Juniors turning pro

[mussop]

Originally Posted by painekiller

He is a fullback that can pass right now.

I dissagree, the kid throws better than most give him credit for IMO. I think every running QB that comes out now is unjustly sterio-typed this way. The reason is that most of these type QB's have not turned out to be very produtive in the NFL. But we shouldnt forget abbout plyers like John Elway, Donnavan McNabb, Randell Cunningham and Steve Young.

I tell you what imagine him in the Wildcat offense. You know I wouldnt be surprised if we start to see teams drafting these type of QB's and using them to run the Wildcat offense in certain situations. I would love for us to draft Pat White and install the Wildcat offense. That could be the answer to our short yardage woes.

[Sideline]

Tebow staying at school is a good idea for him at the moment, as a Quarterback his pro stock has gone down this year however I think Bradford would do right to declare and come out this year, he is a very mechanically polished passer and although could do with another year in school,as previously states he probably won't be able to top this past season. Also on his side this year is the weak Quarterback class, im sure he is a better prospect than those rated at the top at the moment (Bomar and Harrell).

[barrett]

Originally Posted by mussop

I dissagree, the kid throws better than most give him credit for IMO. I think every running QB that comes out now is unjustly sterio-typed this way. The reason is that most of these type QB's have not turned out to be very produtive in the NFL. But we shouldnt forget abbout plyers like John Elway, Donnavan McNabb, Randell Cunningham and Steve Young.

I tell you what imagine him in the Wildcat offense. You know I wouldnt be surprised if we start to see teams drafting these type of QB's and using them to run the Wildcat offense in certain situations. I would love for us to draft Pat White and install the Wildcat offense. That could be the answer to our short yardage woes.

It's not just his ability to throw that causes concern, it's the offense he is coming out of. It is the opposite of pro-style and the last big QB to come out of it was a total flop even though he was a far more accomplished passer with superior mechanics to Tebo.

[gunn]

Taylor Mays is returning to USC.

http://www.dailynews.com/usc/ci_11439613

[jppaul]

On a defense that is so depleted that is a pretty stupid career move. I don't think he will regret it as much as some because of his freakish physical gifts, but I think he will regret it.

[NickO]

Originally Posted by gunn

Taylor Mays is returning to USC.

http://www.dailynews.com/usc/ci_11439613

Not to start a debate on the subject, but this always baffles me. If I'm an NFL GM, this makes me instantly question Mays' love of football and committment to the game.

...and I'm guessing he's not an actuarial science major.

[mussop]

Originally Posted by NickO

Not to start a debate on the subject, but this always baffles me. If I'm an NFL GM, this makes me instantly question Mays' love of football and committment to the game.

...and I'm guessing he's not an actuarial science major.

WHY? Because he wants to go back to school and play fun football for one more year?????

[Roy P]

Originally Posted by gunn

Taylor Mays is returning to USC.

http://www.dailynews.com/usc/ci_11439613

Well that saddens me. I suppose I'll start my very own Paul Kruger bandwagon.

[mussop]

Originally Posted by Roy P

Well that saddens me. I suppose I'll start my very own Paul Kruger bandwagon.

Have you got to watch Raji any? Curious as to youre evaluation of him.

[Roy P]

Originally Posted by mussop

Have you got to watch Raji any? Curious as to youre evaluation of him.

Whenever a kid can't play because of academics, I always pause about spending 1st round money on. I wonder about his character off the field. Is he smart enough to understand a complex defense? Does he have maturity issues that he needs to address? Will he work hard with guaranteed money in hand? That's just too many ???? for my liking, regardless of the talent level. I'd imagine that a motivated Frank Okam could do what Raji could do.

[kRocket]

Originally Posted by Roy P

... I'd imagine that a motivated Frank Okam could do what Raji could do.

This brings up a good point. Where is Okam in his development and what is his REAL upside. If he isn't going to make it then we need to draft that position for sure, otherwise I'll pass it for another year in order to get another LB or S.

Watching the playoffs on TV, and I am not the expert you guys are, it is obvious that the Texans are not in the class of the Ravens, Steelers, Eagles, etc. when it comes to run defense. We must go there first, but I am not sure whether that means a DL, LB, or S. They all play their part in Run stopping. I would like to see a head hunter at Safety (Had my eye on Mays), A mean run stuffing MLB (several) so Demeco can move outside, or a DE (I like Michael Johnson out of GT). We will never go far in the playoffs without a defense in the class of the above mentioned teams.

On an off-thread note (sorta): How can a Defensive Coach like Frank Bush work for Smith when he has a completely different philosophy of defense that his boss. Are we likely to see the same defense rehashed or has he been playing possum.