WTF is actual talent? There's physical talent, and then there's the work that was put in to be great at something. Talent is natural, the rest is developed (ie the mental and weight room stuff).
If you're good you're good is an awful concept; all of these guy are "good" at what they did in...
FWIW I think Bortles and Carr both need to sit, whereas I'd throw Bridgewater and Manziel into the fire and let them play. I understand most teams will not have the luxury of doing that, so I wish Bortles and Carr the best of luck.
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This is why you always hear about developmental QB's...
That is absolutely ridiculous, disagree with that 1,000,000%. Different things can be "ironed out" on the field and off. And it's a big difference in what that is.
Talent prevails?! If talent prevailed, Logan Thomas would be the #1 pick. He is purely the most physically talented QB in the...
As for Quinn and Russell: Russell never should have been a #1 overall pick. Everyone knew that. The Raiders are dumb. And with Quinn, look at the organization he played for lol.
Trends change in the NFL all the time though. Before Kaep, Wilson and Dalton, drafting a 2nd or 3rd round QB wasn't...
It's funny though, Carr and Bortles have opposite strong points and weaknesses. I guess you like whichever one that you think their issues are more likely to be fixable. Carr has an NFL ready arm, has shown the ability of pinpoint accuracy. Bortles has great pocket presence and throws well from...
Just because it doesn't often, doesn't mean it can't. And not saying it will, either. It's just ideal. And I believe that the Cardinals are in the position to do it. Hence why I said it's the best place for him, not the most likely.
Just because a guy gets picked in the 1st doesn't mean that's where his value is.
For the Cardinals, we know Palmer isn't a franchise guy. But he's got enough to get the team into the playoffs for now. It's like Andy Dalton. That's all he can do. Get them there but not win there. But it's...
That's more if you're picking at the top. If you can afford to let him sit, why not if it helps his development? Especially when it's physical issues? That can pay off big time.
Also then, if you think a first round QB must be able to start right away, Carr is not a first rounder.
Derek Carr is going to either be great, or a bust I think. Not sure there's an in between, sadly. He needs a really good coach. Not sure where to keep him on my list. Huge potential, but isn't safe at all. Would I rather have a safer guy with a lower ceiling? I'm not sure.
If he starts right...
I'm going back to re-watch Bortles, and man he's so frustrating. Makes an amazing throw one play, then the next misses an easy TD pass. Really struggles big time when he has to put air under it. Really tough to get passed.
Finally got my top 15 QB's ranked. I'm sure this will change a few times leading up to the draft.
ZACH METTENBERGER, LSU
TEDDY BRIDGEWATER, LOUISEVILLE
JOHNNY MANZIEL, TEXAS A&M
AARON MURRAY, GEORGIA
BLAKE BORTLES, UCF
DEREK CARR, FRESNO ST.
LOGAN THOMAS, VIRGINIA TECH
JIMMY GAROPPOLO...
No denying there isn't work that needs to be done. And IMO it's crazy impressive the velocity he gets on the ball without using his lower body. Means he has untapped arm strength still, and if his feet can be fixed his accuracy can be fixed/consistent too. He needs a good coach for sure, but if...
Not sure if you've seen this yet or not but here's a game. I can make a couple more LT vids if you'd like, there's a couple games on TYT.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57uuKBBW_oI