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  1. I have no clue who will be the top 3 QBs when is all done. But the pros are all over the place right now. PFF and The Draft Network for instance, have Levis has the #2 QB. Most big boards have Young #1, but lot of chatter that he will be #2 or #3 due to height. IMO, the combine will be big for the top 3 guys.
  2. Purdy > Stetson... in short, Purdy's profile was/is better than Bennett's. Bennett is sub 5-11, and sub 200. And arm strength is mediocre at best. Stetson is a great kid, and a great college QB who was surrounded by 5 star kids. Purdy landed in the perfect place for his skill, or lack of... SF has a sweet roster.
  3. I like Hooker, but no where the polish that the top 3 have. He's a project with high ceiling. Footwork is sloppy, mechanics are raw, and is a bean pole right now. He's a dice roll that will take investment/time. Stetson... lol... Great kid. But nobody is gong to draft with him thoughts he'll be their franchise QB, or even a starter.
  4. I mentioned earlier in the thread. I see all 3 as tier 2 guys, not tier 1 (no brainer stud, guarantee). So definitely not worth giving up our 2024 first round pick. In short, I like our situation, and would be good with any of the 3. The worst thing we could do, is fall in love with one, and mortgage our future.....
  5. IMO, we need a top 3 (Young, Stroud, Levis). Only entertain one of the others in the unlikely situation all 3 are taken 1-3... The delta between the top 3 and the next 3, is pretty wide. All have good ceilings, but the 2nd group of QBs have lower floors.
  6. Harbaugh is not happening. But if it did, not sure Richardson is a good match for JH's scheme. IMO, JH likes mobility to an extent, but easily prioritizes passing skill. He's lacked a legit elite passer at UM, which has led to issues. He can do well without an elite passer, but he's best with a true passer.
  7. I agree with some, but totally disagree with some. Buckner was a totally known talent. Not comparable. Wentz. We paid the price, and abandoned after one year. IMO, we looked silly, and he was not a good fit for the scheme anyway. I agree most QBs (rook or vet) need more than 1 year in any scheme. But we see too much where guys get too much time. How many rooks are in year 2 or 3, and still working out? Not clicking? Sometimes guys click, or show improvement. Some just bust. Regardless, I'd prefer having the option.....
  8. Texans are interesting. 2, 12, 34, 66, 74 picks... first in draft capital. I'd need to see who the next HC is... Lots of needs though. Can't see them spending much to move up regardless.
  9. Same. Just no reason to swing the fence this year. If there was Manning, maybe, but not this year. I like QBs, but no guarantees. With #4, we don't need to mortgage things, and still have the same %s... The biggest thing... or perhaps the most vital bridge to cross.... is the next HC... That will my shape my 23 QB view. I don't see Jim or Sean realistic (could be wrong) given the situation. Whoever it is, it will impact the QB choice because of the scheme. And if we go with someone like Saturday or a Defensive HC, it'll be about the OC.... Regardless, not willing to mortgage the future with QB class.
  10. Agreed. I think Seattle will stay at #5 though. It's my gut, could be wrong. They have great draft capital (ranked 2nd), but they also have a ton needs. They can flip their roster this year with their capital. They could stay at 5th, get a could a good QB, and still get great players too. They have 5, 20, 38, 54, 85..... Carroll is a D guy, and smart. He needs both Edge and DT. He could fill QB, DE, and DT given his capital this year. And keep Geno to start and mentor the rook QB. Seattle could be scary good in a year or two.
  11. I'm not a believer in "love" when it comes to players. Maybe for Tier 1 QBs, but not when multiple T2 guys are there. So while Stroud is my fav, not in love. I'd be happy with Levis. And even though I'd be worried about Young's height, I'd be OK with him if our new HC wanted him (and has the scheme that fits). I'd give any of the 3 a chance. Let's say we stay at #4, we take the best available QB... And the QB bombs... What happens... We'll likely have a high draft pick next year, and can go after another QB... I'd be OK with rolling the dice two years back to back..... If you give up a 2024 1R (for a 23 pick), if you bust, you can't even roll the dice again... I'm good with playing the probability. Let other teams mortgage their futures. Hope Texans go Young, but it will depend on new HC IMO. Our new HC will impact things too.
  12. Yup. Started watching film, and digging. Just no need to be desperate. We're in a good place.
  13. That's a huge "if", and unlikely. The "pros" can't even agree who is #1, #2, #3, and #4... And we have teams in front of us that have big needs at DL (edge and 3T), and DL are rated above most QBs. To be specific.... I see QBs as: Tier 1 (no-brainer stud) - zero in this draft Tier 2 (high ceiling, good chance to be successful, at worst good floor, and perhaps scheme dependent) Young (most have him the #1) Pros - good technique, good stats, good athletic profile (except height) Cons/risks - surrounded by 5 stars, height (sub 6ft), likely scheme dependent Levis (most have #2 or #3) Pros - good technique, laser arm, successful under 2 schemes/OCs, successful with mediocre talent around him Cons/risks - inconsistent play vs elite teams (understandable) like Bama teams with elite rosters. Stroud (a few have him #1, but most have him #2, and few have #3) Pros - best stats of all QBs, hard working kid, good technique, consistent, etc. Probably best overall athletic profile. Cons/risk - surrounded by 5 stars, and in OSU scheme. Tier 3 (high ceiling, but lower floor, bigger project) - Richardson, McKee, Hooker So I would not mortgage the future on a Tier 2 guy, and certainly not a Tier 3 guy. The chances of all 3 Tier 2 guys being gone by #4 is incredibly low. To add, just to level set draft capital.... Just to move up from #4 to #1, means giving Chicago our 2024 1st round, and probably more. That would be silly, and desperate. If it was our just 2nd round, or 3rd round, I'd be OK... We'll see. But doubt Irsay and Ballard are desperate given the situation.
  14. NFL mocks are all over the place this week. Hope we stay at 4, and take the best QB available. Don't really want Young. Too short. I'd be happy with Stroud (my fav), or Levis, at #4. Just no need to waste draft capital to move up.
  15. It was scary. Wasn't too violent, just a freak accident. Sad. Glad they called the game. Most important is they let the players let go so they can support each other and Hamlin. The game can be played later.
  16. Looks like they've made a decision. Packing things up. Prayers to him and family.
  17. Go Browns Bears (unless we want to trade with them lol) Saints Jaqs Texans Raiders and Rams.... Not sure if we should cheer for Denver or Cards lol.
  18. Time of possession was pretty even. I listed the specifics in the post game thread. I'd guess a 36 pt half (D allowed), is top 10 in the history of NFL. And doubt any of the games had similar ToP. I'd guess most, if not all, had lopsided ToP. Like I said... Ryan was not good. But a 36 point half is the most atrocious aspect of the loss. If you have a different opinion, great.
  19. MN is a quick strike team. So not shocked. But our O went uber conservative. Mostly super short passes. When we threw intermediate and long, we did well. I'm tired of our O scheme in general. Way too much short passing for years. Looking forward to a new playbook/scheme, and a new QB.
  20. MN had one drive 3+ minutes (3:40). Indy had one drive 3+ minuts (3:29). Both teams had 3 drives between 2 and 3 minutes. Both teams had 2 drives between 1 and 2 minutes. Not counting the last series, both had 2 drives sub 1 minute. Our O went super conservative. Their O was super aggressive. And still scored 5 TDs vs our prevent D.....
  21. Not saying Matt is good. I'm saying he was not horrible today. He didn't cause turnovers. Our 2nd half D was atrocious. Look at the MN series. Quick scores, after quick scores.
  22. Average is more than fine with a 33-0 lead... Our D gave up 36 in one half... not a problem? lol..
  23. Actually, Ryan's stats aren't horrible today. No turnovers either.
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