What's the basis for this conclusion, or it it an opinion? Could Wentz have made the throws Goff did on the last drive against Seattle? I'm not sure about that either.
It's both a conclusion and an opinion from watching almost every single game both guys played in college and watching every single game Goff has played in the NFL (along with more than a handful of Wentz NFL games).
Yes, Wentz could have made that throw. Wentz has an insanely strong arm. He made multiple throws against Carolina while under pressure without his feet set that had serious mustard on them. He has one of the strongest arms in the NFL.
To compare them, Goff's arm strength is in the Brady tier. He has tremendous touch, he can make all the throws you need from a NFL QB, and he can zip it in when necessary if he's mechanically sound. Wentz's arm strength is in the Rodgers tier. He can zip it in even when he's mechanically unsound. He can make throws that maybe 3-5 other NFL QBs can make.
Wentz simply generates velocity effortlessly when throwing. Goff needs his lower body. Wentz doesn't.
It doesn't make Goff a lesser QB. I'm just being honest.
Why do I think the Combine velocity measurements are meaningless? There are four good reasons why:
1. The results don't align with the eye test;
2. QBs have admitted to not taking it seriously;
3. It doesn't mimic real football situations; and
4. It doesn't represent what arm strength really is.