- Jul 24, 2014
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We've had numerous Trask threads here on GatorChatter, but not many Franks threads. How good is this kid? I've spent the last 90 minutes watching as much highlight tape as I could find. I'd watch and rewatch again and again, breaking down every play if possible. I just enjoy doing stuff like this. Here are the positives and negatives:
Positives:
1. His arm talent is obvious. Franks has an NFL arm. He can make every throw in the route tree and do so with a ton of velocity.
2. Like Trask, he often knows when to put heat on the ball and when to take it off. After watching more tape of Franks, I actually think he is better than Trask at this. Trask often takes too much off his passes.
3. His athleticism immediately sticks out. On the tape, he was usually one of the most athletic and fastest players on the field.
4. Because of his athleticism, he can make throws Trask can't. I'm not talking arm strength. I just mean those times when under pressure a QB is forced to make an awkward throw.
5. He's a risk taker. This is important because I hate Charlie Checkdowns. He isn't afraid to throw it up to an athletic receiver that is one on one with a smaller corner.
Negatives:
1. This leaped off the tape. Way to often he simply wasn't processing things fast enough. On many plays, it devolved into a Manziel-esque schoolyard ball that wasn't at all necessary. His elite athleticism often bailed him out though. That won't happen in the SEC. This really stuck out.
2. This was mentioned by many experts, but his mechanics are awful which is why his completion percentage wasn't that great (58%). They really are bad. However, this is easily fixable with hard work and proper coaching.
3. When the pressure hits, the eyes come down and he takes off to run rather than his eyes staying downfield. This is normal for athletic quarterbacks like him.
Conclusion: If Mac and Nuss can turn Franks into a pocket passer with supreme athleticism, Florida is back baby. However, the things Franks needs to work on take time. He should redshirt this year. Be excited gator fans. The future is bright again in Gainesville.
Positives:
1. His arm talent is obvious. Franks has an NFL arm. He can make every throw in the route tree and do so with a ton of velocity.
2. Like Trask, he often knows when to put heat on the ball and when to take it off. After watching more tape of Franks, I actually think he is better than Trask at this. Trask often takes too much off his passes.
3. His athleticism immediately sticks out. On the tape, he was usually one of the most athletic and fastest players on the field.
4. Because of his athleticism, he can make throws Trask can't. I'm not talking arm strength. I just mean those times when under pressure a QB is forced to make an awkward throw.
5. He's a risk taker. This is important because I hate Charlie Checkdowns. He isn't afraid to throw it up to an athletic receiver that is one on one with a smaller corner.
Negatives:
1. This leaped off the tape. Way to often he simply wasn't processing things fast enough. On many plays, it devolved into a Manziel-esque schoolyard ball that wasn't at all necessary. His elite athleticism often bailed him out though. That won't happen in the SEC. This really stuck out.
2. This was mentioned by many experts, but his mechanics are awful which is why his completion percentage wasn't that great (58%). They really are bad. However, this is easily fixable with hard work and proper coaching.
3. When the pressure hits, the eyes come down and he takes off to run rather than his eyes staying downfield. This is normal for athletic quarterbacks like him.
Conclusion: If Mac and Nuss can turn Franks into a pocket passer with supreme athleticism, Florida is back baby. However, the things Franks needs to work on take time. He should redshirt this year. Be excited gator fans. The future is bright again in Gainesville.
