He has the tools, but he hasn't learned any of the skills in 5 years. His passing ability today is similar to his passing ability as a Freshman at Clemson. The athleticism bails him out until he comes up against a team with an elite QB and a great defense. He may be able to win games without developing further, but he won't do much more than winning a weak division, if the division stays weak.

No matter the scores of the QB's in the S2 test, that has to be a very small component in the choice by any good GM.

I would favor traits in this order:

• Leadership, Character and Coachability
• Accuracy
• Ability Under Pressure
• Arm Strength
• Athleticism
• intangibles i.e. cognitive testing, speakability w/teammates and the media etc. etc. etc.

Very few of these prospects were coached correctly in college, sans Luck.

Lawrence certainly wasn't coached well under Meyer, then he gets some real coaching and improves.

So let's look at PM's first 2 seasons. Great coaching and continuity within the coaching staff. He had a very difficult rookie year. I was extremely concerned until he brought the team back in the 4th qtr, against a quality Jets team for the victory. Peyton then breaks out in year 2.

So maybe the light goes on for Lawrence in year 3 and he has a breakout season with 2 years of actual good coaching.

If not, I'll agree with you that he will just be a run of the mill mediocre QB in the NFL.

If I’m the GM I’m taking Richardson

His speed has to be respected and creates openings all over the field, there’s no Dlineman in the AFC south that can run him down

He wants to be great and he lines up with Steichens “all ball” philosophy

He’s 20 years old so should easily be the qb for the next 10 years

Say whatever you want about the accuracy but he should be throwing to some big windows because of the fear of his legs

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Dam says that I'm the only one here of that persuasion.

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You make good points, I personally think Levis is a safer choice, but the potential upside of Richardson could have whoever passes on him kicking themselves in the balls for the next 10 years!:D

One more thing about those S2 scores. Apparently they are from Bob McGinn who has an excellent reputation as a sports reporter and it was received from NFL personnel. If so, that score is really concerning. Something doesn’t add up. If that is the score teams received. Stroud may drop some.

If you look around the AFC and that QB gauntlet. You will need someone special just to get you through the playoffs.

The thing is though the light has already gone on for Lawrence. Despite getting off to a rough start due to the hangover from the Meyer dumpster fire, he still threw for a 66% completion percentage, 4,100 yards, and a TD/Int ratio of 25/8. If you look at the 2nd half of the season (final 9 games) he threw for 70%, 2,300 yards, and 15/2.

Of course Dam's delusional ass is going to get on here and say all of that was pure luck, but anyone with any sense knows you can't luck your way into those good of numbers in the NFL.

You're fired.