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Daunte Culpepper's best physical attribute is NOT his arm strength.

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Nor his mobility.

In my opinion, it's his ACCURACY.

Now, I know this isn't some ground-breaking revelation or anything. I mean, how else would the guy be a 64 percent passer?
I knew he was very accurate.
However, watching his time in the game vs. Tampa, and now just recently breaking down the Carolina tape, it's clear to me that Daunte isn't just accurate, he's PINPOINT accurate.

Four passes come to mind when I think about the Carolina film. Chris Chambers ran a seven-yard out to pick up a first down. Well, Chris Gamble jumps it, and Daunte probably read that he would do so. But Daunte threw the ball high and outside, the only place Chambers can get the ball. Otherwise, it's a pick and Gamble returns it for six.

The second was the 32-yard "would be" touchdown to Chambers in the corner of the end zone. The corner has pretty good coverage and is behind Chambers. Daunte put great touch on the ball and slightly underthrew it on purpose. Once again, only to where Chambers had a chance to get it.

The third pass was when we were in the red zone. Vernon Carey loses his battle to Julius Peppers (which, to Vernon's credit, didn't happen often at all in the game) and Daunte gets flushed out of the pocket to the right side. He throws slightly across his body to hit Chambers over the middle right between the 8 and the 4 on the one yard line.

The fourth one was when he threaded the needle to Justin Peele for about a 12-yard-gain. He stuck the ball with some mustard on it into double coverage, and to Peele's credit, he held onto the ball after getting shallacked.


And, think about this. Daunte isn't even fully in sync with the receivers yet, and he still looks this good.
 
DolphinDevil28 said:
Nor his mobility.

In my opinion, it's his ACCURACY.

Now, I know this isn't some ground-breaking revelation or anything. I mean, how else would the guy be a 64 percent passer?
I knew he was very accurate.
However, watching his time in the game vs. Tampa, and now just recently breaking down the Carolina tape, it's clear to me that Daunte isn't just accurate, he's PINPOINT accurate.

Four passes come to mind when I think about the Carolina film. Chris Chambers ran a seven-yard out to pick up a first down. Well, Chris Gamble jumps it, and Daunte probably read that he would do so. But Daunte threw the ball high and outside, the only place Chambers can get the ball. Otherwise, it's a pick and Gamble returns it for six.

The second was the 32-yard "would be" touchdown to Chambers in the corner of the end zone. The corner has pretty good coverage and is behind Chambers. Daunte put great touch on the ball and slightly underthrew it on purpose. Once again, only to where Chambers had a chance to get it.

The third pass was when we were in the red zone. Vernon Carey loses his battle to Julius Peppers (which, to Vernon's credit, didn't happen often at all in the game) and Daunte gets flushed out of the pocket to the right side. He throws slightly across his body to hit Chambers over the middle right between the 8 and the 4 on the one yard line.

The fourth one was when he threaded the needle to Justin Peele for about a 12-yard-gain. He stuck the ball with some mustard on it into double coverage, and to Peele's credit, he held onto the ball after getting shallacked.


And, think about this. Daunte isn't even fully in sync with the receivers yet, and he still looks this good.
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No dought.Feels good having a smart QB under center.Its great for a change.Does anyone have any idea how many snaps he will take this comming thursday?
 
He did look really sharp with all of his throws. That ball zips in there with good velocity and it is right where it needs to be. I think the thing he has that all really good players have, whether it is a QB, RB, DB, etc., is vision. You have to be able to see the field and know exactly where you are going with the ball. That is more of a mental thing probably, but you can also contribute that to the eyes. Its not just a mental processing thing, it is seeing things other players don't see. Its looking like Daunte has that good vision from what we've seen so far.
 
im excited for the game against pittsburgh i want to see waht our offense can do against the pittsburgh D and what our defense can do against their pass attack, our run defense has impressed me and our pass D seemed better last week against carolina, one reason why im not convinced yet it that steve smith was not in the game
 
That pass to Chambers for the TD that was called back, looked like it was effortless. It was on a rope. It was absolutely beautiful.
 
Yeah Daunte has alot of tools to work with. I think Jay Fiedler would have been a much much better QB if he only had a stronger and more accurate arm. Jay had no tools what so ever other than his legs. Daunte has a very specail gift and can't to see what he does when he gets the timing down with his WR's
 
Hey, if his legs are his third best attribute, we have a pretty darn good quarterback. He is one of the best scramblers in the game but his arm strength and pin point accuracy are even better. That, in itself, is incredible. Great post Devil and I couldn't agree with you more. We got a real talent at QB guys, and we got him for just a 2nd round pick. Doesn't it feel good to know we are going to be good for years too come?
 
DD, I would LOVE to agree with you. However, after only seeing Daunte really throw in the Carolina game, I am afraid that the high pass over Gamble and low 32 yard pass to Chambers may just be luck. Watching the game, both just seemed fortunate. Now I know that historically C-Pep is incredibly accurate and I truly hope these plays were a product of precision passing, but one has to wonder is it a product of rust and luck...? I hope I'm wrong, but I get tired of reading incredibly biased posts on this site. I am as big of Phin fan as any of us, just trying to be objective.

Bring the hate.
 
im inclined to think he is so supremely talented it that like dan he just wings it and it goes where he wants it to go. see it and throw it, dont make it more complicated than it has to be
 
dolfan005 said:
DD, I would LOVE to agree with you. However, after only seeing Daunte really throw in the Carolina game, I am afraid that the high pass over Gamble and low 32 yard pass to Chambers may just be luck. Watching the game, both just seemed fortunate. Now I know that historically C-Pep is incredibly accurate and I truly hope these plays were a product of precision passing, but one has to wonder is it a product of rust and luck...? I hope I'm wrong, but I get tired of reading incredibly biased posts on this site. I am as big of Phin fan as any of us, just trying to be objective.

Bring the hate.
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Incredibly biased would have been if I made this post after the Jacksonville game.

But after seeing him in extensive action against two of the best defenses in the NFL, I'm sold.
 
your right DD Cpep's placement is unlike anything we've seen from our QB in years... this is what the difference between TDs and turnovers is. I can't wait to see Our guys consistently catching balls in stride instead of adjusting and fighting for it. Our Offense should be able to make more plays after the catch!

im inclined to think he is so supremely talented it that like dan he just wings it and it goes where he wants it to go. see it and throw it, dont make it more complicated than it has to be
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Fiedler/Feeley/Frerrotte attempt to be good Qb's...... Guys like Dan and Cpep just are.:D
 
Daunte certainly has exceptional tools DD, good post. My only concern is how good he reads his reads and progressions, still don't feel we've seen a true test of that yet. He sure is accurate with his throws.
 
I know this is pretty irrelevant to the subject but it still p***es me off that on Madden Culpeppers accuracy rating is like a 84. top 5 QB of all time in completion percentage and a low accuracy rating??? But anyway....... Daunte looks EXTREMELY sharp right now, God this is exciting isn't it???
 
DolphinDevil28 said:
The third pass was when we were in the red zone. Vernon Carey loses his battle to Julius Peppers (which, to Vernon's credit, didn't happen often at all in the game) and Daunte gets flushed out of the pocket to the right side. He throws slightly across his body to hit Chambers over the middle right between the 8 and the 4 on the one yard line.
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i seen this play a little different. while the pass hit chambers right in the numbers, it could have been a touchdown if cpep would have lead chambers more to the left. instead he forced chambers to stop for the ball and gave defenders the sec to get the tackle. if that pass was more left chambers would have ran in for the td. i seen this play a few times and no defenders were in range on the left side.
 
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