What happened to 6’5 QBs?

[VolFanInHawaii]

Dobbs was 6-3. QB size is a largely overrated attribute (see: Allen, Josh)

 

[VOLAGAIN]

So was Dormady, yet when standing side by side he looked much taller than JG. In truth Jgis about 6-1.

No he is not. I stood next to him and others...

 

[Hank Bukowski]

Seems like we haven’t had a tall QB since Ainge. Is this something teams are going away from? Every time a y’all QB hits the field people seem to talk about strong arms and use the words “NFL body” but you rarely see the height at the position anymore.

We haven't had a y'all QB since Jim Bob Cooter.

 

[Biopsyman]

I would be just be happy for someone that can make all of the throws all the time...

 

[i2amavol]

In college, I think you better have a qb with the ability to run, avoid the sack and make a critical first down with his legs. If that guy is also tall, then that is even better. In the pro's, trying to run might just put you on the disabled list.

I always thought that Peyton and Tee were good examples of this. Peyton was great, but he couldn't quite get us over the hump in college. In the NFL, he could. On the other hand, Tee lead us to the national title, but he did not succeed in the NFL.

The difference being, Tee had the ability to make that critical running play when we needed it. Except for one play that surprised everyone in the stadium, I don't think Peyton did a whole lot with his legs.

That may be an over-simplification, but that is always how I saw it.

 

[k-town_king]

Isn't shrout around 6'4?

If you're wondering why our roster looks the way it does credit coach #24 and his gimmick offense for the shorter QBs. Not saying JG can't be good or great but botch didn't like big QBs in the pocket throwing the ball.

Guarantano is taller than Shrout.