Full Name:
Chris Simms
School:
Texas
Ht:
6-4
Wt:
225
40:
5.22
Year:
4Sr
Number:
1
Scouting Report:
The
Good: Fundamentally sound pocket passer that makes most
all the throws. Displays
solid footwork setting up in the pocket, throws with an over the
top delivery and possesses a fluid passing motion.
Quick getting the ball out of his hands, zips the short passes or
drives the ball down the field. Throws
tight spirals and does a fine job leading receivers on slants or crossing
patterns. Patient and effective
when given time in the pocket.
The
Bad: Terribly
slow dropping to deliver the ball, does not sense pressure and cannot avoid
it. Some stature in
the pocket but a sitting duck if it collapses around him.
Does not improvise when the play breaks down, makes questionable
choices when pressured and forces the ball into coverage.
Deep accuracy is less then adequate for a strong-armed passer;
underthrows his deep targets and does not place the throws in front of
receivers as they are constantly slowing down and adjusting to the pass. Do not always see the field and locks onto primary targets.
Has shown flashes but minimal consistency and has not shown the ability
to command what amounted to a very talented Texas offense for an entire
campaign without hitting a major wall at some point during the season.
The
Skinny: The light needs to go on if he's to become a quarterback that leads a
franchise at the next level or is to be labeled "just another guy".