Nate Stanley

The thing about the QB position is that to be really good you have to have some arrogance about yourself. You need to believe you put your team on your back and get them through the game.

Stanzi had it, Tate had it. Not saying those guys didn't lose games. But you knew you were in a dogfight with those guys. It was never over until the last second ticked off the clock.
 
Stanley on a top PAC12 or Big12 team and he would be a stud. Our inept coaching staff makes him average like all other Iowa QBs.
 
MelroseHawkins said:
Funny, I was going to start a thread weeks ago asking the general question if Stanley has that "IT" factor. Stanzi had that Moxi. Tate was Clutch. The question is if Stanley has or can develop that "IT" factor.
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Tate was clutch one year, other than that he became a head case and was disappointing. Stanzi was the Manzi, it was a shame 2010 had some of the internal drama I had heard about because that team had some special qualities. Stanley has a lot of work to do but is far from a finished product. I still think we need to get him out of the pocket more as he throws well on the move and he is a far better runner than what he has shown. He has a tendency to hold the ball to long but the last few games I think he has played with more of a sense of urgency (aided by the no huddle/up tempo) which has helped
 
His play in the 4th quarter did not resemble his play in the first 3 quarters. I recall one completion to Easley, might have been others, but nothing of note.
Iowa needs him to be sharp out of the pocket for the whole game, because they'll have more close ones in the last 8 that will require him to be good in the 4th quarter.
 
Found this: NFLDraftScout.com Prospect Notebook: Week 8

STANLEY SHOWS OFF NFL POWER TOOLS: Iowa junior QB Nate Stanley (6-3, 242, 4.86, #4) was named National Player of the Week for his six-touchdown performance against Indiana last week and is in the midst of the best three-game stretch of his career, completing 67 percent of his passes, while guiding the Hawkeyes to a 5-1 record.

In addition to his improved accuracy this season, Stanley has also done a fantastic job of getting rid of the ball quickly and rarely takes a sack. The team captain has wonderfully operated the Iowa pro-style offense, showing great command in the huddle, excellent pocket presence and the ability to roll out and throw on the run. He has been very effective on play-action.

His draft stock has gone up since the start of the season, as pro scouts have recognized an improved version of Stanley, who has done a fine job working the middle of the field and flashing a NFL-caliber arm. He'll be tested against a tough Maryland team this week before a crucial Big Ten showdown against Penn State.

Stanley currently projects as a Day 2 selection, so it'll be interesting to see what type of decision he makes at the end of the season. Should he declare early for the draft, there will be plenty of teams interested in his services.

 
WinOneThisCentury said:
Good call on this one. You are all over it. I noticed Sirius liked this one too. Only 10 touchdowns in the last two games. Pretty average to me.
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It was a good call. Our OC finally read Football For Dummies and decided to utilize our passing game. Remember Stanley had 100 yards passing against NIU? The post was pointing out how Brian was underutilizing Stanley and how I would like to see him in a passing offense because he has the tools to be special.. I’m not sure you understood that when you went sifting through old posts to stir up shit.
 
99topdawg said:
Found this: NFLDraftScout.com Prospect Notebook: Week 8

STANLEY SHOWS OFF NFL POWER TOOLS: Iowa junior QB Nate Stanley (6-3, 242, 4.86, #4) was named National Player of the Week for his six-touchdown performance against Indiana last week and is in the midst of the best three-game stretch of his career, completing 67 percent of his passes, while guiding the Hawkeyes to a 5-1 record.

In addition to his improved accuracy this season, Stanley has also done a fantastic job of getting rid of the ball quickly and rarely takes a sack. The team captain has wonderfully operated the Iowa pro-style offense, showing great command in the huddle, excellent pocket presence and the ability to roll out and throw on the run. He has been very effective on play-action.

His draft stock has gone up since the start of the season, as pro scouts have recognized an improved version of Stanley, who has done a fine job working the middle of the field and flashing a NFL-caliber arm. He'll be tested against a tough Maryland team this week before a crucial Big Ten showdown against Penn State.

Stanley currently projects as a Day 2 selection, so it'll be interesting to see what type of decision he makes at the end of the season. Should he declare early for the draft, there will be plenty of teams interested in his services.

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No way he leaves or should leave if he's a "day two" prospect.
 
99topdawg said:
Found this: NFLDraftScout.com Prospect Notebook: Week 8

STANLEY SHOWS OFF NFL POWER TOOLS: Iowa junior QB Nate Stanley (6-3, 242, 4.86, #4) was named National Player of the Week for his six-touchdown performance against Indiana last week and is in the midst of the best three-game stretch of his career, completing 67 percent of his passes, while guiding the Hawkeyes to a 5-1 record.

In addition to his improved accuracy this season, Stanley has also done a fantastic job of getting rid of the ball quickly and rarely takes a sack. The team captain has wonderfully operated the Iowa pro-style offense, showing great command in the huddle, excellent pocket presence and the ability to roll out and throw on the run. He has been very effective on play-action.

His draft stock has gone up since the start of the season, as pro scouts have recognized an improved version of Stanley, who has done a fine job working the middle of the field and flashing a NFL-caliber arm. He'll be tested against a tough Maryland team this week before a crucial Big Ten showdown against Penn State.

Stanley currently projects as a Day 2 selection, so it'll be interesting to see what type of decision he makes at the end of the season. Should he declare early for the draft, there will be plenty of teams interested in his services.

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Shades of Fran Tarkenton.
 
Huh, no mention at all about how the kid never runs.

Scrambles, yes he can scramble and avoid a rush. We have seen that.

But just tucking and running downfield to pick up a first down? He hardly ever does that. Does he need to run? Against certain defenses it would help.

Weird that the scouting report says he has everything you want in an NFL QB. If you are projected for Day 2, then you don't have everything you want in a NFL QB.
 
guffus said:
Huh, no mention at all about how the kid never runs.

Scrambles, yes he can scramble and avoid a rush. We have seen that.

But just tucking and running downfield to pick up a first down? He hardly ever does that. Does he need to run? Against certain defenses it would help.

Weird that the scouting report says he has everything you want in an NFL QB. If you are projected for Day 2, then you don't have everything you want in a NFL QB.
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Personally, running is slightly overrated. I like that he can run a bootleg or designed draw if he needs to. I don't like the broken play type of run that CJB used to use. It tends to get QBs hurt in the long run, when a well-designed play or checkdown valve would often get just as many yards.

Tom Brady never runs. Neither does Big Ben. Not every QB needs to be Steve Young.
 
99topdawg said:
Found this: NFLDraftScout.com Prospect Notebook: Week 8

STANLEY SHOWS OFF NFL POWER TOOLS: Iowa junior QB Nate Stanley (6-3, 242, 4.86, #4) was named National Player of the Week for his six-touchdown performance against Indiana last week and is in the midst of the best three-game stretch of his career, completing 67 percent of his passes, while guiding the Hawkeyes to a 5-1 record.

In addition to his improved accuracy this season, Stanley has also done a fantastic job of getting rid of the ball quickly and rarely takes a sack. The team captain has wonderfully operated the Iowa pro-style offense, showing great command in the huddle, excellent pocket presence and the ability to roll out and throw on the run. He has been very effective on play-action.

His draft stock has gone up since the start of the season, as pro scouts have recognized an improved version of Stanley, who has done a fine job working the middle of the field and flashing a NFL-caliber arm. He'll be tested against a tough Maryland team this week before a crucial Big Ten showdown against Penn State.

Stanley currently projects as a Day 2 selection, so it'll be interesting to see what type of decision he makes at the end of the season. Should he declare early for the draft, there will be plenty of teams interested in his services.

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I noticed he keeps shrinking in size. A year ago he was listed as 6' 5", a few months ago at 6' 4", now he's 6' 3". Pretty soon he'll be 6 foot I guess.
 
vork22 said:
It was a good call. Our OC finally read Football For Dummies and decided to utilize our passing game. Remember Stanley had 100 yards passing against NIU? The post was pointing out how Brian was underutilizing Stanley and how I would like to see him in a passing offense because he has the tools to be special.. I’m not sure you understood that when you went sifting through old posts to stir up shit.
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I didn't sift through anything...it was right there when someone reopened the thread. Pointing out NIU is a little disingenuous. They couldn't stop our running game, 1st game, and you know how we playing those early games. There were also several drops and Stanley was pressing...with several really bad throws. Hard to blame the OC for a QB making bad throws...but we ran all over them...which were plays still called by the OC.
 
I think Stanley sticks around next yr. Even if he keeps this hot streak up I don't think he'll play himself into being a 1st round pick.But I could be wrong. All it takes is one team to fall in love with him. The Steelers might see the next perfect QB to replace big Ben in a year or two in him. The Giants are dying for a new QB now so who knows what they'll do. And there'll always be others.

Let's say your a 2nd/3rd round grade after this year. Is it worth it to go and get your NFL clock started or would it be better to come back play yourself into a top half of the 1st round? What's the difference in $ in that and being one year closer to being a FA?
 
I believe we are all aware that Stanley is not going to throw for 6 TD's every game going forward.

But every now and then he does have one of these super games like ISU and OSU in 2017.

The best part is he has now done it 2 games in a row on the road, which is promising and is a sign his consistency is improving.

But Stanley is going to have some bad days going forward. Every QB has bad days. Let's just hope the ratio of super days to bad days keeps improving.
 
cincyhawk said:
Tom Brady never runs. Neither does Big Ben.
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The first part is wrong, but not terrible. The second part is egregious. You haven't lived until you've seen lumbering Big Ben jog and slide for a seven yard first down. The guy looks ridiculous running but somehow always picks up more yards than you would expect.
 
He obviously has all of the physical tools to play in the NFL. I'm bullish on Stanley's future and having a great chance to play in the NFL because he's being given such a great opportunity to develop the mental side of his game.

A guy like Tua from Alabama is confusing for the culture of the sport (for 18-19 year olds to walk in and completely dominate the game). How do you compare Stanley with young guys that look like first round draft picks as true freshman? This isn't normal and I would argue it doesn't translate into NFL success. Nate Stanley is a guy who will leave the program with ~40 college starts, having seen personal and team ups/down, and had long term development with a professionally minded coaching staff. I think the NFL will notice
 
guffus said:
Huh, no mention at all about how the kid never runs.

Scrambles, yes he can scramble and avoid a rush. We have seen that.

But just tucking and running downfield to pick up a first down? He hardly ever does that. Does he need to run? Against certain defenses it would help.

Weird that the scouting report says he has everything you want in an NFL QB. If you are projected for Day 2, then you don't have everything you want in a NFL QB.
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NFL execs and coaches really don't want their QB's running downfield. In their eyes, that's what WR, TE and RB are for. Now having pocket presence and being able to scramble to lengthen plays, they like.
 
He reminds me so much of Big Benn. Not the fastest but finds a way to shed opposing tacklers. About the same speed as Big Ben. Very similar.
 
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