The National Football League’s draft is underway and pivotal decisions are being made from drafting to signing quarterbacks.<\/p>\n
The National Football League\u2019s draft is underway, and pivotal decisions are being made, from drafting to signing quarterbacks.<\/p>\n
Plaza of Honour quarterback Darian Durant is well aware of what it takes to make an impression on football brass and earn an extra look or a spot on a roster. Durant offered this advice to young QBs on the SportsCage.<\/p>\n
\u201cEveryone goes in wanting to execute the playbook and be as fundamentally sound as possible. But I like to tell guys you have to take risks.<\/p>\n
If you see a one-on-one matchup, even if the play calls for a short throw, you can make a big play. You\u2019ll never fully master a playbook, but if you can show coaches you understand concepts and recognize when it\u2019s time to take a shot and be more aggressive, that stands out.<\/p>\n
If you go out there, throw touchdown passes, get the crowd excited and show big-play ability, you give yourself a better chance of making the team. But if you\u2019re robotic and just taking the simple five-yard throw, you could be two-and-out. You might not get the extra reps you need to prove you belong.<\/p>\n
So take a risk from time to time, within the structure of the offence, and show coaches you can make big plays. That will give you a better chance.\u201d<\/p>\n