Does Dekkers being a lefty affect how people may perceive his potential?

[FeedBreece]

It sound ridiculous at first glance, but I think it’s something that’s legit to bring up. I think it largely goes unspoken and it’s understandable why.

But the reality is that there’s been very few leftys in recent years that have thrived at the collegiate or pro level. Tua is the only example I can think of from recent years. Otherwise you have to go back to your Tim Tebow’s of the world. (in which case, he almost shouldn’t count due to his unique style)

Does anyone else get stuck on thinking about this? I understand it definitely is unfair to the kid to judge him based on that trait. But there are significant factors in having a left handed QB you have to adjust for. The spin of the ball is the opposite, the entire offensive line essentially flips.

Personally I am pretty excited for Dekkers this year. But I can’t help but feel slightly uneasy about him, just due to previous track record on lefty’s in general. It almost feels like it bleeds into how I evaluate him as a player.

 

[PineClone]

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2712857-the-extinction-of-the-left-handed-quarterback

 

[cmjh10]

Lefty QB’s drive me nuts.

 

[clonedude]

I’m VERY excited for the Dekkers era to begin. I think he’s for real and is going to surprise a lot of people.

 

[jsb]

They are a lot less lefties in general. So how many have failed? I doubt it is that much different.

 

[NorthCyd]

A lot of left handed athletes with strong arms probably end up focusing on baseball.

 

[VeloClone]

The whole "catching a pass from a lefty is tough" thing is overblown and a two edged sword. Your receivers are practicing with the guy every day. On the other hand, the defenders you face in games aren't able to practice against him and they have to try to intercept his passes.

 

[VeloClone]

A lot of left handed athletes with strong arms probably end up focusing on baseball.

Yeah, that is a point brought up in the link in post #2.

 

[GetAwesome]

Y’all are just jealous and fearful of we the lefties ruling the world. Dekkers and his left arm cannon are taking us to the national championship and beyond.

 

[Gunnerclone]

I’m more interested in his left leg and if Manning lets him use it in concert with his right leg in a forward motion.

 

[Rabbuk]

I’m more interested in his left leg and if Manning lets him use it in concert with his right leg in a forward motion.

While under center on the one yard line

 

[aeroclone]

I find it distracting to watch so I just assume it is challenging for the receivers. But that probably isn't true since they work together for hours a day year round and I just watch a couple hours 12 Saturdays a year.

 

[deadeyededric]

I’m VERY excited for the Dekkers era to begin. I think he’s for real and is going to surprise a lot of people.

He's got more potential than anyone we've had behind center in my lifetime.

 

[madguy30]

If the left hand/arm is being used to find the open guy for 6 yards on 2nd and 5 because ISU didn't need 36 down the middle of the field, I'm good.

 

[RonBurgundy]

Hunter Dekkers can do a wheelie on a unicycle.

The dark is afraid of Hunter Dekkers.

When Hunter Dekkers tells a joke about Will Smith's wife, Will Smith slaps himself.

 

[gocy444]

I don’t care what arm you throw with if you can casually throw the ball 2/3 length of the field with little effort at 17 years old…

 

[dosry5]

He's got more potential than anyone we've had behind center in my lifetime.

Are you like 9 years old?

 

[CoachHines3]

Wonder why he chose to be a lefty

 

[cyclones500]

I don’t care what arm you throw with if you can casually throw the ball 2/3 length of the field with little effort at 17 years old…

Yes, but, but ... that opposite-spiral thing!

 

[isucy86]

Yea, Phil Mickelsen ruined the whole "Lefty" thing for me. Go Righty's.

If he can complete passes accurately and at a high rate, he can throw it underhand for all I care!!