re: Watching JFF's pro day on ESPN2

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Arm strength is overrated this guy

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are you serious?

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Arm talent: Arm strength is overrated in the evaluation process- Bucky Brooks NFL scout

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For starters, arm strength is always an overrated quarterback trait. It pales in comparison to being a great decision maker and throwing the ball with accuracy.

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"Sometimes the arm strength aspect of it is overrated because people are trying to paint it with a brush," Kelly said, responding to a question about Matt Barkley's arm strength. "We're not trying to knock over milk cartons at a county fair. It's about if you can put the ball in the right spot at the right time."- HC Chip Kelly

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While we believe arm strength is the most overrated piece of the quarterback evaluation process, it's necessary to be at a minimum level.

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“Certainly you have to have some level of throwing ability and fundamentals and that kind of thing. But speed, height, arm strength those things are way overrated when playing the quarterback position.”- Drew Brees

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I could go on but I think this proves it. Also Tyler Bray went undrafted and he had a big arm.