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Yes, but front offices often make the safest choices possible as they're more concerned with short term job security than anything.

Richardson does have some elite traits that aren't physical, but not a lot of NFL fans have really watched him. His pocket management and movement would be elite on day one in the NFL. The way he can stand tall and move within a tight pocket is really astonishing. He goes through his reads well and makes good decisions. Statistically, from what I've read, he's much more likely than any of the top four quarterbacks to throw to his second or third read. Anyway, I for one would not be mad if he was the pick, from everything I've seen.

That probably has a lot to do with him being older, being a multi-year starter in college, and still being inept.

Good for him for playing in the Peach Bowl. Probably wouldn't be number one on anyone's board without it.

I don't think they would be happy after losing the Peach Bowl.

I have Bryce ahead of Stroud now. I just can't get over how Stroud handles pressure and his poor pocket management.

I've come to the conclusion that I have to put Young ahead of Stroud. When I was Stroud's games there's too many instances where I feel like his downsides won't be able to be masked or addressed in the NFL. On the other hand, when I'm watching Young play the only question I have is his size.

Ohio State fans are savage. Read this thread for takes from the fans he played for.

You don't see him nervously bailing on the pocket over and over, and missing easy throws because he might be tackled? It's the first game of the season, but what does that mean about his mentality if when the lights in college come on he has the yips. How does that translate to the NFL where everyone is bigger, stronger, faster, and your lineman are usually not?

Yeah, Stroud is driving me insane. In this game he just refuses to climb the pocket. Sure, the defensive line is getting pressure, but you have to stand tall and work with what you got. In this instance he bails on the pocket so often that it reminds me of watching Kenny Pickett's tape from last year.

I go back and forth, but when I watch a game like this I start imagining that some front offices might have him rated as the third quarterback.

The Rookie Scouting Portfolio (RSP)Matt Waldman’s RSP Film Room: QB Anthony Richardson (Florida) the Underrated Pocket Manager and Field General (mattwaldmanrsp.com) This is a couple of random tidbits on Richardson I saw on Twitter today. It may give you guys a bit of insight on why the front office may be taking a closer look at him. The article with the video breakdown is basically everything I've been seeing myself and have stated here before.

That is so far from the truth. Richardson stands tall in the pocket going through his reads. He isn't a one read and go quarterback at all.

I thought I heard "when you're in Charlotte".

Not that either are my favorite, but Stroud has a tendency to stick with his first read until they come open, and most of the time they do.

The problem with just looking at the stats is it's a small sample size of his first year starting. Take for example this game in which his receivers had 6 drops, including a touchdown. If these balls were caught his average would have jumped to 55.6%. I know every quarterback deals with drops, but every drop hurt Richardson's stats more as he only had a year to work with, with relatively few passing attempts.

I also think that scouts have his floor rated much higher than the average Joe that's watching games. The reason being is his physical running, which wasn't really utilized much last season, is something that could keep the chains moving his first couple of seasons before refining as a passer. A lot of quarterbacks in their first year starting have poor passing statistics. I'm wondering how much Richardson would improve in his second year, in college or the NFL. If he can come up to a 60% completion percentage, with his running ability, he might get off to a faster start than some think.

Thielen would be a great addition if just for what he can show the kids in the receiver's room.

Yeah, I can tell you don't watch the games because you refer specifically to college statistics instead of evaluating what's happening in each player's games. I don't really care either way. You can go back to evaluating quarterbacks you find the hottest for all I care.

You're not very convincing. I don't feel like you're the type to take the time to watch the games.

I'm sorry, I can't take you seriously. I've watched every game I can find of each of the top four. Stroud, Levis, and Richardson I've often watched games 2-4 times.

Not really. He misses receivers a lot of the time because of footwork. He has elite movement in the pocket, scans the field well, and generally makes good decisions. This along with his elite size, speed, and ability to create with his legs is going to be enticing to front offices. I would bet on some level a lot of the scouts have Young's size, and Stroud's adversity under pressure as worse knocks than footwork leading to inaccuracy. If Richardson played another year he would have definitely improved his accuracy enough to be considered possibly the consensus number one overall.

I have a feeling they do really like Richardson. His tape is really interesting if you take time to watch it.

Wait, wouldn't this mean we're going to take Richardson?

Jets fans would come for him.