Originally Posted by Sorter
I've only watched 3 full games. There's definitely some stuff to like about him (arm strength, mobility, he's got average accuracy that can be improved). I don't know if I'd be willing to say he's ready to start immediately but with the way QBs are trained and the extensive experience/repetitions they gain throughout the course of their college careers, it wouldn't shock me.
Personally, not that it has any relevance being added here, my QB list is this
1. Geno Smith
2. Matt Barkley
3. Tyler Wilson
4. Ryan Nassib
5. EJ Manuel
6. Tyler Bray
7. Mike Glennon
I have Glennon as the lowest due to his skillset. IMO, he's a classic Coryell-passer and isn't the best fit for Andy's offensive philosophies.
I rewatched the majority of Barkley's games from 2011 after initially having him 4th at the end of the season behind Wilson and Nassib. While he struggled this year (despite what his overall statistics might argue), his film from 2011 was excellent in several regards. He's intriguing, because one has to determine whether he's A) reached his ceiling B) Can overcome his arm strength limitations (if I'm a dome/warm weather team, I'd consider snagging him early even if I didn't have a "pressing need" cough, cough, Texans).
Nassib has IMO the 2nd best (behind Geno) pocket presence/ability to move, reset, slide, shrug and complete throws while still looking down the field. I like his release as well; over the top, snappy, quick. He struggles on touch throws down the field as well as providing his receivers soft catachable balls in the short areas (He throws rockets short). Now, NFL WRs will be able to help mitigate the latter part but it is still something that needs to be addressed, as well as the first part mentioned.
Manuel is intriguing as well but I haven't really watched nearly enough film to have a yes/no opinion. From what I've seen through 3 games, he seems to have solid mobility/speed, is strong, has a solid arm, and has decent accuracy. I really just haven't watched enough of him to state more than that.
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