David Newtons sources say its between Bryce Young and CJ Stroud

[LinvilleGorge]

I know it's not gonna happen but I really wish we'd just come out and say who we're picking so that I could start convincing myself that guy is gonna be great and all these other guys are gonna bust.

[Mr. Scot]

Just now, LinvilleGorge said:

I know it's not gonna happen but I really wish we'd just come out and say who we're picking so that I could start convincing myself that guy is gonna be great and all these other guys are gonna bust.

Good luck with that

[ForJimmy]

1 hour ago, Mr. Scot said:

That Is one long ass link

[Mr. Scot]

2 hours ago, ForJimmy said:

I guess that's a better response "than that's what she said"

[Camp Fodder]

On 3/31/2023 at 11:43 AM, LinvilleGorge said:

I know it's not gonna happen but I really wish we'd just come out and say who we're picking so that I could start convincing myself that guy is gonna be great and all these other guys are gonna bust.

I do wonder if they will announce before the draft?  It’s not like we need to put up a smokescreen 

[Carolina Disaster]

12 minutes ago, Camp Fodder said:

I do wonder if they will announce before the draft?  It’s not like we need to put up a smokescreen 

I wish but no chance.

[Strong_Bad]

18 minutes ago, Camp Fodder said:

I do wonder if they will announce before the draft?  It’s not like we need to put up a smokescreen 

I wouldn't be surprised if the league has added some rules to stop teams from announcing the 1st draft pick before the draft. 

The mystery makes for a better tv program and gives the anchors something to talk about for 20 minutes.

[MrBubba]

[Krovvy]

 

Do you think Stroud is just afraid to take the hit? He plays so well, but when then you'll see him within the pocket with the littlest bit of pressure and he'll sail the pass. There's this play and another one a bit later that almost is intercepted.

 

[*FreeFua*]

2 minutes ago, Krovvy said:

 

Do you think Stroud is just afraid to take the hit? He plays so well, but when then you'll see him within the pocket with the littlest bit of pressure and he'll sail the pass. There's this play and another one a bit later that almost is intercepted.

 

I was going to make that same comment a few days ago. Sometimes it looks like he’s legitimately afraid of contact 

[tukafan21]

1 hour ago, Krovvy said:

 

Do you think Stroud is just afraid to take the hit? He plays so well, but when then you'll see him within the pocket with the littlest bit of pressure and he'll sail the pass. There's this play and another one a bit later that almost is intercepted.

 

I think it's easier to get someone to feel more comfortable with pressure and taking hits than it is to get someone to avoid contact.

Guys like Cam were impossible to get that thru their heads because they're just not wired that way, no matter how often you beat it into them, when push comes to shove, they're going to deliver or take the hit, like Josh Allen has a tendency to do.

If Stroud was blatantly afraid of contact it would be one thing, but a few instances here or there, that's not as much of a concern, especially as he grows older and gets more comfortable in the NFL.

[Krovvy]

4 minutes ago, tukafan21 said:

I think it's easier to get someone to feel more comfortable with pressure and taking hits than it is to get someone to avoid contact.

Guys like Cam were impossible to get that thru their heads because they're just not wired that way, no matter how often you beat it into them, when push comes to shove, they're going to deliver or take the hit, like Josh Allen has a tendency to do.

If Stroud was blatantly afraid of contact it would be one thing, but a few instances here or there, that's not as much of a concern, especially as he grows older and gets more comfortable in the NFL.

I would love to say that. Though so often Stroud can get the first down with his legs, but doesn't. Or that he could make a throw, but hesitates, or sails the pass. I wish there were more games like the Peach Bowl. I wish there were more times on film that I actually see him take the hit and deliver.

Edited April 2, 2023 by Krovvy

[LinvilleGorge]

4 hours ago, Camp Fodder said:

I do wonder if they will announce before the draft?  It’s not like we need to put up a smokescreen 

No. The NFL wants to keep as much intrigue as possible. It very well may leak from credible sources (and those sources will he trashed by the factions that don't want that guy or really want someone else) but there will definitely be no announcement.

[poundaway]

On 3/30/2023 at 9:06 PM, Shocker said:

Just giving him his due.  He could have skipped the combine..*cough* like Young but didn’t.  He did all the drills and work while a very healthy Bryce Young stood around watching.  

I think Young was just following the Kylar Murray script of pigging out for 3 days to weigh in, and then not doing any combine drills because he was in no condition to do that.  They're about the same height.