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I keep hearing and reading that most experts believe that Geno has the potential to be a very good QB in the NFL, but that he isn't ready to start from day one.

I absolutely agree with that opinion.

The difference is that I believe that you take that guy high and develop him, and potentially lock down the position for the next 15 years.

The experts, with the way QBs have come in a started and produced right away in the last couple of years, no longer believe that is the way to do it.

That's really where our opinions diverge from the experts.

They don't perceive him to be an instant starter.

That doesn't mean they don't think he's good.

It's not just the about experts though, it's the teams themselves.

Actions speak louder than words and thus far, no team wants to trade up even knowing that J-Ville needs a QB about as bad as anyone does.

really want us to draft Dion Jordan. I think he has the most potential and is the best athlete...DO NOT WANT an OT @ #1. fucking re-sign Albert and be done w it

Albert is gone in my opinion. He doesn't want be here and is probably going to take less than he could've gotten here to play with Miami.

I think the teams have adopted the same mind set as the experts.

Everyone wants immediate gratification.

Could the lack of talk about Geno be a sign that most teams don't see him falling beyond 1 or 2, and that they do not perceive his value to be worth trading up for?

Possible, but doubtful, IMO.

Who knows though? Perhaps J-Ville really does plan to take Geno?

This !!

This year's draft because of no real big time names to be had, coupled with all the overhyped negativity about this yr's QB class means 'everyone' is playing their cards very very close to the vest. So with that being said and to your point that where there seems to be little if no buzz, means there is a lot unspoken buzz going on about Geno IMO.

This is my prediction because how in the hell do you stay with Gabbert/Henne with a new regime in place. Granted Henne played pretty well when he took over late in the season last year BUT does the new regime trust Henne for the long term? I say NO. Geno either is the first pick or second pick in this year's draft IMO. We get somebody to bite to come up to the first pick or the Jags take him or trade down as well. But either way IMO, Geno will not fall farther than the 2nd pick.

My short list...Geno Smith, Star Lotulelei, Shariff Floyd, Cordarelle Patterson, and Dee Milliner.

I'm hoping we take Geno, and ruin the Raiders plans.