I think he could make a solid backup in the league -- arm strength is the only thing holding him back. Schaub doesn't exactly have a cannon but Keenum is even worse IMO. Probably sit on practice squad for a year or two at best and then get a shot to compete for backup. I think they'll bring in another veteran QB to compete with Yates for the backup spot this year.
Question from an absolute talent noob here so please excuse the ignorance in advanced. But he had a pretty killer college career just like the Luck and RGIII no? So why does everyone feel he won't have a decent professional career?
Ever heard of Colt Brennan? Just look at the separation the UH receivers had on many of his throws, and also how he floats up so many of them, it will not be that easy in the NFL. I am not saying he wont be a decent nfl QB, but I could see the arguement against it.
I think part of it has to do with the offense that UH ran and also Keenum doesn't have a cannon arm. He is a bit undersized but the accuracy and decision making is there. If anything, he would be a solid back up if he makes it happen.
Easy to put up numbers when your team throws 50 or 60 times a game and playing against cupcake schools (or at least cupcake defenses). Luck and RGIII played much tougher competition. Look at that line of Tech QBs who put up monster numbers but never amounted to anything.
I've got nothing against the man. I'm not sure he's not a product of the system, however, as evidenced by my post. Mental makeup appears there, as does accuracy. Plus playing 6 years of college football makes him more ready than a typical player.
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Doesn't Keenum want to be a coach? Seems like a perfect opportunity. As for the Texans, this is the least costly 3rd QB they can find(veterans like Delhomme have higher minimum). And his lack of arm strength is less important in our system than many others. Overall. Good all around, assuming one doesn't have high hopes of him.
[rQUOTEr]“That was the first call I made,” coach Gary Kubiak said. It didn’t take long for agent Jeff Nalley to negotiate the three-year deal for Keenum, who had a fan in Kubiak. “I like what he’s made of,” Kubiak said. “He’s smart. He’s eager to learn. I think he fits what we do, and I’m sure glad to have him.” Keenum will play behind starter Matt Schaub and backup T.J. Yates. The Texans are expected to take a fourth quarterback, probably another veteran, to training camp in August.[/rQUOTEr]
This whole system thing needs to be put to bed. Robert Griffin III and Brandon Weeden are products of a system very similar to what Keenum played in. The defenses of the Big 12 sucked their fair share of butt, too.
I really wanted to start a new thread on this but decided against it. I hope it doesn't get buried here though. the chronicle coverage on the case story sucks. I expected more from them. Here is a link to a good read. http://houston.culturemap.com/newsd...themselves-but-houston-texans-get-last-laugh/
Woo time to get my Case jersey!!! THE CHASE FOR CASE!!! MVP GREATEST EVER. at holding the clipboard. Great PR move by the Texans, he is a local hero.
I've watched every UH game last season, and I don't understand what his detractors are seeing. He has a quick release. Faster then Weeden and comparable to Romo according the sports science show. How could a 70% completion rate signify accuracy issues ? He's throwing 50-60 yard bombs while hitting his receivers in stride. How does arm strength come into question? Granted, he will be on the practice squad at worst, but maybe he could win the 3rd string spot this at best this year.. If given the chance in 3 years, he has the potential to be a good starter.
Throwing deep doesnt equate to arm strength....he has no zip on his throws. Also, a vast majority of his passes are to receivers who don't have a defender within 5 yards of them. Very easy to be accurate when the receivers and the offensive system do 95% of the work. I can throw for 3000 yards if all I had to do was throw bubble screens.
Love the signing since I am a Coog but I don't see how he makes the team if Schaub and Yates are 1st and 2nd on the depth chart. To carry 2 young backups doesn't seem like a good idea since Schaub is now slightly injury-prone. Keenum would have to beat out Yates and really impress in preseason. Still rooting for his success wherever it may be.
I wouldn't say they are accurate throws so much as inaccurate throws that still result in completion. Even NFL QBs throw a ton of 'inaccurate' passes that results in completions. Heck, Schaub throws a ton of them and he's one of the better QBs in the NFL. It's just that in college, you can complete a lot more crappy throws than in the NFL, especially in a system like UH's and competition they have. Unfortunately, the TV angle plays a part in this. As it basically follows the football, one can't really see how much a receiver has to adjust his route due to the throw.
