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Old 01-21-2011, 03:12 PM   #1
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Re: As Is 2 Round Dream Draft

I like Christian Ponder a lot, but I think if I had my choice of him or Pat Devlin in round two, I'd take Devlin. I don't think there is a more accurate passer in this class than Devlin.

He's going to need work in under center formations because Delaware runs their pro style sets out of a pistol-like shotgun. But Flacco ran the same formations in the same offense, and he started on day one for the Ravens (thanks, tonsillitis!).

Devlin is more pro ready than Flacco was, is more accurate, and makes quicker decisions. On the down side, he's really not a great passer when flushed from the pocket by pressure. I was really impressed, instead, by his ability to stand in and deliver accurately with no space to step.

I think I'd value both Devlin and Ponder as late first rounders. Ponder throws the better deep ball of the two...at least evidenced in 2009, when his elbow wasn't an issue.
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I like Christian Ponder a lot, but I think if I had my choice of him or Pat Devlin in round two, I'd take Devlin. I don't think there is a more accurate passer in this class than Devlin.

He's going to need work in under center formations because Delaware runs their pro style sets out of a pistol-like shotgun. But Flacco ran the same formations in the same offense, and he started on day one for the Ravens (thanks, tonsillitis!).

Devlin is more pro ready than Flacco was, is more accurate, and makes quicker decisions. On the down side, he's really not a great passer when flushed from the pocket by pressure. I was really impressed, instead, by his ability to stand in and deliver accurately with no space to step.

I think I'd value both Devlin and Ponder as late first rounders. Ponder throws the better deep ball of the two...at least evidenced in 2009, when his elbow wasn't an issue.
Devlin's been brutal this week at Shrine practice. Or so I have heard
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Old 01-21-2011, 03:42 PM   #3
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Devlin's been brutal this week at Shrine practice. Or so I have heard
DT Austin, QB Devlin impress at Shrine practice - NFL - CBSSports.com - NFLDraftScout.com

Which is not to say I would value Reuter's info any more than yours. I wouldn't.
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DT Austin, QB Devlin impress at Shrine practice - NFL - CBSSports.com - NFLDraftScout.com

Which is not to say I would value Reuter's info any more than yours. I wouldn't.
Without being there myself I can't say for sure

2011 East-West Shrine Game: Pat Devlin Getting Mixed Reviews - Buffalo Rumblings
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DT Austin, QB Devlin impress at Shrine practice - NFL - CBSSports.com - NFLDraftScout.com

Which is not to say I would value Reuter's info any more than yours. I wouldn't.
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