I hear you and remember that as well but I think there is no way they are still not taking a close look at him due to talent and need alone.
They could be worried about the Colts taking Levis. I think he makes more sense for them than Richardson. Actually, starting to wonder if we need to worry about the Colts snatching Anderson right before us. It's gaining a lot of steam among their fan base.That's the dream scenario.
Is there a team willing to give up multiple picks this year and a 1st next year for Will Levis?
Cause that's what it'd take to get Arizona to drop down past us.
I don't see that happening, but it's possible. I think every team behind us in the top 10 knows we're not drafting a QB, as much as Pete and John are pretending that's a big possibility. So if there's a trade up for Levis, it's probably happening behind us, not with Arizona.
They could be worried about the Colts taking Levis. I think he makes more sense for them than Richardson. Actually, starting to wonder if we need to worry about the Colts snatching Anderson right before us. It's gaining a lot of steam among their fan base.
So I guess the hit rate on top picks is even lower than I thought, meaning if we're only going to have a 20-30% hit rate, then mitigate that risk by picking a qb lower. I guess I can see the logic in that.Because the chances of all 4QB's hitting are low.
Two years ago, you had three QB's all go within the first three picks.
Trevor Lawrence
Zach Wilson
Trey Lance
Only the first name on the list has panned out so far.
Anthony Richardson is the Trey Lance of this draft. The least experienced of the four.
Will Levis has his own critiques.
Hendon Hooker has just as good a chance of panning out as anyone else in this draft. He's certainly further along than a guy like Richardson.
So I guess the hit rate on top picks is even lower than I thought, meaning if we're only going to have a 20-30% hit rate, then mitigate that risk by picking a qb lower. I guess I can see the logic in that.
It's an informed opinion to have. It's a likely reality, considering the front office being fairly strict about off-field red flags from 2018 onward. They've been transparent about how they strictly want to look for mature, reliable players for the organization and how they've enormously shrunk their draft board since the McDowell incident.
Carter has pretty severely failed the "reliable" part. There could still be a chance for him, but the front office has become more predictable than they used to be in a few ways.
It's only logical to take a QB, if you think you've found your guy. The guy.So I guess the hit rate on top picks is even lower than I thought, meaning if we're only going to have a 20-30% hit rate, then mitigate that risk by picking a qb lower. I guess I can see the logic in that.
Thanks. My thinking is evolving. Appreciate all the insight.
Hendon Hooker has just as good a chance of panning out as anyone else in this draft. He's certainly further along than a guy like Richardson.
One of two best NFL defensive prospects in college football maybe, but not one of the two best players.We all know there are always outliers. Three things.
- Throughout the VAST majority of 2022, Jalen Carter was universally thought of as one of two best players in the college football kingdom, especially considering he played in NFL D league.
It's only logical to take a QB, if you think you've found your guy. The guy.
Yeah. If there's a player they may bend for, Carter's talent is the guy to make 'em bend.I hear you and remember that as well but I think there is no way they are still not taking a close look at him due to talent and need alone.
So what would you all think if they take Hooker at 20 instead of 37? Or maybe trade down a few spots to get him and grab and extra pick along the way? With so many teams needing qb's, it seems hard to imagine he'll still be there in the 2nd. Sorry if I'm hijacking this Anderson thread.
Taking him at 20 would be a bit rich for me. They should have plenty of good options to choose from in that range.So what would you all think if they take Hooker at 20 instead of 37? Or maybe trade down a few spots to get him and grab and extra pick along the way? With so many teams needing qb's, it seems hard to imagine he'll still be there in the 2nd. Sorry if I'm hijacking this Anderson thread.
Have you looked at Kyler Murray's contract?Why isn't anyone suggesting there's a possibility for AZ to take a QB at 3?
New Coach, GM and KM won't be healthy by beginning of season. There's plenty of reasons they'd want to pick their own guy. ...seems like it's just as likely as Seahawks at #5...???
Oh, there's no doubt that they're taking a close look at him and a number of other potential picks. I just don't think he'll be an option for us, a.k.a. "on our board" at #5 overall.I hear you and remember that as well but I think there is no way they are still not taking a close look at him (Carter) due to talent and need alone.