Chris Weinke (IMG Academy) Talks with Danny Parkins about upcoming QB class.

[Titty Meat]

Originally Posted by milkman

Have to consider that this past season is probably the first time in his life that Barkley faced pressure on the kind of consistent basis that he did.

It was a new, learning experience, and I thought he did a fair job in handling it, and will only be better for it.

Indeed. His stats were slightly up INTs included. It would be interesting to know if most of those came from poor decision making or lack of arm strength.

[fairladyZ]

Originally Posted by Bo's Pelini

Indeed. His stats were slightly up INTs included. It would be interesting to know if most of those came from poor decision making or lack of arm strength.

I don't think barkley has a weak arm by any stretch. I think his INT's were up because he faced ALOT of pressure, his o-line was not very good, he constently had pressure directly on him. So rather than going thru his reads like he was able to years previous he would try to touch pass into tight windows.

My 1 knock on barkley is i think he falls in love with touch passes to much rather than actually showing off his arm strength. Which is fine if you have the time to set it up and read it properly. But this year he didn't have that luxury

[HolyHat]

Originally Posted by fairladyZ

I don't think barkley has a weak arm by any stretch. I think his INT's were up because he faced ALOT of pressure, his o-line was not very good, he constently had pressure directly on him. So rather than going thru his reads like he was able to years previous he would try to touch pass into tight windows.

My 1 knock on barkley is i think he falls in love with touch passes to much rather than actually showing off his arm strength. Which is fine if you have the time to set it up and read it properly. But this year he didn't have that luxury

It's always a bit scary when a college QB has had shoulder and knee problems. I think Barkley will have a hard time staying healthy in the NFL

[fairladyZ]

Originally Posted by @KCsporting

It's always a bit scary when a college QB has had shoulder and knee problems. I think Barkley will have a hard time staying healthy in the NFL

good possibility, i don't think the knee bothers me, and honestly the shoulder didn't bother me either but it seems that he still hasn't healed. I remember watching an interview with him where he was hoping he would make the bowl game, but he wasn't able to make it in time. Seemed he only needed like another week. now i'm hearing he still hasn't recovered to make the senior bowl. Has me a little more concerned about it for sure.

The one good thing is that it wasn't a serious injury, no tears and no surgery, maybe he's just being cautious and building more muscle on it.

[milkman]

Originally Posted by fairladyZ

I don't think barkley has a weak arm by any stretch. I think his INT's were up because he faced ALOT of pressure, his o-line was not very good, he constently had pressure directly on him. So rather than going thru his reads like he was able to years previous he would try to touch pass into tight windows.

My 1 knock on barkley is i think he falls in love with touch passes to much rather than actually showing off his arm strength. Which is fine if you have the time to set it up and read it properly. But this year he didn't have that luxury

I do think people overstate his lack of arm strength, but he would not be in the upper half of the league when he gets drafted.

Matt Barkley is going to succeed or fail in the NFL because of his dedication to his craft, or lack thereof.

I tend to believe he's a guy that will put in the work.