Mikey152

Elway had a career completion percentage of 56.9 and was NEVER considered "pinpoint" accurate, ever...Neither was Favre. Both are all-time greats. Russell Wilson is one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL, and I don't think anyone would say accuracy is he best trait. But sure, lets revise history to support your narrative. Do you know who IS "accurate"? Nathan Peterman

Ah yes, because NFL history is littered with smart 6'5 230 lb quarterbacks who run 4.8 40s and can throw the football 80+ yards. This is my whole point. Josh Allen himself has said he is more accurate than his stats show, and when given an opportunity to prove it on a level playing field he did. But the narrative remains. We will see, I guess. It's not like you will have to eat crow when you are wrong.

Do people ever even think for themselves anymore, or is it just parroting things they hear? Josh Allen is nothing like EJ Manuel. EJ had a super weird delivery and just looked awkward throwing a football. It was clear to see he wasn't a natural passer. You should be comparing him to guys like Roethlisberger, Stafford and Flacco...because those are the guys he is most like.

That's a blanket statement...I would agree that a sub-60% spread quarterback from a major school is someone to be avoided. Josh Allen is neither.

Again, context. There is a difference between hitting a target and knowing where that target should be. Both have an impact on "accuracy," though...Luke Falk is considered accurate because he is a great anticipatory thrower, for example. But it was clear that all things being equal he cant hit the broad side of a barn, especially at distance. And I am pretty sure there is a defense at the senior bowl. Those scouting reports said Josh Allen doesn't have touch, but at the senior bowl he made a perfect bucket throw for a TD. Yes, you have to project a guy like Josh Allen. That's the NFL front office guys job...But it's not like he came out of nowhere. He's been on the radar for two years despite the fact that he was playing at a garbage school. If he really was as inaccurate as you claim, there's no way that happens.

I feel like the accuracy thing is significantly overrated; especially when most of the bias is based on something as trivial and multi-variable as completion percentage. In two situations where you are able to make a somewhat apples-to-apples comparison, the senior bowl and the combine, Josh Allen was among the most accurate Quarterbacks there. At the combine specifically he looked like a man amongst boys and it wasn't just the distance but the ball placement as well. Bottom line is he doesn't just throw hard. If that was the case, he wouldn't be a top prospect. He is talented. His "accuracy" issues have more to do with anticipation and timing than anything wrong with his arm or mechanics. You know, the kinds of stuff better coaching and teammates can possibly fix.

I would worry more about the depth than Poyer...He's a smooth athlete, played corner at an all-american level in college, and is, by all accounts, a heady player. He's not an all-pro or anything, but he can contribute. Additionally, it's fairly clear he was targeted as a free agent...so clearly the staff sees him as a fit.

I don't know...if you include Alexander in that mix both in the case of injury and as a pass-rush specialist, It's not a bad group. You aren't going to dress more than 4 or 5 in a given week anyway.