There are plenty of cautionary tales here. Sometimes none. Because this organization hasnt shown that they have the slightest idea how to develop a young QB. Kyle Boller walks off the field after a stalled drive in the fourth quarter of the Ravens' 24-3 loss in New England. Now, it should be noted that this isn't anything close to the longest pass we've seen just the longest pass in a game. On the other hand, I think Palmer was taking all the reps this week, so Boller was pretty much fucked anyway. Well, on one hand Palmer joined the team on Wednesday and hasn't played since last December. Boller did not return to the game. Doug Williams 4. After playing college football for California, he was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the first round (19th overall) of the 2003 NFL Draft. No, of course not. Does this mean the Ravens are going to trade up to take Allen in he first round to be heir to Flaccos elite throne? In Week 4 against the San Francisco 49ers, he threw an interception and fumbled, both returned for touchdowns. 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. Home; About. After being named the Ravens' starting quarterback for Thursday's preseason opener, Kyle Boller greeted the news with excitement but with little surprise. That victory clinched a playoff berth for the Ravens, who had already all but locked up their division. Former Cal quarterback Kyle Boller was one of the more notable, throwing deep from one knee at a workout. AFC Offensive Player of the Week (week 14. Kyle Boller had 48 touchdowns over his career. In 2005, he led the Ravens to back to back primetime wins over the Packers and Vikings. That being said, the ability to throw the ball 40 or 50+ yards is overrated. I think a number of our washouts since 99 couldve performed better and had more success on better teams. After playing college football for California, he was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the first round (19th overall) of the 2003 NFL Draft. The Ravens next traveled to Miami to face off against the winless Miami Dolphins. My Kyle Boller bobble head (gift) was used to start a fire in my fire pit. I've met him a couple of times and he's a genuinely nice guy. I am in no way defending Kyle Boller. Kyle Boller, Jamarcus Russell, Jay Cutler, and Jeff George. Kyle Bryan Boller (born June 17, 1981) is a former American football quarterback. Sun photo by Lloyd Fox. The result was a career-low 571 passing yards along with three touchdown passes and seven picks. 3rd most games played as Baltimore Ravens quarterback (53). Jets Overwhelmed by Bills 45-17 EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - If you were lucky enough to not watch the game you might not realize just how bad the Jets were today. Cant teach accuracy and touch, you can refine what you have, but either have it or you dont. Rookie quarterback Joe Flacco warms up by throwing to Kyle Boller (7) and Todd Heap (86) during Ravens practice in Owings Mills. Former Cal quarterback Kyle Boller was one of the more notable, throwing deep from one knee at a workout. They better draft one. Im sold the only reason Mel Kiper is an ESPN Draft Analyst is because of his phenomenal flow. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Allen is a really good quarterback who had no talent around him. Bert Jones (The Ruston "Rifle")- he was the Elway before Elway, had one of the most . If he cant regularly throw someone open under those conditions, how is he going to do it against better defenders? Gambling problem? Theres decent quarterbacks available in free agency. [14][15] The couple's first child was born on May 11, 2011. Ravens quarterback Kyle Boller was 18-for-32 for 177 yards with an interception. The following 2 games Boller was back on the bench. Its the David Carr syndrome: David may have been a decent NFL QB if he hadnt been hammered into the turf relentlessly on a terrible Texans team. 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. Mahomes threw a 78-yard hail mary at his pro day?Kyle Boller: Yeah, but can he do it from one knee? 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. Boller did that even on intermediate throws. How tall is Kyle Boller? (I found this old message board posting from March of 2003 talking about it). I have a big time issue with a coach ever saying it was a mistake to draft a player. Matt Stover (right) celebrates with holder Kyle Boller after kicking a 42-yard field goal in overtime to lift the Ravens to a 20-17 come-from-behind victory over the Jets in East Rutherford, N.J. Ravens quarterback Kyle Boller loses the ball after being sacked on the second play of the game. He had a strong showing, throwing two touchdowns and no interceptions for 185 yds and a QB rating of 97.9. I believe it occurred at his workout for scouts before the draft, but it was a throw of 65 yards from his knees, and 83 yards from a windup. The ball was returned 26 yards for a touchdown by Jaguars linebacker Mike Peterson. Ex-Cal QB and current Raider Kyle Boller could throw a football on his knees from the 50 yard line through the goal post. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Boller was then named the interim starter in Week 2, in a home game against the New York Jets. The Ravens went on to a 30-23 Christmas night victory over the Vikings, eliminating Minnesota from the playoffs. 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. Kyle Boller (left) points out his shoulder problems to Ravens quarterbacks coach Hue Jackson (center) and Joe Flacco during team practice in Owings Mills. Boller has 9 career games with QB ratings over 100. I wish I had a job that paid me like Kiper and allowed me to as wrong all the time as he is with no ramifications. Is it ideal? San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch was on hand with VP of player personnel Adam Peters and senior personnel executive Martin Mayhew. I once read where Kyle Boller can throw a football 70 yards from his knees, but he's a marginal NFL QB. 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. This will probably be his last year. "That is the most important thing. In Week 6 of the 2006 NFL season, McNair was sacked by Carolina Panthers defenders Mike Rucker and Chris Draft. Both Lawrence and Winston received a 97 overall scouts inc grade. Seriously, I can get upset at Flacco regardless of who played before him. The Ravens' Kyle Boller and Clarence Moore (84) converge on Jamal Lewis' fumble on the team's first play from scrimmage. Patrick Mahomes threw a 78-yard Hail Mary at his. He set career highs, completing 258-of-464 (55.6%) for 2,559 yards with 13 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. . Joe has his ups and downs but he doesnt lose games for his team and hes good enough to keep the Ravens in most games in season an playoffs. 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. His QB rating was 51.0. 11 years ago. Ravens QB Kyle Boller (7) celebrates his second-quarter touchdown with Derrick Mason (85) as Edwin Mulitalo (64) and Tony Pashos (79) look on. The key is drops. Top Kyle Boller Touchdowns | Kyle Boller Highlights - YouTube From left, Joe Flacco, Troy Smith and Kyle Boller drop back to pass during the afternoon session of Ravens training camp. Erik2806. 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. Plus Winston was 27-1 in college with a heisman and was known as one of the best anticipatory passers to come into the league since Ben roethlisberger and Andrew luck. They didnt in the NFL either. Ravens quarterback Kyle Boller rushes for yardage during a full-team drill at training camp. Ravens quarterback Kyle Boller was 19-for-40 for 210 yards, with one touchdown pass and two interceptions. (Since the goal post is in the end of the end zone, the throw was 60 yards). John Elway 5. Ravens quarterback Kyle Boller loses his helmet after being sacked by Carolina defensive end Julius Peppers in the fourth quarter. Bollers name was among those who came up in this previous post, looking at production of first round quarterbacks their final college season. I thought Ozzie Newsome and the brilliant Ravens scouting staff never made a mistake. Raiders quarterback Kyle Boller, a first-round pick of the Ravens, scampers away from the Cleveland defense during Oakland's 24-17 victory. I'd have to go back and look at the games again, but my gut is telling me that "not trusting him in the playoffs" makes no sense. The best part was that they traded a 1st rounder to the Pats to move up to get Boller and the pick they traded was used by the Pats to draft DE Vince Wilfork who will probably end up in the Pats hall of fame. @chrisbleck Kyle Boller did that. Kyle Boller winces and holds his throwing hand as he comes off the field after a sack by Jacksonville's Terry Cousin and Bobby McCray in the second quarter. Ravens QB Kyle Boller is brought down by Colts Larry Tripplett (75) and Raheem Brock (79) in the second quarter. Lewis was participating in his second practice after returning to the team earlier this week. Why? I dont know how anyone would think its worthwhile to watch Josh Allen playing against a school like Iowa. Could we stop beating this dead horse??? Something that will make me think about my past and where I came from. Boller was sacked on the play. The Ravens won those two games with a combined 7826, with Boller throwing 6 touchdowns and 1 INT. I cheered when Kyle Boller went down with an injury & I dont feel bad about it. 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. Mahomes wanted to close the day showing off his arm strength, and according to NFL reporter Aaron Wilson, he was able to throw the ball 78 yards through the air. Cal had Kyle Boller around the same time the Ducks had Harrington and it was a funny comparison. He also rushed 53 times for 189 yards and his 1st-career rushing touchdown. 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). * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader, Transaction, fine, and suspension data since 2002.