polksalet Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 I know this kid is being considered a top draft pick but he has never shown me much. He just looks like an average athlete with decent judgment and accuracy with an above average arm. I'll shocked beyond belief if he is any good in the league. Seriously, is anyone here high on him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpholmes Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 I know this kid is being considered a top draft pick but he has never shown me much. He just looks like an average athlete with decent judgment and accuracy with an above average arm. I'll shocked beyond belief if he is any good in the league. Seriously, is anyone here high on him? I heard Kiper say this morning he would go Top 5 and I almost fell out of my chair. I guarantee you, Sanchez will not be a Top 5 pick. Lets just wait to hear what Mike Mayock has to say - the real scouting guru. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 I heard Kiper say this morning he would go Top 5 and I almost fell out of my chair. I guarantee you, Sanchez will not be a Top 5 pick. Lets just wait to hear what Mike Mayock has to say - the real scouting guru. Yeah he said either #1 to Detroit or #3 to KC. I don't see it happening either. He has Matt Leinart written all over him. I have seen him going #10 to the Niners, which I guess makes some sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawks21 Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Sanchez is a different beast than Lineart. He plays with an edge. He plays hungry, and he is a much better athlete. He has all the tools, and is a very effective leader. I've got him rated higher than Stafford. I don't know how you could have watched the PSU game and not been greatly impressed. He made some ridiculous throws in that game in particular. Sanchez has a very good shot to go top 3 and to be the top QB taken. It is all going to come down to the individual scouts of the teams. Sanchez may not go top 5, but there is about no chance he drops past 10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunday Couch Potatoe Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 I don't know but it looks like with the huddle mock draft the niners at #10 will take MATT Sanchez not Mark!LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detlef Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 When are GMs going to wise up and realize that the odds are truly stacked against QBs who come out early? It's bad enough laying out the sort of jack you need to for a 1st round QB considering that it seems to be the hardest position to predict NFL success at. Compound that by taking an underclassman? I recently saw a stat that said over 60% don't pan out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polksalet Posted January 23, 2009 Author Share Posted January 23, 2009 When are GMs going to wise up and realize that the odds are truly stacked against QBs who come out early? It's bad enough laying out the sort of jack you need to for a 1st round QB considering that it seems to be the hardest position to predict NFL success at. Compound that by taking an underclassman? I recently saw a stat that said over 60% don't pan out. How do you evaluate them when the look less than an incredible and play in an offense loaded with nfl talent? I wouldnt take him earlier than the 4th. Ill be shocked if he is as good as leinart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMD Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 I would suspect that many NFL franchises will look at what Matt Ryan and Joe Flacco accomplished this year and hope they get as lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 I would suspect that many NFL franchises will look at what Matt Ryan and Joe Flacco accomplished this year and hope they get as lucky. But there's a huge difference between Ryan and Flacco, at least on the surface. Ryan was the #3 pick and came highly acclaimed. Flacco flew under the radar - at least before the combine. Due to his impressive combine, he shot up the board and went #18. Ryan had the exposure and outplayed anyone's expectations. Flacco was probably even more impressive considering he was a castoff from a D-1 school and was, at best, a sleeper. I see where you're going, obviously. Both were leaps and bounds better than anyone could have expected. Is there a "Matt Ryan equivalent" in this draft (more or less the "face of the franchise", almost "sure thing")? I don't know. Some are saying it's Matt Stafford. I think the better route to take, though, is to "find yourself a Flacco". And anyone's guess is as good as anyone else's on that one. Some names that pop into my head when I think that way: Nate Davis (Ball St.), Curtis Painter (Purdue) and (I've already taken flack in the College Forum on this one) Chase Daniel (Mizzou). This is going to be one heck of an interesting draft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbimm Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Thank God the Saints don't need a QB! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampnuts Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 #10 to the Niners makes alot of sense. It brings them in a California kid with a hugh following. It will automatically give them a new face to the franchise. I agree with DMD, when you look at what Matt Ryan for the public image and fan interest of the Falcons it seems like a no brainer for the Niners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polksalet Posted January 23, 2009 Author Share Posted January 23, 2009 But there's a huge difference between Ryan and Flacco, at least on the surface. Ryan was the #3 pick and came highly acclaimed. Flacco flew under the radar - at least before the combine. Due to his impressive combine, he shot up the board and went #18. Ryan had the exposure and outplayed anyone's expectations. Flacco was probably even more impressive considering he was a castoff from a D-1 school and was, at best, a sleeper. I see where you're going, obviously. Both were leaps and bounds better than anyone could have expected. Is there a "Matt Ryan equivalent" in this draft (more or less the "face of the franchise", almost "sure thing")? I don't know. Some are saying it's Matt Stafford. I think the better route to take, though, is to "find yourself a Flacco". And anyone's guess is as good as anyone else's on that one. Some names that pop into my head when I think that way: Nate Davis (Ball St.), Curtis Painter (Purdue) and (I've already taken flack in the College Forum on this one) Chase Daniel (Mizzou). This is going to be one heck of an interesting draft. I think Daniel with be the best of a bad class.I would be a true believer in Harrell but unless he gains 40 pounds he will die in the preseason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detlef Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 I would suspect that many NFL franchises will look at what Matt Ryan and Joe Flacco accomplished this year and hope they get as lucky. #10 to the Niners makes alot of sense. It brings them in a California kid with a hugh following. It will automatically give them a new face to the franchise. I agree with DMD, when you look at what Matt Ryan for the public image and fan interest of the Falcons it seems like a no brainer for the Niners. But are they so gullible that they'll forget the legion of 1st round busts and fixate on the fact that two who went high this year managed to do well? And again, both those guys were Seniors. Sanchez is not. Pete Carroll was an a-hole the way he went about it, but what he said is right, dude needs another year. Of course, that's not Sanchez's problem until the GMs start to wise up and avoid underclassmen at that position. He's going to go top 10, get a huge contract with plenty up front and, even if he tanks, he's set for life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Scorp Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 I would think that SF might still have an Alex Smith hangover...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacosud Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 (edited) I don't think there is a qb in this class I would waste a top 10 pick on, however I like Sanchez more than Stafford. I'm just not big on the Qb's in this class at all and I think the Lions would be better served to take A.Smith OT and maybe think about defense with the next pick. The Lions can go 1 more year with Kinta or another fill in, especially if they get a top OT to protect that QB. Not to mention what is the difference in taking a qb at #1 or maybe #5 next season EXCEPT money. I think they could do what I said and improve some and then return next season and get their qb of the future. Colt Mccoy??? Bradford??? I would take both those guys over this crop. The Lions need to be smart and not play the sexy pick game. That's just my take. Edited January 24, 2009 by sacosud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddy Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 The Lions need to be smart and not play the sexy pick game. That's just my take. I agree. Chances are the Lions will draft in between 1 and 10 again next year. With the QB class coming next year wait it out and build other areas of need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 I don't think there is a qb in this class I would waste a top 10 pick on, however I like Sanchez more than Stafford. I'm just not big on the Qb's in this class at all and I think the Lions would be better served to take A.Smith OT and maybe think about defense with the next pick. The Lions can go 1 more year with Kinta or another fill in, especially if they get a top OT to protect that QB. Not to mention what is the difference in taking a qb at #1 or maybe #5 next season EXCEPT money. I think they could do what I said and improve some and then return next season and get their qb of the future. Colt Mccoy??? Bradford??? I would take both those guys over this crop. The Lions need to be smart and not play the sexy pick game. That's just my take. I agree. Build the foundation of a good team first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detlef Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 I would think that SF might still have an Alex Smith hangover...... I really hope they do because I would vastly prefer that they stay away from that position in the first round. I don't think Hill is the long term answer but I don't think he's any worse than the overall skill level for the team as a whole. I'd rather they simply build a D good enough to allow them the luxury of a QB that doesn't need to win them games (a la Ravens) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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