Thread: '18 QB Prospects

Originally Posted by Von Kinger

I wish I could do that.

this is a huge draft for the broncos, and i plan to be there for them-- to drink beer and cuss at the TV, like a real fan. . . it's going to be glorious!

Originally Posted by SmilinAssasSin27

My kid has a soccer tournament at Bowling Green University that weekend. Praying no Friday night game.

let us all pray for brother smiley. . .

oh, josh allen. . . i'll say it again, that kid is gonna get some GM fired. . .

Originally Posted by dogfish

oh, josh allen. . . i'll say it again, that kid is gonna get some GM fired. . .

I liked this video with Florio and Simms breaking down the QB flaws...

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...-quarterbacks/

Notice no flaw video on White? Cuz he's the guy we want.

Troy Fumagali, TE, average size/slow/white and completely unremarkable in every way, look for Broncos/Kubiak to take him 2nd or 3rd round.

Originally Posted by Buff

I liked this video with Florio and Simms breaking down the QB flaws...

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...-quarterbacks/

I actually agree with Sims - except for Allen. Some compare him to Kyle Boller but I think Allen’s upside is more like Derek Anderson. I’d have put Allen tied with Darnold for 4th.

Originally Posted by HORSEPOWER 56

I actually agree with Sims - except for Allen. Some compare him to Kyle Boller but I think Allen’s upside is more like Derek Anderson. I’d have put Allen tied with Darnold for 4th.

if kyle boller and jake locker had a kid, it would be josh allen. . .

Originally Posted by dogfish

this is a huge draft for the broncos, and i plan to be there for them-- to drink beer and cuss at the TV, like a real fan. . . it's going to be glorious!

I'll skip the schoolin' then.

Here's a look at what Mayfield's responsibilities were on the field, especially for people that think his style won't translate to the NFL. Good quotes from his coach here (though admittedly I don't think he'd say anything bad about the guy ... unless the coach was Jim Mora). Anyway:

Before the lights go down and the film clicks on, Riley answers everybody's first question: Just how much responsibility does Mayfield have within the framework of the offense? In other words, how much of it is Riley, and how much is Mayfield?

“He’s probably got more responsibility here than he would have with any NFL team he would go to,” Riley says.

“Some places do it where you hold up a board on the sideline and he tells everybody what to do and he doesn’t have any communication responsibilities, but he plays a larger hand here, a pivotal role.

“Mentally, he’s the best one I’ve ever been around, and I’ve been around some good ones. There’s not gonna be a guy walk in and process what this guy can process. That’s not gonna be an issue at the next level, regardless of the system or amount of verbiage.”

https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/04/05/ba...es-protections

The quarterbacks Riley has coached...

Dominique Davis
Brad Wornick
Rio Johnson
Shane Carden
Baker Mayfield

I would agree that Baker Mayfield is probably the best he's seen in all of those capacities.

Originally Posted by VonDoom

Here's a look at what Mayfield's responsibilities were on the field, especially for people that think his style won't translate to the NFL. Good quotes from his coach here (though admittedly I don't think he'd say anything bad about the guy ... unless the coach was Jim Mora). Anyway:



https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/04/05/ba...es-protections

One positive thing I'll say about him is that he seems to play fast - quick decisions, quick release. So I could see where in time he could have some success - I just worry that most of what he's learned at OU won't translate, so he's just going to need time to come up to speed.

a nice analysis of the best scheme fits for the top five QBs. . .

Kinger.....I still want Nelson, but the more I watch Rosen's highlights to more I'm liking him. He was impressive against aTm.....I watched the whole game the other day. The concussions are very concerning, though.

Originally Posted by Nomad

Kinger.....I still want Nelson, but the more I watch Rosen's highlights to more I'm liking him. He was impressive against aTm.....I watched the whole game the other day. The concussions are very concerning, though.

I think the concussions are the only legitimate concern for him. He's mobile, he's got the arm, he's brilliant, he's tough, he's a great passer. His teammates do like him, and he probably, at most, needs to gain a few pounds. He's the prototypical QB.

He's got a high ceiling and a high floor. He could very well be the best overall QB in the draft, and he's the safest pick, too. He's also going to be a Jet, and that's going to make me sad.

If we take Nelson, I'll support him. If I could manage to root for TS, I can support a real NFL talent like Nelson.