SonicHawk
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Hard to imagine New England, with the 3rd pick, signs Baker.The rumor all day has been he will sign with New England
Hard to imagine New England, with the 3rd pick, signs Baker.The rumor all day has been he will sign with New England
I thought the word is Tampa is going to try and resign Baker but he isn't planning on taking a 'hometown' discount. But they just re-signed Evans to one of the highest receiver contracts in the league in part to 'lure' Baker back into the fold.The way things are going, none of the top 5 QBs will even be an option for us. Russ was cut, Vikings expect Cousins to look around. And Mayfield left TB.
The most important tool for a QB is what is between the ears, that being said I think the paradigm in the NFL has shifted a bit. Most of the top QB's in the NFL have rockets these days. Mahomes can throw it from any angle, off balance and huck it down the field as can many of the other top QBs. We're seeing really athletic QB's that are rough develop into viable passers. The game has become very refined and the athletes on both sides of the ball are of a different caliberNeither was Joe Montana's. A big arm is a blessing and a curse, boys blessed with big arms often failed to develop the skill and footwork at younger age as that arm could do it all.
This. I don’t think we’ll even have a chance to grab a top 5 QB…at pick 16.The way things are going, none of the top 5 QBs will even be an option for us. Russ was cut, Vikings expect Cousins to look around. And Mayfield left TB.
That really depends on who you think the top 5 are, because depending on which guy you think #6, one of McCarthy, Nix, or Penix should be available, I think. Just depends on if Schneider and Macdonald actually want any of those guys (or the one who's still available, anyways).This. I don’t think we’ll even have a chance to grab a top 5 QB…at pick 16.
Going to be interesting. I can’t recall this many teams in need of a QB in quite awhile.That really depends on who you think the top 5 are, because depending on which guy you think #6, one of McCarthy, Nix, or Penix should be available, I think. Just depends on if Schneider and Macdonald actually want any of those guys (or the one who's still available, anyways).
(Current consensus draft has both Penix and Nix getting drafted in the 40s, actually. Who knows how good any of this forecasting is, but it seems like QBs tend to be overrated by talking heads vs. underrated.)
Simms had Stroud #1 on his list last year.
That would be crazy but, tbh, I wouldn’t be surprised.Roughly ten teams, right? It's actually possible all six top qb's could be gone by 16. Not likely, but possible.
Yep. Which sucks, because next years class doesn’t look great. There is a real scenario where 6 QBs are off the board and 4 WRs, before we even pick at 16.Roughly ten teams, right? It's actually possible all six top qb's could be gone by 16. Not likely, but possible.
Come on up to #9 and swap picks with my Bears!This. I don’t think we’ll even have a chance to grab a top 5 QB…at pick 16.
BO AND 3 is a good player. Unless he's playing UW.
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He's not as good as Caleb or Jayden. That's clear.I don't want to change your mind. Bo is a good QB. Shoot, like who you want, that's what it's all about. This entire thing is a crap shoot anyway.
I just don't think he's as good as some of the other QB's.
Penix is plenty mobile, he just doesn't do it often at all. I'd like to see him do it more to at least extend plays but in his mind set he'd rather kill the play because he knows he'll make the next throw.He's not as good as Caleb or Jayden. That's clear.
But his film is better & more consistent than the others. He's not necessarily flashy. But his overall game should translate well. He has a good compact release. His footwork & mechanics are solid. He's athletic enough to make plays out of structure when needed. He's a quick processor. The ball is out fast & on time. His numbers when pressured are the best among the group by far. He's described as a leader & film junkie. There's a lot to like.
Basically, the more film you watch on him, the more you end up liking him. That would be my recommendation for you. Try to look past the whole Oregon thing. Because I would bet that he ends up being one of the better QB's in this draft.
Look, I like Penix. But his durability & mobility really worries me. Those are two huge variables to playing the position in the modern NFL. It's difficult to look past that.
I love the talent - a very skilled guy to be sure - but not sure it will translate to the NFL. All too often when he was pressured his primary reaction was to heave a 50/50 ball up for Odunze to catch. I don't think that will work in the NFL. Yet, he has talent and if we do end up with him, I think he is certainly teachable.I like Penix for 2 reasons
1. Intermediate and deep ball throws. Best in this draft.
2. I'm a huge Husky fan, so I'm biased.