Post by guru on Jun 3, 2006 16:26:02 GMT -5
40 yard dash -- 4.86 sec.
Bench press -- Declined to participate
Vertical Jump-- 31 and 1/2 inches
Broad Jump -- 8'11"
Shuttle run-- 4.4 sec.
Three-cone drill -- 7.36 sec.
Wonderlic Score -- Not yet released
History -- A late bloomer to the sport, Kidd did not pick up a football until his senior year of high school. Not offered a scholarship and wanting a chance to play college ball he was a walk on at Syracuse University. Although he picked up the offensive scheme readily and had no problems with learning the playbook, Kidd struggled on the field. His mechanics were horrendous and since he lacked experience his decision making was slow and often errant. After redshirting as a freshman he was third on the depth chart and didn’t see any playing time the following year. Not to be deterred, Kidd spent the off-season working hard. He concentrated on his delivery and spent countless hours in the film room. With Syracuse’s top QB entering the draft a year early and the backup suffering a vicious hit which caused him to twist and fall, tearing his MCL and ACL in his right knee, Kidd found himself thrust into the starting role. A rough start to the season had naysayers up in arms demanding a change in QB’s. Coach Bullock refused to buckle under the pressure and stuck with Kidd, saying “the kid, no pun intended, has got something special just give him time”. Whether it was coach Bullock’s unquestionable support or something else entirely, Kidd started to turn things around. During the next two years Kidd visibly matured with leaps and bounds. As his confidence grew so also did the stats. During one seven game stretch during which Syracuse was undefeated, Kidd threw 19 touchdowns with only one interception and had a completion rate of close to 77 percent. Kidd’s fifth year at Syracuse proved to be one of the greatest in recent memory and had fans asking Mcnabb who? Kidd led Syracuse to an impressive 10 and 2 record and a birth into the Orange Bowl where they spanked Florida 37 to 17. He threw 3740 yards 41 touchdowns with only 6 interceptions. Kidd was one of the three finalists for the Heisman Trophy but was narrowly beat out due to strength of schedule.
Pro's: Intelligent and well liked by coaches and players, Kidd is the complete player. He can make any throw and has great awareness. He is extremely accurate on all routes and has an absolute cannon for an arm. A hard worker, Kidd is not just a great quarterback but also a great person. He has never missed a game because of injuries and is a leader in the lockerroom.
Cons: Although athletic, Kidd is not a natural athlete. He is slow of foot and not the most graceful quarterback outside the pocket. He also has a tendency to fumble if blindsided and has been accused of sitting in the pocket too long.
Overall: Surprisingly, considering he hasn’t played football all that long, Kidd is a very polished quarterback and could step right into the starting role with the right team. He may not be a gifted athlete but he is a gifted quarterback. Hand in hand, a born winner and a natural leader of men, Kidd is very respected by all who know him. To reach his full potential however, it is suspected that Kidd will need a solid O line in front of him.
Bench press -- Declined to participate
Vertical Jump-- 31 and 1/2 inches
Broad Jump -- 8'11"
Shuttle run-- 4.4 sec.
Three-cone drill -- 7.36 sec.
Wonderlic Score -- Not yet released
History -- A late bloomer to the sport, Kidd did not pick up a football until his senior year of high school. Not offered a scholarship and wanting a chance to play college ball he was a walk on at Syracuse University. Although he picked up the offensive scheme readily and had no problems with learning the playbook, Kidd struggled on the field. His mechanics were horrendous and since he lacked experience his decision making was slow and often errant. After redshirting as a freshman he was third on the depth chart and didn’t see any playing time the following year. Not to be deterred, Kidd spent the off-season working hard. He concentrated on his delivery and spent countless hours in the film room. With Syracuse’s top QB entering the draft a year early and the backup suffering a vicious hit which caused him to twist and fall, tearing his MCL and ACL in his right knee, Kidd found himself thrust into the starting role. A rough start to the season had naysayers up in arms demanding a change in QB’s. Coach Bullock refused to buckle under the pressure and stuck with Kidd, saying “the kid, no pun intended, has got something special just give him time”. Whether it was coach Bullock’s unquestionable support or something else entirely, Kidd started to turn things around. During the next two years Kidd visibly matured with leaps and bounds. As his confidence grew so also did the stats. During one seven game stretch during which Syracuse was undefeated, Kidd threw 19 touchdowns with only one interception and had a completion rate of close to 77 percent. Kidd’s fifth year at Syracuse proved to be one of the greatest in recent memory and had fans asking Mcnabb who? Kidd led Syracuse to an impressive 10 and 2 record and a birth into the Orange Bowl where they spanked Florida 37 to 17. He threw 3740 yards 41 touchdowns with only 6 interceptions. Kidd was one of the three finalists for the Heisman Trophy but was narrowly beat out due to strength of schedule.
Pro's: Intelligent and well liked by coaches and players, Kidd is the complete player. He can make any throw and has great awareness. He is extremely accurate on all routes and has an absolute cannon for an arm. A hard worker, Kidd is not just a great quarterback but also a great person. He has never missed a game because of injuries and is a leader in the lockerroom.
Cons: Although athletic, Kidd is not a natural athlete. He is slow of foot and not the most graceful quarterback outside the pocket. He also has a tendency to fumble if blindsided and has been accused of sitting in the pocket too long.
Overall: Surprisingly, considering he hasn’t played football all that long, Kidd is a very polished quarterback and could step right into the starting role with the right team. He may not be a gifted athlete but he is a gifted quarterback. Hand in hand, a born winner and a natural leader of men, Kidd is very respected by all who know him. To reach his full potential however, it is suspected that Kidd will need a solid O line in front of him.