Bombers trade for rights of Tajh Boyd

[gbill2004]

6'2" and 222lb is short and stocky???

LOL that's not short, except maybe when you stand amongst the monsters that play O and D line! Then it's actually short and skinny...

He's actually slightly over 6 feet tall by half an inch. Not sure where 6'2" came from but none of the scouting reports have him listed that tall.

[Brandon Blue&Gold]

 

 

Did all receivers wear No.6? That is some player.

Sammy Watkins.

 

Watkins wore #2.  #6 is DeAndre Hopkins.

[do or die]

Too hell with these dual threat guys.....give me the slew footed, weak arm dropback guys.......

[Brandon Blue&Gold]

Here's a recent scouting report:

Strengths

Sets quickly. Can sling it when he's in rhythm and has a clean pocket. Good zip short-to-intermediate. Can launch deep throws with ease and flashes touch to drop it in the bucket. Shows composure in the face of a blitz and is willing to take a hit to make a play. Makes plays with his feet, rolling the pocket, extending plays or throwing on the move (left or right). Slippery and elusive to escape the rush and is a threat to tuck and run. Functional straight-line speed and run strength for a quarterback; will lower his shoulder on defenders. Experienced, three-year starter. Terrific football character. Has a likable personality.

Weaknesses

Lacks ideal height, and weight has tended to fluctuate, pushing to nearly 240 the second half of 2011 season. Sails downfield throws and can improve his accuracy. Inconsistent decision-making. Did not take snaps under center in a pistol, read-option offense and production was inflated by an NFL-caliber supporting cast of skill talent. Will require patience adapting to pro-style passing. Needs to quicken his eyes and improve his field vision. Does not always see the deep safety or short-hole defender. Impatient making reads before fleeing the pocket. Durability could be a concern, given his style. Needs to learn to slide.

Bottom Line

A short, stocky, fairly nifty, strong-armed quarterback most ideally suited for a vertical-power system. Projects best as a career backup or No. 3 quarterback in the pros and compares very favorably to Ravens 2007 fifth-rounder Troy Smith.

Might not get a clean pocket but the part about not afraid to take a hit means he'll fit right in! 

[Mr. Perfect]

Reminds me of Troy Smith in terms of raw skills.  Hopefully he can learn how to pass in this league.

Agreed 100 per cent. If he comes here, he'll be a project. This isn't a bad move though by any means.

[iso_55]

In the last two weeks has Walters changed anyone's mind(s) about his potential to be a very good GM after all?

It only took absolute panic from Walters to finally do something. Lots of hype about Boyd so we'll see if he  lives up to it.

[Dirty30]

Reminds me of Troy Smith in terms of raw skills. Hopefully he can learn how to pass in this league.

Agreed 100 per cent. If he comes here, he'll be a project. This isn't a bad move though by any means.

Personally...I think everybody gave up on Smith too early.

[BattleLevel]

Too hell with these dual threat guys.....give me the slew footed, weak arm dropback guys.......

It looks like Brian Brohm hacked your account dod. Time to change your password

[Jesse]

Reminds me of Troy Smith in terms of raw skills. Hopefully he can learn how to pass in this league.

Agreed 100 per cent. If he comes here, he'll be a project. This isn't a bad move though by any means.

Personally...I think everybody gave up on Smith too early.

Smith was also around 30 when he finally came up here. He had bounced around for a while in the NFL. Boyd only turns 25 this month.

[rebusrankin]

On paper, if we resigns Nichols, we have our starter in Drew, a solid backup in Nichols and our QB of the future in Boyd.

[do or die]

 

Too hell with these dual threat guys.....give me the slew footed, weak arm dropback guys.......

It looks like Brian Brohm hacked your account dod. Time to change your password

 

Well, for a moment....I was simply out of my comfort zone.....

[Fan Boy]

 

Their oc really liked the fake end-around.

 

Hey I'd use it. it works. Especially at college level where defence has to be superhyped on every game and not pro level personnnel. Mind you we aren't going to see the play where the linebacker knifed through and broke up the play.

[Fan Boy]

 

 

 

Reminds me of Troy Smith in terms of raw skills. Hopefully he can learn how to pass in this league.

Agreed 100 per cent. If he comes here, he'll be a project. This isn't a bad move though by any means.

Personally...I think everybody gave up on Smith too early.

Smith was also around 30 when he finally came up here. He had bounced around for a while in the NFL. Boyd only turns 25 this month.

 

This is a good point. There aren't too many guys that step in from the college and produce right away. Easy to miss that these rookies aren't necessarily young kids. If you throw the kids into the fire mostly they get burnt. 

[jfalk24]

Boyd had Deandre Hopkins, Sammy Watkins, and Martavis Bryant to throw to during his time at Clemson. Thats some impressive recruiting by Clemson. 

[saskbluefan]

I know this is a douchy negation opinion but it's hard earned: I'm pretty much going to assume he sucks until proven otherwise.

[GCn20]

Kid's got a cannon of an arm, and accurate. Quick release too. Good prospect.

[Logan007]

I know this is a douchy negation opinion but it's hard earned: I'm pretty much going to assume he sucks until proven otherwise.

Agreed.  Until he actually takes to the field and shows me something, I'm going to assume he's just as crappy as all the other "amazing" QB's we've brought in over the years that have shown nothing.

[Goalie]

While I agree that he's unproven... he does have all the tools to be a good cfl QB. I think he could easily be our short yardage guy immediately. Esks have Franklin who I'd consider to be similar to Boyd. Boyd might have the stronger arm tho

[wbbfan]

Too hell with these dual threat guys.....give me the slew footed, weak arm dropback guys.......

 

inb4 russ michna.

[Valderan_CA]

 

 

Reminds me of Troy Smith in terms of raw skills. Hopefully he can learn how to pass in this league.

Agreed 100 per cent. If he comes here, he'll be a project. This isn't a bad move though by any means.

Personally...I think everybody gave up on Smith too early.

 

 

Straight up... brought in and expected to be a CFL starter in his first year.... basically nobody ever does that

[M.O.A.B.]

Tajh Boyd ‏@TajhB10 1h1 hour ago

Thanks to @Sinkemsports for the ride, Bout to start this journey with @Wpg_BlueBombers #believeinblue #Bombers

 

Welcome the kid, guys.

[Armchair GM]

Tajh Boyd was solid at Clemson, but JFALK24 nailed it when he says that he had great WR's to throw to.  I watched a few of their games last year, and Boyd impressed me.  Excellent mobility, bomb of an arm, seemingly good accuracy, albeit against college defenses.

 

As long as we don't expect him to change the world immediately, Tajh definitely has potential.  I'm excited.

[iso_55]

This is a signing for next year. I don't agree we should just think he sucks because other qbs have in the past. Have to keep an open mind & for now just say welcome Tajh Boyd to the CFL & the Bombers.

[IC Khari]

Welcome Tajh! 

[Atomic]

In a perfect world, we don't see Tajh Boyd throw a pass for us until sometime in 2017. Sure would be nice to have an extended period of stability at QB.