SBXVII
03-17-2010, 03:23 PM
Tebow:
Strengths:
Good height and outstanding bulk --- Terrific athleticism --- Excellent strength --- Arm is strong enough to make all the throws --- Can throw on the run --- Shows some elusiveness --- Can buy time in the pocket and make plays with his legs --- Powerful runner --- Extraordinarily competitive --- Tough as nails --- Fantastic work ethic --- Smart --- Has a ton of experience against top-notch competition --- Incredible leader.
Weaknesses:
Zero experience in a pro style offense --- A long delivery and serious mechanical issues with his throwing motion --- Has trouble throwing a tight spiral --- Not overly accurate --- Poor footwork --- Will have to adjust to taking snaps from under center --- Must learn how to read defenses and coverages --- Marginal vision --- Is too eager to run at times --- Minor durability concerns --- May have to learn a new position.
Per Draft Countdown.
johno
03-17-2010, 03:25 PM
Too sexy for you is he?
Grossman got a bum rap in Chicago, injuries and poor playcalling did him in. He's a better man and player now. Grossman will be just fine as a backup/spot starter/jevan snead mentor
haha i see whatcha did there.
Monkeydad
03-17-2010, 03:27 PM
Why would Rex be mentoring a rookie QB who's likely already better than him? :D
tryfuhl
03-17-2010, 03:35 PM
Tebow:
Per Draft Countdown.
Mixed reviews on Tebow's throwing motion | ProFootballTalk.com (http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/03/17/mixed-reviews-on-tebows-throwing-motion/)
SmootSmack
03-17-2010, 03:43 PM
During, probably for a 2nd
More likely a 4th and future 3rd (or vice versa)
tryfuhl
03-17-2010, 03:44 PM
More likely a 4th and future 3rd (or vice versa)
does somebody know some possibilities?
I think at that point I'd try to package him up and get a 2nd
I don't know though
sandtrapjack
03-17-2010, 03:46 PM
I've asked this before. Which teams does history show (and make sure the quantity is a "substantially high number") are stuck due to picking a quarterback?
Wow, tall request but here goes. These are first round QB's:
David Klingler
Tommy Maddox
Rick Mirer
Heath Shuler (Sorry to toss that one at you)
Jim Druckenmiller
Ryan Leaf
Tim Couch
Akili Smith
Cade McNown
SmootSmack
03-17-2010, 03:47 PM
does somebody know some possibilities?
I think at that point I'd try to package him up and get a 2nd
I don't know though
We may actually have to package him up to get the 3rd and 4th, alone he probably gets one or the other. And right now there is just one (maybe two) team interested in him.
over the mountain
03-17-2010, 03:55 PM
sandy - but how did those picks "significantly set back" those franchises? what was the teams record a few years before they were drafted compared to what the teams record was for a few years after the draft.
its a fine point but perhaps drafting a bust qb early really just wastes an opportunity for the team to improve and not significantly set the team back. theres a difference there.
if the lions were going about 4-12 for a few years before they drafted harrington, then go 4-12 for a few years after, that really didnt set the lions significatly back as much as it was a lost opportunity to improve the team.
Ruhskins
03-17-2010, 03:55 PM
I think what people keep forgetting is that drafting a QB with #4 is not right for the Redskins right now, plain and simple. Our offensive line has not gotten much better, and we could use a stud like Okung to come in and start at LT right away (the same way the Tuna got Jake Long).
I know people are sick of Campbell, but the team/fans/ownership/FO have to be patient, because unfortunately lack of patience is what has gotten us into a lot of trouble (and I don't mean patient with Campbell, but patient with the rebuilding process which should start with the OL). Personally, I'm not sold on Bradford...he may be highly touted, but I'm sure getting injured and only playing 2-3 games last season has some type of negative repercussion. Yes, I know he got better, etc., etc., but I'm just not sold. And Clausen is getting 2nd place to a guy like Bradford, no thanks.
I know getting Okung will not save the Redskins or lead them to a SB in 2010, but it's a start. Just as people claim that we can easily pick up a lineman in the 2nd round, I say that if we're going to pick up a QB to sit on the bench, let's pick him up in the 2nd round, and pick the lineman that can start right away with #4.