Kyle Lauletta

patfanken · Mar 14, 2018

I was going to post this in the draft forum, but when I hit the forums link, it wasn't there.

If the mods want to move this to the wherever the draft forum currently resides, feel free to do so. (and btw, let me know how to get there.

)

I was prompted to get on this topic from a tweet by Phil Perry about the Pats being one of the 27 teams at the Richmond pro day. Headlining the day's events was their QB, Kyle Lauletta, and I thought that name sounded familiar. Now I never heard of Kyle Lauletta, but I had a coach in college named Joe Lauletta, so I decided to give this kid a look to see if there was any relationship.

In doing so it became clear that if there was a QB who was within reach of the Pats from the bottom of the 2nd down, it was Kyle Lauletta. Now beyond all the physical QB stuff, his father was a QB at Navy, his 2 uncles played college Lacrosse and the final piece that will make him my QB binky for this draft is that his grandfather turned out to be the Joe Lauletta that coached me at Tufts from 66-69 in BOTH football and lacrosse. Here's a link to an article that describes the actual football reasons, Lauletta could make an intriguing QB prospect

.How Kyle Lauletta Became Bill Belichick’s Perfect Quarterback Prospect

holyredeemer · Mar 14, 2018

patfanken said:
I was going to post this in the draft forum, but when I hit the forums link, it wasn't there. If the mods want to move this to the wherever the draft forum currently resides, feel free to do so. (and btw, let me know how to get there. )

I was prompted to get on this topic from a tweet by Phil Perry about the Pats being one of the 27 teams at the Richmond pro day. Headlining the day's events was their QB, Kyle Lauletta, and I thought that name sounded familiar. Now I never heard of Kyle Lauletta, but I had a coach in college named Joe Lauletta, so I decided to give this kid a look to see if there was any relationship.

In doing so it became clear that if there was a QB who was within reach of the Pats from the bottom of the 2nd down, it was Kyle Lauletta. Now beyond all the physical QB stuff, his father was a QB at Navy, his 2 uncles played college Lacrosse and the final piece that will make him my QB binky for this draft is that his grandfather turned out to be the Joe Lauletta that coached me at Tufts from 66-69 in BOTH football and lacrosse. Here's a link to an article that describes the actual football reasons, Lauletta could make an intriguing QB prospect

.How Kyle Lauletta Became Bill Belichick’s Perfect Quarterback Prospect

Great back story Ken. But as far as Lauletta being the perfect fit, you’re over a month late old friend. That train has come and gone. But do not fret, I stayed behind. I’ll throw a few with ya at the saloon while we wait for the next train.

Ras-IR Dowling · Mar 14, 2018

patfanken said:
I was going to post this in the draft forum, but when I hit the forums link, it wasn't there. If the mods want to move this to the wherever the draft forum currently resides, feel free to do so. (and btw, let me know how to get there. )

I was prompted to get on this topic from a tweet by Phil Perry about the Pats being one of the 27 teams at the Richmond pro day. Headlining the day's events was their QB, Kyle Lauletta, and I thought that name sounded familiar. Now I never heard of Kyle Lauletta, but I had a coach in college named Joe Lauletta, so I decided to give this kid a look to see if there was any relationship.

In doing so it became clear that if there was a QB who was within reach of the Pats from the bottom of the 2nd down, it was Kyle Lauletta. Now beyond all the physical QB stuff, his father was a QB at Navy, his 2 uncles played college Lacrosse and the final piece that will make him my QB binky for this draft is that his grandfather turned out to be the Joe Lauletta that coached me at Tufts from 66-69 in BOTH football and lacrosse. Here's a link to an article that describes the actual football reasons, Lauletta could make an intriguing QB prospect

.How Kyle Lauletta Became Bill Belichick’s Perfect Quarterback Prospect

My Qb binkie as well.

fightingirish595 · Mar 14, 2018

Funny you mentioned this now. I was just watching film on this guy. Hes got potential. Is he accurate enough to overcome his arm strength limitations? I don’t know. Certainly one to keep an eye on

signbabybrady · Mar 14, 2018

patfanken said:
I was going to post this in the draft forum, but when I hit the forums link, it wasn't there. If the mods want to move this to the wherever the draft forum currently resides, feel free to do so. (and btw, let me know how to get there. )

I was prompted to get on this topic from a tweet by Phil Perry about the Pats being one of the 27 teams at the Richmond pro day. Headlining the day's events was their QB, Kyle Lauletta, and I thought that name sounded familiar. Now I never heard of Kyle Lauletta, but I had a coach in college named Joe Lauletta, so I decided to give this kid a look to see if there was any relationship.

In doing so it became clear that if there was a QB who was within reach of the Pats from the bottom of the 2nd down, it was Kyle Lauletta. Now beyond all the physical QB stuff, his father was a QB at Navy, his 2 uncles played college Lacrosse and the final piece that will make him my QB binky for this draft is that his grandfather turned out to be the Joe Lauletta that coached me at Tufts from 66-69 in BOTH football and lacrosse. Here's a link to an article that describes the actual football reasons, Lauletta could make an intriguing QB prospect

.How Kyle Lauletta Became Bill Belichick’s Perfect Quarterback Prospect

Full scouting report on Grandpa Lauletta the coach?

TheFlyingWedge · Mar 14, 2018

If a Rutgers connection also exists, this guy checks all the boxes.

Flash · Mar 14, 2018

Dumb question: Is arm strength something a QB can improve on or is this something that is genetics (Similar to ex. height)?

supafly · Mar 14, 2018

Flash said:
Dumb question: Is arm strength something a QB can improve on or is this something that is genetics (Similar to ex. height)?

I would have to guess that arm strength could improve on some level with increased training, but I don’t think he’s going to go from 0-60, either. It hardly qualifies as a dumb question, at least to me.

How much of a concern is that lack of arm strength? Is he simply mediocre or is he poor in this regard? I think this aspect may be what’s keeping him from a first/second round pick.

PatriotReign · Mar 14, 2018

supafly said:
I would have to guess that arm strength could improve on some level with increased training, but I don’t think he’s going to go from 0-60, either. It hardly qualifies as a dumb question, at least to me.

How much of a concern is that lack of arm strength? Is he simply mediocre or is he poor in this regard? I think this aspect may be what’s keeping him from a first/second round pick.

As long as his arm is better than Chad Pennington and Greg McElroy I say bring him aboard.

luuked · Mar 14, 2018

patfanken said:
I was going to post this in the draft forum, but when I hit the forums link, it wasn't there. If the mods want to move this to the wherever the draft forum currently resides, feel free to do so. (and btw, let me know how to get there. )

I was prompted to get on this topic from a tweet by Phil Perry about the Pats being one of the 27 teams at the Richmond pro day. Headlining the day's events was their QB, Kyle Lauletta, and I thought that name sounded familiar. Now I never heard of Kyle Lauletta, but I had a coach in college named Joe Lauletta, so I decided to give this kid a look to see if there was any relationship.

In doing so it became clear that if there was a QB who was within reach of the Pats from the bottom of the 2nd down, it was Kyle Lauletta. Now beyond all the physical QB stuff, his father was a QB at Navy, his 2 uncles played college Lacrosse and the final piece that will make him my QB binky for this draft is that his grandfather turned out to be the Joe Lauletta that coached me at Tufts from 66-69 in BOTH football and lacrosse. Here's a link to an article that describes the actual football reasons, Lauletta could make an intriguing QB prospect

.How Kyle Lauletta Became Bill Belichick’s Perfect Quarterback Prospect

Patriots Draft Talk

As others have said.. he has been discussed in details in the last months over in the draft board. If it wasnt for his problematic arm strength he would officially go into binkie territory for me. But if you are used to those lasers Brady has even in his fourties and then see some of his attempts it is a bit problematic.

Seacoast Fan · Mar 14, 2018

supafly said:
I would have to guess that arm strength could improve on some level with increased training, but I don’t think he’s going to go from 0-60, either. It hardly qualifies as a dumb question, at least to me.

How much of a concern is that lack of arm strength? Is he simply mediocre or is he poor in this regard? I think this aspect may be what’s keeping him from a first/second round pick.

In my humble opinion, arm strength is the most overrated QB trait, by far.

supafly · Mar 14, 2018

Seacoast Fan said:
In my humble opinion, arm strength is the most overrated QB trait, by far.

I was initially thinking that it could be more overrated in a quick timing system like ours, which utilizes a lot of short to intermediate stuff, but then I began to think about some of those tight windows that Brady seems to hit like it’s nothing, and I came back to thinking that it would all depend on how serious this lack of arm strength is perceived by the scouts and experts.

Edit: I see that luuked has touched on this idea, as well.

Sicilian · Mar 14, 2018

supafly said:
I was initially thinking that it could be more overrated in a quick timing system like ours, which utilizes a lot of short to intermediate stuff, but then I began to think about some of those tight windows that Brady seems to hit like it’s nothing, and I came back to thinking that it would all depend on how serious this lack of arm strength is perceived by the scouts and experts.

Edit: I see that luuked has touched on this idea, as well.

luuked said:
Patriots Draft Talk

As others have said.. he has been discussed in details in the last months over in the draft board. If it wasnt for his problematic arm strength he would officially go into binkie territory for me. But if you are used to those lasers Brady has even in his fourties and then see some of his attempts it is a bit problematic.

I guess it depends on what people mean by arm strength. I would guess that the ability to rear back and chuck the ball 80 yards is overrated unless that can also translate to those lasers into tight windows you both have mentioned. I would guess technique plays a big role in the latter, as you need to cram a lot of power into a very tight, quick motion. I don't know which one would be easier to train up with good coaching, but I think zip and accuracy are the key factors, moreso than being able to bomb.

luuked · Mar 14, 2018

Seacoast Fan said:
In my humble opinion, arm strength is the most overrated QB trait, by far.

The issue is that once he is at NFL level his arm strength will make him unable to hit tight windows. Those lasers between two DBs that Brady throws ? Yeah, they would not consistently get through with Laulettas arm.. at least on intermediate throws (15+ yards).

The shorter ones he seems to be fine with.

luuked · Mar 14, 2018

Sicilian said:
I guess it depends on what people mean by arm strength. I would guess that the ability to rear back and chuck the ball 80 yards is overrated unless that can also translate to those lasers into tight windows you both have mentioned. I would guess technique plays a big role in the latter, as you need to cram a lot of power into a very tight, quick motion. I don't know which one would be easier to train up with good coaching, but I think zip and accuracy are the key factors, moreso than being able to bomb.

What it boils down to is the question how much improvement you can get out of rebuilding some of his fundamentals and making Tom House (or whoever) work on his throwing motion. No clue how much you can do there but the reality is that he would most certainly be a project with no guarantee of working out.

patfanken · Mar 14, 2018

luuked said:
Patriots Draft Talk

As others have said.. he has been discussed in details in the last months over in the draft board. If it wasnt for his problematic arm strength he would officially go into binkie territory for me. But if you are used to those lasers Brady has even in his fourties and then see some of his attempts it is a bit problematic.

Well, I was always of the belief that "arm strength" was something you had or you didn't. However, Brady has made it clear that that is not the case. He didn't come into the league throwing lasers. In fact, his "arm strength" was one of the questions that forced him down to down to 199.

I think that improved mechanics can improve arm strength as well as getting physically stronger. Those are the tools Brady has used to "suddenly" become the strong-armed QB he is today. So in the end, the answer to the question is yes, QB's CAN improve their arm strength after they get to the NFL.

Palm Beach Pats Fan · Mar 14, 2018

The draft board is indeed hard to find if, like I do, you come to this forum by a direct bookmark. You have to go to Patriots forums, click on the little "subforums" icon, then wade through the long list of 70 subforums (most of which are inactive).

At this time of the year, especially, there ought to be a direct & clickable link in the banner of this forum for the draft subforum, if that is possible. Ian?

SHOWTIME15 · Mar 14, 2018

Palm Beach Pats Fan said:
The draft board is indeed hard to find if, like I do, you come to this forum by a direct bookmark. You have to go to Patriots forums, click on the little "subforums" icon, then wade through the long list of 70 subforums (most of which are inactive).

At this time of the year, especially, there ought to be a direct & clickable link in the banner of this forum for the draft subforum, if that is possible. Ian?

Or you can go to the main pats forum and scroll all the way down. You should see the draft forum link.

jah · Mar 14, 2018

We were "guaranteed to reach" for Keenan Reynolds, too. I think this is one of those connections that fans/pattern lovers care more about than BB himself. I bet we'll take some QB none of us had on our radar, like Brissett.

TomPatriot · Mar 14, 2018

I watched vids of Lauletta and watch one game last season. I didn't think his arm strength was as mediocre as the scouting report I read indicated. He had a nice touch on the deep ball and could throw outs pretty well. I didn't see a lot of intermediate passes though. Footwork and release could use work.

On the whole, he looks like a good FCS QB but I wasn't wowed by him. In the game I watched it seemed like he could run the offense well but didn't make plays. Then again, I always do better watching linemen than skill guys, especially QBs.

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