Mills Ringer Qb Scouting Report

“Mills has a chance. He’s a smart dude who was given some pre-snap control as a rookie. He has a nice arm, good athleticism, and good timing, which will endear him to coaches throughout his career. It makes sense that the Texans are giving him a chance to prove he’s worth a long-term investment. But whether he ultimately earns that will come down to Mills’s improvement in one key area: command of the pocket. Mills is just straight-up uncomfortable in the pocket, even if he looks like a caricature of the stereotypical pocket passer. He either flees at the first sign of pressure or quickly forces a checkdown. Fixing his scattershot accuracy is another hurdle the second-year pro will have to clear to from seize the keys to the franchise.

BIGGEST STRENGTH: ARM TALENT I wouldn’t say Mills has a great arm. It’s merely good. But he does throw a pretty deep ball, and he’s capable of layering throws over the linebackers, which allows him to access the intermediate areas of the field.

BIGGEST WEAKNESS: POCKET PRESENCE You would think Mills’s long, almost periscope-like neck would make him feel at home in the pocket—he certainly should have no issue seeing over the pass rush. But no. Mills gets rattled by any sign of pressure.”