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Well there's that

Michigan is so up and down playcalling wise

Alrighty, this is getting good!

Duggan’s got the wheels but the ball seems so damn heavy when he throws. The field just seems so big when he throws.

He has the ability and the physical traits. Accuracy is awesome, can lead and create for his receivers super nicely when things are going right. He simply needs to show he can step up when the structure of that offense breaks down. For me, it's all about how he can show his ability to create when he needs to go off-script. Improvisational skills and strong decisions on the fly are what I hope to see.

I agree Young just passes the eye and gut test. The Texans are a team that could fall for Levis in my opinion. I'm not a fan but Kentucky did him no favors and he'll likely only gain traction from here on out. Bears could win another game and AZ could also be Pick 2 when all is said and done. The highest we can draft is Pick 7 and we really should consider leaping LVR, ATL, IND & SEA for a QB if we're sold on Young. If we end up pick 19, then it's probably a different story but I'm game for a Young trade up if not. Dream scenario: 1-Texans: Levis QB 2-Cards: Carter/Anderson DL 3-Bears: We trade up from Pick 7-10ish and grab Young. Just don't go crazy with the future picks.

What a pass by Young

Something that was unique with that draft class is how prognosticators and people everywhere online were at the very least expecting both Willis & Pickett to go in the 1st. Teams had been reaching for QBs in recent drafts, analysts and many were expecting that trend to continue. Just look at this insider article supposedly talking to execs and scouts last year: https://www.nfl.com/news/2022-nfl-draft-pro-execs-scouts-coaches-break-down-the-qb-class There were plenty even thinking Corral, Ridder, Howell, & Strong were first rounders. Then the draft comes, and we find out pretty much every team only had Pickett as a R1 grade (if that), I imagine some didn't even have a 1st grade on a single QB. We also traded up to the end of the 3rd for Corral so many teams passed on him for a 3rd time. That type of deviation from predictions was soooo much greater than usual. Especially at the QB spot. It's usually teams having a guy pegged way higher than expected and there's a few reaches a la Daniel Jones. So, the veil of team boards is lifted, these guys are all 3rd rounders and later. They were these perceived potential 1st rounder talents for months on end. That's why I think people are still so high on them compared to guys like Clausen, Grier and LeFors in the past. The reality is they're no different than a 3rd rounder in any other drafts.

Now that's something I haven't heard in a long time

Haha thanks. Figured to just finally jump into the convo around these parts. Reddit is annoying and I find it fun to chat prospects more than anything.

What you'll see with many guys not drafted high, thrusted in early on, that don't click immediately: The only completions they can muster are screens, quick slants and bail outs while scrambling Constantly floating post and seam routes, INTs or incompletions galore Aren't standing tall in the pocket and finding a guy downfield with creation if their life depended on it Have no awareness or pocket presence Happy feet galore The ball just seems heavy, no velocity They somehow visibly shrink and the field seems huge sideline to sideline Some can respond and get better but that's like 28 times out of 30, often, not the case. That's just the reality. We got a guy with the 94th pick in the draft, it's a long shot but you're seeing what happens when you put these guys in. There's a reason mostly every team passed multiple times. The company-- Ryan Mallett, Cody Kessler, Garrett Grayson, Kellen Mond, Nick Foles, Davis Mills, Will Grier, Mason Rudolph, Davis Webb, CJ Beathard, Jacoby Brissett, Sean Mannion, Mike Glennon, Russell Wilson, Kevin O'Connell, Trent Edwards, I think you get the picture. I'd rather set expectations super low with Matt and still keep looking for the best QB possible.

Not to get too peppy on the Wilks/Darnold train, but even looking at the NFC, what's really there beyond Philly? MIN - Cousins falling apart is a common tale minus random miracles vs. NO SF - Great team & coach but at the end of the day has a rookie 7th Rounder QB DAL - The defense and Dak have both been shaky, not necessarily a power house Who's even left? NYG? GB? SEA? WAS? DET? If we run the table these last two weeks, there's legit reasons to think this is more than a one and done. Would be one weird as hell season, I'll tell you that. If we're in, I can see an argument of us coming out on top of most of these squad minus SF and PHI. Honestly, bring on Dallas if we make it.

For me personally, and not so much a prediction, I would still pursue a new HC. Tell Wilks he did admirably & no hard feelings if he doesn't come out on top. As nice of a story it would be, retaining an interim defensive minded guy who's been part of our last 2 regimes is not the right approach. If you land an OC, he'll be gone for a HC if we experience success with him. I'd like to fully move past what seems to be a reverb of the Rivera-era. Hire a guy to create a high powered offense w/balanced playmakers. Period. We've had flashes or bits and pieces, but I want someone who can bring in a sustainable system. Even though we beat the Lions due to their porous D, Ben Johnson is still a really solid choice. Steichen in Philly is a hot name, there's a few others. The QB situation is the tough one. In a perfect world, we somehow wind up with Bryce Young and the Texans/Hawks/etc. take Levis and Stroud. We make a slight trade up to get him (unlikely). Although if we don't win the division, a Bryce trade up is something I'd be game for, just not multiple future 1sts for him. Stroud could fall and be in the range. He worries me a tad though--has everything you look for minus a few critical things--improvisational skills and that on-field energy that can lead a team downfield at will. Next option is Richardson. Popular choice. Would definitely generate buzz. Alternate scenario is Jordan Addison or Quentin Johnson at WR, then you target Clayton Tune or Tanner McKee in R2-3. (Maybe Jaren Hall or Aidan O'Connell but unsure if they are worthy of R2-3 grades, the rest, meh minus Haener) Big Player Moves: New Coach helps decide: Minshew, Mike White, Darnold, etc...survey the options Corral is pretty much a wash QB3/see how he jives with the new staff and comes along. Trade value? Negotiate a new contract with Burns FA targets would be a LB & vet WR Big draft targets would be TE, WR, RB, DL, OL (OFFENSE PLEASE)

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There’s developmental with flashes, then there developmental dud, then Hackenburg. He’s looking like the developmental dud. I mean, he looked baddd. Couldn’t break 150 passing and one of those games was Houston. And he’s got Henry opening up the pass and scramble game for him.

NFC: Eagles beat Packers AFC: Bengals beat Bills Bengals beat Eagles

Lol. Strange. That type of "I was right" flex kind of depressing/sad, it's been like 23 years.

Well that settles it then

Well that settles it then

But more exposure, the better for the guy.

Holy batman, I just posted this yesterday, and it's like a few thread below this lol

Brady was about to start driving things, was learning, adapting, getting his feet wet, and Rhule came in with his "I know how we need to get this done" direction...

He is a likely cap casualty this offseason but he's really grown into his own since Luke & TD left. Not a world beater, but a solid damn teammate, leader and does have some strong moments.

Your member-name makes more sense now! Honest, seemed kind of weird without that context lol Colonial heritage here as well from Eastern VA. 1720s.

I'd prefer to stay away. He's been floating right on that fringe between a solid-starter & franchise-QB for his entire career, and now with his college star on his squad, seemed to somehow whither away into sub-mediocrity. Maybe it's McDaniels but it's just not worth it.