, there are thirty-two teams in the league, and each team has an average of three quarterbacks. There are nearly a hundred quarterbacks in the entire league, but there are only four who are worthy of elite quarterbacks: Indianapolis Peyton Manning of the Colts, Tom Brady of the New England Patriots, Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers, Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints.
Among these four quarterbacks, Manning was the only one ranked first in the draft; not only that, the other three quarterbacks were all very average in the draft. Brady was the 199th pick in the sixth round. Rodgers was the 24th pick in the first round, and Brees was the 32nd pick in the second round.
Even Peyton Manning was tested during the draft that year. From scouting reports to training camp performance to college results, another quarterback, Ryan-Leaf, is no less impressive. What's more, scouts all believed that Leaf was superior in terms of arm strength, which made the 1998 draft full of suspense. In the end, Manning was selected first and Leaf second.
In the past 13 years, Manning has ranked among the four elite quarterbacks and has become one of the best candidates in history; while Leaf, who had great fame at that time, became one of the biggest parallel imports in NFL history. His career was miserable.
That’s what Adam said just now.
He is not defending that No. 11. As other scouts said, the strength and content displayed by No. 11 are still too little, and there is no way to judge or start; however, as a senior scout, he I also deeply understand that data is extremely important; scouting reports are extremely important; but it is also undesirable to completely believe in data and reports. The four elite quarterbacks are the best proof of that.
To be honest, Adam was also looking forward to No. 11's performance in the training camp.
As Black said, during the offseason, Peyton Manning is likely to be unable to participate in the Colts' regular season this year due to a head and neck injury. This also means that there is another team in desperate need of a quarterback, which also adds variables to this year's draft. In Adam's view, the ability displayed by No. 11 in the game is really eye-catching; in the training camp, there will be a lot of eyes on No. 11, paying attention to his performance.
Perhaps, this year is indeed a rare draft year. However, Adam's focus needs to be on adding a Chinese rookie.
Reporters, scouts, team managers, team coaches, team staff, TV broadcasters, league staff, and even the league president... everyone headed towards Lucas Oil Stadium, Officially announcing the opening of the 2011 rookie training camp.
At the same time, 332 rookies also got on the officially arranged bus and headed towards the stadium. On the bus, the bus was bustling and lively. The young and energetic rookie players, with confidence, expectations and dreams, embarked on the road of professional players step by step.
"How's it going? How was your rest last night? You shouldn't have insomnia, right?" Marcus leaned on the back of the seat and looked down at Lu Ke and Logan sitting in the front row, "Let me tell you , Raheem kept getting up to go to the toilet last night, it was like he was dehydrated!"
Raheem Moore and David Carter, their teammates from UCLA, reunited again in the rookie training camp and naturally gathered together.
Rahim quickly stood up and defended himself with a retort, "Why didn't you say it? You were snoring like you were trembling last night, and the room almost collapsed."
"Your complaints are too childish." Logan raised his head and looked back, "At six o'clock this morning, I mean, six o'clock on time, Bambi got up, and then...guess, what did he do? ?”
"Training?" Marcus said the answer directly without guessing, and then saw Logan jump up, "Yes, it's training! Who would train during the rookie training camp? This entire training camp , haven’t you trained enough? We will train continuously for the next four days!"
"Bambi! You just gave the answer." Marcus rolled his eyes, "Please, it's not the first day you met Bambi. He has been like this for the past six months. There is no reason to come to Indianapolis. Si needs to change his daily routine. Right? Bambi."
The last sentence was directed at Lu Ke, and other people's eyes also focused on it. Lu Ke couldn't help but chuckled, "Haven't you ever considered that the reason why I practice more is because my ability is insufficient and my confidence is not enough?" Not enough?"
According to the plan, Lu Ke and Watt made an appointment in advance. After today's training camp, they will meet in the gym to complete today's daily training; but considering that today's situation is quite special, this is the first day of training camp, and he needs to Be fully prepared to face all possible challenges.
Therefore, Lu Ke still got up early as usual. However, today I did not complete the 10,000-meter variable speed run step by step. I just used the quarterback training skill package. The short passing accuracy, medium passing accuracy, and long passing accuracy each increased by one basic point, and were also slightly adjusted. Passing action.
After the passing training, Lu Ke performed another 30 minutes of yoga training. In addition to relieving muscle soreness, he adjusted his breathing rhythm. He gradually relaxed, and his nervousness disappeared, and he was adjusted to his best condition.
Facing Lu Ke's words, Marcus, Logan, Rahim, David and others all smiled. David even laughed twice deliberately and exaggeratedly, "Ha! Ha! What a very good one." Joke, coming from the winner of this year’s Rose Bowl.”
Immediately afterwards, Marcus began to shout in a low voice, while clenching his right fist and waving it gently, "Bambi! Bambi!" The grand occasion of the Rose Bowl night was recreated, and then Logan, Rahim They all started to cheer.
Faced with such treatment, Lu Ke stood up and gave a curtain call ceremony to express his gratitude to his friends. Such a calm look immediately made everyone burst into laughter.
I don't know at what moment, the car gradually became quiet. Everyone turned their heads involuntarily and looked at the stadium outside the car window. This is the official stadium of the NFL professional arena, and this is the ultimate stage where dreams shine! In the future, maybe they will have the opportunity to play games here, or even become players for the Colts, so this will be their home court!
Just looking at the stadium close at hand, the sacred and glorious aura made everyone hold their breath, no one was exception.
More importantly, the vast sea of people surrounded the entire stadium, and the crowd could not even see the edge. Thousands of people were surging crazily, screaming and shouting. Jumping, jumping, and roaring, only by truly being in it can you feel the enthusiasm and excitement.
As far as the eye can see, various support signs are dotted in every corner. Although it is just a rookie training camp, many players have already received superstar treatment, because they may be the hope of their team, they may be the future of their team, and they may become their comrades in the next season!
"Cam Newton! Newton!"
"'Superman' Newton! Cam, you are the new generation of Superman!"
"Looking forward to having you in Carolina! Newton!"
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There are undoubtedly the most slogans calling for Cam Newton. At a casual glance, at least four of the ten slogans are about Newton. Among them, the fans of the Carolina Panthers are undoubtedly the strongest - because they hold the No. 1 pick this year, there is no doubt that Cam is the favorite for the No. 1 pick.
In addition to Cam, there are also all kinds of slogans, which are dazzling and colorful. Such a scene is definitely an unprecedented first for the rookie players. The deafening shouts, the support signs all over the field of vision, the turbulent and boiling sea of people, the whole world began to shake, the kind of rushing towards the face. The shock completely killed all reactions.
Everyone searched eagerly and excitedly, as if their sight was not enough at all, trying to find their own name among the slogans. Some people found it and roared excitedly; some people did not find it, but they were not disappointed. When they saw their friend's name, they shouted in equal surprise.
All of this is brand new, as if a new, shining, bright road is opening up in front of you!
"Ah ah ah", the crazy screams and shouts were gradually left behind. Slowly, the bus drove into the stadium's vehicle passage, and the boiling and hot energy could still be felt in the air, moving wantonly. With.
The players filed off the bus, and a staff member stood at the door of each bus, shouting, "Every player must wear the official jersey, the one he received when signing in yesterday; there is no replacement. , the first thing is to enter the locker room and complete the change; if it is forgotten in the hotel, inform the staff as soon as possible and we will make arrangements. Note, everyone must change the jersey! Everyone!"
After the explanation was completed, under the guidance of the staff, everyone walked towards the player entrance one after another. Another staff member stood at the entrance and repeatedly explained, "Group according to their own court position and follow the staff's guidance; each player is grouped according to his own court position..."
Lu Ke, Marcus, Logan and others filed into the locker room. The five players were all in different positions on the court, which also meant that they had to be divided into groups here. Everyone bumped their fists and wished each other "good luck" and then dispersed,
Looking left and right, Lu Ke easily found the location of the quarterback group without spending too much effort - because Cam Newton was like a star that attracted everyone's attention, smiling and friendly towards the surrounding people. The staff and rookie friends waved hello, and his neat and white teeth showed his charm.
Stepping forward, Lu Ke bypassed the "radiant" Cam, walked towards the neatly arranged team, stepped forward with a smile, and joined the ranks of the quarterbacks.
