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I like Dilfer too, but you can't watch a kid over two days and decide that he doesn't have much to work on.

Dilfer didn't see how Swoopes reacts with pressure in his face.
Dilfer didn't see how Swoopes' footwork/arm action changes when forced to improvise.
Dilfer didn't see Swoopes' ability to go through progressions, again, with pressure bearing down on him.

Things change when 300 pound dudes are trying to rip your head off. Things definitely change when 300 pound dudes have been beating on you for 4 quarters, you're down late, and tired of getting hit.

And that goes for everybody there, not just Swoopes.

Dilfer gave Swoopes an invite to Elite 11 Finals in California and they said Swoopes hasn't picked up a football since football season. That is pretty damn impressive in my opinion that he hasnt picked up a football since football season and he still got a invite...

From ESPN:

Jake Oliver and Durham Smythe have seen the future, and they can’t help but get excited.

The Dallas Jesuit receiver and Belton tight end competed at the Nike Football Training Camp in Irving, Texas, on Sunday along with five other Longhorns pledges.

Both had impressive days, and Oliver earned a spot at The Opening in Oregon later this summer, and both said the exact same thing when they departed Valley Ranch: They can’t wait to play with Tyrone Swoopes.

“He can do it all,” Oliver said. “I was really impressed. I’m excited to be his receiver.”

Oliver developed a good rapport and caught several passes from Swoopes, who earned quarterback MVP honors and one of the 24 prized spots in the Elite 11 Finals.

The impression Swoopes made on his future go-to guys was an important one, particularly because the Whitewright, Texas, star wasn’t allowed to scramble in any drills.

“That’s obviously a big part of his game,” Smythe said. “Being the MVP of the quarterbacks without being able to run the ball means obviously he can throw too.

“It’s good that he comes out here and competes with these guys. Playing at a 2A school, he probably doesn’t get the same level of competition. He came out here and showed it against all the best."
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Hopefully this will start to put to rest all hand wringing, at least temporarily anyway.

Well of course this doesn't make him a great QB yet, but considering a lot of what people were concerned about was his passing ability then him excelling at a passing even where other big time non 2A guys are at is the first good sign that he can be a good QB. Its not definitive but it's positive.

The elite 11 is pure silliness. Swoopes is gonna be a superstar, regardless. Just sit back and enjoy.

Not sure how he performed while he was there, but he was sure selected for the Elite 11 back when they actually only took 11.

How many QBs do they take now?

Diminish it all you want, but it means something when an athlete known for his running ability receives these accolades in a purely pass oriented setting.

Yea, Dilfer... what does he know about QB?

I thought VY was an elite 11 QB, back when there were only 11 elite 11 QB's selected.

Swoopes has been the guy that I hoped Texas would land at QB from the get-go.

I like Swoopes frame even more after seeing some of the pics from the Dallas thing. He looks to me like he has legit size and his frame reminds me of Terrelle Pryor.

No offense guys, but I'll take the opinion and thoughts of a former NFL QB turned into one of ESPN's best analysts over any of yalls opinions/thoughts every single day, regardless of how most think the Elite 11 means virtually nothing.