as a runner.
 
#59
#59
Honestly I would like to see him graduate, get a high paying job as an engineer, design something noteworthy, preserve his body, and retire a healthy, wealthy man. He's got too much going on between his ears to just jump on some dollars in the NFL. He's not going to make millions a year in the league. He could make several hundred thousand for a few years. But by the time he's 45, he can't walk, he has chronic headaches, and is addicted to Aleve.
 
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eakes said:
The success of Prescot should open some doors for Dobbs. Likely drafted in 3rd round. Will be somewhat of a project as he develops/improves passing skills.

WR is also a possiblity given his skill as a runner.
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Why? They are completely different
 
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xpsyclonex2002 said:
Honestly I would like to see him graduate, get a high paying job as an engineer, design something noteworthy,....
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When I think about it, I like this option better.. Maybe being a significant member/contributor to the first manned expedition to Mars.. Sounds kinda silly, but something like this.. Something that will remebered for decades...
 
#64
#64
Who knows what Dobbs would/will be in the NFL? For those old enough to remember, would any of you thought Tom Brady would become one of the greatest NFL players of all time? Or how about guys like Ryan Leaf, Heath, Shuler, Jamarcus Russell, Tim Tebow, Johnny Manziel, Andre Ware, Danny Weurffle being complete busts?

What a QB does in college doesnt totally reflect what he will do as a pro.
 
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KBVol said:
Respectfully disagree. Improved footwork and mechanics can help, but accuracy is typically an "either you have it or you don't" proposition.
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Way too many variables in the NFL. Look at Dak Prescott. He is in the absolute perfect situation for a QB. Dominant OL, stellar WR corps, dominant RB, HOF TE and a good defense.

I think Dobbs would thrive with Dallas right now. NFL coaching can do wonders.
 
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K-town Vol Fan said:
His short accuracy was atrocious. You cant rely on your legs in the NFL. I love Dobbs and am thankful for him but thats the cold hard truth.
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Thankfully, short accuracy can be fixed with proper coaching. I believe someone will give him a shot. He may not get drafted, but I do believe someone will sign him to a 53-man roster and give him a chance in which they won't regret.
 
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BigOrangeTrain said:
Way too many variables in the NFL. Look at Dak Prescott. He is in the absolute perfect situation for a QB. Dominant OL, stellar WR corps, dominant RB, HOF TE and a good defense.

I think Dobbs would thrive with Dallas right now. NFL coaching can do wonders.
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Thought the topic of discussion is the specific skill of passing accuracy.
 
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BigOrangeTrain said:
Passing accuracy is not 100% on the QB.
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Yes it is imo. It's a specific skill. In your scenario, every other player alongside the Prescott can do his job beautifully....the OL can protect, Witten and/or the receivers can run the perfect route and get himself wide open, the OC can have the perfect play called....but if Prescott doesn't possess the skill of accurately throwing a football, none of the rest of it matters and the play doesn't work.

I kinda get what you're saying in terms of synergy, teamwork and rhythm of a passing game, but ultimately, it falls on the qb to be accurate at the moment of truth.
 
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KBVol said:
Respectfully disagree. Improved footwork and mechanics can help, but accuracy is typically an "either you have it or you don't" proposition.
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Dobbs accuracy isn't as bad people make it out to be. There's been plenty of throws this year made by Dobbs that was right on the money but our WRs dropped them. There was throws in the Nebraska game that Jennings & Kamara should have easily caught so it's not been all Dobbs this season. He's not the best passer but his accuracy isn't all bad imo.
 
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BigOrangeTrain said:
Way too many variables in the NFL. Look at Dak Prescott. He is in the absolute perfect situation for a QB. Dominant OL, stellar WR corps, dominant RB, HOF TE and a good defense.

I think Dobbs would thrive with Dallas right now. NFL coaching can do wonders.
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I dont. People are playing Dallas the way most teams played us. Stack the box and make Dak make some throws and good decisions. Dobbs always struggled when good teams played us like that.
 
#73
#73
Unlike a lot of people on VN, I don't see him being the Dak of the class.

Josh has the natural ability to be a starting NFL QB. He has the arm(never questioned that), feet, and intelligence. However, it really is his inconsistency with accuracy. At times, Dobbs can throw a bomb down the field and drop it perfectly in the receiver's hands. Other times he has trouble throwing it over their heads even in the flats. Another concern is his decision making with the throwing it into double/triple coverage. It's something he can fix but sometimes he relies on prayers that he can fit it in to a window in double coverage.

By saying that I'm not rooting against Dobbs and I'm not saying he can't be a NFL QB. He has to work on the nitty gritty of his game and I think it will take sometime. Therefore, I don't see him being a Dak right away.
 
#74
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I actually was impressed with his improved overall ability to throw the ball this year. TBH, I don't think we've had great production at the WR position, especially given their recruiting rankings. Even in the bowl game, there were 3-4 drops that no NFL receiver would have, a couple on great balls from Dobbs.

I'm not saying he won't need work, but he certainly has some intangibles that make him worth looking at. He will likely be the smartest guy in the draft with good leadership and surprisingly-elusive scramble/rushing instincts.
 
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walkenvol said:
I'm no D4H with a man crush on Dobbs, but I will be surprised if he's not drafted in rounds 3-5. Is he a perfect NFL QB prospect ready to start immediately - NO, but how many are there like that? He works hard, is intelligent, gets in no trouble, is a great teammate, is a great athlete, and has average NFL arm strength. With the right NFL QB coach and a couple years to develop, it's reasonable to believe he could develop into a quality NFL QB or at least a back up and you won't have a ton of $ invested in him.
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Dobbs arm strength is not average. Its way above average. It might not be Aaron Rodgers/Joe Flacco level of elite arm strength. But its definitely better than most starting QBs in the NFL.

And his arm is stronger than 3 of the last 5 QBs drafted in the 1st round. Dobbs has better arm strength than Goff, Mariota, and Winston. He's right there with Carson Wentz. And really only Paxton Lynch has an arm that is obviously stronger than Dobbs.

Just wait till the senior bowl and combine. The draft analysts will be talking about how strong Dobbs arm is.
 
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