Saturday Morning with Rocky Mountain Gunslingers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If you checked out my substack (thebeehivebuzz.substack.com), you would have read that Brooks Ringer of Rocky Mountain Gunslingers is a QB Coach that you need to know and get a session with. On Saturday, November 8, 2025, I stopped by to take a look at some signal callers. Let's dive in.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1922246"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-690fddc5109aa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I've seen Daren in live game reps this year when watching the Sophomore team play. Today, I got to see the raw mechanics. He has a good frame and will continue to grow into it. He moves well, showcases good footwork, and natural athletic movement pattern with good suddenness. He's a signal caller who moves well in the pocket and has a quick delivery. He did well making off-platform throws and has good mechanics. He throws a tight spiral and uses his lower half to drive the ball deep and displaying good velocity on his throws. Smooth thrower with good traits and skills.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1716969"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-690fddc510a20"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cooper has good size for the class and has longer legs and limbs, and projects to get to a good overall height. He moves well and is a good athlete. Off-platform throws are easy for him, and he showcases good ball placement. Cooper has a compact delivery and shows good mechanics. He throws a nice ball, and everything is natural from start to finish with him. He is a rhythmic passer who does well knowing when to throw with touch and when to bring added velocity to his throws. He showcased good arm talent and made all the necessary intermediate to deep throws. Effortless thrower with excellent mechanics. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1720083"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-690fddc510a78"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I've seen Cannon a couple of times now, and this by far was his best showing. Good overall frame, excellent velocity on his throws, and was the best deep thrower during the morning session. The ball jumps out of his hands. He also does a good job of taking some off his throws and adds some touch. Good arm talent. He moves well and has good footwork. Has all the tools you want to see. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1715630"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-690fddc510acd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bryce is someone I've seen a couple of times, and each time I come away thinking there's talent there. He moves well, does a good job throwing on the run, and has the necessary arm talent to make all the throws necessary. He's got a good base to him and throws a good ball. He's someone I expect to make a splash next year. He's a good athletic mover who can make plays with his legs and can dot the field. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1683634"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-690fddc510b20"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Deacon gets better every time I see him. This is the 4th or 5th time I've gotten to see him throw. From private sessions to camps and combine settings, each time he hones his craft and becomes a more polished player. His mechanics and delivery have been a drastic improvement. He's now able to put good velocity on his throws, and his delivery is much more compact and looks natural now. The velocity has been the next big improvement that I've seen. He's improving his footwork, and he's making huge strides in his overall game. Being coachable is one of the best traits you can have, and as someone who has seen him multiple times, I've seen him add more to his game each time. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1699177"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-690fddc510b72"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Josh has made tremendous strides since the last time I saw him. His mechanics have improved immensely. He throws a good ball and is a natural thrower. The ball comes out of his hands nicely, and with his mechanics being more consistent, he's able to drive the ball deep, and the velocity has picked up. He throws with a much tighter spiral now as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1081278"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-690fddc510bc4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dave has good size and was the most polished passer in the second session. Effortless deep thrower, shows good velocity, and can throw with touch. He made all the throws during the session and didn't exert himself. Good arm talent.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1699186"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-690fddc510c15"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Luke has good arm talent and a natural throwing motion. He has good velocity for the class and is someone who has the makings of being one of the better signal callers in the class. The ball jumped out of his hands a lot better than others in his class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1699182"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-690fddc510c66"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hudson is someone I've seen a couple of times now. He does well throwing on the run and is mechanically sound. He throws with good touch and has good ball placement. He's made good progress through the year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A couple of younger prospects in the 31 and 32 class were there as well, and we won't officially evaluate them, but two names caught the eye. Banks Crow is a signal caller who throws a good ball, has a good spin on the ball, and has the velocity that is advanced for his age. He's one to keep an eye on. Knox Jones is another. He throws well on the run, and he has good zip on the ball for his age as well. He made good adjustments on the day and is a signal caller to know for the future. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->