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D II?

Yeah, that is the word. I spoke to my brother in law who is an Ohio St grad and still lives in Columbus--he is in the know---he said that there are reasons that the QBs have struggled in the pros there--from not having time to develop them to systems to simply not having the skill set--however, he says that Fields is different. He can go through progressions, but worries that he could struggle at the pro level because it necessitates a faster processing time and the NFL defenses are very confusing pre-snap. So he gives Fields a 50% chance of being Cam II, 50% chance of being converted to slot WR (he was joking). About Cam--he added that Cam was less accurate than he expects Fields to be, and the reason Cam took so many (career-ending?) hits was as much OL as it was slow processing. These great athletes always know they can run and their legs have always bailed them out when there is nothing open-and when you are slow at processing in the pros--nothing is open. However, running turns negative plays into positive plays, so everyone cheers and overlooks it. Like a slow drip, however, hits add up. And (his words) when the legs go and you have a running, inaccurate QB, they hit the wall and are done--like a RB. So his in-depth look at Fields and his comparison to Cam and processing speed was interesting. Prolly just speaking my language, and he is not an expert--but funny that he said that about CAM. When I started to object, he said, "I get it, and you could be right--you could also be biased and emotional where I am not." He said Myers (C) is very smart, G Wyatt Davis is ready to start and make the pro bowl, The LBs are good but not in coverage, and he really likes a sleeper DT Tommy Togiai.

We are not done at CB. The cap room? To sign a QB if needed, but if we draft one, to sign a CB--there are some decent CBs still on the market, and they seem to be waiting for a domino to fall

If you decide to build the roster and wait for a season, what is the harm? Darnold needs a ton of mechanical work, but maybe a good coach could fix him in time.

Jets had Teddy. Jets no want Teddy.

Shanahan has had success with 2 QBs in the past--Elway, Young. Jones does not fit that mold. You have to think he has a "type"

I am not that impressed. Does not play to his speed. However, he has some potential. I was more impressed with #4, that little scat back that ran for about 300 yards that day.

at 8. Denver will probably have the 9th pick

Not me, but Slater is getting a lot of whisper. I see Pitts, Sewell, Chase, and maybe some dark horse pass rusher or CB possibly making the top 8. If SF takes Jones, that plays well into our hands, but the phones will be ringing.

But when I call something smart, is it though?

That is the smart play if you are ATL with Ryan. Just give him some support-he has 2-3 years left.

better question: OT or CB

If SF takes Jones and Atlanta somehow passes on a QB, we will be fine. However, if SF takes Fields, all bets are off. Take the T and trade up with the second pick for a CB and call it a day. I dont think we like Jones that much and I do not think Lance fits well---but who knows?

Coincidence? Does the NFL know something we do not?

That is what I thought--the second round will feature a few teams that probably need a qb or will soon, but if he survives that mine field and falls to us in round 3, OK. A team like Tampa Bay, for example, would be a good landing spot for him. Learn behind Brady for a season or two and develop fundamentals.

I know Snow is against it, but if he is healthy and on a vet min deal, I would take a look. But man did he seem to roll over after getting paid. However... I am at my job and they sign me to a $50m deal, and give me $30m up front. Am I working harder for that $20 million that is not guaranteed? Ummmmm. When I get back from the yacht dealership and sign the papers on the island I just purchased.

That is what I said after watching Titanic. I said, "I bet they make Titanic II and in that movie, the ship unsinks." My friends laughed, but then I said, "You'll see." They quit laughing then. I just smiled, dropped the mic, and walked out of the room. I am sure they felt stupid then.

Or you could add, Drafting Beason when we still had Morgan

That was the first thought that popped into my head. HATED it then, still mad.

I see a guy who does not have a lot of elusiveness and does not always seem to get as much separation as he should be getting, but it is really hard to say based on this small sample of highlights. Note how often the first man in the open field brings him down. Maybe there is something here, but his upside is visible.

To travel across the country, you need a dependable vehicle. Imagine everyone wanted to travel across country, but there were only enough dependable vehicles for half of them. You go after that dependable vehicle and you get one--however, you have not paved the road (offensive line), or bought insurance (defense). Others have paved roads and insurance. Who gets across the country first? This allegorical tale was to demonstrate that signing a QB means very little if we are not ready for a QB. It is also to say if we are ready and don't have a QB, we are going nowhere. So the moral of this lesson is "A QB in the hand may be worth 2 in the bush, but a QB on a stretcher is worth less than the bush." Let that sink in.

I think this way: "Trevor could be great, but everyone is treating him like the next great thing. He has some flaws that could be problematic at the next level. He could bust. I hope we are having tacos tonight. Where are my meds?"

I posted the same thing a few days ago. I agree.

Just got off the phone with my brother-in-law, a chiropractor in Columbus, OSU Alumnus, who knows a lot of folks inside the Ohio State program. He said that the OSU QB has evolved--never really been known for QBs until recently, and he gave a reason for every recent QB bust--he says that Fields is different--was used less like an athlete who can throw and more like a thrower who is an athlete. He reads, but tends to lose patience the more he is in the pocket. He said that Fields is the best QB Ohio State has had in his recent memory--if you are thinking NFL potential. He still has his doubts and sees what might scare off some NFL fans, but he thinks the right system will produce a star.

Due Diligence--no decisions are final until the end of April.