Redskins Potentially Interested in Trading Up For Gabbert

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Originally Posted by Mattyk

For those that follow college ball closely, how does Gabbert compare to Bradford as a prospect?

They're similar height, weight size guys.

They have similar throwing arm strength but Bradford seems to drive the ball better and throws more on a line Gabbert's have a bit more loft and aren't driven quite as hard on a line.

I think Bradford is more accurate then Gabbert.

Both have very quick, clean releases Gabbert's is more prototypical over the top delivery, Bradford's is more 3/4 but still very clean.

Gabbert is faster and ostensibly more athletic due to his combine numbers but I think Bradford is the more fluid athlete.

I think Bradford made more full field progression reads then Gabbert, but both played primarily in a half field progression catch and throw offense. (and imo there's nothing wrong with that)

Both QBs NFL trait they can hang their hats on the ability to demonstrate consistency in the catch and throw short and inter mediate passing, you can build an NFL offense around that consistency.

For the record I was agaisnt trading up for Bradford because I didn't think the team specifically the OL could support a young QB without significantly upgrading both OT spots. (I'm also against trading up in principle, if you have the QBs rated near the same why not wait for a QB you like to fall to you? e.g. did the Jets really benefit by trading up for Sanchez when they could have stood pat or moved up less to get Josh Freeman?)

Imo having Trent Williams afford us the ability to protect a young QB.

But, I still think we shouldn't trade up for either QB.