Shough had his 2021 (broken collarbone) and 2023 (shoulder injury) seasons cut short because of injuries. Shough is a tall pocket passer. He has enough mobility to create out of structure, but I wouldn't consider him a "mobile" quarterback. He isn't a statue, either. Shough has the arm strength to make every NFL throw. He can throw from multiple arm angles, and his film includes some mouthwatering off-platform throws. Now, I do need to add some context after saying that. His accuracy can wane when on the move or pressured. If he can improve his consistency with off-platform throws, especially when booting, it will go a long way for his overall play. Shough has a nice deep ball, but he will short-arm some, which will leave his wide receivers waiting. There are plenty of nice deep balls on tape that he drops in the bucket with his receiver in stride. He does need to add some arch to some throws that he'll toss on a line. When he is under pressure, Shough's footwork can lapse. He will chuck some throws from his back foot and with his base off kilter. At times, his internal clock can also feel a second behind. Overall, he does a decent job navigating pressure by hanging tight in the pocket, stepping up in the pocket as it collapses, or rolling out to allude pass rushers. Shough can lace some nice second-level layered throws from multiple arm angles. This includes some throws into tight windows. He has a gunslinger mentality at times. I'd rather a quarterback be willing to embrace risk versus be risk averse, but he sometimes writes checks that his arm has a tough time cashing. There are some throws in his film that would have been picked off in the NFL or college if the cornerback play he faced was slightly better.
by in FantasyApr 24, 2025