09-14-2016, 10:51 AM
(09-14-2016, 10:40 AM)Rhinocero23 Wrote: You could have a point there.
I still don't have any reason to believe Andy has that much arm. I think you may be muddying the waters a bit. Your example makes it seem as though the quarterback is just standing there waiting for receiver to run 60 yards down the field.
For instance last year Ben completed a pass against us that was on the left sideline coming from the north end zone. He was on the numbers on the right...the receiver only had to run down the field 50 yards however the ball traveled close to 80. Point being he did not have to wait on the receiver to get down the field he had to have enough arm to throw the ball 80 yards in the air with a high enough arc to allow the receiver to run underneath it on the 50 yard go route. Andy cannot make that throw and never will. That does not make him a bad QB it just is obvious he cannot make all of the throws.
There are very few who can make that throw, but I do know what you mean. Ben does put a high arc on throws, which gives his guy a chance to run under it. He is also very good at hitting receivers in stride, which allows for even more yards after the catch. Add in the fact that he is still very good at extending plays, he can throw off his back foot or across his body and still get velocity on it... I cannot stand Roethlisberger, but the guy can play quarterback.
