wazzy said:
Im not sure about Losman but if buffalo gives him time to develope and they keep Mcgahee in the backfield then i think he can be a good QB possibly great if his arm is better then I think.
Why do Dolphin fans keep implying Losman has a weak arm? He was known before the draft to have an absolute cannon. It was said that only Roethlisberger had similar arm strength but Losman's release was quicker.
From All-Pro scouting's profile before the draft:
Name: J.P. Losman
College: Tulane/Transfer from UCLA
Jersey: 7
Height: 6024
Weight: 212
40 Time: 4.73
Medical: Sprained left MCL in 2001. Missed 5 games.
General Characteristics
Athletic Ability: Tremendous athlete at the QB position. Excellent movement skills and can create with his legs. 35†vertical.
Speed for Position: Very good speed for position. Shows excellent quickness and agility when on the move.
Strength: BP-375, SQ-460, PC-300. One of the strongest QB’s in the country.
Durability: Sprained MCL in 2001 and missed 5 games, but has never really been dinged up much. Durable player who will play through pain.
Competitiveness: Very competitive player. Will always go balls out until the final whistle blows. Has solid talent around him.
Character: Good kid. Has never been a problem and is well-respected by teammates and coaches. Good personality.
Position Characteristics
Arm Strength: Excellent arm strength. Can make all the NFL style throws, as well as the arm strength to go deep. Excellent velocity and throws well moving left or right with equal strength.
Accuracy: Very accurate at all levels.
Touch: Has a good touch on all throws. Knows when to take something off his throws. Can fit balls into tight windows.
Delivery: Quick delivery. No wasted motion. Very compact.
Set Up: Gets from under center quickly. Good push and is quick to set up in all drops(3-5-7). Very agile player.
Rollout Ability: Very good rollout QB. Can get outside the tackle box and make plays with legs and throws good ball on the run.
Poise: Shows good pocket presence. Keeps cool and confident under pressure and will take a hit. Very tough player.
Judgment: Overall will make good decisions with the football. Will get a little too confident with his arm and try and force some balls.
Mobility: Excellent mobility in and out of the pocket. Avoids the rush and can sprint out and deliver accurate ball with zip.
Awareness: Good field awareness. Sees field well and can read progressions. Shows the ability to find his 2nd and 3rd options.
Bottom Line
J.P. Losman is in his 2nd full season as the starting QB for the Green Wave. Transferred to Tulane in 1999 after originally signing with the UCLA Bruins. Very athletic QB with excellent size, mobility, arm strength, agility, and toughness. An excellent QB prospect who reminds me a lot of former Cal QB Kyle Boller in his physical traits. Threw for 2,468 yards, 19 TD and 10 INT in 2002. Has really worked hard to become a better decision maker with the football during the off-season. Possesses the NFL arm strength and mobility, as well as being a very vocal leader in the huddle. Confident performer who has some good surrounding talent. A player I have seen numerous times in person and who has impressed me with his all-around game. Surely a first round pick barring injury or a total collapse and could hear his name in the top 15 picks. Maybe the best QB prospect in the draft. An enormous physical talent who I see as a starter in the league for years to come and in the right situation, could become an All-Pro caliber player.
