DAWGS1
04-24-2008, 01:25 PM
Aaron Murray evaluation:
Murray soon could wind up in the conversation when scouts talk about college football's best quarterbacks. He embodies the "it" factor, and is an ideal blend of gunslinger and athlete. His athleticism should allow him to fit into any scheme, which probably stands out above anything else. He resembles Kyle Parker (class of 2008), but with better size and a bigger arm--a scary notion. Stephen Garcia (class of 2007) is another good comparison, and Murray probably is better. He has a strong arm and the ability to drive the ball downfield. Has the best, quickest release of any passer in his class, bar none. He puts excellent velocity on his deep out routes and can fit throws into tight spots. Has a quick snap release. Can throw on the run effectively and throw across his body. Has very good athletic ability and can make something happen when a play breaks down. Has quick feet and good agility. Buys himself second chances in the pocket. Has above-average speed and can be a threat to run. Seems to be at his best when rolling out of the pocket. Has a knack for improvising. He's a tough, gritty winner with excellent intangibles. Finds a way to get things done and plays with infectious confidence. His physical tools are very good, but his methods can be raw and inconsistent. Has some Brett Favre to his game, which isn't all good. Murray must harness his tools and become more polished. But his tools, size, mentality and aptitude to handle whatever is thrown at him give him exceptional upside--and will make him a very hot commodity.
Murray soon could wind up in the conversation when scouts talk about college football's best quarterbacks. He embodies the "it" factor, and is an ideal blend of gunslinger and athlete. His athleticism should allow him to fit into any scheme, which probably stands out above anything else. He resembles Kyle Parker (class of 2008), but with better size and a bigger arm--a scary notion. Stephen Garcia (class of 2007) is another good comparison, and Murray probably is better. He has a strong arm and the ability to drive the ball downfield. Has the best, quickest release of any passer in his class, bar none. He puts excellent velocity on his deep out routes and can fit throws into tight spots. Has a quick snap release. Can throw on the run effectively and throw across his body. Has very good athletic ability and can make something happen when a play breaks down. Has quick feet and good agility. Buys himself second chances in the pocket. Has above-average speed and can be a threat to run. Seems to be at his best when rolling out of the pocket. Has a knack for improvising. He's a tough, gritty winner with excellent intangibles. Finds a way to get things done and plays with infectious confidence. His physical tools are very good, but his methods can be raw and inconsistent. Has some Brett Favre to his game, which isn't all good. Murray must harness his tools and become more polished. But his tools, size, mentality and aptitude to handle whatever is thrown at him give him exceptional upside--and will make him a very hot commodity.