Richmond Flowers III

Founder QB Collective • Collective Sports Advisors • Representing the interests of Coaches + Quarterbacks

[Richmond Flowers III @Richmond__3]

A good shot it was.

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You only get one shot. #QBCollective

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It’s not “Michigan man” nostalgia either — it’s pro-era reality.

If you’re recruiting players who want the NFL, you should at least consider coaches who’ve taught and built systems there. That’s not dismissing college coaches — it’s respecting data, development, and efficiency.

Stenavich checks all three. #GoPackGo

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As Michigan searches for a new head coach, I'd be surprised if they didn't consider Packers offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich, an alum whose teaching skills and natural leadership qualities have earned him respect throughout the NFL. He is steeped in the Kyle Shanahan/Matt LaFleur system (he played for Shanahan in Houston and coached with him in SF) and understands the run game's foundational impact. And he bleeds blue and maize, at a time when the program really needs it. Every time I talk to Packers players (including yesterday in Denver), they sing his praises. He may get NFL head coaching looks in this cycle, too.

[Richmond Flowers III @Richmond__3]

Congrats to Fernando Mendoza!! #Heismandoza #GoHoosiers

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CFB is governed by pro football dynamics. If you pay players, they’re pros.

How long until college decision-makers start considering all top #NFL coaches (not just fired) for top college jobs—when every elite recruit has NFL aspirations?

Great Players Follow Great coaching.

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Mike McDaniel isn’t calling run plays. He’s engineering a rushing system.
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Miami posted its 5th 200+ yd game under McDaniel — joining only Shula in franchise history.

Since Week 10:
• 🐬 #1 rushing offense in the NFL (192.3 YPG)
• 🔥 4 straight games with 150+ rush yards (1st time since 1977)
• 🚀 Achane: 13.1 YPC vs NYJ
• ⚙️ 3 different RBs scored — 1st time since 1978
• 🧠 Achane: 520 yards in 4 games — most by a Dolphins RB since 2016

Efficiency. Explosiveness. Multiplicity.

Run Game Mastery Doesn’t Happen Overnight. #Phinsup #NFL

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Some insight from Indiana Co-OC and QB Coach Chandler Whitmer on the intangibles that truly set Fernando Mendoza apart. #GoHoosiers

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Ejiro Evero — Future NFL Head Coach

“E is a real ball coach… will be a head coach.” — Jalen Ramsey
“Tremendous leader.” — Justin Simmons
“I hired the man, not the scheme.” — Frank Reich
“Smart, steady, clear vision.” — Sean McVay
“One of the best coaches and people I’ve been around.” — NFL Exec

Ejiro Evero — DC, Carolina Panthers

• 2021: Super Bowl champion (Rams secondary)
• 2022: DC Broncos — #6 defense with the #32 offense (offered Interim HC)
• 2023: DC Panthers — #8 defense with the #32 offense
• 2024: Defense gutted → 32nd, yet still top target for 49ers / Packers / Vikings / Rams
• 2025: Rebuilt unit → #15 defense with the #28 offense

Coaching foundation under Harbaugh, Fangio, Capers, McVay — including the elite 2011 49ers defense (2nd in scoring, NFL record 3 rush TDs allowed) and an NFC Championship run in Green Bay.

Every stop: elite teacher, culture builder, maximizes talent, universally respected, true humility. #KeepPounding #NFL

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Before Bama and the NFL, Bryce Young could be found throwing at a QB Collective camp.

QB Collective alums are all over football. To be the best, you must work with the best. That’s our goal.

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Congrats to QB Collective alum CJ Carr on being named the starting quarterback at Notre Dame.

#WeareCollective

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Congrats to QB Collective alum Bear Bachmeier on being named the starting quarterback at BYU.

#WeareCollective

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The mental aspect of football shouldn’t be forgotten.

To win, you have to believe you can win. Use your mind, remember your coaching and bring that to the field.

At QB Collective, football minds like @BaldyNFL provide trusted knowledge and a passion to share that knowledge.

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Dolphins OC Frank Smith and Darren Waller: a brotherhood like no other, now reunited in Miami. #MiamiDolphins #PhinsUp

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Muscle memory isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a foundation.

@RamsNFL Senior Offensive Assistant Coach Alex Van Pelt brought that message to life at the QB Collective by putting quarterbacks through a seemingly simple drill: stepping over bags before throwing. “Am I ever gonna step over a bag in a game? No,” he said. “But this is gonna train your feet so that muscle memory hits.” It’s about building automatic, repeatable movement so that when the pocket collapses and chaos erupts, your body knows what to do—because you’ve trained it that way.

The drill forced QBs to stay composed, smooth, and balanced with their footwork—just like they’ll need to be on Saturdays and Sundays. Van Pelt emphasized that every rep matters, because repetition creates habits, and habits shape performance under pressure.

The footwork might not be flashy, but it’s what separates reaction from control, panic from poise. At the QB Collective, it’s never just about running a drill. It’s about dissecting every movement, every read, and every detail with intention.

The quarterbacks here are coached by some of the best minds in football—leaders who care about teaching the why just as much as the how. It’s a place where reps aren’t wasted and effort is everything.

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"You just appreciate every bit of what you're doing right now."

Passing Game Specialist Zack Grossi details inspiring recovery from cancer and return to coaching (via @TheAthleticDEN) » https://t.co/aoxQuMfw9I

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“But to me, it’s all about chasing dreams.”

At the QB Collective, a gathering known for uniting elite quarterbacks, coaches, and mentors in the pursuit of excellence, @MiamiDolphins assistant linebackers coach Matt O’Donnell delivered a powerful message about the importance of chasing your dreams.

“That’s the impact, I feel I can bring to my own children,” O’Donnell said. “And then I can help my players achieve their dreams, whether it’s financial or winning a Super Bowl.”

At QB Collective, this ethos is shared by all—the players striving for greatness, the coaches pushing boundaries, and the mentors offering wisdom. Together, they form a unique community bound by the shared goal of not only achieving success on the field but also using their growth to impact their teams and communities beyond the game. And it all starts with a dream.

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Carl Williams understands better than most the power of proximity — how watching, learning, and absorbing from those you admire can shape a young athlete’s future.

At the QB Collective, a premier platform that brings together elite high school quarterbacks and some of the sharpest minds in football, Carl emphasizes the importance of players being able to learn directly from those they closely watched. It’s not just about technical development — it’s about seeing what’s possible, understanding the mindset, and learning how to lead both on and off the field.

As a father, Carl had a front-row seat to this process with his son, Caleb Williams. Watching Caleb engage with top-tier coaches and former NFL greats during his time at QB Collective was more than just a proud dad moment — it was a turning point. The experience gave Caleb a space to grow, to compete, and to learn in a way that mirrored the professional world he aspired to join.

That foundation ultimately helped Caleb not only excel in college but mature into the kind of quarterback and leader worthy of being selected as the #1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.

It’s a reminder that when parents are truly invested, not just in the outcome but in the process, it can make all the difference. Carl didn’t just raise a top-tier athlete; he helped nurture a resilient, driven young man ready for the biggest stage in football.

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The key to success in college football.

@uscfb general manager Chad Bowden discussed the importance of teamwork and how it improves your culture, during his time at the latest Collective get together.

Swipe to hear more from one of college football’s most successful GMs.

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BUILDING A CULTURE THE RIGHT WAY

General Manager, Chad Bowden, is willingly to go all-in to build the right culture for his program and ensure the future of his players.

‘There’s so much going on, but it’s everything to help these kids reach full their potential,’ Bowden said at the QB Collective. Between meeting with donors, going to class, taking care of their minds and bodies, and competing at the highest level possible, college teams have a lot to achieve on their path to greatness.

But ultimately, the new @uscfb General Manager, believes the key to building your team’s culture is understanding every single thing in the life of your players and coaches.

The Collective not only brings together just elite football minds, but also passionate leaders and players who understand what it means to both properly develop themselves and those around them.

[Richmond Flowers III @Richmond__3]

"When you believe in a thing, believe in it all the way, implicitly and unquestionable."

-Walt Disney

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