Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2017 1:27:59 GMT -6
Case Keenum left the University of Houston as the most prolific passer in college history and entered the NFL as an UDFA. In a 2012 class that saw 11 QBs drafted, Keenum went underlooked because he was only 6 feet tall, without a massive arm and was coming out of a spread system. The concerns over him being a starter were 100% accurate but Keenum has developed into a solid backup QB. He’s bounced between the Texans and the Rams getting a handful of starts at both spots, never showing enough to become a solid starter but showing enough that he’s worth a spot on the roster. Here’s how he’ll help the Vikings
PASS GAME:
If Case Keenum had a stronger arm he would be a starter-quality NFL QB. Unfortunately, his arm is below average and affects more of the zip on the ball than the placement. This limits his overall impact on an NFL passing game as there are just some throws he cannot make. Keenum isn’t afraid to go deep by any means that the shots he can take are limited to throws from the same hash and back shoulder fades down the sideline. He makes quick decisions in the passing game, finding open spots in zones to hit his defenders in the short areas of the field. His arm holds him back from attacking the middle of the field as the lack of zip means even when he makes the right read he isn’t able to always get the ball there before the defender. Another thing limiting his game is his decision-making skills. It’s not as much that he isn’t reading the defense but more like he’s willing to test the coverage like he has the arm of Brett Favre when it’s more like Chad Pennington. He seems to place a lot of faith in his receivers no matter how deserving they may be. He also has that Sam Bradford habit of checking the ball down on 3rd down before the play even has a chance to develop. In the pocket, he shows the ability to handle pressure and even has the legs to scramble. Sometimes he doesn’t react well enough to edge pressure though and takes hits on throws he wouldn’t have to if he stepped up earlier. He also has a fumbling problem with 15 in 26 games. The concerns about his height proved to have an effect on his game as well because I have never seen a player get more passes batted down at the LOS than any QB I’ve ever seen. He actually led the NFL in this category last year getting 3.7% of his passes batted down.
Keenum has the decision-making skills to run a west coast offense and is skilled in leading his receivers with his throws helping them maximize their yards after the catch. He gives his playmakers a chance which is the most you can really ask of a backup QB
5 PLAYS THAT SHOW HIS STRENGTHS
Gives his receivers chances one on one
Can run basic west coast plays, here's a stick play
Can scramble, converts on 3rd and 2 here
Amazing at throwing corner routes to left
Consistently leads players into flat maximizing RAC
5 PLAYS THAT SHOW HIS WEAKNESSES
He makes the right reads but misses too many passes downfield, here he misses a wide open WR on a double move
This is technically the right read but he doesn't have enough zip on his arm to get the ball there before the DB
Has fumbling problem, here he fumbles the ball on a scramble outta the pocket
Balls get tipped at the LOS far too often
Will throw short immediately on 3rd down, here it's 3rd and 9
Overall, Case Keenum should beat out Taylor Heinicke for the backup QB spot. He has the mind of a low level NFL starter without the arm and can definitely help the Vikings if forced into a spot start or too. His turnover troubles can be concerning, but like I mentioned before he gives his receivers chances to make plays. He’s been plagued throughout his career with receivers who couldn’t catch a cold so if he does play this year it’ll probably be with the best receiving core of his career. However, fingers crossed the only snaps Keenum takes in a game in 2017 is in the preseason.
PASS GAME:
If Case Keenum had a stronger arm he would be a starter-quality NFL QB. Unfortunately, his arm is below average and affects more of the zip on the ball than the placement. This limits his overall impact on an NFL passing game as there are just some throws he cannot make. Keenum isn’t afraid to go deep by any means that the shots he can take are limited to throws from the same hash and back shoulder fades down the sideline. He makes quick decisions in the passing game, finding open spots in zones to hit his defenders in the short areas of the field. His arm holds him back from attacking the middle of the field as the lack of zip means even when he makes the right read he isn’t able to always get the ball there before the defender. Another thing limiting his game is his decision-making skills. It’s not as much that he isn’t reading the defense but more like he’s willing to test the coverage like he has the arm of Brett Favre when it’s more like Chad Pennington. He seems to place a lot of faith in his receivers no matter how deserving they may be. He also has that Sam Bradford habit of checking the ball down on 3rd down before the play even has a chance to develop. In the pocket, he shows the ability to handle pressure and even has the legs to scramble. Sometimes he doesn’t react well enough to edge pressure though and takes hits on throws he wouldn’t have to if he stepped up earlier. He also has a fumbling problem with 15 in 26 games. The concerns about his height proved to have an effect on his game as well because I have never seen a player get more passes batted down at the LOS than any QB I’ve ever seen. He actually led the NFL in this category last year getting 3.7% of his passes batted down.
Keenum has the decision-making skills to run a west coast offense and is skilled in leading his receivers with his throws helping them maximize their yards after the catch. He gives his playmakers a chance which is the most you can really ask of a backup QB
5 PLAYS THAT SHOW HIS STRENGTHS
Gives his receivers chances one on one
Can run basic west coast plays, here's a stick play
Can scramble, converts on 3rd and 2 here
Amazing at throwing corner routes to left
Consistently leads players into flat maximizing RAC
5 PLAYS THAT SHOW HIS WEAKNESSES
He makes the right reads but misses too many passes downfield, here he misses a wide open WR on a double move
This is technically the right read but he doesn't have enough zip on his arm to get the ball there before the DB
Has fumbling problem, here he fumbles the ball on a scramble outta the pocket
Balls get tipped at the LOS far too often
Will throw short immediately on 3rd down, here it's 3rd and 9
Overall, Case Keenum should beat out Taylor Heinicke for the backup QB spot. He has the mind of a low level NFL starter without the arm and can definitely help the Vikings if forced into a spot start or too. His turnover troubles can be concerning, but like I mentioned before he gives his receivers chances to make plays. He’s been plagued throughout his career with receivers who couldn’t catch a cold so if he does play this year it’ll probably be with the best receiving core of his career. However, fingers crossed the only snaps Keenum takes in a game in 2017 is in the preseason.
... and neither is this Chris guy.