He actually proved could play in the NFL but he was ALWAYS hurt. At one point, our team had one guard and ten centers. Quarterback Kyle Boller (left) drops back to pass during training camp. Player stats at NFL.com. Compare to McNabb if you want, but Flacco is like what, 10 years younger? The 7 longest touchdowns that former Ravens QB Kyle Boller threw in his NFL career, sorted by yardage Kyle Boller is a former American football quarterback. Ravens quarterback Kyle Boller and receiver Clarence Moore celebrate in the end zone after Moore's 16-yard touchdown reception in the fourth quarter. Answer (1 of 6): The key word in the question is require. Anybody NFL-ready should have found plenty of open receivers. Goodbye, Kyle Boller. The anointment of Andrew Luck as the clear top prospect in the 2012 NFL Draft class underwent a seismic shift when Griffin blew scouts away with his Baltimore Ravens: Kyle Boller. Chris Simms showcases himself Tuesday. Rex Grossman and Dave Ragone do I think when people watch Foles last year, they realize that accuracy and decision making are a lot more important than being able to throw the ball 65 yards on your knees (that was a shot at Kyle Boller). The Chargers have announced they have signed former Raiders backup quarterback Kyle Boller.He become the third Raider free agent signed to another Link icon Copied! It sounds like he had a solid performance on Thursday, and he capped it off with a big throw. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Accuracy arguably matters more than any other trait (followed by release time) and if he sucks at it in college, chances are the much faster NFL pass rush wont improve it anytime soon. Blaine Gabbert would be another example of a player who is said to have all the tools but they didnt add up to productivity at the college level. After the injury, Otah only played four more games before being cut. Guys who could throw from their knees at the 50-yard line and split the uprights (Kyle Kyle Bryan Boller (born June 17, 1981) is a former American football quarterback. There are plenty of cautionary tales here. He can also sit at the opponent's 40-yard line and throw a ball through the uprights of the goalpost. Jamarcus Russell could throw it 70 yards from his knees Too bad he was horrendous. Gambling problem? Ravens quarterback Kyle Boller and rookie receiver Mark Clayton huddle after practice on Tuesday. Kyle Boller takes part in the first day of Ravens training camp at McDaniel College in Westminster. (Story), The Life And Career Of Jamal Lewis (Complete Story). Lets not make this harder than it needs to be. Look at his picture with that weird shoulder slant best suited for throwing a javelin. Dare I say in Kiper we trust? He has the physical traits you are looking for.". Kyle Boller is the NFL. Despite not making the playoffs the previous year, the Baltimore Ravens were seen by the NFL and the sports media as being contenders for the Super Bowl, resulting in four primetime games: two Sunday night games, and two spots featured on Monday Night Football. Coach Brian Billick declared McNair the starter instead of having the two compete for the job, citing McNair's credentials, including 2003 NFL Co-MVP, and Boller's propensity to turn over the ball. Ravens rookie QB Kyle Boller takes a break on the sideline during the first quarter of the Ravens-Giants preseason game at M&T Bank Stadium. Boller had three touchdown passes. The Ravens next traveled to Miami to face off against the winless Miami Dolphins. All rights reserved. Jack Kemp In the nineties, Dave Klingler had the strongest arm in the NFL. I am in no way defending Kyle Boller. id imagine anywhere from 65-85 yards. Sanders doesn't have that kind of arm. His home record at M&T Bank Stadium as a starter was 167. Johnny Manziel had a "great" pro day too. If hed been playing in a conference of powerhouses then maybe thered be validity to the bad team argument. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Kyle Boller reacts after throwing his third interception of the game in the fourth quarter. He also rushed 53 times for 189 yards and his 1st-career rushing touchdown. Ravens coach John Harbaugh praised the early work of Boller and Smith at this week's minicamp, but he didn't rule out the possibility of a rookie draft pick starting at quarterback this season. Boller became the Ravens' first round draft pick in 2003 NFL Draft (19th overall pick). Bert Jones (at his prime could easily throw the ball over 100 yards) 3. RT @SpaceBard: @chrisbleck Kyle Boller did that. After playing college football for California, he was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the first round (19th overall) of the 2003 NFL Draft. I really doubt Brady won the long toss in the QB challenge and even if he did Kyle Bollier can throw the ball 60 yards on his knees plus 10 feet high over the goalpost, Yawn. audio. The boller years are what makes Ravens fans like Flacco so much. Running back Jamal Lewis takes a handoff from Kyle Boller during Thursday's practice. Ravens coach John Harbaugh watches quarterback Kyle Boller during training camp in Westminster. Kyle Boller participates in drills during the Ravens' passing camp in Owings Mills. But top of the draft means boom/bust and thats it. Kyle Boller (left) points out his shoulder problems to Ravens quarterbacks coach Hue Jackson (center) and Joe Flacco during team practice in Owings Mills. Didn't Boller throw it 70+ yards from one knee in a pre-draft workout? Trial begins for first of four teenagers whose arrests in Ocean City were caught on video, sparking outrage against police Ooooooooh, he could throw a football from his knees. I get that fans are bitter that he didn't pan outwe mortgaged a 1st round pick on him and we could have done a lot more with that pick. We present them here for purely educational purposes. How old is Kyle Boller? Id rather they went with an unexciting choice like Cousins or hell, get Glennon and let him have a legit chance for a few years while you build the rest of the team. He threw a ball from his knees at his pro day. If a player is going to be productive in the NFL, he should be a standout at the college level. Kyle Boller (7) and teammates watch as Troy Smith makes a pass during minicamp practice today. Allen shouldnt be drafted before round 3 and should have at least 1 or 2 years riding the bench before seeing any live game action. 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. They didnt in the NFL either. Kyle Bryan Boller (born June 17, 1981) is a former American football quarterback.After playing college football for California, he was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the first round (19th overall) of the 2003 NFL Draft.He played for the Ravens from 2003 to 2008, the St. Louis Rams in 2009, and the Oakland Raiders from 2010 to 2011. The team was up in the 4th, and they switched Boller in to rest McNair, and in spite of a late comeback effort by Kurt Warner, Boller managed to get the team in position for a game-winning field goal. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. He set career highs, completing 258-of-464 (55.6%) for 2,559 yards with 13 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. John Elway 5. We dont have video of Mahomes throw, but here is Bollers from back in the day. What you want to see is a QB that is succeeding (i.e., winning games) despite clearly inferior talent around him. California quarterback Kyle Boller, right, celebrates with friends, family and former teammates at his family home in Stevenson Ranch, Calif., after learning he was picked in the first round by the Ravens. UCLA QB Cory Paus, Arizona State QB Andrew Walter and Cal QB Kyle Boller also had impressive game. Two bad losses against division rivals followed. I wanted to see which QB's you think have the best arms as QB's in NFL history. And JaMarcus Russell/Kyle Boller could throw it 65 yards from their knees. 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. 21. 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. The last first round QB drafted in 2003 was Kyle Boller. Kyle Boller was born in Burbank, CA. Boller's record as a starter in full games for the Ravens was 2119. Before the 75 season, the Pats drafted Kansas State quarterback Steve Grogan in the fifth round of the draft. Patriots linebacker and former Raven Adalius Thomas strips the ball from Kyle Boller during the first quarter. Join our linker program. Boller went down on one knee at the 50-yard line and threw a sharp spiral through the uprights. With his size I Josh Allen hits crossbar from 50 yards out while on knees. Its a known fact that college QBs entering the NFL with big hands and having the looks of a big-time quarterback are pretty much sure fire future HOFers. Two premium picks lost for a bust hurts worse than a bust at a pick you already had. From left, Ravens quarterbacks Troy Smith, Joe Flacco and Kyle Boller drop back during Sunday's afternoon training camp practice in Westminster. This page was last edited on 22 February 2023, at 06:18. Last season, Boller completed 55.6 percent of his passes. The Ravens season went downhill after that, even going four games without a single passing touchdown. "I had a feeling that it might happen," Boller said after Tuesday's practice. Following the Week 8 Bye, the Ravens once again decided to go with McNair as their starter. I saw a kid, probably in middle school the other day wearing a Boller jersey, made me chuckle a bit. NinersFan1973 says: View Profile View Forum Posts Banned Join Tua has enough arm strength to make all the required throws in the NFL. 2017 NFL Draft: 49ers picks, mock drafts, news, rumors, analysis, Patrick Mahomes closes Pro Day with 78-yardthrow, Lances QB coach: The 49ers organization has someone who is really special, Quincy Avery took a few minutes to speak with Jordan on Trey Lances progress, work ethic, and why the 49ers have a special quarterback, Report: Robbie Gould will test free agency and will be kicking elsewhere in 23. [14][15] The couple's first child was born on May 11, 2011. Why? 2019 Ted Fund Donors Ravens quarterback Kyle Boller is brought down by Detroit's Donte Curry (55). 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved, Bollers name was among those who came up in this previous post. Thats impossible to do. Kyle Boller is 41 years old. Now he's 6-4, on his way to 6-5. Phil Savage, then our director. He also worships all the Gods and goddesses and . Just look at that throwing motion.why would you draft him in the first??? Quarterbacks Troy Smith (left) and Kyle Boller work out during the Ravens' voluntary minicamp -- the first since the team drafted Delaware quarterback Joe Flacco with the No. The fourth-quarter run came on the play after a Broncos fumble. Guys who could throw from their knees at the 50-yard line and split the uprights (Kyle Boller). Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about quarterback Kyle Boller on ESPN. Boller was born in Burbank, California. Acceptable risk. he could throw it 65 yards from 1 knee coming out. His completion % was low, but his drop percentage was insanely high. Kyle Boller was hit seven times on 12 passing plays. Boller sat out second half with a sprained left knee. Kyle Boller, Jamarcus Russell, Jay Cutler, and Jeff George. PFR HOF Monitor: 0.55 (236th among QB, average HOF QB is 104.14). 1.3k Posted by 10 months ago I wonder where he got it. why is his opinion of any significance here?. Doug Williams 4. @chrisbleck Kyle Boller did that. For Boller that never happened. What decent QB is going to choose the Browns? lol. Cleveland recovered the fumble and later scored an insurance touchdown. Some people are convinced that Allens only problem at Wyoming was the team around him.