I'd love to grab Hooker in the 3rd if he's still there. I know he does nothing for us next season, but I thought he looked better than Young in the Alabama game this year. A 3rd round pick on a QB who'd likely be a top 10 pick if not injured is a steal in my opinion. Plus, this is the year to bet a 3rd rounder on a prospect.
Bagent looked at ease, like he's used to being in charge and successful. He's got decent size at 6'3", 215 lbs. and he's got the arm. He didn't look out of place against Senior Bowl talent.
Unless Richardson falls into day 2, I wouldn't sacrifice a top 100 pick on a QB.
I'd be excited if Seattle landed Richardson in the third round or lower. Wouldn't want the Hawks to take him before the third. Chances are high he never plays in the NFL. Prototypical high ceiling, low floor. Worth taking a flier on if we don't have to spend too much draft capital.
I'd consider Stroud or Young if available at #5. It's safe to say Young will be gone by then. Either could bust. Young may not hold up physically in the NFL and Stroud hasn't performed with consistency. If Stroud were available at 20, I'd be happy if Schneider took him. Unlikely it happens. Could easily be gone by 5.
The Senior Bowl wasn't great for the QB's. Haener looked the best, but he was sub-par and just raised more concerns than settling any. The Combine will be really interesting as a result, with a lot of guys having a ton to prove, and the top talents needing to prove they are worthy of the top picks.
Makes me happier to keep riding the Bijan #5 train! I did like the way Haener stuck to his task at the Senior Bowl and didn't let some poor play get to him, finishing the drills strongly. With this crop of QB's i think those intangibles/personality traits will be key, as the overall talent level is a touch low and they will need to be gritty and hardworking to have success in the NFL.
Remember WR Jerheme Urban? He played at Div III Trinity University (San Antonio, and—I’m proud to say—my alma mater). The other players kidded him that he had played eight years of high school football. BTW, Jerheme is now Trinity’s head coach, where he’s gone 50-24 in six seasons.
If I follow Ben Baldwin’s 10% logic, Schneider should draft every QB possible that he assesses having a 10% chance of “making it.” By the time he accumulates ten of these, one will be good enough to “make it.”
If Smith signs and they can find a trade partner, I agree with Paul, a trade down is the logical move. I think Myles Murphy, Brian Breese, and Tyree Wilson are worthy of a top ten pick but maybe not a top five.
It's weird. The pundits keep putting him in the top ten, he was top five, but he did nothing this year. Based on this season, he should be around 15th. What's the draw?
Just reading the NFL Draft Report: "His arm strength stood out. He can effortlessly throw the ball downfield without it fluttering or losing velocity. He is able to lead receivers and hit them in stride, even when he is under pressure. McKee’s velocity is some of the best in the class, as he can drive the ball in between defenders and thread the needle. His accuracy was also excellent. McKee does a great job of placing the ball where it needs to be at all levels of the field. He can throw his receiver open and find ways to put the ball where only his target can get it. This is an advanced skill that many quarterbacks struggle with at the collegiate level. McKee understood his receivers capabilities, so he knew when to throw a back shoulder pass, hit his receiver in stride or place the ball up high. When McKee’s target had separation, he consistently made an accurate throw. There weren’t many wild or off-target passes. McKee makes the easy things easy. In terms of his decision-making, McKee would go through his progressions and not force throws. There weren’t boneheaded decisions on his film and McKee took what the defense gave him." Negative is that "He is a really bad athlete, which prevents him from avoiding pressure within the pocket and on the run. McKee is strictly a pocket passer and will struggle to create outside of the pocket." Hawks would need to geta better OL Guard and Center for him to work.
He really struggled against the Husky's pressure. Maybe the slow-mesh offense didn't suit him or maybe it's his lack of athletecism but he's going to face that kind of pressure on virtually every play in the NFL.
Yeah, pressure in the pros is much, much faster 'n stronger, unrelenting. Didn't watch him in any games, was just going by what the report said. maybe in the 5th round or later as a flyer.
Hey, Joe, I stopped getting my subscription to your blog. What's up?
I'd love to grab Hooker in the 3rd if he's still there. I know he does nothing for us next season, but I thought he looked better than Young in the Alabama game this year. A 3rd round pick on a QB who'd likely be a top 10 pick if not injured is a steal in my opinion. Plus, this is the year to bet a 3rd rounder on a prospect.
Bagent looked at ease, like he's used to being in charge and successful. He's got decent size at 6'3", 215 lbs. and he's got the arm. He didn't look out of place against Senior Bowl talent.
Unless Richardson falls into day 2, I wouldn't sacrifice a top 100 pick on a QB.
I'd be excited if Seattle landed Richardson in the third round or lower. Wouldn't want the Hawks to take him before the third. Chances are high he never plays in the NFL. Prototypical high ceiling, low floor. Worth taking a flier on if we don't have to spend too much draft capital.
I'd consider Stroud or Young if available at #5. It's safe to say Young will be gone by then. Either could bust. Young may not hold up physically in the NFL and Stroud hasn't performed with consistency. If Stroud were available at 20, I'd be happy if Schneider took him. Unlikely it happens. Could easily be gone by 5.
The Senior Bowl wasn't great for the QB's. Haener looked the best, but he was sub-par and just raised more concerns than settling any. The Combine will be really interesting as a result, with a lot of guys having a ton to prove, and the top talents needing to prove they are worthy of the top picks.
Makes me happier to keep riding the Bijan #5 train! I did like the way Haener stuck to his task at the Senior Bowl and didn't let some poor play get to him, finishing the drills strongly. With this crop of QB's i think those intangibles/personality traits will be key, as the overall talent level is a touch low and they will need to be gritty and hardworking to have success in the NFL.
Remember WR Jerheme Urban? He played at Div III Trinity University (San Antonio, and—I’m proud to say—my alma mater). The other players kidded him that he had played eight years of high school football. BTW, Jerheme is now Trinity’s head coach, where he’s gone 50-24 in six seasons.
If I follow Ben Baldwin’s 10% logic, Schneider should draft every QB possible that he assesses having a 10% chance of “making it.” By the time he accumulates ten of these, one will be good enough to “make it.”
Duggan is the guy on this list I would take a flyer on, although I haven't seen them all.
If you don't trade up from 5 to get the guy that JS loves (Young? Stroud?) then by all means go for a QB late.
I think Duggan is a great teammate and leader but not an NFL QB.
You are likely correct but I wonder if he could be a situational guy like how the Saints used Hill.
Hill is far more athletic than Duggan. Duggan might be a better QB just because of his grit.
Only 2 guys with 1st round grades. Who do the Hawks pick at 5 if Young, Stroud, Anderson and Carter are gone?
If Smith signs and they can find a trade partner, I agree with Paul, a trade down is the logical move. I think Myles Murphy, Brian Breese, and Tyree Wilson are worthy of a top ten pick but maybe not a top five.
I would expect them to trade down unless they are in love with Tyree Wilson.
If Tanner Mckee from Stanford is still available in the 3rd or 4th round he well might be worth a pick.
It's weird. The pundits keep putting him in the top ten, he was top five, but he did nothing this year. Based on this season, he should be around 15th. What's the draw?
Just reading the NFL Draft Report: "His arm strength stood out. He can effortlessly throw the ball downfield without it fluttering or losing velocity. He is able to lead receivers and hit them in stride, even when he is under pressure. McKee’s velocity is some of the best in the class, as he can drive the ball in between defenders and thread the needle. His accuracy was also excellent. McKee does a great job of placing the ball where it needs to be at all levels of the field. He can throw his receiver open and find ways to put the ball where only his target can get it. This is an advanced skill that many quarterbacks struggle with at the collegiate level. McKee understood his receivers capabilities, so he knew when to throw a back shoulder pass, hit his receiver in stride or place the ball up high. When McKee’s target had separation, he consistently made an accurate throw. There weren’t many wild or off-target passes. McKee makes the easy things easy. In terms of his decision-making, McKee would go through his progressions and not force throws. There weren’t boneheaded decisions on his film and McKee took what the defense gave him." Negative is that "He is a really bad athlete, which prevents him from avoiding pressure within the pocket and on the run. McKee is strictly a pocket passer and will struggle to create outside of the pocket." Hawks would need to geta better OL Guard and Center for him to work.
He really struggled against the Husky's pressure. Maybe the slow-mesh offense didn't suit him or maybe it's his lack of athletecism but he's going to face that kind of pressure on virtually every play in the NFL.
Yeah, pressure in the pros is much, much faster 'n stronger, unrelenting. Didn't watch him in any games, was just going by what the report said. maybe in the 5th round or later as a flyer.