So I put all of these in here because I agree with most of what's stated here. The one thing I think is worth pointing out, however, is just how good McCord is. He makes every throw. Love on deep balls that he keeps them in play. It will lead to an interception here and there (like when Hatcher doesn't make a good play on the ball in the air) but also gives you a chance at a completion or a PI.
He is smart enough, confident enough and talented enough to attack down the seam. A lot of decent QBs spend a ton of time outside the hashes, hesitant to really attack the middle of the field. Not McCord. He has had some bad throws there and been picked (and nearly picked a few more times), but he has done well on those throws overall.
He gets the ball out quickly and decisively. Those little throws we make that are basically running plays, he's on time and putting the ball in the right place. That timing and touch is so important on those plays.
He uses his eyes well. Every QB will occasionally stare down a receiver but McCord moves the defense with his eyes often and rarely gets fixated on one particular target. He has good arm strength but throws and exceptionally catchable ball.
So this is a long way of saying -- I like the idea of throwing a lot and I don't think McCord is irreplaceable ... BUT this isn't simply a matter of a passer vs. a runner. This offense, at least as currently constructed, is going to need a good group of WRs and a true passer, not just a kid with a big arm or a kid that is capable of making big plays and putting up big numbers from time to time.
Hoping Fran and co. can figure out who's next but if I have a mild concern it's that I think McCord is a really polished passer as college qbs go and may be difficult to replace.
