Anyone who knows the strengths of Justin Herbert’s game will tell you that his arm strength is among the best in the league, and with a runaway Offensive Rookie of the Year award under his belt, that was put on full display in 2020.
While Herbert was showing out on the big stage, the Oregon Ducks had to take a slight step backward in quarterback play, where they struggled, switching between both Tyler Shough and Anthony Brown.
Things seem to be changing, though. On Wednesday, wide receiver Mycah Pittman, who caught passes from all three aforementioned passers, compared Brown to Herbert when it comes to arm strength.
I asked @MycahPittman about Anthony Brown:
“The man is a gunslinger. When I tell you that the guy has one of the strongest arms. It reminds me of Justin [Herbert]. His arm is just ridiculous. I’ve had to hit that jugs machine and crank it up because of him.”
— Zachary Neel (@zacharycneel) August 11, 2021
Pittman is no stranger to catching rifled passes on the outside, and if he’s impressed with Brown’s ability to sling the rock, we have to take his word for it.
Of course, being a standout quarterback is much more than just throwing the ball hard. You have to understand the offense, dissect the defense, make your reads, and show up when the pressure is on. We don’t yet know how profound Brown will be when it comes to all of that, but it’s become clear that all of the physical traits of a steller quarterback are there.
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