Three weeks out - temperature check

[NAS]

I find it fascinating how the tide seems to turn as we get closer to the draft. A few weeks ago almost everyone wanted Stroud.  What say you now? 

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[ChuckWag78]

Stroud or Young. Ideally I would love to trade back to 2 and grab some addition picks. 

[NAS]

3 minutes ago, ChuckWag78 said:

Stroud or Young. Ideally I would love to trade back to 2 and grab some addition picks. 

I don’t see it happening. I think Texans are also fine with either QB

[cookinbrak]

We are drafting 9 people with the first pick.

[MHS831]

I can say that my needle bounces back and forth between Young and Stroud--I simply think that you do not refuse to draft the best overall talent because you are afraid he might get hurt. Analyzing an injury history is one thing, but predicting the future will get you in trouble.  It will come down to this:  Which is the best fit and which is the most coachable.  I think we are considering variables that will not ultimately determine the outcome.  For example, who won that pickup basketball game between Stroud and McCown?  Why is that not news? 

I think I veered off topic.

[WUnderhill]

I still like Young, but if the team feels Stroud is the better option I have no reason to say they’re wrong. 99% it’s one of those 2, but I clicked Levis on the poll just because.

[DeSim]

We take Will Anderson.  Everyone is in shock, teams call us wondering why tf did we pass on QBs.  We tell them we found out their teammates weren't invited to their birthday party.  Everyone is panicking and the fall of QBs begins.  By the time Chicago's pick comes, they're pooping their pants and are so confused by everything that is happening that they offer to give us the 9th pick for our 39th, just so that they have time to think about wtf is happening.

We say no, give us also our 1st from next year plus a punt returner.  They agree.

 

Boom.

[Shocker]

2 minutes ago, MHS831 said:

I can say that my needle bounces back and forth between Young and Stroud--I simply think that you do not refuse to draft the best overall talent because you are afraid he might get hurt. Analyzing an injury history is one thing, but predicting the future will get you in trouble.  It will come down to this:  Which is the best fit and which is the most coachable.  I think we are considering variables that will not ultimately determine the outcome.  For example, who won that pickup basketball game between Stroud and McCown?  Why is that not news? 

I think I veered off topic.

Agree…at the end of all this if we pick Young or Stroud we should be excited about it.  I personally think Young is better and the opportunity cost is high there

[Bear Hands]

I think it's Stroud.

Trusting my original feel/instinct.

And am actually even more giddy to see what we can finagle with 39 and 93.  

[panther4life]

1A.Stroud

1B.Young

That being said, not only do we not have the expertise and experience the decision makers have, we also don’t have the access to intel, knowledge, advanced analytics etc.  

So I fully trust them as long as it’s one of those 2. 

[run-run-pass-punt]

For me, Stroud is the right balance of already-present skills and future potential combined with the least risk. You can never be sure, but looking at all the prospects, he's got the most reasons to be the pick for me.

[Growl]

Slight lean towards Stroud but there’s some real FOMO with Bryce. He does things at an elite level, right now, getting off the bus. that guys with long nfl careers never figure out.

he can move the pocket and create separation for wide outs with with general body control, honestly I’ve only seen brees do it as well as he does right now

my big concern is the arm strength though. Idk if it’s requisite, and it can affect his accuracy too. 

[rayzor]

Same feeling I've had all a long.... Forced to choose, Stroud, but totally happy with either one should I hear that name called. No regrets either way