Quinton Flowers Getting some XFL love

[pistonpete]

So, I find it interesting that Flowers is rated as the #7 best QB in the XFL even ahead of the Vipers starter Aaron Murray at #9 according to Yahoo Sports.  I also find it quite interesting that Flowers weakness is listed as "Opportunity" considering that is the coaches fault and not anything to do with Flowers.  In any case, good to see Q getting some positive attention.  Hopefully that will only increase as he deserves it.

Full article can be seen here:  https://sports.yahoo.com/ranking-every-xfl-qb-two-214056439.html

7. Quinton Flowers

• Biggest strength: Mobility
• Biggest weakness: Opportunity
• Most-telling stat: Averaging a robust 3.57 yards after contact per rush attempt

Somehow Marc Trestman still hasn't figured out that his No. 3 QB is usually the best player on the field for the Tampa Bay Vipers. Sure, Flowers hasn't exactly demonstrated a consistent ability to work from the pocket and thrive as a pure passer, but his unique talent at creating plays out of thin air with his legs far surpasses whatever it is that Aaron Murray or Taylor Cornelius bring to the table.

It's fair to cut Flowers some slack considering he hasn't had many (if any) practice reps as the offense's true No. 1 QB. Even so, this Vipers offense has only looked good when Flowers has been under center through two weeks.

It seems unlikely that Murray (foot) will be on the bench if healthy enough to suit up, but perhaps a continued failure to win football games will force Trestman's hand sooner rather than later.

[usf97]

[BDYZR]

Look how long it took xCWT to figure out that you gotta let Flowers be Flowers and build off that. Flowers will probably never be a pocket passer.

[Roaming Bull]

Seems like some coaches just don’t know how to watch tape.

[Guest Jonesy Bull]

So why in the he__ did they start Cornelius?  He was horrible, over threw just about every single pass.

At this point, just build the offense around Flowers strengths.  At 0-2 not much to lose.  And it might bring out a few fans.

[Roaming Bull]

54 minutes ago, Jonesy Bull said:

So why in the he__ did they start Cornelius?  He was horrible, over threw just about every single pass.

At this point, just build the offense around Flowers strengths.  At 0-2 not much to lose.  And it might bring out a few fans.

[smazza]

the life of a professional football player is rough

[usfgrad84]

7 hours ago, Jonesy Bull said:

So why in the he__ did they start Cornelius?  He was horrible, over threw just about every single pass.

At this point, just build the offense around Flowers strengths.  At 0-2 not much to lose.  And it might bring out a few fans.

Trestman doesn't get it. He has built a traditional offense.  He thinks he can just plug Flowers in, let him hand off then let him scramble out of trouble. 

The fact that he called a screen from the 2 yard line with a 5'9" QB should tell you all you need to know about Trestman's mind set.   Kind of hard to drop back far enough for a guy of Flowers' height to get the ball over a DL's for that play to work at that place on the field.   That throw was on Q, but was a dumb play call. 

If he is going to rotate QBs, at least give them each a quarter to get in a rhythm. 

Kind of surprised he hasn't tried a double pass or let Flowers throw out of a jet sweep.  Only makes too much to keep the defense guessing. Especially since this OL sucks. 

Trestman needs to be a little more innovative and less old school in this league. I don't see it happening.

 

 

 

 

 

[NewEnglandBull]

17 minutes ago, usfgrad84 said:

Trestman doesn't get it. He has built a traditional offense.  He thinks he can just plug Flowers in, let him hand off then let him scramble out of trouble. 

The fact that he called a screen from the 2 yard line with a 5'9" QB should tell you all you need to know about Trestman's mind set.   Kind of hard to drop back far enough for a guy of Flowers' height to get the ball over a DL's for that play to work at that place on the field.   That throw was on Q, but was a dumb play call. 

If he is going to rotate QBs, at least give them each a quarter to get in a rhythm. 

Kind of surprised he hasn't tried a double pass or let Flowers throw out of a jet sweep.  Only makes too much to keep the defense guessing. Especially since this OL sucks. 

Trestman needs to be a little more innovative and less old school in this league. I don't see it happening.

 

 

 

 

 

Well they are not going to change the offense significantly now. 

[Guest Jonesy Bull]

55 minutes ago, usfgrad84 said:

Trestman doesn't get it. He has built a traditional offense.  He thinks he can just plug Flowers in, let him hand off then let him scramble out of trouble. 

The fact that he called a screen from the 2 yard line with a 5'9" QB should tell you all you need to know about Trestman's mind set.   Kind of hard to drop back far enough for a guy of Flowers' height to get the ball over a DL's for that play to work at that place on the field.   That throw was on Q, but was a dumb play call. 

If he is going to rotate QBs, at least give them each a quarter to get in a rhythm. 

Kind of surprised he hasn't tried a double pass or let Flowers throw out of a jet sweep.  Only makes too much to keep the defense guessing. Especially since this OL sucks. 

Trestman needs to be a little more innovative and less old school in this league. I don't see it happening.

 

 

 

 

 

Great...yet another football Coach in Tampa that just doesnt get it.  Between the Bulls and Bucs lve lost count.

Im not too excited about 6he xfl.  But since its here and we have Flowers, you might as well make it exciting....Sheesh!