After seeing the Tigers get blasted, a note about Case Keenum...

[adallastiger]

......went down to Houston for the game this weekend. Our typically bad defense showed up again, we can't stop anyone. But that being said..

Really enjoyed watching Case throw the ball. May not have a gun so to say, but his arm is certainly strong enough, and the ball is RIGHT THERE in the exact spot it needs to be.

...Carolina needs to draft this guy, because he is in CUSA, he may not be perceived as a top pick (a la DWill, and we know how that turned out). I think he will be there.

Cannot pass this guy up, assuming he is available. Just a thought.

Also, Lefevre (not sure if I spelled that right) from Central Michigan looks awesome the few times I see him. Why is no one talking about him either?

ADallasTiger

[thunderraiden]

They same reason no one looks at lefevre is the same reason no one looks at Keenum. You can have all the accuracy in the world but if you don't have adaquate throw power you're useless in the NFL because the throwing windows are so tight. Just having a marginally strong arm is good enough, but having a throwing arm as poor as LeFevre only spells mediocracy.

[unicar15]

They same reason no one looks at lefevre is the same reason no one looks at Keenum. You can have all the accuracy in the world but if you don't have adaquate throw power you're useless in the NFL because the throwing windows are so tight. Just having a marginally strong arm is good enough, but having a throwing arm as poor as LeFevre only spells mediocracy.

Sanchize didn't have "adequate throwing power" either and he got drafted by probably the one city in the league that power is a necessity. He's struggled a bit down the stretch but he has been pretty impressive most of the season.

Would I rather have a guy that can throw it 70 yards? Of course...but IMO that isn't the most important quality in a QB.

Right now I gotta say the guy I like the most is Mallett. He reminds me of Ben Roethlisberger with his size. He isn't quite as mobile but in only his first year as a starting QB he has thrown for over 3,000 yards and 28TDs. The stat that stands out to me the most is that he has only thrown 6 INTs while going up against the best defenses in the country. Think about this...He has thrown 4 more TDs and only 2 more INTs than Jimmy Clausen who is probably going to be the #1 overall pick. This kid is getting overlooked right now and could be a steal at the top of the 2nd round.

He's 6'7'' 240lbs, takes snaps from under center (as much as any college QBs are doing these days), and looks to be a pretty good decision-maker.

[Raleighcat83]

They same reason no one looks at lefevre is the same reason no one looks at Keenum. You can have all the accuracy in the world but if you don't have adaquate throw power you're useless in the NFL because the throwing windows are so tight. Just having a marginally strong arm is good enough, but having a throwing arm as poor as LeFevre only spells mediocracy.

Agree on Keenum, disagree on LeFevre; he's got enough of an arm, and great accuracy and poise. I think he might be the best QB in the draft next year. If LeFevre is around in the second round, he's a steal.

[thunderraiden]

Jim Mallett said his son had a great experience at Michigan. However, Rodriguez runs a spread offense that works well with mobile quarterbacks. Ryan Mallett is best suited for a pro-style offense.

Well.. just reading that, and knowing he got those stats interested me about this kid. the only problem? there is a 90% chance he wont be in this years draft huh?

[adallastiger]

...was 58 yards in the air. His arm is good enough.

[micnificent28]

Well.. just reading that, and knowing he got those stats interested me about this kid. the only problem? there is a 90% chance he wont be in this years draft huh?

mallet will be there with this being possibly the last year without a rookie payscale i think most will come out early with the chance of being a first rounder