The run sets up the pass in that high tempo spread. It feels like 4 out of every 5 plays is a freaking run and defense still are lucky if they contain the run .. they'll sell out and the pass should be open.
Put that guy in a pro style offense against an NFL defense and make him beat defenses with his 68 IQ.
Mike Vick is a different breed - and this guy is no Mike Vick. Mike Vick is easily the greatest college QB I've ever seen. He ran a pro style offense at Virgina Tech .. and he didn't run the ball with smoke and mirrors out of high tempo option spread. Florida State had a great defense - and he made them look like monkeys on broken plays - and well defended drop back passes.
I think Newton could be an outstanding NFL player - just not as a QB. You have to have smarts and true dedication to be an NFL QB... or be named Mike Vick .. and he ain't no Mike Vick.
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