Stopped in a nearby Food Lion to pick up one item. Quick in and out until I saw the Athalon Sports NFL draft preview magazine in the rack. A five minute visit turned in to 30 minutes. Only one App State player was ranked in the top 20 of his position group. Zac Thomas was the 15th best QB prospect entering the draft. His profile made it sound like he has a legitimate shot at becoming an NFL back up QB. Was surprised that Shemar Jean Charles was not mentioned unless I completely missed it. Looked at both corner and safety.

Hmmm. I’m with you there.

I do find that interesting. We have two players whose stats were at the top of college football world in Shemar Jean Charles and Ryan Neuzil, but they're getting overlooked because their stats are against "G5 competition," but the same bias isn't getting passed to Zac. I'm definitely not a Zac nay-sayer, I think he very well could be a legitimate backup NFL QB, I just think it's odd.

I recently read an article that 20 teams have contacted Jean Charles. That article is erroneous in my opinion.

I agree about SJC. I see Zac as the consummate backup QB for several years. He will make lots of money and then move on to TV. Landing a gig like Daniel Jeremiah currently has.

appfanjj wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 27, 2021 1:12 pm

I agree about SJC. I see Zac as the consummate backup QB for several years. He will make lots of money and then move on to TV. Landing a gig like Daniel Jeremiah currently has.

I agree with you, but I think he will be coaching instead of being on TV.

I’m no quarterback scout but I just ain’t seein it. He’s a fine athlete and I always thought a potential taysom hill type role would suit him but as a typical backup quarterback based on the regression he displayed and the inaccuracy that seemed to plague him, I don’t know how he would be successful against nfl defenses. I could seem him on a few practice squads but making a roster seems like a long shot in my opinion

His so called inaccuracy was partly due to the receivers not being experienced enough, consistently healthy nor practiced quite enough due to constant disruptions by COVID to run their routes and sync their timing with Zac. Too, blocking was inconsistent.

Not trying to make excuses, just saying there are zillions of variables both great and small. Regression goes hand in hand with the affore mentioned.

Regardless, we won more than we lost and went to and won another bowl game if I recall correctly. ( I only followed the season's personnel half arsed and intermittently, but still saw patterns). As has been mentioned by countless others, COVID hit every team and schedule differently and at different times.

Just my one penny worth.

Seattleapp wrote: ↑

Fri Apr 30, 2021 1:50 pm

I’m no quarterback scout but I just ain’t seein it. He’s a fine athlete and I always thought a potential taysom hill type role would suit him but as a typical backup quarterback based on the regression he displayed and the inaccuracy that seemed to plague him, I don’t know how he would be successful against nfl defenses. I could seem him on a few practice squads but making a roster seems like a long shot in my opinion

BTW, I totally agree that he is not first or second NFL team QB. Second string QB has to be as nearly competent to the first string guy as possible since he may be called on to take over the job at a moment's notice.
Just ain't seeing it.

AppState89 wrote: ↑

Fri Apr 30, 2021 10:06 am

appfanjj wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 27, 2021 1:12 pm

I agree about SJC. I see Zac as the consummate backup QB for several years. He will make lots of money and then move on to TV. Landing a gig like Daniel Jeremiah currently has.

I agree with you, but I think he will be coaching instead of being on TV.

Or Canadian ball.