Defending Ryan Mallett

[Mr. Scot]

Greg Cosell, not me (my position is unchanged).

PFT: Some positive buzz for Ryan Mallett

Cosell says that Mallett has the “best NFL skill set” in the draft, with a physical presence in a muddied pocket. Cosell thinks that Mallett re-set in the pocket and threw better than conventional wisdom suggests. Per Cosell, Mallett keeps downfield focus, but his accuracy is “streaky.” Also, Cosell thinks Mallett’s drop and delivery “must be quickened.”

His “pocket mobility” is “a concern.” Still, Cosell said based on watching 400 snaps that on a number of plays Mallet moved, re-set, and delivered the ball accurately.

What it means to Mallett’s draft stock isn’t known. But as Cosell points out, too many teams need quarterbacks this year, which means that teams will disregard their draft boards and reach.

Still fascinated by everyone's knowledge of Mallet's head + character. All of you clearly know more about that than I do. I just watch film

Does he have valid points?

[Swarly]

in before people go on about rumors with no factual evidence of Mallett's alleged drug problems and a 40 time that is meaningless

Mallett will be the best QB out of this entire draft.

[Verge]

[Stumpy]

But, but, but Snake Fist said he was arrested for being a drug addict!

[Jackofalltrades]

Have any of his character concerns been substantiated?

[CarolinaKat]

So Newton character concerns are a major issue but Malletts arent? Seriously?

Mallett is not a franchise QB. Please stop the over hype.

[davos]

Seriously, Mallet is very unlikely to end up here & who really cares if he did some drugs in college at a big SEC party school

So he may have tried some Snow White and sounds goofy...he still has a hell of an arm

[Snake]

This guy said that clausen was a sure thing last year. IMO most of his analysis are bias. JMO though...

[Fiz]

ahahaha mike florio is now just making articles out of retweets why do you waste your time and ours with this charlatan

[Kurb]

Have any of his character concerns been substantiated?

No more than Cam, minus of course the incident at Florida that was over 3 years ago. :D

[countryboi]

man if mallett was not a complete fuging retard he could easily be the first pick.....what do we need to do to get mallett's arm on gabberts brain in cams body?.....now thats winning

[Cavscout]

I agree, why waste the pick on someone who has only stupidity flowing from his mouth every time he opens it. Is he trying to be like cameron or what?

[OchoNueve]

Have any of his character concerns been substantiated?

On March 1, 2009, he was arrested on charges of public intoxication. He pled guilty to the misdemeanor charge on April 3, 2009 and paid $155 in court costs, fines, and fees. Mallett was also punished by Coach Petrino with early wake up calls, extra running, and early curfews.

Only valid incident i can find... all drug/addiction concerns are unsubstantiated rumors... which only leads me to believe that he is just a very smart drug user (oxymoron?)

[Dpantherman]

Cool, now if we draft him ill have a new coke supplier.