Ceiling for Tyler Shough
By: Jake Rajala
Tyler Shough just dazzled in OTAs, as he went 8/8 (including a 50 yard bomb to Rashid Shaheed). Of course, Shough is duking it out against Spencer Rattler for the starting gig. With that said, Shough is clearly Kellen Moore’s guy. This will give him an edge.
So, the ultimate question is: what is the floor and ceiling of Tyler Shough?
Shough has superb arm strength and he’s capable of making beautiful throws on the run, contrary to a plethora of QBs. All Shough did in his last season was throw 23 touchdowns to six ints. In the Senior Bowl, Tyler stood out, as he threw 9/13, 62 yards, and one touchdown. He reminds me a lot of Brett Favre and Baker Mayfield.
I could foresee Tyler throwing 25 TDs to 10 ints, which would be quite fine for a rookie season.
There are flaws with Tyler – as he has a dark side. He has had three season-ending injuries! It will be a challenge to gauge how much plays with read option and QB power he should be doing. On the flip side, It should be noted that his second injury was from “rebreaking the same collarbone”.
Tyler also has fluky plays, where he can have poor accuracy and childish throws. He can also panic when the pass rush is in his face. He will throw it away with seeking a fourth or fifth option. His foot-work can also be sloppy.
I believe the worst side of Shough could be another season-ending injury or a season where he throws 10 TDs to 15 ints.
Tyler will also be turning 26, but I don’t see this as a problem. He could still play for a decade (or even more). Plus, he has had more time to improve his strength before playing at the pro level. He’s also built resilience.
I love the outlook for Tyler, to say the least. I believe he can be the QB that can go blow for blow with Baker Mayfield and other elite NFC QBs. He shares gifted arm strength alongside Rattler. However, he can read the field better than Spencer Rattler in my opinion.
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