There are plenty of QBs in the NFL that are around that size and aren't injured like Croyle. It's something else with him, but I don't think it's all size.

The only guy I can think of off the top of my head that are similar build (6'2"+, under 210) is Bulger, and he's played 16 games once in his career.

Marc Bulger, Drew Brees, Jake Delhomme, Jeff Garcia are some

Brees is 3 inches shorter and weighs more than Croyle/Bulger.

Delhomme weighs 10 pounds more and has battled injuries 2 of the last 3 years.

Garcia is 2 inches shorter, weighs the same, and hasn't played a full season since 2002.

I didn't say they were the exact same size, but we can agree that they are similar build, no? And yes, I realize Bulger has been injured, but as you said in another thread yesterday, he has gotten completely abused behind a terrible line. I wouldn't say his injuries have been only because of his size.

Of all the guys you listed, only Bulger has a slighter build than Croyle. All of them are 215 or under.

And all of them have missed significant time to to injury, with the exception of Brees, who was lucky enough to get hurt in the last game of the season and not the first.

Not a coincidence, IMO.

Those are just guys who are in the NFL now though. There have been many (Montana, Young, Namath, Trent Green, etc) that were slight build and didn't have these injury problems. Maybe it's not a coincidence, and maybe the NFL has changed a lot, I don't know. Not really even sure why this is a debate.

I really think Brodie just doesn't like to get hit. That sounds ridiculous and humorous, but if you've ever played ball, that's a big part of the game that some guys never get.

Maybe he just can't take a hit, or never really learned how? In any event, he should've played baseball, he's got a hell of an arm, but he's made of glass and toothpicks. We should dress him out in blue and teach him a curveball...

Montana started 16 games only twice in his career. Injuries were definitely a problem.

Steve Young was 6'2" 215. Sounds like it's similar, but if it's 10 more pounds of muscle mass, it's really not.

Green we know about, and injuries were definitely a problem. Blowing out the knee was freak, however.

Namath. Not sure how well this comparison stacks up, to be honest.

You gotta take the big risks (pick a QB) to get the big rewards (playoff wins). Go big or go home.

This.

For some reason, people think that any pick other than Stafford/Sanchez is a safe pick.

There is no such thing as a safe pick.

I don't disagree. But again, just saying it's not a slam dunk and it's reasonable for people to be hesitant.

No, but I think there will be many that believe that those two QBs are less NFL-ready than most top QBs going into the draft. Granted, the top of the class is pretty shallow in general and the Chiefs can't just cross their fingers and hope they'll get a top 5 pick next year (especially given that the QB class might be worse next year).

But to your point... QBs generally bust at the highest rate. Other positions would be safer, without a doubt. But it's about risk vs. reward. QBs are high risk, high reward.

And it's just as reasonable for people to be hesitant about taking a LB that doesn't rush the passer at the 3 slot.

Add to that what Scott Wright said this week, that Curry compares to DJ Williams, and you have another reason people would be hesitant.

DJ.

Williams.

Let that sink in.

EVERY pick has risks associated with it.

Your dupe account made that nickname.