Some people are convinced that Allens only problem at Wyoming was the team around him. He led Hart to the CIF Southern Section Division III title with a 131 record. Thats impossible to do. Strong-armed Ohio State legend Cardale Jones was clocked throwing footballs 61 miles per hour from his knees, harder than most pro QBs throw standing up, but he, too, has yet to do anything meaningful in the league. He is currently #3 for all-time career passing yards, #3 in total offense[1] and #2 for all time touchdown passes.[2][3]. He drove down the field and capped off his drive with a 7-yard touchdown pass to tight end Todd Heap. Josh Allen playing against power 5 teams was absolutely terrible. Tedford teaches mechanics that are great when measuring against a Juggs machine or a long distance throw competition but not so much for football accuracy. The Ravens season went downhill after that, even going four games without a single passing touchdown. Boller said he was trying too hard to make a play when he made an ill-advised throw on the run that Patrick Willis returned 23 yards for a score that put the 49ers ahead 21-0 in the third quarter. lol. Phil Savage, then our director. The Ravens came to regret drafting Boller, who was a major disappointment, and years later, former Ravens coach Brian Billick explained that the Ravens convinced themselves they could draft Boller despite his bad stats in college because he had a bad team around him. Top-5 or (add on as you wish) Not in any order (particularly) 1. I don't know how far. First of all, lets keep in mind that a LOT of Baltimores regret with drafting Boller wasnt just that he failed, but that they gave up the 41st overall pick AND the following years first rounder to get him. Stuckey on Twitter: "I see it's QB pro day hype day. Some of my Ravens QB Kyle Boller (7) is run out of bounds after a 7-yard gain on their first quarter scoring drive by Green Bay's Nick Collins (36). The Browns recovered on the play. For his career, Boller was at 47.7%, 6.1 Y/A, and a 108.2 rating. Allens O-Linemen are so overmatched, he never gets to set his feet. It was arguably the best game of his career, but the Ravens ultimately still lost 2724. Kyle Boller said it was "tough frustrating" to watch his first missed game since the end of the 2003 season. Troy Smith (right) watches as fellow Ravens quarterback Kyle Boller takes a snap during minicamp practice in Owings Mills. Harrington and Boller also both came out of the same system after learning from Jeff Tedford, whse proteges were 0 for 6 as NFL stars (dont consider Dilfer a star) until Aaron Rodgers was drafted. They didnt in the NFL either. Whos coordinating that offense? From left, Ravens quarterbacks Troy Smith, Joe Flacco and Kyle Boller drop back during Sunday's afternoon training camp practice in Westminster. Backup rookie quarterback Troy Smith played the remainder of the game, leading the team into overtime, where they eventually lost, 2216, giving the Dolphins their sole win of the season. I don't know how far. Ravens quarterbacks Kyle Boller (left) and Joe Flacco share a light moment following passing camp Wednesday in Owings Mills. Out of 110 passes thrown during drills at the official combine, Boller completed just over 96% of his passes, capping the entire practice with a jaw-dropping, scrambling 75+ yard bomb. Erik2806. The following week, due to Campbell's injury, Boller started his first game as a Raider against the Chiefs. Last season, Boller completed 55.6 percent of his passes. In the end, it didn't much matter whether Kyle Boller or Carson Palmer Chiefs 28, Raiders 0: Rusty Kyle Boller, Carson Palmer throw 3 interceptions each - The Salt Lake Tribune Sections 1:54 that was a 60 yard pass in the air right on the money, and he made it look a pretty routine throw. So he doesnt know what hes talking about, and he is not a man of his word. He came in late in the game and was unable to pull out a victory. I'd love to have won all of those Superbowls. A former first-round draft pick (19th overall in 2003), Boller has seen action in 53 games, but was relegated to backup duty when the Ravens added Steve McNair in 2006. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved, Bollers name was among those who came up in this previous post. He could throw the ball over sixty yards without winding his arm. With McNair as the starting quarterback the Ravens improved to a franchise best mark of 133 on the season, as compared to only going 610 the previous year with Boller at the helm. Josh Allen is not shying away from Kyle Boller comparisons. Over 60, threw it over the goalpost from the 50. Kyle Boller was born on June 17, 1981. Bench McElroy Member since Nov 2009 33188 posts. Kyle Boller had 48 touchdowns over his career. I think Tedford is the common denominator that may have even worked its way to Josh Allen given his growing up in the Fresno area. He's married to a model. Kyle Boller's completion rate by using more quick passes and shallow crossing routes. I'm not going to go out there and be timid and not throw balls because I'm scared to throw interceptions because people will boo me. From left, Ravens quarterbacks Kyle Boller, Troy Smith and first-round pick Joe Flacco work out during the first day of the team's mandatory minicamp. Harrington and Boller also both came out of the same system after learning from Jeff Tedford, whse proteges were 0 for 6 as NFL stars (dont consider Dilfer a star) until Aaron Rodgers was drafted. Boller is a marginal backup in the league. Didn't Boller throw it 70+ yards from one knee in a pre-draft workout? Any other QB who played under Petrino had the system and offense come into question. Two bad losses against division rivals followed. The Ravens came to regret drafting Boller, who was a major disappointment, and years later, former Ravens coach Brian Billick explained that the Ravens convinced themselves they could draft Boller despite his bad stats in college because he had a bad team around him. I get that fans are bitter that he didn't pan out.we mortgaged a 1st . California Lewis was participating in his second practice after returning to the team earlier this week. Four touchdowns and no interceptions. Not a member? Other than that the guy is a complete chump when it comes to the Draft. Notice Of Termination Of Real Estate Contract, Due to knee and shoulder surgeries, he only started five games that year. He is a lot like Dalton, in terms of size and a perceived inability to really sling the ball. Quarterback Kyle Boller prepares to throw a deep pass during a drill on Thursday afternoon. Theres footage of Baltimore Ravens quarterback Kyle Boller throwing 80 yards while taking a knee. Bert Jones (The Ruston "Rifle")- he was the Elway before Elway, had one of the most . He started the first 9 games of the season, going 53, before being injured (thigh) in a game against the St. Louis Rams. Id much rather take Mason Rudolph over Allen, Rudolph may not have the cannon of an arm but he has a good arm and something Allen doesnt, Accuracy. he sucks and there are no stats or stories of him throwing the ball through the uprights from his knees on the 50 that will support anything to the contrary. Ravens quarterback Kyle Boller was 19-for-40 for 210 yards, with one touchdown pass and two interceptions. (I found this old message board posting from March of 2003 talking about it). If Im the Browns, I stay away from a quarterback. Second, lets not pretend that these two had similar struggles in college, at least on paper. After Week 10, which featured a humiliating loss against the Cincinnati Bengals, during which McNair committed 3 fumbles, it was decided that Boller would officially be the starting quarterback for the remainder of the season. Maybe Russell isn't even the best comparison, because Allen kind of reminds of Kyle Boller, who could take a knee and throw a football into a But could he walk and chew gum at the time? You can't be a backup quarterback if you come in to help your team for 1 game and start 1 for 3 for 3 yards, with 2 interceptions, one of which being returned for a touchdown. How much did Kyle Boller weigh when playing? It was said that with good coaching Josh Allen improved every day at the Senior Bowl; and then he played very well in the game, the North MVP I believe? AFC Offensive Player of the Week (week 14. You must be logged in to leave a comment. Boller led the Ravens in a hard-fought game against the Cleveland Browns, in which the Ravens attempted to make a late comeback, which ended in what seemed to be a win after a missed field goal attempt by Cleveland. Former Cal quarterback Kyle Boller was one of the more notable, throwing deep from one knee at a workout. I sometimes feel Flacco is one of the most dangerous types quarterbacks to have; good enough to never be in a "suck for luck" or looking to trade situation, but flaky enough that you don't trust him in the playoffs. What Happened to That Guy? Kyle Boller - Baltimore Ravens Forced to scramble, Kyle Boller gets a face-mask penalty on James Farrior but no points, as the Ravens scored only once on five trips inside Pittsburgh's 36. (Complete Story), What Happened To Jaylon Ferguson? I thought Ozzie Newsome and the brilliant Ravens scouting staff never made a mistake. Player stats at NFL.com. NinersFan1973 says: This little "throw" raised his draft stock considerably, and was a coup for him. Kyle Boller, who was named the Ravens' starting quarterback for Thursday's preseason opener against the New England Patriots, drops back to pass during training camp on Tuesday. . Following the retirement of Steve McNair, Boller faced a three-way battle for the starting job between himself, former Heisman Trophy winner Troy Smith, and the rookie Flacco, who was drafted with the Ravens' first round draft choice. Allen, meanwhile, was over 56% for each of his two starting seasons, 7.7 Y/A attempt overall, and a 137.8 rating. Boller became the primary backup to Palmer for the rest of the season. He was the second quarterback selected from the Pac-10 conference after the Cincinnati Bengals selected Carson Palmer from USC with the first overall pick. The history of the NFL is littered with huge arms. Frequently Asked Questions about the NFL and Football, Pro-Football-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREE. In back to back games, he (and the entire team) finally seemed to come alive and show the promise everyone had been expecting, as he completed 19-of-27 passes (70.4%) for 253 yards, 3 touchdowns and no interceptions for a career-high 136.8 QB rating in the 483 victory in Week 14 vs. the Green Bay Packers. Kyle Boller has replaced an injured Steve McNair twice this season. After playing college football for California, he was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the first round (19th overall) of the 2003 NFL Draft. When Boller came back against the Bengals, after posting an 8.0 QB rating (4-of-12 [33%] for 37 yards and 1 interception) in the 1st half, he exploded in the 2nd half, going 14-of-20 [70%] for 174 yards, 3 touchdowns and 1 interception for a 115.4 QB rating in the final 2 quarters. And of course, it leaves people talking after the workout. Kyle Bryan Boller (born June 17, 1981) is a former American football quarterback. He also rushed 53 times for 189 yards and his 1st-career rushing touchdown. "Kyle put on a good show," Ravens running back Jamal Lewis For example, the goalkeeper in soccer/real football may kick the ball, but they may also throw it. I dont know how anyone would think its worthwhile to watch Josh Allen playing against a school like Iowa. Anybody NFL-ready should have found plenty of open receivers. inBurbank,CA, College: Ravens' mistake with Kyle Boller may be a cautionary tale about Josh Joe Flacco has been under center for a trip to the playoffs AND a playoff win (on the road, I might add) every year since he's been our starter. If he was at a school with a lot of talent around him he would have won a national championship. Ravens quarterbacks Kyle Boller (7) and Troy Smith (10) throw during passing drills at training camp. why is his opinion of any significance here?. Mel Kiper said stats are for losers in talking up Allen, who according to Kiper has the necessary physical traits. Ravens quarterback Kyle Boller fumbles in front of Bengals defensive end Justin Smith, resulting in a fourth-quarter turnover. Buffalo's Jeff Posey (96) recovered the fumble. Kyle Boller is the NFL. AnswersToAll kyle boller can throw a football through the goalposts from the 50 yard-line on his knee! December 12, 9:49 am ET. I see Allen making some poor decisions. I think Josh Allen is a much better prospect than Kyle Boller. Ravens quarterbacks Kyle Boller, left, and Troy Smith participate in drills during the team's passing camp. He dropped back, stepped up once in a pocket that had began to close in, and threw the ball 60 yards no problem, WITH near perfect accuracy. There are plenty of options in free agency. Because of this, he was considered by many to be the best prospect to emerge from The Valley Region of Los Angeles since John Elway came out of Granada Hills High School in 1979. You cant evaluate QBs by using statistics, unless you use perfectly equal comparisons. Both of them, separately, demonstrated the ability to throw the football through the goalposts from the 50 yard line while sitting on their knees. JG at least made the playoffs. [9] He's literally that generation of Mitch trubisky, but At his Pro Day, he reportedly did just that. He also rushed 53 times for 189 yards and his 1st-career rushing touchdown. 04 Mar 2023 00:13:38 Kyle Boller expresses confidence in his teammates: "The people that surround me on the team will make it easier for me to go out there and be successful.". I didn't think that was a big deal then and still don't. Fired Miss USA Carrie Prejean is officially on the move she and her former NFL husband If you start forcing things and pressing and trying too hard, more bad things are going to happen. Total flight: 70.5 yards. After his official workout had come to it's conclusion, Kyle Boller proceeded to drop to his knees, exactly on the 50 yard line, and toss one of the most beautiful spirals I It's definitely not a panic mode. He passed for 164 yards, two touchdowns and an interception along with 31 rushing yards in the 3617 loss. It is unlikely to move him up the draft board, but if people leave with a positive impression, thats certainly a plus. Boller started all 16 games the only time in his career in 2004. The key is drops. Ex-Raven, Kyle Boller Heads To St. Louis. "Good Luck and Good Riddance Ravens quarterback Kyle Boller is brought down by Detroit's Donte Curry (55). His looks pretty natural and solid but if I were a scout or GM I would ask who coached him up as a kid and if he falls back on any of Tedfords bad medicine. (College Stats), Weighted Career AV (100-95-): 16 (6428th overall since 1960), High School: A closer look at the QB class of 2003: March 18. When was Kyle Boller born? Next up, we have Kyle Boller, drafted nineteenth overall in the first round in 2003, by the Baltimore Ravens. Jamarcus Russell could throw it 70 yards from his knees Too bad he was horrendous. Is hard reset only way to salvage Jets QB dilemma?