Vernon Adams Scouting Report

[kalm]

From krg281 on the Red Zone message board:

[GrizFanStuckInUtah]

Blasphemer!

[JohnStOnge]

He's a prick. A talented prick. But a prick.

[YoUDeeMan]

He's a prick. A talented prick. But a prick.

Why?

He is a capitalist. He took another job with a higher paying company.

That's 'Merica, baby!

[JohnStOnge]

He's a prick. A talented prick. But a prick.

Why?

He is a capitalist. He took another job with a higher paying company.

That's 'Merica, baby!

I've thought that ever since the first time I turned on a game he was in and saw him do that dancing crap at the start of the game. This thing with deserting the school that believed in him out of high school and gave him a shot as well as deserting the team mates he had just reinforces the impression. The guy is a prick.

[kalm]

Why?

He is a capitalist. He took another job with a higher paying company.

That's 'Merica, baby!

I've thought that ever since the first time I turned on a game he was in and saw him do that dancing crap at the start of the game. This thing with deserting the school that believed in him out of high school and gave him a shot as well as deserting the team mates he had just reinforces the impression. The guy is a prick.

The fact he is now starting for a top 5 FBS program and all the exposure that brings completely vindicates his decision. He did the right thing.

Wearing Oregon apparel around campus and the way the rule shakes out is another matter.

[UNI88]

I've thought that ever since the first time I turned on a game he was in and saw him do that dancing crap at the start of the game. This thing with deserting the school that believed in him out of high school and gave him a shot as well as deserting the team mates he had just reinforces the impression. The guy is a prick.

The fact he is now starting for a top 5 FBS program and all the exposure that brings completely vindicates his decision. He did the right thing.

Wearing Oregon apparel around campus and the way the rule shakes out is another matter.

He has a chance to really improve his draft stock and make millions more on an initial contract. Regardless of how it works out in the end, I don't blame him at all.

[Jjoey52]

I know it is very improbable, but wouldn't it be cool if EWU won ?

[Grizalltheway]

But really guys, we don't care that he left!

[kalm]

But really guys, we don't care that he left!

Who said that? I care.

[GannonFan]

He graduated. What if he was a chemistry major and graduated early and left EWU to start working for some chemical company? Would he be a prick and a traitor because he left his classmates in the lab to go and moved on to pursue his career? Get over it, once he graduated from EWU he had done all he had to do for that school. He's just pursuing his post-graduate career.

[kalm]

He graduated. What if he was a chemistry major and graduated early and left EWU to start working for some chemical company? Would he be a prick and a traitor because he left his classmates in the lab to go and moved on to pursue his career? Get over it, once he graduated from EWU he had done all he had to do for that school. He's just pursuing his post-graduate career.

Lighten up you insufferable bore, it's a meme.

[SDHornet]

The fact he is now starting for a top 5 FBS program and all the exposure that brings completely vindicates his decision. He did the right thing.

Wearing Oregon apparel around campus and the way the rule shakes out is another matter.

He has a chance to really improve his draft stock and make millions more on an initial contract. Regardless of how it works out in the end, I don't blame him at all.

I agree.


Go EWU.

[Bronco]

I enjoyed the video posted on Deadspin on Big Play VA's career highlights until they included the cheap shot on Tripp and then the dancing...lots of dancing

So is the Oregon-Eastern game on TV this weekend besides the Pack 12 network?

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXZRL9I6Hzw[/youtube]

[Chizzang]

I've thought that ever since the first time I turned on a game he was in and saw him do that dancing crap at the start of the game. This thing with deserting the school that believed in him out of high school and gave him a shot as well as deserting the team mates he had just reinforces the impression. The guy is a prick.

The fact he is now starting for a top 5 FBS program and all the exposure that brings completely vindicates his decision. He did the right thing.

Wearing Oregon apparel around campus and the way the rule shakes out is another matter.

Nobody would ever deny that Adams isn't a total douche' (we've settled that long ago)
But him transferring to Oregon is what ANY TOP ATHLETE should do in that situation

The kid will get seriously looked at by NFL teams now... which is why you play College Football

[HenZoneNation]

There have been plenty of FCS QB's who have been drafted high and succeeded in the NFL. NFL teams are starting to sour on system QB's that can't survive in the NFL. Who was the last Oregon QB who did anything in the NFL? I hope it works out for him. He seems like a decent guy and a proud parent. As long EWU holds onto their coach he'll make any QB who laces up for him look like a stud. I'm looking forward to the UM EWU rivalry for years to come cause they have two of the brightest minds in College football.

[dbackjon]

There have been plenty of FCS QB's who have been drafted high and succeeded in the NFL. NFL teams are starting to sour on system QB's that can't survive in the NFL. Who was the last Oregon QB who did anything in the NFL? I hope it works out for him. He seems like a decent guy and a proud parent. As long EWU holds onto their coach he'll make any QB who laces up for him look like a stud. I'm looking forward to the UM EWU rivalry for years to come cause they have two of the brightest minds in College football.

We will see what Mariota does, but this is a bad NFL list

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[Chizzang]

There have been plenty of FCS QB's who have been drafted high and succeeded in the NFL. NFL teams are starting to sour on system QB's that can't survive in the NFL. Who was the last Oregon QB who did anything in the NFL? I hope it works out for him. He seems like a decent guy and a proud parent. As long EWU holds onto their coach he'll make any QB who laces up for him look like a stud. I'm looking forward to the UM EWU rivalry for years to come cause they have two of the brightest minds in College football.

I don't disagree with any of ^ that...
But I stand by my original statement that Adams will get a far more serious look because he's at Oregon
and getting taken seriously by the NFL is THE GOAL for any TOP athlete in college football

[Mvemjsunpx]

There have been plenty of FCS QB's who have been drafted high and succeeded in the NFL. NFL teams are starting to sour on system QB's that can't survive in the NFL. Who was the last Oregon QB who did anything in the NFL? I hope it works out for him. He seems like a decent guy and a proud parent. As long EWU holds onto their coach he'll make any QB who laces up for him look like a stud. I'm looking forward to the UM EWU rivalry for years to come cause they have two of the brightest minds in College football.

We will see what Mariota does, but this is a bad NFL list

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Yep. Nobody even vaguely good in the NFL since Chris Miller.

[SACCAT]

First off...VA walked by our tailgate last year, after they beat us (Bobcats) 51-50. It was a heart breaking loss for us, and when he walked by he made a point to come over and say "great game by the Cats, I really thought you had us, good luck this year" This was to MAJOR boosters and corporate sponsors. It was a classy move, and I won't forget it any time soon....

That being said....the kid is 5'10" at best, he will not be looked at by the NFL

[kalm]

First off...VA walked by our tailgate last year, after they beat us (Bobcats) 51-50. It was a heart breaking loss for us, and when he walked by he made a point to come over and say "great game by the Cats, I really thought you had us, good luck this year" This was to MAJOR boosters and corporate sponsors. It was a classy move, and I won't forget it any time soon....

That being said....the kid is 5'10" at best, he will not be looked at by the NFL

That's silly. He'll get looks and has a good chance to get drafted. If the cards fall right he might even get a chance to play. Accuracy and the ability to process information quickly > than height. If you get the opportunity.

Oh...also this.

[Chizzang]

First off...VA walked by our tailgate last year, after they beat us (Bobcats) 51-50. It was a heart breaking loss for us, and when he walked by he made a point to come over and say "great game by the Cats, I really thought you had us, good luck this year" This was to MAJOR boosters and corporate sponsors. It was a classy move, and I won't forget it any time soon....

That being said....the kid is 5'10" at best, he will not be looked at by the NFL

So you're saying he's the same size as the guy who just signed a $120 Million dollar NFL contract
with the Seattle Seahawks and has been to two consecutive Superbowls..?

He's that guys size..?

[Trapped in CA]

Looking at the QB situation in Philly, you don't think Chip Kelley would at least have a sit down with VA?

[Chizzang]

Looking at the QB situation in Philly, you don't think Chip Kelley would at least have a sit down with VA?

If Adams has a good year under the Oregon system my guess is he is a 4th or 5th round pick by Philly

The kid can make pretty much every pass in the book
He's fast and knows how to avoid being hit
His Football IQ is exceptional (according to those who know)

Plus: Kelly gives ZERO F*cks what anybody else thinks
Kelly would have to take a shot at him

[kalm]

If Adams has a good year under the Oregon system my guess is he is a 4th or 5th round pick by Philly

The kid can make pretty much every pass in the book
He's fast and knows how to avoid being hit
His Football IQ is exceptional (according to those who know)

Plus: Kelly gives ZERO F*cks what anybody else thinks
Kelly would have to take a shot at him.

He's quick and elusive but not really that fast. I agree with the rest. His football IQ in terms of knowing and feeling where pressure is coming from and when to take off or throw is impressive. He has a great clock.

I would think the cramping issues and durability are as big a concern if not greater than his height.