Mac can get the ball downfield despite having a weaker than average arm because he puts more loft on those passes than some other QBs. At times that’s fine. At times it allows the safety to make a read and get to the ball. On sideline out patterns it can allow a defender a chance to recover and break up the pass or step in front for an interception. I actually think that for the most part Josh did a great job putting the rook in situations where he was not exposed. They had to open the playbook a little more down the stretch and he got exposed a little. And overall these are nitpicks. I think the Pats hit a home run drafting him.It might be splitting hairs, but saying his arm is "weaker than average" while having above-average accuracy doesn't compute when evaluating his season statistically. He ranked 14th in yards per attempt and averaged about 235 yards per game; overall, his QBR placed him at 15 among active quarterbacks. I'd say his arm is "average," all indicators pointing to a capable game-manager skill level. Unquestionably, improved arm strength will be required for Mac to become a genuine difference maker who can carry a team and come from behind down multiple scores.
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