Player Signing Pats add QB Matt Corral

[patfanken]

After listening a bit of what Chris Sims had to say, (which IIRC was well before the draft and the combine) you have to wonder why the Panthers would simply give up on him after one season. Something here doesn't compute. On paper he seems like a perfect compliment to Bryce Young. They both come from basically the same offense and language. Both are RPO QB's. Both (according to Sims) are talented, decisive and smart. So what happened.

My fear is that Carolina is worried about Corral's chronic foot issues and cut bait. who knows the story on why he's out there.

Best Case Scenario- In about a month after Corral settles in he replaces Zappe as the #2 and BOB starts to develop the talent that Sims was raving about. Mac starts to excel like some of us expect and cements his place as starter. The Pats have a quality back up who is young and talented enough to keep him on his toes. Over the next 3 seasons, Corral gets a few starts and shows well and after his rookie contract is about to expire, he is traded for a 2nd day pick. OR becomes our #1 if Mac doesn't progress as we hope.

Worst case scenario - I have to listen to the "QB controversy" BS for the next 3 years.

 

[jimnance]

According to RAS and Draftscout, he's 6'1.5" while Zap is 6'0.4" so a whole 1.1" taller - Woooo! BB is fighting for that extra inch.

The eye test says Zappe is 5'2"

 

[Kontradiction]

Any predictions as to when some on this board will start pounding the table for Corral to take over for Mac? Halftime of the Eagles game?

This thread, sometime between now and next Sunday.

 

[Kontradiction]

According to RAS and Draftscout, he's 6'1.5" while Zap is 6'0.4" so a whole 1.1" taller - Woooo! BB is fighting for that extra inch.

“You trying to squeeze an inch in on me somewhere?”

 

[TheBeers]

Good arm, quick release, can run, experienced in RPO's, similar offense system.. sounds good.

 

[Water Boy]

The dinks on 98.5 were doing everything they could to trash this move. Assuming he doesn't have a health issue, It sounds like he is a better scheme fit than Zappe.

 

[Hyped]

I don't hate it. ABC.

Always Be Closing! Look under every rock.

 

[Jim Beankie]

“You trying to squeeze an inch in on me somewhere?”

Geez - didn't know half that classic monologue was ad-libbed...

...the director only interrupted Ermey in the middle of a take once to ask for the definition of the term “reach-around.”

 

[Jim Beankie]

The eye test says Zappe is 5'2"

I think he's a little taller than that - it's the T-Rex arms that need to Go Go Gadget.

 

[Patsfan1958]

 

[Love The Drake]

This is interesting Because now instead of investing a a solid cap in Mac Jones you can also evaluate Matt Corral.
Mac will definitely be pushed my Matt.
This will only make the pressure for Mac to perform brighter.
Bill Obrein has 2 young QBs to mold.

 

[jdlboot14]

After listening a bit of what Chris Sims had to say, (which IIRC was well before the draft and the combine) you have to wonder why the Panthers would simply give up on him after one season. Something here doesn't compute. On paper he seems like a perfect compliment to Bryce Young. They both come from basically the same offense and language. Both are RPO QB's. Both (according to Sims) are talented, decisive and smart. So what happened.

My fear is that Carolina is worried about Corral's chronic foot issues and cut bait. who knows the story on why he's out there.

Best Case Scenario- In about a month after Corral settles in he replaces Zappe as the #2 and BOB starts to develop the talent that Sims was raving about. Mac starts to excel like some of us expect and cements his place as starter. The Pats have a quality back up who is young and talented enough to keep him on his toes. Over the next 3 seasons, Corral gets a few starts and shows well and after his rookie contract is about to expire, he is traded for a 2nd day pick. OR becomes our #1 if Mac doesn't progress as we hope.

Worst case scenario - I have to listen to the "QB controversy" BS for the next 3 years.

I don't think Carolina gave up on Corral at all. I think they thought they were being clever, and waiting a day after cutdowns to try to quietly move him to the PS - a report actually confirmed this. They committed to Young, they have Dalton as the vet backup, and didn't want to waste a roster spot on a 3rd.
But, it is seriously unexpected for the Patriots. We'll see if anything comes of it. Is our QB room complete for the season, I doubt it!

 

[IcyPatriot]

Damn the Zappites in the forum are eating a glut of crow lately.

 

[Love The Drake]

Damn the Zappites in the forum are eating a glut of crow lately.

Meekly raises hand.

 

[IcyPatriot]

Top High School QB Transfers After Fight with Wayne Gretzky's Son

Matt Corral has transferred after getting into a physical altercation with Wayne Gretzky's son.

www.tmz.com

 

[Love The Drake]

I got autographed Zappe and Thornton gear no cap.
Who needs some?

 

[Betterthanmost]

I got autographed Zappe and Thornton gear no cap.
Who needs some?

Can you get Myles Bryant?

 

[PATSYLICIOUS]

Definitely a higher ceiling than zappe, but id imagine zappe is the better candidate as qb2 right now. Are we going to just carry 3 qbs whenever zappe is called up or is there a way to send corral to ps?

 

[Betterthanmost]

Some of his throws are in elite league. Mac better watch out, if he learns the playbook and Mac gives him an inch, he can seize the opportunity unlike Zappe. He has the arm to make those tight NFL throws that I am still not sure Mac can make with velocity and less rainbow like throws.

 

[Kdo5]

He is much more mobile and has a much better arm. Definitely an upgrade over Zappe.
At one point he was thought to be an end of round 1 qb

Like this pick up a lot

Lol he hasn’t played a single NFL game. Zappe is 2-0 as a starter, although he has limitations s and a poor offseason to look at. It’s not an upgrade until he takes a meaningful NFL snap.

Better upside, no experience. I’d like to see if he can do anything but let’s not start talking this kid up yet.