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You’re right that that’s what Ballard technically said, but I think the subtext is there. Same with Irsay’s comments, which seem even more like an attempt to cool expectations. “At the same time, I have to say our fans have to have patience because it’s hard being the rookie quarterback, it really is. I have to imagine if he plays the whole season it’s going to be tough. It’s going to be more difficult than easy, I’ll put it that way.’’ So, yeah, they’re specifically talking about AR…but they’re definitely tempering expectations as a whole imo

Yeah, you touched on what I was gonna say with that last sentence. Granson could be a causality of coaching change/preference. We all figured Reich really liked Granson in that Trey Burton role. Who knows what Steichen thinks. I was never too high and Granson but he did flash some recently. Shasta mentioned something another possibility, Ogletree’s rehab could be up in the air.

Dang…Both AR and Bryce Young were in an unaired season of “QB1” on Netflix. Got super excited to go watch it but saw that it was unaired for whatever reason. Netflix really screwed that up…only other QB’s they’ve had go onto the NFL was Fields and Fromm. Thanks for posting that though, I do need to get an Atheltic sub

Saw that he went through a really scary injury/concussion, stretchered off the field a couple years back. Looks like he was a team captain and beloved by his teammates. Reminded me of Zaire Franklin coming out of college in that sense. Could be they just like the guy/character and could be a legitimate backup/potential decent starter.

I’m cool with it. Maybe one of these corners helps out at Safety depth some. Or at least, I’ve already seen “versatile/potential safety option” in one of this guy’s scouting reports.

Ah you’re right! I should know better than to trust my memory

I’m watching while talking to my buddy and his cable/broadcast is at least a half minute ahead of mine, so…it happens

Ah, the reverse Ben Banogu approach. Or at least iirc he traded up for Banogu.

Like most years we’ve traded back in the 2nd, I’m sure we’ll all be watching these guys that we passed on closely. Hopefully whoever we grab here in the 2nd makes Ballard look good.

Lol yeah, not surprising

Interesting. Knew LV wanted the TE I assume, and it’s a safe bet Seattle won’t be going CB after grabbing one at #5…and now LAR goes OH…wondering if Ballard’s targeting CB knowing none of these teams would take one.

Yeah, seems super mature too honestly. And genuinely polite/personable. As far as the person goes, seems like we got a good one.

Yeah, AR’s presser is the one I have yet to watch. Thanks for the reminder

Really? Huh, I never saw the clip and everybody’s reaction made it seem like he said it seriously. That’s good to know then.

Probably the only worrisome thing AR said during the pre draft process was something to the effect he shouldn’t have to take anything off his passes/receivers should catch it. I hope that was more an in the moment quote, because he’s definitely gonna’ have to throw with touch at times.

Yeah, glad I hadn’t changed the draft yet.

Man, I was just about to say the same thing. I thought about that, the Levis stuff possibly being a smoke screen, but Ballard just really seems to not have any interest in deception. Especially with his whole “sidebar” rant in the post-pick presser…really went on about leaks and how tough it was for these prospects/kids….Which definitely seemed related to CJ Stroud, especially considering Stroud said Ballard checked in on him a lot.

I did find it amusing that most of the big media guys’ final mocks this morning were completely backwards in terms of the two QB’s…Kiper, Shrags, Lance, and DJ, and McShay I think, all had us taking Levis and AR dropping.

And a gorgeous girlfriend/fiancé/whatever she is. Whew. Either way, this could be good for him, sliding a bit

Yeah, I came away from that interview probably too confident in whatever Steichen’s plan is or will be. But whatever, I’m ready to be hurt again if it doesn’t work out lol

Was watching this live. I kinda love Steichen’s closed off demeanor, unwillingness to answer stuff like QB comparison questions. And I swear, there’s a way he kinda Hawkeyes the media after they ask their questions lol I don’t know why I took notice, but it’s like he’s trying to figure out there angle. Anyways…just casually being an armchair psychologist

Yup…definitely clocked that in the With the Next Pick ep. That might’ve been one of the biggest tells of all honestly, looking back at least. IIRC they even showed the Florida Pro day last. Saving the best for last apparently lol

Morocco’s all over that clip. I swear, his claim to be a GM is gonna be if AR works out lol

Had to use it on a QB. And from how it’s looking right now, the rest of the QB needy teams seem to agree that AR was best choice left

Very surprised Tampa didn’t take him. I figured one of the QB’s would fall, but not this far.