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Rock · December 29th, 2004, 02:40 PM

Nope, height is a key factor in playing QB, especially in the NFL, unless you got something really special. Most offensive lineman are 6'5 or taller, so to get the ball up into the passing lanes it helps to be tall. Not to take anything away from Flutie but I haven't seen too many qb's perfect the jump pass like Flutie. Michael Vick is only 6'1 or 6'2 but he has those 8 foot long arms and releases over the top every time. I think it hurts him not spotting receivers quicker, and missing linebacker playing underneath the coverage.......
That is not to say just because your 6'5 you can play QB, so the Ryan Leaf thing is another issue all together......
I would be suprised to see Chang go before the later rounds, he is basically Kliff Klngsbury, but shorter..............

December 29th, 2004, 02:40 PM	#11
Rock Join Date: 07-09-2002 Posts: 375 Tournaments Joined: 0 Tournament Wins: 0	Nope, height is a key factor in playing QB, especially in the NFL, unless you got something really special. Most offensive lineman are 6'5 or taller, so to get the ball up into the passing lanes it helps to be tall. Not to take anything away from Flutie but I haven't seen too many qb's perfect the jump pass like Flutie. Michael Vick is only 6'1 or 6'2 but he has those 8 foot long arms and releases over the top every time. I think it hurts him not spotting receivers quicker, and missing linebacker playing underneath the coverage....... That is not to say just because your 6'5 you can play QB, so the Ryan Leaf thing is another issue all together...... I would be suprised to see Chang go before the later rounds, he is basically Kliff Klngsbury, but shorter..............