We should be very excited about next years draft..

[CactusJack]

NFL teams have proven, they are willing to draft “raw” quarterbacks.

Quarterback is the position, most teams, will still draft even if the player is graded as “not enough starts” or “raw” as in how you described and they will draft them first round.

Unless, their mechanics or arm cannot throw the ball well, they will not be drafted in the first round.

Anthony Richardson, was considered raw and only had a handful of starts but his arm talent was enough to make the Colts draft him very early. And who knows, if he slipped to Seattle, maybe Seattle, would have drafted him too.

Quarterbacks, even, raw, and limited starts, can be so intriguing to teams that they will draft them first round. We’ve seen it enough to know. Even Lamar Jackson, was considered, a “raw” QB, and he was taken without hesitation by the Ravens.

The upside is too great with quarterbacks for a lot of teams to pass up on and that is why a “still developing” quarterback gets drafted first round.

Just look at Trey Lance.

No argument from me on that front.

The issue is that there is a significant gap between the top 2 guys & the rest of the group at the moment.

Riley Leonard
Michael Penix
Quinn Ewers
Bo Nix

None of those names that I listed have separated themselves as the clear #3 guy. Sanders could end up being that guy. But it's still early & the sample size is small.

Ewers & Nix both have struggled with consistency. While Penix has the durability & only one year of production label. Simply put, there are more questions than answers with each one.

 

[12AngryHawks]

Van Dyke has a hose, can make every throw but has been fd over by having Mario take over as HC. If he was smart, he would have transfered to UGA or Bama, and would look like a top 15 pick by years end.

Van Dyke was hampered by having Josh Gattis as the OC. Cristobal deserves the blame for hiring him, but I'll give him credit for quickly moving on. Miami's new OC has TVD on the path to looking like his 2021 self. Unfortunately for TVD, because of that 2022 season, he would probably have to stay another year if he wants to have any chance of being a first round pick.

 

[TwistedHusky]

Last year I thought Penix might fall into our laps when he finally goes into the draft. Throws a great deep ball and seems like he would flourish under Pete.

With his injury history and age, he'll likely slip in the draft. Not sure if it'll be enough to get him. Maybe 3rd QB draft order unless Sanders goes in the draft too.

Some exceptional QBs coming in the draft.

 

[Yxes1122]

I haven’t really watched any of the QBs from this year beyond casually just watching CFB.

But if Geno maintains his play, I don’t see Seattle investing in QB outside of Day 3. And of the Day 3 guys, right now I think Jalon Daniels is the most interesting. Mockdraftdatabase has him as a Round 6/7 pick and he’s savvy in the pocket, accurate when his feet are set, and I think a better prospect than Malik Willis out of the box (but I had him nowhere near as high as his hype.)

Again, caveating that as not having really studied Daniels. Just watched Kansas, but I’ve liked what I’ve seen.

And I’m thinking quality back up as his likely NFL future. Different players, but in that Tyler Huntley type tier for me.

 

[Appyhawk]

All in on KU's Daniels. Best fit for Seattle. By years end he will have risen to top end of Heisman consideration. Already is for a number of voters. He isn't just a great player. He is top notch is every respect.

 

[LickMyNuts]

The Bears need some offensive linemen and a new OC

I’m worried as a top qb if the Bears are drafting first. What a terrible place to start your career. They need to add some pieces before they draft a tackling dummy to play qb.

 

[LickMyNuts]

Penix has been lights out so far. Bo Nix is less impressive. He seems to have trouble with ball placement.

Penix is a very wr friendly qb. Beautiful balls to go along with the Penix!

 

[CPHawk]

The WSU Qb has looked
Really good, could probably snag him in the 2-3 round. Let him learn under Geno for a couple years. The model Green Bay has used.

 

[Ostatehawk]

The Bears need some offensive linemen and a new OC

Is Fields that bad - or is it the issues above? Combination is the right answer - but how bad is Fields......??? I haven't watched enough.

 

[Sgt. Largent]

I'm not done being excited about this year's draft.

 

[Dvl Dug]

Quarterback is not high on my list.
Defensive Line is.

 

[hawkfan68]

If the Seahawks can get Michael Penix and McKinley Jackson in the 2024 NFL draft; that would be sweet.

 

[Hawkinaz]

Is Fields that bad - or is it the issues above? Combination is the right answer - but how bad is Fields......??? I haven't watched enough.

As an NFL QB Fields is that bad I am expecting the Bears to move on from him in 2024. He is another example of an OSU QB not being able to play in the NFL their system doesn’t require intelligence. The most successful QB to come out of Ohio State is probably Mike Tomczak

 

[Hawkinaz]

As far as mid rd QBs go I would be ok with Joe Milton who has a ton of arm talent he could become a solid QB a negative he will be 24 in April

 

[Bear-Hawk]

No argument from me on that front.

The issue is that there is a significant gap between the top 2 guys & the rest of the group at the moment.

Riley Leonard
Michael Penix
Quinn Ewers
Bo Nix

None of those names that I listed have separated themselves as the clear #3 guy. Sanders could end up being that guy. But it's still early & the sample size is small.

Ewers & Nix both have struggled with consistency. While Penix has the durability & only one year of production label. Simply put, there are more questions than answers with each one.

Don’t worry. The way the Bears and Panthers are playing right now, Poles will have both the top two picks, and he will sell one of them. I know how he operates.

 

[Chevy]

Quarterback is not high on my list.
Defensive Line is.

I like the depth of DT/DE prospects for the 2024 draft.

 

[Chevy]

True but he is bigger than Kyler Murray, Bryce Young, and almost the same weight size as Jalen Hurts.

At this point of the college football season (October 1st), Penix looks to be the 2nd best QB in the draft. He looks like a top-10 or even top-5 pick in the draft.

 

[CPHawk]

I get he’s your hometown qb. But Penix would fold behind most Seahawks OL. He’s shown to be great with no pressure, but those numbers go way down when he is pressured and hit.

 

[Dvl Dug]

I like the depth of DT/DE prospects for the 2024 draft.

Hi Chevy,

Until you mentioned that, I had been mostly been thinking it would require a trade, or maybe another free agent signing this off season. That's based on John Schneider's earlier comment that there lately just there just haven't been any BIG guys to draft.

So I'm curious, any player's/colleges you specifically have your eyes on?

 

[Chevy]

I get he’s your hometown qb. But Penix would fold behind most Seahawks OL. He’s shown to be great with no pressure, but those numbers go way down when he is pressured and hit.

I don't have a favorite college football team, so I don't have a biased opinion of Penix. There are QBs with more upside, that are highly athletic yet they don't have the accuracy, touch, or shown that they can go through their progressions.