Chiefs Matt Barkley interview - Page 2

FRCDFED · 02-22-2013, 09:57 AM

Barkley really handled himself well with the media interview on ESPN. The kid has a good head on his shoulders and claims that he is 100% on track to a full recovery. He even projects himself to play better than before because of all the scapula exercises he's been doing. Claimed to be a "Master of the Offense." I wouldn't be disappointed if we picked this kid.

Branden Albert's Huge Balls · 02-22-2013, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Laz

Barkley at Combine

He just compared himself to Joe Flacco ... 'read option QB's might be successful now but super bowl winning QB plays the way i play'

Apparently he was a bit of a douche, according to a friend who's at the combine.

DJ's left nut · 02-22-2013, 10:18 AM

Am I going to have to go get the Cassel clip of him throwing the ball 55 yards in the air again? Folks, neither of those throws demonstrate a strong arm.

I'd rather take Barkley than Joekel as well, but he does not have anything more than an average NFL arm. He's Matt Schaub at best.

Detoxing · 02-22-2013, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Buzz_TinBalls

I would. I can throw popcorn from my couch further than he can make a completion and that's not what really turns my stomach on him becoming a Chief.

What really bugs me about him is his slow hips and inability to move/escape the pocket. He's gonna get creamed in the NFL.

Both of these statements you made are ignorant. His arm strength issues are completely overblown, and Barkley is very smooth in the pocket.

O.city · 02-22-2013, 10:22 AM

Matt Miller ‏@nfldraftscout

Barkley's arm is OK, his footwork needs a ton of attention, but things like intelligence, moxie and leadership are very high.

ChiefsandO'sfan · 02-22-2013, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

Am I going to have to go get the Cassel clip of him throwing the ball 55 yards in the air again? Folks, neither of those throws demonstrate a strong arm.

I'd rather take Barkley than Joekel as well, but he does not have anything more than an average NFL arm. He's Matt Schaub at best.

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PaulAllen · 02-22-2013, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

Am I going to have to go get the Cassel clip of him throwing the ball 55 yards in the air again? Folks, neither of those throws demonstrate a strong arm.

I'd rather take Barkley than Joekel as well, but he does not have anything more than an average NFL arm. He's Matt Schaub at best.

You dont have to have a super stud arm. Could you compare him to Schaub in arm strength? Sure. You could also compare him to Eli, Rivers, Romo, Brady etc...

Cassel literally has/had the worst arm in the NFL

htismaqe · 02-22-2013, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Detoxing

Both of these statements you made are ignorant. His arm strength issues are completely overblown, and Barkley is very smooth in the pocket.

Actually, he WAS smooth in the pocket.

2012 was a rough year for him but much like Tyler Wilson, the TEAM was dysfunctional around him as well.

Detoxing · 02-22-2013, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

This isn't even the best throw in that game.

He also throws a 15-20 yard out route to the sideline and put the ball right over the defenders head.

DJ's left nut · 02-22-2013, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by PaulAllen

You dont have to have a super stud arm. Could you compare him to Schaub in arm strength? Sure. You could also compare him to Eli, Rivers, Romo, Brady etc...

Cassel literally has/had the worst arm in the NFL

No you can't.

Eli has a stronger arm, Romo has a stronger arm and Brady has a stronger arm.

Matt Barkley's arm isn't an asset. At best, it's not a liability.

DJ's left nut · 02-22-2013, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

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Again, why is this impressive?

He puts a ball 50 yards in the air with a completely clean pocket and enough room to take a full stride and then some. Hell, the ball was thrown late and under-thrown at that.

Matt Cassel can make that throw. Matt Cassel has made that throw.

His arm isn't a strength.

PaulAllen · 02-22-2013, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

No you can't.

Eli has a stronger arm, Romo has a stronger arm and Brady has a stronger arm.

Matt Barkley's arm isn't an asset. At best, it's not a liability.

Cmon dude. Im not saying hes Flacco or Rodgers but youre making a very subjective statement. His arm "strength" is probably better than Andrew Luck but that didnt stop people from drooling all over him. I get that you could say its not an 'asset' but to say that it might be a liability is just wrong.

PaulAllen · 02-22-2013, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

Again, why is this impressive?

He puts a ball 50 yards in the air with a completely clean pocket and enough room to take a full stride and then some. Hell, the ball was thrown late and under-thrown at that.

Matt Cassel can make that throw. Matt Cassel has made that throw.

His arm isn't a strength.

What do you want to see? On his knees throwing 70? Jamarcus and Boller can do that.

htismaqe · 02-22-2013, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by PaulAllen

Cmon dude. Im not saying hes Flacco or Rodgers but youre making a very subjective statement. His arm "strength" is probably better than Andrew Luck but that didnt stop people from drooling all over him. I get that you could say its not an 'asset' but to say that it might be a liability is just wrong.

He didn't say it was a liability. He said at best, it's not a liability.

Mr. Laz · 02-22-2013, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by PaulAllen

His arm "strength" is probably better than Andrew Luck but that didnt stop people from drooling all over him.

ummm ... no

PaulAllen · 02-22-2013, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by htismaqe

He didn't say it was a liability. He said at best, it's not a liability.

Yeah "at best". Which is just a cop out for "just in case Im wrong about it"

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