The "Inside Word" on the QB Search

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

We don't want to trade our 1st and 2nd for Bradford. Possibly one or the other. More likely this year's 1st plus future high picks. It's tough to know right now because no one knows who is going to be running the Rams

I wouldn't take Jones or Tannehill at #6. But I don't think either falls below 12-15. With QBs though, there's always the possibility someone reaches.

I could end up being totally wrong here. But I liken the Flynn talk to Peppers from a couple of years ago. When just about everyone was linking Julius Peppers to the Redskins, and what did I repeatedly say here? The Redskins had no interest and he wasn't coming here...and he didn't

With Jake Locker in mind, if Jones or Tannehill is our guy, I have no problem grabbing him at #6. It would suck to lose our guy worse than it would suck to reach.

[SBXVII]

Originally Posted by Lotus

With Jake Locker in mind, if Jones or Tannehill is our guy, I have no problem grabbing him at #6. It would suck to lose our guy worse than it would suck to reach.

And it all goes back to "who's the Skins guy"?

Who are the Skins looking at and are interested in? Because what's happening is some fans want the Skins to throw everything or whatever it takes to get Luck (which to me is crazy), other fans want the Skins to throw whatever it takes at RGIII (which also seems crazy to me) and in reality... the Skins might not even be looking at either nor Jones or Tannehill. So technically only the fans are losing their "they" want the Skins to pick.

It could be their eyeing some other kid that no one is talking about but fits the Shanahan scheme perfectly and can be taken in the second round but everyone is so up in arms about the Skins needing to take a QB at #6 so they don't miss out. They do if the guy they are interested in is one of the top 3 QB's on the list but not if he's not.

[budw38]

Originally Posted by Lotus

With Jake Locker in mind, if Jones or Tannehill is our guy, I have no problem grabbing him at #6. It would suck to lose our guy worse than it would suck to reach.

Agree , Lets just hope we find a qb that works out . I could care a less where we draft him or where he goes to school . Great insight SS , as always .

[30gut]

Lotus:
I can't remember which coach/exec said this (Parcells?):
better 1 round too 'early' then 1 pick to late

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

We don't want to trade our 1st and 2nd for Bradford. Possibly one or the other. More likely this year's 1st plus future high picks. It's tough to know right now because no one knows who is going to be running the Rams

I wouldn't take Jones or Tannehill at #6. But I don't think either falls below 12-15. With QBs though, there's always the possibility someone reaches.

I could end up being totally wrong here. But I liken the Flynn talk to Peppers from a couple of years ago. When just about everyone was linking Julius Peppers to the Redskins, and what did I repeatedly say here? The Redskins had no interest and he wasn't coming here...and he didn't

Isn't Jeff Fischer going to Stl? ? I saw on TV that it's pretty much a done deal. And that's cause they have a QB. But regardless of who takes that job, I just don't see them moving Bradford.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

Isn't Jeff Fischer going to Stl? ? I saw on TV that it's pretty much a done deal. And that's cause they have a QB. But regardless of who takes that job, I just don't see them moving Bradford.

True. Fisher has been linked heavily to the Rams. Also linked to the Dolphins.

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

True. Fisher has been linked heavily to the Rams. Also linked to the Dolphins.

Isn't Indy his top choice? I thought he was very interested in that job too.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

Isn't Indy his top choice? I thought he was very interested in that job too.

Also. Hadn't heard the feeling was quite as mutual though. Been hearing Reggie McKenzie and even Charley Casserly mentioned a lot for the Colts FO job.

And in a bit of a surprise, I've heard Pioli might be moving on from the Chiefs

[SBXVII]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

True. Fisher has been linked heavily to the Rams. Also linked to the Dolphins.

and somewhere I thought on this site some one said Tampa would name Fischer HC by next week. or so the rumor was.

[skinsfaninok]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

True. Fisher has been linked heavily to the Rams. Also linked to the Dolphins.

I think Fisher would keep Sam.. AGree?

[SBXVII]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

I think Fisher would keep Sam.. AGree?

Part of the rumor as to Fischer to the Rams is Fischer knows someone in the front office or is friends with a family member of someone in the front office, and......

he supposedly has stated he wanted to go to a team that already has an established QB. In other words he doesn't want to have to draft one. I think the Rams have the best one besides the Colts out of all the teams who have fired their HC.

[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

We don't want to trade our 1st and 2nd for Bradford. Possibly one or the other. More likely this year's 1st plus future high picks. It's tough to know right now because no one knows who is going to be running the Rams

I wouldn't take Jones or Tannehill at #6. But I don't think either falls below 12-15. With QBs though, there's always the possibility someone reaches.

I could end up being totally wrong here. But I liken the Flynn talk to Peppers from a couple of years ago. When just about everyone was linking Julius Peppers to the Redskins, and what did I repeatedly say here? The Redskins had no interest and he wasn't coming here...and he didn't

What would be interesting is to see if they think they can drop back & still get Jones or Tannehill. If Blakmon is still there at 6 I think some offers could come in. If a J. Jones type offer comes in, that's too good to pass up even if you need a franchise qb.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by freddyg12

What would be interesting is to see if they think they can drop back & still get Jones or Tannehill. If Blakmon is still there at 6 I think some offers could come in. If a J. Jones type offer comes in, that's too good to pass up even if you need a franchise qb.

Well the Seahawks, who I still think are the favorites for Flynn, will take one of those guys at 12 (I think it's 12) if they're available (and they don't get Flynn)

And there's also the Dolphins, who interestingly enough could be interviewing Mike Sherman for a head coaching position.

So they can't drop back too much it seems

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Well the Seahawks, who I still think are the favorites for Flynn, will take one of those guys at 12 (I think it's 12) if they're available (and they don't get Flynn)

And there's also the Dolphins, who interestingly enough could be interviewing Mike Sherman for a head coaching position.

So they can't drop back too much it seems

Although I seem to be the only one here arguing for grabbing Tannehill or Jones at #6, this is why. I would not trade back any later than #8. Otherwise the Fins or Seahawks may grab our guy, thus meaning we've missed our guy for the second straight year. Reach be damned - get your guy.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Lotus

Although I seem to be the only one here arguing for grabbing Tannehill or Jones at #6, this is why. I would not trade back any later than #8. Otherwise the Fins or Seahawks may grab our guy, thus meaning we've missed our guy for the second straight year. Reach be damned - get your guy.

Excellent point.

Sidenote: Where is Slingin' Sammy 33?