I was just pointing out where he said you cant win a championship without a great QB. Nothing else lol

I'm glad I dont have to decide either... We will probably look back 10-15 years from now after Fromm or Eason wins 3 SBs and say wtf!

Never know makes it interesting for sure.

The curse of Mike Doss

Its a crap shoot, but in a couple years everyone goes "Of course that guy was going to be great! Couldn't you tell?!?" Like some do with Mahomes. Bucky Brooks compared Mahomes to Jay Cutler around this time. lol

Omaha must love that take

You're 100% correct

Cutler was always underrated and was definitely the best QB of the 2006 draft class. When he actually had a semblance of a team put around him, he took it to a conference championship game.

Cutler had his moments, but he is a far cry from who Mahomes is now. If Mahomes stays on his present course he might be one of the best to play the game.

Trade a 2nd + something for Carr
Draft Kinlaw 13th
Take best WR or OT with other 2nd

I certainly wasn't saying Cutler was on the level that Mahomes is on now, but I don't understand why he was/is so maligned. He was a good QB.

I think he was over hyped early and couldn't live up to it. It's hard to play QB in Denver under Elway's shadow.

No he wasnt. He was basically Jeff George 2.0.

Since the 13th pick was traded, who do we want at 34? I'm hoping Grant Delpit is there because he reminds me quite a bit of Derwin James, and I think he could have a similar impact. That said, I would mind an Ezra Cleveland or Laviska Shenault, there, either.

I prefer Aiyuk over Shenault due to Shenault's injury history.

I like Aiyuk too and he will make an impact right away I believe.

I like Denzel Mims. Not sure if he will be there though. Fits Ballard’s draft profile.

I’d also like a guy who can run routes and isn’t a three year project. Van Jefferson is a solid receiver. Duvernay has great hands, speed, and toughness. That Ohi State receiver is a route running master, not the fastest though. He tore up the senior bowl.

I see some mock drafts saying WR T. Higgins.

I dont know much about him... any thoughts?

If he’s available at #34 I like the pick. He’s got speed and I value the height mismatches he creates.

I only picked Shenault because he's one of the more likely WRs to be there, though honestly with the WR depth in this draft, I wouldn't be upset or surprised if 34 and 44 went to OT and QB, with 75 being used on a WR, provided a special talent at a different position doesn't fall to 34, of course. With how deep this class is, a guy like Duvernay or Hill could still be there at 75.

Tee Higgins would be a good get. He has the speed to take the top off of defenses, the size to go up and win 50/50 balls, and is a decent route runner.

So Higgins didn’t test well at the combine. He had a slight hamstring injury and the scouts talked him into testing anyway. He probably should not have done that. So I think he is a better athlete than his test numbers show.

The knock on him is he doesn’t generate a lot of separation and he gets a lot of contested balls thrown his way. He is currently training with Houshmanzadah, like a number of WRs and Joe Burrow. Word is he looks great there and Housh called him a taller AJ Green. Is that just hype, or is he undervalued in a deep class?

Don't know who he is, but assume CB If so, I agree that CB will be high on the wish list

Grant Delpit plays Safety. Delpit has all the tools, but is a poor tackler IMO. I would be ok with re-signing Geathers to go along with Hooker and Willis then find a CB in 3rd round.

If Shenault is there at #34 I grab him and then QB Jalen Hurts with our next pick. Let Hurts sit behind Rivers a year or two and step in.

:cool:

Here in Tiger country he has many fans for obvious reasons including productivity, physicality, and speed. Two traits that those who follow him closely that might appeal to Reich is 1. the kid is supposedly high character and 2. he stays invested in every play as an excellent downfield blocker.

Colts second round selection
 

I'd like to see Indy take Jalen Hurts. Lots of upside potential and he could learn from Rivers and Brissett.

Same here :cool:

The only way I'd want the Colts to take Hurts is if they planned to create a Taysom Hill role for him. He doesn't have the accuracy to be a long term starting QB.

They said the same about Lamar Jackson.

The question is when we would have to take him.

If it is with #34 or #44, then I don't know that I am interested. Lots of good WR, TE or CB choices at those spots who have the ability to start immediately.

However, if we can get him with our 3rd round choice, then I am all for it.

I am hoping for OT and NT choices in the 4th/5th rounds. We need O-Line depth and a NT to rotate with Stewart.

But a developmental QB in the 3rd? Yeah, I could be good with that.

I wonder how many "developmental QBs" actually develop.

I think Morgan of FIU will develop nicely. I hope we get him.

A name to keep in mind draft day is James Morgan of Florida Int. Supposedly several teams are interested including us. We have been vetting him. So likely a later round pick spent on a QB.

My worry is we will end up like the Vikings the last couple years. Squad good enough to win the super bowl, can’t find a QB to lead them there.

The Colts have their version of Favre!

Nah. They wont draft a QB this yr. Other than Burrow or Tua the rest are just players taking up a roster space. How many of the others are actually more talented than Kelly? JB is here for this yr . they will look next yr.

I like Jaime Newman in next yrs draft

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HiaX2wEHq0g

Personally I think at #34 we need to add a top WR (Laviska Shenault or Brandon Aiyuk) either would be fine, just need bolster our receiving corps. Brissett aside, after T.Y. Hilton the cupboard is bare other than Campbell who we hope develops and can stay on the field.

Then at #44 I like Jalen Hurts if available to develop as our QB of the future. I personally like him much better than Jordan Love.

Jalen Hurts (6’1/222) QB Oklahoma
Hurts was always a good athlete at Alabama, but his improvement as a passer since transferring to Oklahoma is what has teams impressed. His sense of timing and anticipation has gotten a lot better. He exhibits very good lateral agility both in the pocket and in the open field. Last season under head coach Lincoln Riley, Hurts’ passing motion, comfortability, and efficiency took a massive leap. He led the nation in YPA (11.5) His accuracy is entirely underrated. Hurts has good velocity behind his throws and can fit his passes into tight windows. Throwing on the run is another asset in his game, as his athleticism and accuracy make him a tough quarterback to defend when he rolls out or scrambles. However, he must continue to improve his processing and willingness to stay inside the pocket. He is only 21 years old and is by all accounts very coachable. Hurts is also a very valuable runner; he ran for 1,298 yards on 233 attempts for an average of 5.57 yards per carry for 20 total TD’s. He has great breakaway speed for the quarterback position. He led college football, including running backs, in red zone rushing touchdowns (17) last season. He does need to be more consistent in terms of identifying the check down option and going through his progressions. Don’t sell Hurts short, he has starting-level upside with a little coaching and development.

(2019 Stats)
Games: 14
Attempts: 340
Completions: 237
Completion Percentage: 69.7
Yards: 3851
Yards/Attempt: 11.3
Touchdowns: 32
Interceptions: 8
QB Rating: 191.20
Rush Attempts: 233
Yards Rushing: 1,298
Yards per Attempt: 5.57
Rushing Touchdowns: 20

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I think they could get him in the 3-4 if they wanted him. Despite all the hype from the talking heads I don't think this is a very good draft class after the top 2.

I agree on WR though. And now CB might move ahead of WR just because the WR class is so deep and there has been a few FA WR signed to drive even more picks down the board

Lamar Jackson was viewed as a first round QB even with all his flaws at the time. No one thinks Jalen Hurts is a first round QB.

He isn't. Late 2nd early 3rd is where I peg him.

there are idiots who do

Right, but it's not like a Russell Wilson situation where there's a height issue or something like that, it's the concerns with accuracy. Watch his tape vs. LSU. That's what he'd look like as a starter against NFL defenses.

I'm an OU fan dude. I could see that Burrow was the superior QB. When you are drafting a QB in the late 2nd early 3rd, you know that you have to develop them.

I think that Hurts has the same issues as Brissett, but is so much more gifted athletically that he's worth the risk.

Burrow didn't play on LSU's defense. Hurts was 3/12 with 1 or 2 INTs in that game prior to garbage time.