Jonathan Paul Manziel
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Yeah, if you can get a real dual-threat guy (who is good at both), that's optimal. I'd put my preference list like this:
1. Guy who can do both.
2. Guy who can pass but can't run.
3. Guy who can run but can't pass.
For this reason, if I'm shooting for #1 (or if a real #1 isn't available), I'm more comfortable erring on the side of #2 than #3.
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Lol. In that case,... A guy who can score TDs and win games.
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IOW Bill Brasky.
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BILL BRASKY
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A WR's job is to bail the QB out when needed. Just sayin'.
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@mike-h said:
Tarkenton is too small at 6'0, 190lbs, there's no way he lasts 18 years and barely misses a start in the NFL. His style of scrambling is reckless, he needs to learn how to slide and play in the pocket better.
it a shame that so many people here are so quick to pass on this guy.The guy will be very comparable to Tark...here or somewhere else...
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After all of the debating, I've come to this conclusion:
I want the Browns to pick fourth.
If the first three picks are all quarterbacks, then GREAT. I'll take Sammy Watkins or Jade Clowney (!). Pick up a potential QB later in the draft and ride Hoyer for another year and see what happens.
But if Manziel is available: You do NOT pass on him. It's a risk (yes!), but BOOM potential is precisely what this team requires.
Think of it this way... If the Browns pass on Manziel and he becomes a superstar, then it's a big miss for a club that can ill afford it. If the Browns TAKE Manziel and he busts - it was a risk that didn't pay off, but they likely managed some solid picks in the rest of the draft to build off of and there's plenty of opportunity to take another swing in future drafts.
If they trade UP and Manziel busts... It cost them THAT pick and likely two others. Too big of a mistake to risk it. Stay at four and let the player come to them.
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After all of the debating, I've come to this conclusion:
I want the Browns to pick fourth.
If the first three picks are all quarterbacks, then GREAT. I'll take Sammy Watkins or Jade Clowney (!). Pick up a potential QB later in the draft and ride Hoyer for another year and see what happens.
But if Manziel is available: You do NOT pass on him. It's a risk (yes!), but BOOM potential is precisely what this team requires.
Think of it this way... If the Browns pass on Manziel and he becomes a superstar, then it's a big miss for a club that can ill afford it. If the Browns TAKE Manziel and he busts - it was a risk that didn't pay off, but they likely managed some solid picks in the rest of the draft to build off of and there's plenty of opportunity to take another swing in future drafts.
If they trade UP and Manziel busts... It cost them THAT pick and likely two others. Too big of a mistake to risk it. Stay at four and let the player come to them.
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After all of the debating, I've come to this conclusion:
I want the Browns to pick fourth.
So do I..
Think of it this way... If the Browns pass on Manziel and he becomes a superstar, then it's a big miss for a club that can ill afford it. If the Browns TAKE Manziel and he busts - it was a risk that didn't pay off, but they likely managed some solid picks in the rest of the draft to build off of and there's plenty of opportunity to take another swing in future drafts.
If they trade UP and Manziel busts... It cost them THAT pick and likely two others. Too big of a mistake to risk it. Stay at four and let the player come to them.
Crap- The Browns passed on Ladanian Tomlinson, Ben Rothlisberger, and Aaron Rodgers. I'm not going to lose sleep if they pass on Johnny Football.
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@mike-h said:
Tarkenton is too small at 6'0, 190lbs, there's no way he lasts 18 years and barely misses a start in the NFL. His style of scrambling is reckless, he needs to learn how to slide and play in the pocket better.
it a shame that so many people here are so quick to pass on this guy.The guy will be very comparable to Tark...here or somewhere else...
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Mike H.
Just because my thinking is inconsistent with yours you think my thinking is insane. Hahaha right.
What's wrong with givin' WRs some love? It's not like QBs are perfect in their throws regardless of how sexy that sounds from sports casters...and you evidently.
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I think he was being sarcastic.
I was being 100% serious
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No it isn't. A wide receiver who runs his routes accurately extends to catch the ball and doesn't drop the son of a bitch makes a quarterback look a lot better. If he doesn't he makes the quarterback look like a chump. But yes, kindergarten logic aside, it's always best to have both positions playing well.@mike-h said:
That's insane.
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@mike-h said:
Tarkenton is too small at 6'0, 190lbs, there's no way he lasts 18 years and barely misses a start in the NFL. His style of scrambling is reckless, he needs to learn how to slide and play in the pocket better.
a third round pick who lost three superbowls, two blowouts.
got traded from the team that drafted him because his coach didn't like his 'scrambling around' routine.
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Check your calendar amigo. Its 2014. Yes unfortunately today Fran Tarkenton is probably too small to play in today's NFL. I think Broadway Joe Namath was only 6'1.@mike-h said:
Tarkenton is too small at 6'0, 190lbs, there's no way he lasts 18 years and barely misses a start in the NFL. His style of scrambling is reckless, he needs to learn how to slide and play in the pocket better.
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@mike-h said:
Tarkenton is too small at 6'0, 190lbs, there's no way he lasts 18 years and barely misses a start in the NFL. His style of scrambling is reckless, he needs to learn how to slide and play in the pocket better.
a third round pick who lost three superbowls, two blowouts.
got traded from the team that drafted him because his coach didn't like his 'scrambling around' routine.
a third round pick who lost three superbowls, two blowouts.
got traded from the team that drafted him because his coach didn't like his 'scrambling around' routine.
He went back to the Vikings.
"You planning on having a long relationship with that glass or are you going to drink it? Drink up, man. Maybe we can get another.” - Janis Joplin, 1970. -
@mike-h said:
Tarkenton is too small at 6'0, 190lbs, there's no way he lasts 18 years and barely misses a start in the NFL. His style of scrambling is reckless, he needs to learn how to slide and play in the pocket better.
a third round pick who lost three superbowls, two blowouts.
got traded from the team that drafted him because his coach didn't like his 'scrambling around' routine.
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He went back to the Vikings.
yeah and did shit again.
Zombo said:
Lost three Super Bowls = Made three Super Bowls.
Tarkenton 3 Browns 0
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jim kelly 4 browns 0
dan marino 1 browns 0
need i go on?
so i guess the point is a great QB does not make a team great or a sure thing.
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