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Evaluating the Otters QB Battle - Merica - 06-04-2017

With the battle for the Orange County Otters’ starting quarterback position underway, it’s time we took a long look at the three men vying for the job and determine what their strengths and weaknesses are, and perhaps who might best fit the Otters offensive scheme. Throughout the draft, the Otters management went with the strategy of “best player available”, and now their faced with choosing between three very talented players- it’s actually a good problem to have. Let’s begin.
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Ethan Hunt | TPE: 99 | Drafted: 24th Overall
Height: 6-0
Weight: 215
Age: 21
College: Idaho State
Player Type: mobile[/div]

- Hunt was the presumed top quarterback in the draft from basically day number one, and while he wasn’t taken in the first round as many expected, he was still the first quarterback off the board, going #24 to the Otters in the 4th round. With this pick, you would have thought the Otters would have felt secure at the quarterback position and addressed other needs, but instead the happiness that Ethan Hunt must of felt being the clear franchise QB was rather short lived. Hunt was a fantastic quarterback in college, making a name for himself at Idaho State as a mobile quarterback in the ilk of Russell Wilson.

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Mike Boss | TPE: 110 | Drafted: 48th Overall
Height: 6-5
Weight: 260
Age: 22
College: Boston College
Player Type: Pocket Passer[/div]

- One of the quarterbacks in the draft to make it abundantly clear that he wouldn’t be switching positions was the strong-armed Mike Boss, hailing from Boston College. A smart, well refined player, Boss made a living picking apart defenses from the pocket during his four years at BC, and at 6-5, 260lbs, he is a very difficult man to bring down. The decision to take Boss four rounds after Hunt was a clear signal that the quarterback position would be up for grabs come training camp. Boss play styles resembles Tom Brady, except with the body of Ben Roethlisberger. Boss style of play is a stark contrast to that of Hunt, giving the Otters two completely different directions to go with.
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Josh Bercovici | TPE: 94 | Drafted: 96th Overall
Height: 6-1
Weight: 185
Age: 20
College: Arizona State
Play Style: Gunslinger[/div]

- At 96th overall the Otters selected Josh Bercovici, the gunslinger from Arizona State, but they did so with absolutely zero intentions of playing him at quarterback, but despite this, Bercovici is competing for the job anyway. Bercovici represents the third different play style that the Otters will be looking at, bringing an air raid vibe to the field with his pension to sling it all over the place. Bercovici has often drawn comparisons to Aaron Rodgers or Phillip Rivers on the field, molding his passing ability with enough mobility to extend the play and throw on the run with the best of them.

Now let’s take a look at the key attributes for each player and how they compare to one another.

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Boss: 73
Bercovici: 71
Hunt: 71[/div]
- All three players are relatively even when it comes to arm strength, none of them really jumping off the sheet at you with their arm power, but the slight edge goes to Mike Boss. Arm strength is less of a concern for someone like Hunt, who tends to make his living scrambling, so a knock in arm strength in comparison to Boss doesn’t mean a whole lot yet. Bercovici, on the other hand, has some work to do if he intends to live up to the gunslinger hype. Edge: Boss
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Accuracy:
Bercovici: 80
Boss: 73
Hunt: 71[/div]
- One of the bigger gaps in skill level that you will see is accuracy. A surprise to some, Josh Bercovici is a very accurate passer and rarely misses his target, a key skill for any play style. Boss comes in at number two, considerably lower, which does raise a concern, given he is a pocket passer. Hunt brings up the rear, and unlike arm strength, this has to be considered a knock against him, given his play style and the extra need for accuracy when throwing on the run. Edge: Bercovici
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Intelligence:
Boss: 78
Bercovici: 70
Hunt: 67[/div]
- Not to be out done by the gap in accuracy, we have an even bigger divide in the intelligence department, with Mike Boss showcasing a clearly superior ability to make the right decision on the field. Bercovici comes in second, with decision making that will leave you wanting for more at times. Hunt once again comes up last, with a below average ability to make good decisions. Edge: Boss

While Arm, Accuracy and Intelligence are the main driving force when it comes to quarterbacks, those aren’t the only skills that are relative to the position, and now were going to take a look at mobility, also known as Ethan Hunt’s wheelhouse and where he has a clear advantage over his more traditional competitors.
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Speed:
Hunt: 69
Bercovici: 50
Boss: 42[/div]
- There is no comparison here, as everyone already knew, Ethan Hunt is far and away the fastest of the three, showing off his ability to make things happen with his feet. Bercovici and Boss are both more or less allergic to cardio and possess no speed worth speaking of, however it’s also not a concern either, as neither player is built to be a mobile quarterback. Edge: Hunt
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Agility:
Hunt: 60
Bercovici: 45
Boss: 42[/div]
- The story is the same here as it is for speed, with Hunt blowing them out of the water. When it comes to being mobile, extending plays and being a dual-threat, Hunt is one of the best in the league right now. Bercovici and Boss scramble only when necessary, and sometimes I think Boss prefers to stand there and watch the defender bounce off him rather than try to escape. Edge: Hunt

Summary:
- Truthfully the decision would be much harder if it was just Boss vs Bercovici, because the two of them are much more similar than Hunt is in comparison, with play styles that aren’t in direct contrast with each other, but with Hunt thrown into the mix it could become a real easy decision for the Otters if they plan on running a ground based offense and want a quarterback that can run the option or make throws when needed. Neither Boss or Bercovici is going to thrive in a run-first offense, both players are built to extend the field and pick apart secondary’s. The problem for the Otters if they go with Hunt is when they fall behind in games and need to make up points fast and put the ball in the air, an area that Hunt falls well short of Boss or Bercovici.

All three players have a distinct advantage in one area, whether it’s Boss’ decision making, Bercovici’s laser like accuracy or Hunt’s wheels, but none of them have yet to show they are the complete package. The closest, right now, to being the most well-rounded at their play style would be Mike Boss, he has solid arm strength and accuracy, and more importantly is head and shoulders above his peers in decision making, which will make up for a lack of accuracy as he won’t be attempting to make throws that he shouldn’t. If Orange County intends on being a pass-first offense, then you can pretty much count Ethan Hunt out of the mix, because he doesn't fit that mold, and certainly doesn't compare to Boss or Berc in that kind offense, and vice versa if they want a run-first offense, where Hunt is the clear-cut choice.

”it’s the best and worst situation for a franchise to be in, honestly, because all three of these guys have the potential to be championship caliber quarterbacks, it’s a hair-pulling process in the scouts room right now, because they are all split on who they think is the best option- you really cant go wrong either way, it comes down to what kind offense the Otters decide to run, and where they think their offense is going to be in the future, because if you mess this up now, there is no going back.” said one scout who was keen on the situation in Orange County.

Evaluating the Otters QB Battle - dave - 06-04-2017

I'm excited to see how this plays out in preseason!

Evaluating the Otters QB Battle - daBenchwarmer - 06-04-2017

Strong dislike :hmm:

Evaluating the Otters QB Battle - Merica - 06-04-2017

(06-04-2017, 04:37 PM)daBenchwarmer Wrote:Strong dislike  :hmm:

Why? I was pretty fair across the board.

Evaluating the Otters QB Battle - Grapehead - 06-04-2017

Damn dude, I'm loving the media coverage of this situation.

Evaluating the Otters QB Battle - JBLAZE_THE_BOSS - 06-04-2017

Boss is the best. I like your article. Well thought out and unbiased on your end

Evaluating the Otters QB Battle - 701 - 06-04-2017

Technically, Boss has 106, cause he is making his TPE look inflated by adding points to run blocking and pass blocking from equipment Smile)

Evaluating the Otters QB Battle - Merica - 06-04-2017

(06-04-2017, 05:07 PM)701 Wrote:Technically, Boss has 106, cause he is making his TPE look inflated by adding points to run blocking and pass blocking from equipment Smile)

I saw that too, lol.

Evaluating the Otters QB Battle - 701 - 06-04-2017

(06-04-2017, 11:17 AM)Merica Wrote:I saw that too, lol.
Well, 102 if you take away Tackle and "hands" too.

lol

Evaluating the Otters QB Battle - Jogn - 06-04-2017

(06-04-2017, 09:19 AM)701 Wrote:Well, 102 if you take away Tackle and "hands" too.

lol

If people are still using TPE as a shorthand for talent come the start of next year, expect a lot of vets to suddenly be willing to pay $1m for kick power/accuracy :rofl: