2013 QB Prospects
Below are no fewer than SIX quarterbacks to which I've given either "1st round" or "borderline 1st" grades.
Tyler Wilson, Arkansas
Logan Thomas, Virginia Tech
Matt Barkley, USC
Tyler Bray, Tennessee (relatively unlikely he declares)
Aaron Murray, Georgia (relatively unlikely he declares)
Landry Jones, Oklahoma
Now it should be noted: with the rookie wage scale, it's preferable for QB prospects to just get into the pros whenever they can, rather than biding their time and trying to compete for a Top 5 selection. The Top 5 used to mean you were in a top 10% earner in the NFL. Now it doesn't mean much over somebody like Tannehill's #8 spot, financially.
QB hungry teams in 2013 are bolded.
Patriots -- Brady/Mallett
Bills -- Fitzpatrick
Jets -- Sanchez/Tebow
Dolphins -- Tannehill
Browns -- Weeden
Steelers -- Rothlisberger
Ravens -- Flacco
Bengals -- Dalton
Colts -- Luck
Texans -- Schaub
Jaguars -- Gabbert/Henne
Titans -- Hasselbeck/Locker
Chiefs -- Cassel
Chargers -- Rivers
Broncos -- Manning/Osweiler
Raiders -- Palmer
Cowboys -- Romo
Giants -- Manning
Redskins -- Griffin
Eagles -- Vick
Packers -- Rodgers
Vikings -- Ponder
Lions -- Stafford
Bears -- Cutler
Panthers -- Newton
Falcons -- Ryan
Buccaneers -- Freeman
Saints -- Brees
Cardinals -- Kolb
Rams -- Bradford
49ers -- Smith/Kaepernick
Seahawks -- Flynn/Wilson
6 teams that will need a QB. Maybe eight if you buy the idea that the Cowboys or Eagles could be shopping for a new one.
So assuming at least half of those QBs declare, which is a relatively conservative bet, my prediction is that the Chiefs will be drafting a new quarterback in 2013. Even if it means having to trade up for one.
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