As Reid showed last year with Foles, being under center isn't a requirement at all.

Actually, that's not funny.

That's pretty damning if you think about it.

Dude, the fact that they keep pushing back his pro day IS a problem, whether you want to admit it or not.

At some point he's going to have to throw, whether he's ready or not.

poor Bustley...
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IIRC, I read some talk on twitter that some scouts are thinking Barkley is a typical Hollywood guy etc. Basically the typical USC QB.


Didn't really make sense but just putting it out there.

I think that's the first time I've heard that.

like it no, the SC stigma is now a huge obstacle to overcome.
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Evan Silva ‏@evansilva

Solid weigh-in for #USC QB Matt Barkley, about whom there have been size concerns. 6-foot-2 1/2 & 227 lbs. Tick taller than college listing.

That can't be, CP said he would mesuare in at 6'0".

That's great news.

So cry about it.

College listings are notorious for being inflated. There was a CONCERN he'd measure at less than his listed 6'2".

Excellent

Why would there be size concerns about a guy who attended and stood next to all the other top prospects at the Manning Academy over the summer? Daniel Jeremiah reported over the summer that Barkley stood about 6'2 and had a thicker build than Wilson.

I'm pretty damn shocked that Barkley is taller than Geno.

I'm pretty sure that myth of Barkley being a midget got bust on CP a month ago with pics.

???

Only by very little but I expected Geno to be 6'3.

Glennon gained 5 lbs haha. They told him he looked like a stick at the Senior Bowl, so I bet he tried to gain as much weight as he could.

He's still a ****ing stick ROFL

USC did Barkley a favor.

Most of these guys were listed taller than they actually are.

A walking stick.

Especially from the neck up.

By the way, have any of you seen Glennon doing Apple Jacks commercials on TV?

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Matt Miller ‏@nfldraftscout

Matt Barkley in control of his presser. One of the most likeable kids here.

ryan van bibber ‏@justRVB

Matt Barkley says he has not spoken with Andy Reid and the Chiefs yet

Bleacher Report NFL ‏@BR_NFL

Barkley says he's 100% on track with shoulder rehab program. By March 22nd, should be perfect to throw.

SC_DougFarrar ‏@SC_DougFarrar

Matt Barkley says he's 100 percent on track for March 27 pro day. Will do no drills at the combine.

So is it March 22nd or March 27th?

I hate Twitter.

He just got in today give him time.

Really hoping his shoulder is healthy and they don't hold this against him (not throwing etc here at the combine). Dude is probably the most charismatic, intelligent QB in the draft.


He checks out physically, should be in talks for #1.

Already scheduled Geno and EJ though, but it's probably not a big deal. I expect them to talk to everyone.

USC moved it 27 for Barkley.

I expect them to tell Landry Jones to **** off. LMAO

Bob Glauber ‏@BobGlauber

Question to Matt Barkley: "How do you respond to people who say you don't have an NFL arm?" Barkley deadpans: "I would disagree."

I agree, I think Barkley should be given more talk for the #1 pick than he's been getting. He had an outstanding junior year. The other day DJ brought up a game from his junior year vs Stanford that i remember fairly well. He went toe to toe with Luck and was clutch. I came away impressed.

Matt Miller ‏@nfldraftscout

I don't have a first overall grade on him, but no one should be ruling Matt Barkley out early. He'll dominate interviews and film sessions.



Reid Ferrin ‏@KCChiefs_Reid

Matt Barkley was asked if he believes he's the best QB in the draft...his response: 'I believe that I am.' pic.twitter.com/8yzRxXbr5n

That's what I thought. But that other tweet said March 22nd.

Barkley really should have probably came out last year, but I get going back. He's just been nitpicked to death, which is probably unfair.

Matt Miller still grasping at any straw he can find.

This is what I want to hear out of my QB.

Dan Kadar ‏@MockingTheDraft

Barkley on KC: It's a new situation for them. I want to be the No. 1 QB, and if that's the No. 1 pick, it would be a dream come true.



Dan Kadar ‏@MockingTheDraft

Barkley said he wants to start right away in the NFL.

Agree 100%.

I don't see anyway Barkley makes it out of the top 10. With Arizona, Buffalo, Cleveland, etc all in th emarket, no way they pass on him.

Yep.

think he lasts till 2nd round?

Depends on the shoulder.

If it checks out, not a chance in hell. If it checks out, he'll be in the mix for the Chiefs at 1.1.

Barkley Hands 10.08!

"My what big hands you have" "to better throw interceptions my dear"

DAYUM.

Can't wait for the new intelligence test this year. Guys like Barkley will benefit from it I believe.

Size? Check
Wins? Check
Football IQ? Check

Been saying for over a month that Barkley will have the best interviews and I truly believe that. This kid has a good pro day and he's our pick at 1.

And he has one of his best friends, Robert Woods, to throw to at that pro day in perfect Cali weather.

Barkley has a strong advantage right now.

If the reports are true, Geno and Barkley will really separate themselves during this part of the process.

any good QB news is good for us

we need to change this stupid narrative that no QBs are worth top picks...

it needs to become "Smith and Barkley are unlikely to make it out of the top 10" (which is actually true)

Ability? Ehh

Barkley is only 1/8 bigger than smith. Everyone who knows smith thinks he is one of the smartest people they have been around and have labeled him as a cerebral genius.

I'm not sold on Barkley in the least, and wouldn't be surprised if he dropped to the 2nd round. I'd still rather have him than an Alex Smith. Barkley would be about the same as a Foles for me. I want Geno.

Well then I guess we can expect him to get the best score on the Wonderlic and new intelligence test huh?

I prefer to let the tests do the talking.

I have a strong feeling that come monday we will have a feeling who we will be drafting #1.

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/b...m-2013s-top-qb

2013 NFL Combine: Barkley shows polish that makes him 2013's top QB
By Rob Rang | The Sports Xchange/CBSSports.com
February 22, 2013 12:31 pm ET


Barkley's poise on and off the field will be highly valued by NFL teams. (USATSI)
A day after Tennessee quarterback Tyler Bray was noticeably nervous answering questions from the media, USC's Matt Barkley demonstrated the confidence in the spotlight expected following his four seasons as the starting quarterback in a Los Angeles market without an NFL team.

Barkley, who measured in slightly taller than expected 6-foot-2 and weighed 227 pounds with with 10-1/8 inch hands, confirmed that he would not be throwing in Indianapolis. Barkley did say he was was "100 percent on track" to throw at his March 27 Pro Day at the USC campus.

Not surprisingly, Barkley disagreed when asked to comment on the opinion some have that he lacks the arm strength to succeed in the NFL.

"I would disagree. Watch the tape. I can make every NFL throw that you need," Barkley said.

I agree with him, which is one of the reasons why I project the former USC quarterback to be the first passer selected in the 2013 draft.

Barkley, who started 47 games at USC in a pro-style offense, completed 64 percent of his passes for 12,327 yards and 116 touchdowns against 48 interceptions over his career.

The perception created by some in the media is that Barkley's stock slid considerably during the past year. Clearly, statistically-speaking, he wasn't as productive as a senior following "breakout" junior campaign in which he threw for a career high 3,528 yards and 39 touchdowns against just seven interceptions.

Barkley surprised many with his decision to return for his senior campaign and wasn't as successful, watching his yards (3,723) and touchdowns (36) drop while his interceptions more than doubled (15). After throwing multiple interceptions just one time in 2011, he had a troubling six games with multiple interceptions as a senior. In his final four games before suffering a shoulder injury against UCLA that ended his career, he threw nine interceptions.

Because of the injury, Barkley was unavailable for the Senior Bowl and this week's combine.

Barkley's production dropped despite throwing to arguably the top wide receiver duo in college football with sophomore Marqise Lee and fellow 2013 NFL prospect Robert Woods.

Lost a bit amid the scrutiny of Barkley's disappointing 2012 campaign was the impact of having a new left tackle trying to protect him. Barkley had been able to rely on Matt Kalil protecting his blindside for his first three seasons before being drafted by the Minnesotat Vikings. Barkley clearly took more hits in 2012 with the Trojans rotating two inexperienced players, sophomore Aundrey Walker and true freshman Max Toerk, at the position.

In large part due to their playmaking receivers, Barkley was often perceived as a bit of a game-manager at USC. It is important to note the difference in the Trojans' offensive output during his 11 starts in 2012 as compared to the two games in which he was sidelined with injury.

With Barkley in the lineup, USC averaged 36 points a game. USC averaged just 10 points in losses to Notre Dame and Georgia Tech with Max Wittek at the helm. Wittek, for what it's worth, boasts a noticeably stronger arm than Barkley.

As has been proven many times in the past, possessing an arm strong enough to make NFL throws is only one part of the skill-set required to be a successful quarterback. While Barkley might not possess a howitzer, he earns the highest grades of any passer in the 2013 draft in the "Three A's" -- accuracy, awareness and anticipation -- the traits I believe to be most important at the position.

Come on man.

We're talking about speculative reports.

Several people have come away from talking to Geno thinking he's VERY bright and has a high football IQ.

Will he be as good as Barkley? Probably not. But then again, he doesn't have to be, because he clearly outshines Barkley in almost every other category.

I think Geno will do better than Barkley in the interviews.

:spock:

It's an interesting question. People expect Barkley to be the model of a franchise QB when he is interviewing. He can only solidify or hurt his image. Geno has the most to gain in the interview process. If they both come in and do equally well in the interviews, Geno wins. He improves his draft stock greatly while Barkley simply stands pat.

Why do you have to get so defensive about this?

He's back on the ABG sauce, obviously.

At least he's not trying to talk himself into Foles or Tyler Bray like some others are...

Precisely.

I am 99% sure people are misinterpreting his "get better" comment. Especially in these articles when it's slightly out of context. He was referring to the USC team in general not himself. It's still not something you should probably say, but he's technically correct.

And there is no way anyone will interview better than Barkley. If there is anything USC QB's can dominate, it's public speaking.

Not the one we had. We was the worst interview ever.

*excluding career backup QBs like Cassell.

There we go.

2013 NFL Combine: Barkley shows polish that makes him 2013's top QB
By Rob Rang | The Sports Xchange/CBSSports.com
February 22, 2013 12:31 pm ET

Barkley's poise on and off the field will be highly valued by NFL teams. (USATSI)

INDIANAPOLIS -- A day after Tennessee quarterback Tyler Bray was noticeably nervous answering questions from the media, USC's Matt Barkley demonstrated the confidence in the spotlight expected following his four seasons as the starting quarterback in a Los Angeles market without an NFL team.

Barkley, who measured in slightly taller than expected at 6-foot-2 and weighed 227 pounds with 10-1/8 inch hands, confirmed he would not be throwing in Indianapolis. Barkley also said he was "100 percent on track" to throw at his March 27 Pro Day at the USC campus.

Not surprisingly, Barkley disagreed when asked to comment on the opinion some have that he lacks the arm strength to succeed in the NFL.

"I would disagree. Watch the tape. I can make every NFL throw that you need," Barkley said.

I agree with him, which is one of the reasons why I project him to be the first passer selected in the 2013 Draft.

Barkley, who started 47 games in a pro-style offense, completed 64 percent of his passes for 12,327 yards and 116 touchdowns against 48 interceptions over his career.

The perception created by some in the media is that Barkley's stock slid considerably during the past year. Clearly, statistically-speaking, he wasn't as productive as a senior following "breakout" junior campaign in which he threw for a career-high 3,528 yards and 39 touchdowns against just seven interceptions.

Barkley surprised many with his decision to return for his senior campaign and wasn't as successful, watching his yards (3,273) and touchdowns (36) drop while his interceptions more than doubled (15). After throwing multiple interceptions just one time in 2011, he had a troubling six games with multiple interceptions as a senior. In his final four games before suffering a shoulder injury against UCLA that ended his career, he threw nine interceptions.

Because of the injury, Barkley was unavailable for the Senior Bowl and this week's combine.

Barkley's production dropped despite throwing to arguably the top wide receiver duo in college football with sophomore Marqise Lee and fellow 2013 NFL prospect Robert Woods.

Lost a bit amid the scrutiny of Barkley's disappointing 2012 campaign was the impact of having a new left tackle trying to protect him. Barkley had been able to rely on Matt Kalil protecting his blindside for his first three seasons before being drafted by the Minnesotat Vikings. Barkley clearly took more hits in 2012 with the Trojans rotating two inexperienced players, sophomore Aundrey Walker and true freshman Max Toerk, at the position.

In large part due to their playmaking receivers, Barkley was often perceived as a bit of a game-manager at USC. It is important to note the difference in the Trojans' offensive output during his 11 starts in 2012 compared to the two games in which he was sidelined with injury.

With Barkley in the lineup, USC averaged 36 points a game. USC averaged just 10 points in losses to Notre Dame and Georgia Tech with Max Wittek at the helm. Wittek, for what it's worth, boasts a noticeably stronger arm than Barkley.

As has been proven many times in the past, possessing an arm strong enough to make NFL throws is only one part of the skill set required to be a successful quarterback. While Barkley might not possess a howitzer, he earns the highest grades of any passer in the 2013 Draft in the "Three A's" -- accuracy, awareness and anticipation -- the traits that I believe to be most important at the position.



@CBSSports: "Matt Barkley earns the highest grades of any passer in the draft in the '3 A's': accuracy, awareness, anticipation." t.co/iblQTr925A

Sucks that I know our team isn't taking offense anytime early in the draft. I would have loved to have Matthew :(

Yep. Of course, the only interview of Geno's I care about is his one with the Chiefs. Hopefully he knocks their socks off.

Not defensive. I just don't believe him, or any QB in this class is a "genius" and it's annoying to hear that over and over again about anyone. I would be saying the same thing if it was Barkley.

There are different levels of genius. I don't think any of them are disproving relativity, but there are a few who are articulate intelligent guys.

Genius? No

Walter Cherepinsky ‏@walterfootball
Scott Pioli former #Chiefs GM on #USC QB @MattBarkley: "He has a long way to go in terms of arm strength."

No doubt Pioli was going to take Joeckel and hope Glennon fell. All about the prototype.

I'm assuming you disagree, unless you just have selective Pioli disagreement syndrome.

And that dumbass loved Matt Cassel. Smh
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No shit.

Best thing Clark ever did getting rid of this guy.

Evan Silva ‏@evansilva
Charley Casserly comp'd Matt Barkley to Andy Dalton. "In the 2nd-round area." Suggested Barkley will need strong supporting cast to succeed.


Look, another genius GM making a statement. I love that these guys get fired for being terrible, then are allowed to turn around and critique guys who have jobs.

these GMs are embarrassments...

And yet he gave Matt Cassel 63mill and made him the unchallenged starter for 4 years. are you ****ing kidding me?