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Rachael Van Oranje: Josh Allen and his big arm are overrated

Seth Livingston
Rachael Van Oranje
Apr 5, 2018, 7:03 am
Josh Allen had draft evaluators and scouts drooling after his impressive pro day. Courtesy photo

Former Wyoming QB Josh Allen may have the best arm in this year's draft, but arm strength doesn't neccessarily equate to success in the NFL. Short horizontal passes are the focus of most NFL offenses, so Allen's ability to throw the ball 80-yards is more impressive than useful at the next level. Draft evaluators need to be more focused on the film than pro day performances.

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