Schefter: Tepper likes Young, Reich likes Stroud

[top dawg]

OK. I've been listening to Sports Center, Adam Schefter indeed has said that David Tepper likes Bryce Young and Frank Reich likes C.J. Stroud. Schefter also is talking like the final decision isn't set in stone. Of course we could try and "play" the Texans to see if we can recoup some draft picks if we indeed figure out who they want, but I digress. If Schefter is right, I would think that Reich has to win out, right? Tepper will give in to the football guys (Frank and presumably Josh McCown), don't you think? Or, does Tepper feel so strongly about it that he overrules his guys? I can't see that happening. Well, we could be playing a game of smoke and mirrors. I think we will have both come in for visits, and if it is truly up in the air, private workouts and pro days will take on some importance. 

This is very compelling stuff. I was pretty sure that it would be Bryce, but after listening to the back-and-forth all evening, I don't know if the Stroud stuff is real or just hype. Intellectually, I'd still bet Young is the guy based upon the ****** picture, including his processing, character and collegiate career, but you never know how the size thing plays out, and Stroud's display of what I'll call raising-the-ceiling talent that began versus Georgia and carried over to the NFL Combine could be the tipping point.

We gave up a lot, and whether it's Stroud or Young, they better get it right. Scott Fitterer said that if you move up, you better have some conviction. Well, if we are to believe Schefter, then we have some conviction in two guys. Intellectually, it makes sense, but in a practical sense, I'd think that you'd go with the HC. But, it's Tepper's team. But, it's also advantageous to keep it all close to the vest. I'm genuinely confused. Oh well. I can see both of the QBs working out, so...

[Shocker]

He knows this…

[MHS831]

Tepper picked Rhule on his own.

[JawnyBlaze]

I think it’s smoke and mirrors to try to hustle a 2nd or 3rd out of Houston. It’s going to be Stroud, he shown all year he was the best passer. I wouldn’t be mad about Young since he’s really good too, but even putting aside the size concerns Stroud is better at getting the football to his receivers. 

[LinvilleGorge]

I don't really care. I'm fine either way. But Tepper needs to let this offense and QB experience heavy staff he's hired make this pick. Stay out of it.

[scpanther22]

lol here we go ESPN got their storyline

[top dawg]

1 minute ago, JawnyBlaze said:

I think it’s smoke and mirrors to try to hustle a 2nd or 3rd out of Houston. It’s going to be Stroud, he shown all year he was the best passer. I wouldn’t be mad about Young since he’s really good too, but even putting aside the size concerns Stroud is better at getting the football to his receivers. 

I mean you say that, but Bryce was great in the SEC. He isn't far off from getting the football to the receivers, if he's off at all. I am an SEC believer, but that's only because it's true: the SEC is simply the best conference in football (with the best players and the best competition).

[AggieLean]

I’m fine with Stroud or Young. I like Stroud more, but I’m good with either. Just happy we moved up to 1. It’s what I’ve been asking for for weeks. 

[Carl Spackler]

Tepper has been unhappy in trusting dumbass coaches over his instinct (Horn over Fields). So when the time comes to trust more competent coaches (I think they're more competent), he's gonna lean on his dumbass instinct.

[Mr. Scot]

Tepper reportedly liked Justin Fields too.

We've got a highly qualified braintrust with multiple quarterback whisperers. I expect them to use every resource at their disposal, come to their conclusions and make the pick accordingly.

That's pretty much what they were gonna do anyway, but now they don't have to be worried about what anyone else does.

Edited March 11, 2023 by Mr. Scot

[Martin]

Tepper will offer his opinion, but he’ll let his coaches and gm make the decision. 

[NAS]

Tepper needs to stay away he doesn’t know anything about QBs

[Carl Spackler]

Tepper's soccer boys traded up for the No. 1 pick and bagged a guy they could've gotten eight picks later.

[frankw]

Tepper spent a lot of money to assemble this coaching staff let them identify the right one. Whichever QB Reich thinks will lead this franchise back to winning should be the pick and I'll accept that.