Instagram Analysis: Michael Brewer

Back in March, French published an excellent analysis of incoming quarterback transfer Michael Brewer. Given the limited film available, he did as thorough a job as possible. However, French's breakdown focussed on X's and O's gleaned from the tape; how Brewer throws moving outside the pocket, his arm strength, throwing motion, and concern over batted balls. Unfortunately, there was no discussion of the intangibles: moxy, leadership, desire.

How do we know what type of person Michael Brewer is? As of right now, we don't know anything about this kid's character. That probably worries you. It definitely concerns me. If he doesn't have it going on upstairs and in his heart, he'll do nothing but tread water in Loeffler's offense. Fact.

What makes the situation worse is I didn't get to see the kid pitch around this spring. All I needed to calm my nerves this April was to watch Brewer run downfield to celebrate after dropping a perfect ball into the receiver's hands on a vertical score.

I've been thinking to myself, how can I find out what this kid is all about? And then it hit me: Social media.

He shot down, what, 20-something doves with finger pistols. Rivals.com doesn't take that into consideration when they're doling out stars. That takes accuracy, but more importantly determination and patience. The latter two characteristics are implicit to a strong work ethic.

This kid's both a team player and smart. He knows the five guys up front are responsible for any success he'll have, and seemingly knows how to treat them right. Leadership is defined by the field general taking care of his troops.

His grandfather Charley played quarterback at Texas. His father and uncle also played QB at Texas. Football is in this kid's DNA.

Can calmly handle a rattler. Fact: There are no ACC defensive linemen scarier than a snake.

Doesn't even blink when a snake's around his neck.

That's poise for you. He won't break under the pressure of a tight game. He'll step up into the pocket and complete that pass on third-and-long to extend a game winning drive, and he'll do it without breaking a sweat.

Brewer wants to spend all of his free time outdoors, so I don't have any concerns about him getting into trouble downtown on a bye week. Unless it's with the game warden.

After perusing Brewer's Instagram, I feel like I know a little bit more about the person rather than the player, and I feel good about... WOAH. WOAH. WOAH. TURKEYS?

Thank you to Grantland's Holly Anderson for starting me down the rabbit hole.