Official Browns QB Prospect Discussion!
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I feel pretty confident with how seriously I'm taken in general, including here, so no insult taken. It's like the giant being called short (!). And I also have no problem with you or jousting in general. It's all good. No worries.
I do feel like you're misunderstanding some fundamental things here... or more accurately, pretending to. Quoting Browns beat writers or national NFL types or Mayock or anybody else like that on a Browns board is... well... sort of the opposite of something one would do that would damage his credibility. See what I'm saying? It's a Browns board... and I'm citing people who cover/analyze the Browns or the NFL for a living?
Now, if I said, "My Mom says," your post would make sense. It doesn't... but I think you kinda know it. You seem like a smart guy who just likes to joust. And again, boards benefit from that as long as it doesn't get to mean. You're getting a little obsessive about me and seem a little determined to insult me, but I feel like you're gonna get over it.
Shep, you have just as little an idea what anybody of importance actually thinks about this draft as anyone else here. Saying "this is Grossi's" opinion or "this is what the FO thinks" is the reason nobody is taking you seriously. Well, part of it.
Chud can say anything he wants until he's blue in the face, it doesn't matter. Same goes for anyone that holds power. Very seldom do the things they say align with the things they think.
The fact is, you haven't quoted anyone. Not really. You've, at best, ad libbed what you've read. You provide zero sources and expect people to trust that it's official.I feel pretty confident with how seriously I'm taken in general, including here, so no insult taken. It's like the giant being called short (!). And I also have no problem with you or jousting in general. It's all good. No worries.
I do feel like you're misunderstanding some fundamental things here... or more accurately, pretending to. Quoting Browns beat writers or national NFL types or Mayock or anybody else like that on a Browns board is... well... sort of the opposite of something one would do that would damage his credibility. See what I'm saying? It's a Browns board... and I'm citing people who cover/analyze the Browns or the NFL for a living?
Now, if I said, "My Mom says," your post would make sense. It doesn't... but I think you kinda know it. You seem like a smart guy who just likes to joust. And again, boards benefit from that as long as it doesn't get to mean. You're getting a little obsessive about me and seem a little determined to insult me, but I feel like you're gonna get over it.
Maybe it's just me having a journalist background, but where I'm from when you "quote" someone, you provide sources.
Show me where you've gathered that a dozen NFL GM's...whatever it was. Show me where Grossi and MKC say it's an absolute certainty that we're going to trade up and take a QB in the top 5. Show me where ESPN, or CBS, or Walter football say we are absolutely going to be aggressive and move up. Show me (and everyone else) these things.
That's all anyone is asking.
Since this is all common knowledge, it shouldn't be too hard to find source material.
Don't flatter yourself, this isn't a personal vendetta. You just tend to skim over the multitude of my posts that aren't about you, I'm sure. This is more about people tiring of hearing you pimp Mariota, or Bridgewater, or whoever the current flavor of the week is and pass it off as a certainty that they're going to be NFL superstars. How often has that worked out for you in the past?
Fact of the matter is, Mariota has never had to play under pressure. He rarely sees the field in the fourth quarter. He is quick to take off on the rare occurrences he's actually under pressure. He is very rarely under center.
His game in NCAA will not be his game in the NFL. Don't like it? It's the truth. He's not going to run 90% of plays out of shotgun. He's not going to get many designated runs. He's not going to be able to outrun everyone at the NFL level.
His physical attributes are nice. So were Jamarcus Russell's. His numbers are even better. So were Tim Tebow's. His team's offensive production is amazing. So was Graham Harrell's.
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Oh, you're being silly, Couch. When I quote someone (Higdon, Alo, Sobo, MK, Grossi, Pluto, Shefter, Mayock, whoever), it's probably a tweet and often a link to an article. I read from my iPad in the morning and 99% of my Twitter sources are about football... mostly Browns. If it's a quote and I remember who it is, I say. If not, I don't.
If you're implying chicanery or lies or something... dude, please. That's where the goofy kicks in. And of course when you say someone (other than yourself) shouldn't be taken "seriously," it's clearly axe grinding. When you say "everybody thinks" or other childish nonsense, it just reinforces it.
Point being, you're not talking to children. You can't fly that stuff by. We're not really debating whether you're board stalking me, just disagreeing on why. When you get off topic and say "everybody hates your hair" or whatever, you have to own it. That's who you are on the board. You're That Guy.
So we'll stop: Which QB would you like for the Browns in this draft? Manziel is growing on me.
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I'm not sure we really disagree, at least in the sense that the future is never absolutely certain. But everybody from CBS to every single Browns beat writer (conventional and online) to Walter and on down the line is 100% convinced the Browns will not only take a quarterback with their first pick, but aggressively move up to get the guy they want. I agree with that. I think quarterback is the Browns first priority and the fall off to Priority #2 is massive.
Again, honestly, I have no problem if somebody here either believes that won't be the case or wishes it wasn't. But when the Browns say that extra #1 allows them flexibility to be aggressive in the draft... you don't think they'll trade up for a RT, right? Everybody pretty damn well knows what they're talking about.
Shep, the Browns FO said "we will be aggressive in trying to build a winner". There is absolutly no basis in fact at this point in time they said "we will agressively move up in the draft to take a qb". That's pure speculation on your part.
I'm not sure we really disagree, at least in the sense that the future is never absolutely certain. But everybody from CBS to every single Browns beat writer (conventional and online) to Walter and on down the line is 100% convinced the Browns will not only take a quarterback with their first pick, but aggressively move up to get the guy they want. I agree with that. I think quarterback is the Browns first priority and the fall off to Priority #2 is massive.
Again, honestly, I have no problem if somebody here either believes that won't be the case or wishes it wasn't. But when the Browns say that extra #1 allows them flexibility to be aggressive in the draft... you don't think they'll trade up for a RT, right? Everybody pretty damn well knows what they're talking about.
No one disagrees that the QB position is by far the most important for sustainable success. The problem is you seem to think that picking a QB in the top 5 is guaranteed to bring long term success. It's damn near impossible to determine who will exceed at the next level. TCPO was spot on stating that it is damn near impossible to tell what is going on inside a QBs head and how he will react in an NFL type situation. Giving up an entire draft to move up and select a bust QB sets a franchise back years. There is nothing wrong with using one of our 1st rounders on a QB and using the rest of the picks to build a supporting cast. I'm not giving up on Hoyer yet either and would love to see a rookie learn under Hoyer to begin the season..
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Cap is predicted to be 30-ish. Right now, today, in season, we're fattest with something like 18 mill under.
I can't remember what else you typed except "diarrhea," and so, well... okay!
In both CBS mocks, we draft too low to get Manziel, who goes 5 and 8:
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/mock-draft
(And seriously... what was your problem with Twitter? I don't understand. Something's less credible if that's where it's typed? Usually it's a link.)
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I guess I'm just imagining things.
I would rather us take the best QB available between Mariota, Bridgewater, Boyd, and McCarron at whatever spot we pick at. Trading up would set this franchise back, as we are in position to add serious talent and solid starting players with our first six picks.
If nobody is available between Mariota, Bridgewater, Boyd and McCarron, I would like to see us take Bortles, Fales, or Carr in rounds 2 or 3.
If I had to mock us today, I would like to see us go Evans with the #8 pick, then A.J. Johnson at #20.
In round 2 I would like to see us take Michael Dyer.
Round 3- Bortles, BPA RG.
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Cap is predicted to be 30-ish. Right now, today, in season, we're fattest with something like 18 mill under.
I can't remember what else you typed except "diarrhea," and so, well... okay!
In both CBS mocks, we draft too low to get Manziel, who goes 5 and 8:
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/mock-draft
(And seriously... what was your problem with Twitter? I don't understand. Something's less credible if that's where it's typed? Usually it's a link.)
Cap is predicted to be 30-ish. Right now, today, in season, we're fattest with something like 18 mill under.
I can't remember what else you typed except "diarrhea," and so, well... okay!
In both CBS mocks, we draft too low to get Manziel, who goes 5 and 8:
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/mock-draft
(And seriously... what was your problem with Twitter? I don't understand. Something's less credible if that's where it's typed? Usually it's a link.)
Shep that is a (the) problem- I don't care what Carrucci or Grossi Tweets- that's 1\2 inside information, not the real thing. you don't see Banner or Chud Tweeting on what's up their sleeve, do you? LOL- Banner tells ESPN "we're shopping Gordon" and it takes on a life of it's own, even though it's 100% BS.
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nobody thinks Miller could develop into a freak in the NFL if he got to sit for a couple years and study the pro game?
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I think Winston is the next big thing. Just another year...
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nobody thinks Miller could develop into a freak in the NFL if he got to sit for a couple years and study the pro game?
nobody thinks Miller could develop into a freak in the NFL if he got to sit for a couple years and study the pro game?
He needs to study actual QB play, not just the NFL game.
His throwing motion is god awful, he's not really much of a QB prospect as he is an athletic prospect.
We definitely need to keep our picks, and go BPA where ever we pick. If QB falls there, then it does. We have to pick one in rds 1-3, and we can't go with a project.
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Whoever drafts Fresno Bulldog Derek Carr will have the steal of the draft. Some savvy team will draft him in the early-mid second.
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Depending upon how astute our scouting department is I wouldn't be averse to picking up a good prospect in the second round. I just dread the thought of selling the farm for a crap shoot.
WSS
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nobody thinks Miller could develop into a freak in the NFL if he got to sit for a couple years and study the pro game?
@erie-dawg said:
Banner is not going to spend huge he's Jewish...
Seriously? I hope not...
nobody thinks Miller could develop into a freak in the NFL if he got to sit for a couple years and study the pro game?
Could he? Sure.. but he's a 6'2 218 lb. running QB with injury issues.
As for his "horrible mechanics", his release is not the fastest, but other than that I do not see major issues.
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Meanwhile back at the thread...
What is with Jameis not wearing contacts in the game? Had to laugh at all those "Squinting at the sideline" shots in the first half. That said in a couple tight shots during his drops he showed the most active pair of eyes I have seen this year.
First game look at him I've had this season and my overall impression is that he is a very promising Freshman. Much bigger, stronger than I was expecting, but a freshman. Bit too eager to run at present, but he's a Freshman. Bit overwhelmed by the size of last nite's game (at least for a half), but he's a Freshman.
Another year or two of seasoning and who knows...
I look forward to seeing him some more.
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In other prospect news:
- Boyd is falling like a stone. The one-time, top-of-the-list-with-Bridgewater QB is now at best a 2nd rounder (and possibly a 3rd according to Todd McShay).
- Derek Carr is the rising star (makings of a limerick there) with a chance of being a late 1st rounder.
Stay tuned...
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Another week of college football, another quick breakdown (from what I've seen). Most of the draft-able QB's had a good weekend:
Derek Carr - still possibly my favorite QB in this entire draft. He makes throws that you love to see at the NFL level. Has great touch on the fade route, great vision, cannon arm - but can back it down when needed. Seems smart, and has enough mobility to get around in the pocket and can evade pressure. He really has it all. His biggest weakness is probably the fact that his brother was a bust in the NFL. I had to watch every snap of this game b/c I really like watching this guy sling the ball around. Right now... 1st round pick
Brett Hundley - I haven't got a sense as to whether this guy is going to enter the draft or wait until next year. Either way, I watched a little of Hundley (finally) and he was impressive. It seemed he had his best game of the season, doing everything right including throwing and running. Any time you lose the TOP 36-24, and still put up 45 points that's impressive. 19 of 24 for 273 yds and 2 TDs is SOLID but also the 11 carries for 72 yds and 2 TDs were impressive. Again, all I can say is he did everything right, no flash, just everything right. Right now... middle-late 1st rounder...
Johnny Manziel - boring game. He ran all over, and threw to wide open receivers. Scored 6 TDs, but did not really have an opportunity all game to do anything special. Right now... still a late 1st rounder...
Tajh Boyd - had a good bounce-back game, but still doesn't impress me. He seems too small, too slow when making his decision throwing, and does not evade pressure well. He has a cannon arm, and is athletic but when has that ever been enough to win in the NFL?... I just don't see anything special with him. Right now... 3rd rounder
Bridgewater and Mariota stand pat. Still think there are too many ?? about both of these guys. I'll be happy when they're drafted before we pick...
Carr was the darling of the weekend, but nobody dropped significantly. Still looking to watch more of Mettenberger and McCarron, as well as Bryce Petty (for '14 of course). Lastly, Winston did nothing last night to outshine any of the other QBs. FSU running game was impressive and many of Winston's good throws came off play action.
Ohh well, more to come...
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So, get a little pressure on Mariota and he collapses like a flan in a cupboard.
Top 5 material, in my book.
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Still have faith in Mariota. The game-changing lost fumble on 4th down wasn't his fault. He still made a lot of clutch plays down the stretch against a veteran D. The team just had an off game.
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If anything the Browns need to draft a Quarterback that can get out the pocket. Look back at our most recent Quarterbacks none of them could run when they had to if we were to draft Manziel that would be perfect he can make plays with his arm and with his feet
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If anything the Browns need to draft a Quarterback that can get out the pocket. Look back at our most recent Quarterbacks none of them could run when they had to if we were to draft Manziel that would be perfect he can make plays with his arm and with his feet
If anything the Browns need to draft a Quarterback that can get out the pocket. Look back at our most recent Quarterbacks none of them could run when they had to if we were to draft Manziel that would be perfect he can make plays with his arm and with his feet
Until he takes one hit and explodes into a pile of dollar bills.
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Yup... second disappointing viewing of Mariota... even with some flourish at the end.
The more I look the more I keep coming back to McCarron.
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Thats the thing with these fast Quarterbacks there not smart
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