The #Bucs are signing former Tulane QB Michael Pratt to their practice squad. Pratt was the No. 3 QB in Green Bay and was released. The #Buccaneers were interested in Pratt as a late Day 3 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Pratt replaces John Wolford as QB3 in Tampa Bay.

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1. During the draft a lot of the PR guys were saying the Bucs wanted Pratt with their last pick. Packers took him one spot before the Bucs took Culp, nice to end up with him anyway.

2. [https://www.profootballnetwork.com/michael-pratt-draft-scouting-2024/](https://www.profootballnetwork.com/michael-pratt-draft-scouting-2024/)

   # Strengths

   * Sports a strong and sturdy frame as a durable, prototypical pocket passer.
   * Has enough arm strength to stay on schedule on short and intermediate sideline throws.
   * Has a degree of arm elasticity and angle freedom, which he can use to widen windows.
   * Possesses the necessary arm elasticity to sustain velocity generation off-platform.
   * Keeps his eyes up and active when extending, and keeps his shoulders level off-platform.
   * Can use controlled shoulder tilt and angle freedom to layer passes into tight buckets.
   * Smooth rotational thrower with exceptional overall mechanics and fluidity.
   * Expertly manipulates throw trajectory to ensure precision and allow WRs a chance.
   * Knows how to use eye manipulation to draw DBs out of zones and open throwing lanes.
   * Has good field vision and can quickly recognize deep opportunities at the top of his drop.
   * Able to anticipate receivers breaking open through seams and zones and trigger early.
   * Disciplined QB on his dropback with quick feet and a natural feel for base recalibration.
   * Has shown he can stay disciplined with his base width to fully channel hip rotation.
   * A steady decision-maker who takes what’s given, maximizing the risk-reward balance.
   * Decent athlete and creative threat with steely competitive toughness and resolve.

   # Weaknesses

   * Visibly lacks elite arm strength, needing considerable strain to drive velocity downfield.
   * Release can be winding at times, slightly delaying his launch and pass arrival.
   * Can be a bit stiff when attempting to torque his hips rolling against his throwing hand.
   * Non-elite flexibility limits his viability as an off-platform thrower in adverse situations.
   * Winding release occasionally invites volatility with ball placement and trajectory.
   * Sometimes locks out his front foot on deep throws, causing high misses.
   * Passes sometimes stall and sink low as they track outside the numbers.
   * Sometimes rushes throws in the red zone before his base is set, exiting sync.
   * Doesn’t have elite field vision and sometimes misses windows, inducing hesitation.
   * Is sometimes caught flat-footed against interior blitzers and could better navigate.
   * Lacks great change-of-direction and burst as an athlete and relies on toughness.
   * Doesn’t have the athleticism to remain a plus rushing threat against NFL-caliber talent.

3. https://youtu.be/YpOBjKVKAo4?si=4m7Xvlf4DWuFhiID

   Some good film at him skip to 7:50 and look at that throw he has a lot of potential to mold behind Trask and Baker

4. What is it with us and third string QBs from Tulane?

5. Great developmental backup. I had a 5th round grade on him during the draft. I thought he was a guy worth throwing a dart at and seeing how he does. He kinda reminds me of Baker in a way with how they aren’t the biggest or fastest guys but can get the job done.

   More than happy with this especially since he seemed to have a good camp and preseason in GB

6. Shame we couldn’t see him in preseason. Good move. Trask likely won’t be brought back after this year, so if he works out he could fill the Trask role of preseason QB.

7. Literally the new Ryan Griffin let’s fucking go

8. I remember the biggest thing about him was he’s an elite processor but lacks the above average physical tools to be a good starter in the NFL. I really liked him coming out of the draft and was hoping we’d try him out as a developmental quarterback.

9. Always been high on Pratt ever since he first started with Tulane. I’m glad we picked him up and giving him a decent shot since GB failed to do so.