45catfan

Yep, I haven't thrown a NFL regulation sized ball is a while, but I remember it being it's ever-so-slightly big for my hand size. A college sized football feels about right though, IIRC. So yeah, this will be an issue for him. Maybe not so much passing (unless in bad weather conditions), but with hits. If Pickett gets hit by a NFL D-lineman or LB, that ball is coming out unless he has both hands on it.

Slater's arms were too short, remember? However, Rhule loves a QB that can't hold onto a ball in the rain and will be a sack/fumble machine in the NFL. Just for giggles, I measured my right hand yesterday and it was 9-1/4". When I hold a regulation sized NFL football, it feels a little big honestly. This dude has an inch SMALLER hands than mine. It's no secret why he wears those stupid gloves. It's not because it's always cold up north...he has to wear them to help grip the damn ball. Pickett is already downplaying the significance. Rhule will too because he recruited him when he was at Temple.

Once Flores filed those law suits, that made him untouchable this hiring cycle.

" A couple of veteran NFL evaluators told me late in the week that they don’t believe there’s a single NFL starter in this year’s quarterback class. Not everyone was that harsh, but it was unanimous that these quarterbacks aren’t close to last year’s—and most agreed that all five of last year’s first-round signal-callers would’ve been the top guy at the position in the 2022 draft." So what is being said is what several of us have been ROUTINELY saying for a month now that this QB class stinks and that last year's QB class was quite good. There it is, so not EVERY QB class sucks and you don't have to watch every moment of the Senior Bowl to see that their body of work speaks for itself--that these guys are who they are. There are zero Day 1 starters and I have been saying that for weeks now. If you want to draft a dude a #6, sit him, and hope he may turn into an average starter in 3-4 years, then that is absolutely mind numbing. I realize having Howell come out this year is giving some guys here rose colored homer glasses, of which is artificially boosting their opinion of this entire QB draft class. Still others see Malik Willis and pine for the early Cam years. Willis is no CAM Newton folks, so scrap those thoughts. However, for those with zero emotional ties to any of the QBs see this class for what it is--NOT GOOD.

Yeah, that's a rookie owner making hopefully his one and only REALLY stupid HC hire. Tepper will never come out and admit it, but he's regretting the Rhule hire or at least the contract he gifted Matt. The Texans have to decide whether they want average with Lovie or if they want to chance doing better than Lovie. Like you said, it's harder to find better than average, but then again they know what they are getting. So it may be like the Bucs situation, they know what he's capable of and if the turn around isn't fast enough, Lovie may get shown the door again after two or three seasons. Fair or unfair, he turned the Bears around quickly so the Bucs probably expected that and so too the Texans. Rookie HCs sometimes get the benefit of a doubt on that third year (like Rhule, unfortunately) however veteran coaches are expected to complete the turnaround quicker.

I am going to call them Commies form now on, lol! Hard to imagine a team I once loved, I can't stand now. Once Rivera is eventually canned, all emotional ties will be completely severed. I still respect Ron and want to see him succeed. However, that organization is only about one step above the Texans right now.

Someone said it earlier, Lovie is like John Fox as a HC or even Ron Rivera. Their teams will be average more often than not, with a winning season sprinkled in here and there. I guess the Bears were looking to be in the playoff hunt more often. I still stand by Lovie is a better DC than a HC. Maybe if he gets the Houston job he can put it together this time and make them a legit team. With that front office though, good luck to him!

He started off hot with the Bears (proof it actually doesn't take 7 years), but was middling after the 13-3 season only really showing two more seasons of 10 and 11 wins. While he wasn't horrible with the Bears, Lovie bombed in Tampa and the same at the college level.

Wow, Lovie Smith couldn't even rebuild the Illinois football program. This is the dude they expect to bring the Texan's organization back from the ashes? Lovie is a very solid DC, but has shown he's not HC material.

McDaniel hasn't channeled his inner Colin Kaepernick. Apparently you have to grow a massive afro to show you are bi-racial.

With all drama Houston has, are they really going to hire Flores? Also that kinda kills part of case if hired, which could be a massive payday if he wins. Dude could do whatever he wants and be set for life. It's McCown job if he wants it.

The Saints will likely promote Dennis Allen. That leaves poor Houston. The Texans aren't looking deliberate in their search, rather candidates are looking at the Texans as career killers.

The Texans will be last. Nobody wants to touch that dumpster fire.

Philly has 3 first round picks and would be the only one I can think of that has enough fire power to trade with us. The question is, who would they want? Maybe if Hamilton is still there at #6 or if an edge rusher starts to slide. Frankly, that's about it. So two things here...Neal, Cross and Ekwonu all have to be gone. We pick up the phone and contact Philly to see if they want Hamilton or an edge guy. Slide back to #15 or #16 and take Raimann picking up a 2nd rounder in the process.

Ekwonu to the Giants at #5 is becoming super popular in mocks, of course one pick before us (just like last year with Sewell). The Giants aren't dumb, even though they need a pass rusher and tackle, they know we are desperate for an OT so they wait take the edge rusher after we pick at #7.

Even if we somehow move back like 10 spots to pick up a 2nd rounder, by the time we would be on the clock midway through the round, we would be looking at something like OT #8...which is INSANE!

Top 10 OT's by PNP. Each prospect has their run grades, pass pro grades and reps at each spot on the OL. If we come out of this draft without any of these dudes, it will be a FAIL.

More of the 2014 class for me. You've got 2-3 guys...with time and development (see sitting the bench for a few years) may end up being serviceable starters, but ZERO day 1 starters. Notice the one guy a team got desperate for a QB reached. Bortles should have never gone that high. This will probably be Pickett this year (probably us). Then you have a glut of guys at the end of round 1 and round 2. That's likely to happen this year. Corral I can see being like a Derek Carr in a few years...a middle-of-the-road starter, though he will go a bit higher. Willis has the athletic buzz like Johnny Football did, but I actually see him being more like Logan Thomas. Howell and Bridgewater are really nothing alike, but that's about where Howell should go, late round 1. Ridder will go in the 2nd round about where Jimmy G went. Strong will be a day 3 pick. Brock Purdy may be the only guy worth taking a late round flyer on at this point. Zappe's arm will get exposed in the NFL unless he goes to the right offense like a WCO that specializes in a short passing attack.

I've read several reviews/recaps by folks much more qualified than you or myself on the Senior Bowl QB play. That's all I need. Actually, had one or more reports contradicted what I already knew about this sorry-arse QB class, then I may have been compelled to go back and watch it.

I didn't watch the Senior Bowl, but from what I have read about the QBs, it was exactly what I thought it would be. That being an underwhelming performance by a poor QB class. Unsually one or two QBs take the opportunity to separate themselves and from reports I have read by scouting sites, it only confirmed the questions about each of them. Ridder looks like he may be the winner. Pickett? Yes, he was perfect, but on mostly underneath passes. Kenny's TD was a simple dump off that the RB took to the house. Willis looked as unpolished as advertised while the athleticism still intrigues. Howell showed his inconsistency. Strong showed he'll be turned into fertilizer at the next level. Unfortunately, Zappe's arm is going to hold him back. He show's the knowledge and moxie to succeed at the next level, but he simply doesn't have an NFL arm. In short...STAY AWAY from QBs in this draft class!!!

So we released QB James Morgan in November and re-signed PJ Walker to be the backup going forward at the end of the season. PJ's ceiling is know, Morgan's not so much. My point is I know we had a glut of QBs there for a few weeks, but letting the one guy go who potentially had the most upside...to promptly get snatched up once he hit waivers was S-T-U-P-I-D. I'm not saying the guy would turn into a franchise QB, probably not, but an upgrade over PJ Walker? Almost definitely! I really liked this guy coming out of college as a developmental prospect. He has the tools, but not the experience. So much so, although he's bounced around some teams, he never has a problem finding a new home. A lot of teams seem intrigued by the guy, just nobody is ready to give him a start outside of preseason. I wonder if Rhule (never will happen) ever cut PJ how long he would stay on waivers? My guess is a significant amount of time.

Fellas, Icky will be GONE by #6 unfortunately. He's steadily moving up boards. No, not top 10, top FIVE. Not only that, but I have seen him now #1 overall (no, that's not a typo) and #2 overall. https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2022/01/19/2022-nfl-mock-draft-dane-brugler-ikem-ekwonu-north-carolina-state/ Already posted in a different thread...Daniel Jerimiah has him #2 overall.

McAdoo would be an upgrade as an interim coach, just as long as he's not named the permanent head coach.

Used to it, yes, but does 'Browns' still get mocked and ridiculed after all these years? Sure it does, you even pointed it out yourself. While 'Commanders' (lol) might become normalized, it will most likely always be made fun of. I know I will.

Rhule already has Pickett QB1 on his mental draft board. Dude will weasel...I mean, convince the rest of the staff he's the best player in the draft. Rhule should take his millions and open a car lot. He won't have to put in near the amount of time and still kill it. He can sale you a sh!t stained pair of underwear and tell you that decorative stripes are all the rage now...that you got a steal for $10.