Thread: Let's talk 2022 NFL Draft and Quarterbacks

Originally Posted by Strafen

It’s clear that Pickett just solidified his work. It remains to be seen how this performance affects his draft stock.
Ridder and Corral are both ballers, that’s what I love about them, including Pickett, so if we go quarterback with our first pick there’s a good chance we’d come away with a good one; this is a down year for quarterbacks, there are no blue chippers this year like; Goff, Wentz, Mariotta, Bridgewater, Daniel Jones, Josh Rosen, Sam Bradford or the like. These guys are hard nose football players.

Lol as I kept reading the names it started to click where you was going with this.

Nothing has changed post Senior bowl. Willis showed some rawness but also huge upside and will go high, Pickett showed he is still a top QB, and Corral will round out the top 3. I am perfectly fine with all 3 of them. Ridder is going late 1st or rd 2 and we would be fine getting him as well if we trade back or if he happens to be there in rd 2. I saw nothing worthwhile from Howell or Strong.

I said back in early fall it would be Pickett, Corral and Willis. Nothing has changed here at all. Those are your top 3 guys and we should have a shot at all 3 of them this 1st rd. I could also be talked into ridder as mentioned late 1st or 2nd rd and be fine with it. Ridder is not above the other 3 at the moment though, pre senior bowl scouts thought he was a day 3 pick, post senior bowl they are talking he is probably day 2 and could go in rd 2. I personally would be shocked if he goes in rd 1.

I guess i didnt see that upside everyone else did with Willis, he was dreadful.

Originally Posted by Northman

I guess i didnt see that upside everyone else did with Willis, he was dreadful.

I didn't watch a lot of the game, but did he even throw a pass?

Originally Posted by Northman

I guess i didnt see that upside everyone else did with Willis, he was dreadful.

He impressed in the practices that's where the hype came from.....His skill set is phenomenal but he is super raw out of college with footwork, reading field, smaller school etc..... A team will bank on him behind a vet though. Trey lance didn't play football for damn near 2 year and went 3rd overall lol......A team is going to buy Willis's skill set high hoping they can develop him. There was enough raving about him during the week that I doubt the game changed much.

Originally Posted by BroncoJoe

I didn't watch a lot of the game, but did he even throw a pass?

He was 2/4 for 11 yds with an average of 2.8 yds a pass. He had a good run (ala Lamar Jackson) to end the quarter but he looked beyond raw in that game for me. Im just not crazy about drafting a 3-4 project in the first round and ive never been really sold on the run first QB's that have entered the draft. Im sure you can teach the kid to reverse the line of thinking but again to much of a project in my opinion to wasting a first round pick on.

The best QB's in the bowl were Pickett, Ridder, and Howell (even though im not crazy about Howell). Corrall didnt play and although i dont think i would mind him its either Pickett in the first or Ridder in the 2nd as far as my top 2 right now. Even that Carson Strong guy didnt look all that great and i know Chazoe was pretty hyped about him.

Originally Posted by Elevation inc

He impressed in the practices that's where the hype came from.....His skill set is phenomenal but he is super raw out of college with footwork, reading field, smaller school etc..... A team will bank on him behind a vet though. Trey lance didn't play football for damn near 2 year and went 3rd overall lol......A team is going to buy Willis's skill set high hoping they can develop him.

And thats fine, i just hope its not us mainly because i think we need a guy who is a little more ready to plug in play. IMO

Originally Posted by Northman

And thats fine, i just hope its not us mainly because i think we need a guy who is a little more ready to plug in play. IMO

Fair, But who knows...it is liar season.....

Originally Posted by Elevation inc

Fair, But who knows...it is liar season.....

thanks, smilin'!

Pickett stood out. So if the broncos are going to draft a quarterback it’ll be Pickett in my opinion. I also hope they take a good look at Desmond Ridder who had a good game and he’s the closest to Pickett
George Paton was at the game and he was looking at those guys. He said in an interview that what he was looking for was how live the ball looked coming off the guy’s hands. The report also said he was very into it looking at the players. Paton was able to watch them practice and also interviewed them. He said it was important to know their personality, and how the handle adversity, especially after they throw an interception.
Another thing Paton made reference to is he said about the 1st round talent; “this is a big men draft”

Yep, Paton is going line heavy this draft. I suspect we see 3 or 4 picks being OL or DL. Remember we won't have pick 9

Originally Posted by BroncoJoe

I didn't watch a lot of the game, but did he even throw a pass?

He’s a runner. I wish he was more like a dual threat, balancing the pass and the run more evenly than just run before the play even develops. For that reason I don’t think Willis will be a good fit. He runs well and can make plays but his passing skills leave a lot to be desired

Originally Posted by underrated29

Yep, Paton is going line heavy this draft. I suspect we see 3 or 4 picks being OL or DL. Remember we won't have pick 9

Yes we will.

Originally Posted by Northman

Yes we will.

Bet ya

If we don't have the #9 pick, I hope it's because we traded back and are stockpiling draft capital to move up for a QB next year. When the best QB in the class is a Cousins clone...I'm not sure I want any part of it. Deal with Lock for another year and draft the guy you want in a much deeper draft next year.