ArmyBengal Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 Yup.On a side note. Who the hell is Matt Scott ??I mean besides the guy who will take a butt load of snaps this first preaseason game so no one gets hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted August 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 http://www.nfl.com/draft/2011/profiles/matt-scott?id=2539647Few college players follow up a co-Offensive MVP season by taking a healthy redshirt to allow someone else to start in their stead. But Scott made that move in order to allow Nick Foles to run the Wildcats offense in 2011. The move looks like it might have paid off, as Scott was a great fit for new Arizona head coach Rich Rodriguezs spread attack.Scott was a high school All-American from California before going to Tucson, accumulating more than 3,500 yards of offense and 30 touchdowns as a senior. Former UA coach Mike Stoops put Scott on the field as a true freshman, though it was mostly as a runner taking snaps (23-188 rushing; 7-11 passing, 84 yds, TD). Stoops gave Scott his chance to start in 2009, but after three games he lost the job to Foles (finishing the year by completing 56.9 percent of his passes, 441 yards, three TD, one INT passing; 41-309 rushing). The team gave co-Offensive MVP honors to all three Wildcats quarterbacks after the 2010 season, so Scott shared the award Foles and Bryson Beirne as a junior despite playing in seven games with two starts (71 percent, 776 yards, four TD, two INT passing; 35-135 rushing). In 2012, Matt Scott completed 301 of 499 passes (60.3 percent), threw 27 touchdowns, and five interceptions. He added 506 yards and six touchdowns on the ground.ANALYSISSTRENGTHS Good height and arm strength for the position. Stands tall in the pocket, is decisive on his first read, willing to stick passes in tight windows over the middle. Able to stretch offenses vertically with his arm, also throw out routes across the field with velocity and accuracy. Will step up in pocket when needed, escapes quickly when feeling pressure. Accurate throwing on the run to the left and right, keeps shoulders square and the ball comes out of his hand well. Quick release on hot throws. Elusive as a ballcarrier on keepers, agile enough to sidestep oncoming defenders and has the straight-line speed to burst into the open for big gains.WEAKNESSES Possesses a somewhat lean build and propensity to take off out of the pocket brings durability into question. Sails throws on occasion, needs to throttle that down and show more touch on fades, throws over the top and close to the line of scrimmage. Shows too much confidence in his arm, throws into coverage. Footwork is inconsistent, fails to step into throws or open hips when throwing to his left, resulting in passes coming up short. Double-hitches, uses a tap on the ball as a timing mechanism. Bit of a leggy runner in the open field, might not elude pro linebackers as easily as he can in college. Regularly locks into first option. Operates almost exclusively out of the shotgun, though hes been under center in previous years.NFL COMPARISON Josh JohnsonBOTTOM LINE A high school All-American from California, Scotts career in Tucson hasnt gone exactly how he had imagined. He threw 176 passes in three years, lost his starting job to eventual 2012 third-round pick of the Eagles, Nick Foles, as a sophomore and decided to take a healthy redshirt in 2011 so he could be in charge after Foles used up his eligibility. His strong arm and excellent mobility fit perfectly the offensive system installed by new Wildcats head coach Rich Rodriguez however, and Scott will surely interest teams as a "dual threat" QB option to develop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyline Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 And right there, we have the inherent danger in sending AJ to the IR/PUP list.If something were to happen to Dalton and Campbell...well...its Mr. Scott to the rescue, I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingwilly Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 They need an arm, so give the athletic kid a chance. I like a QB with that skillset.The idea of giving AJ "rest" is hilarious. What a tough life.... If the team loses Dalton AND Campbell, they would go get a vet to salvage as much as they could. I doubt they'd toss the young guy into the fire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted August 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 If Dalton and Campbell go down we're f**ked no matter whether McCarron or Scott is next man up. And I'm not all that sure about Campbell either... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 I have no concerns with Scott's skillset and I always like watching new players.I just didn't recall ever hearing his name before. Like ever.I guess now I have. GO MATT SCOTT !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripes Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 I feel better about the quarterback depth than I have in a long time, probably at least since Palmer/Kitna. Campbell is about the most solid sort of backup a team could ask for considering his body of work and experience. I never thought for a moment that McCarron was ever perceived as a serious option to groom as a future starter, but maybe he'll serve a purpose behind Dalton long-term. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJJackson Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 FLESH ZEPPELIN SIGHTING/>http://www.cincyjungle.com/2014/8/12/5995799/geno-atkins-dre-kirkpatrick-andre-smith-nfl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COB Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 Andre does not enjoy training camp. Dude just isn't into it, and hasn't been since he paid Alvin Keels to stonewall Katie his rookie year to avoid having to show up and work.Broken foot was the result that year. He's starting a lot earlier this year. In fact this year could be considered a success for Andre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted August 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 Just saw this tweet from Brennen Warner:Helmet off, walking around. Not participating in individual drills RT @JoeskiBroski 2 trainers keep looking at AJ's left kneeFuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJJackson Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 season officially over.pack it up, call a forfeit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volcom69 Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 Well Matt Scott just hurt his shoulder, Newhouse hurt his yesterday. This o-line is a mess right now, I'm hoping guys start getting healthy. Every time I turn around somebody else is hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted August 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 Brennen again,,,Without Marvin Jones and AJ Green, these receivers aren't winning their 1on1 battles. Dalton 4 straight incompletionsHe also reports that AJ has been replaced by...Tate.Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volcom69 Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 Harvey said Burfict and Green both out now with vet rest, now with the shoulder pads off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingwilly Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 camp wear and tear is what we are seeing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volcom69 Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 Bodine again with a bad snap. So how many bad snaps will we have to see before they try someone else (Pollack)! I just worry he costs them a game with one of those snaps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 Hopefully these are just minor tweaks and dings that are just going to happen from time to time.As long as it's nothing serious, it will be just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted August 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 Interesting note from football outsiders on how teams ranked passing when using play action versus no play action./>http://www.footballoutsiders.com/stat-analysis/2014/2013-play-action-offensetl;dr: Cincy was among the top 10 teams in terms of the difference in results. The were much more effective when using play action (a trait shared by teams like Seattle, SF and Denver). Yet the Bengals employed play action slightly less than average (19% of passing attempts versus a league average of a bit more than 21%). With a hopefully more credible run game this year, I would expect more use of play action, which if these figures hold would me a significant boost to the passing game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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