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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud
My perspective is this: Two 2's? One was a "freebie" for getting rid of Bradford and if history tells us anything, one of those guys won't make it past year 3, whether he can't play or is injured, etc., so no biggie.
Two 3's? They received a 4th and 6th to pair with their 4, 5, 6 and 7th round picks so it's possible they could package up picks to jump into the 3rd round. As for next year, they'll get a 3rd round Comp Pick for Janoris Jenkins, so no biggie.
I just don't think it's that much to give up for a Franchise QB when the rest of your roster is ready to rock.
I prefer Wentz. 6'5, 235, Plus arm, great mobility. He led his team to two straight FCS championships and was a team member of five straight appearances. He played in a Pro Set and I think he's a Rothlisberger type guy.
Time will tell but I think that this beats the alternative of drafting and developing a very raw Paxton Lynch, who isn't even guaranteed to fall to their original spot of #15.
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The Bradford freebie in the second does take the worst of the sting out of it, house money
Lets see what my draft bible says about Wentz...
Pros - 6'5 235 his learning curve wont be as steep as the average FCS prospect. He operated a pro-style offense for the Bison and shows sound footwork coming out from under center with the ability to work through progressions.
His size is ideal and he shows good zip on tighter window throws with a compact delivery. A good, flexible athlete, able to slide and willing to stand in and make throws while absorbing contact, keeps his eyes up when the pocket gets muddy
Cons - There are obvious concerns with level of competition, and he lost a chunk of last season to a wrist injury. He also tends to live dangerously, throwing into traffic
Bottom Line - theres a risk, but Wentz compares favorably to the last first round FCS QB Joe Flacco
So a big, athletic pocket QB with the frame to get bigger, no Jay Cutler laser but a solid plus arm that can make every throw... sounds more like Roethlisberger, sign me up
Elite cannon arms are awesome, but I'd rather have that 6'5 245 player who can make a solid throw with two guys in his face and one hanging off his waist
Its why I'm glad Bray has been kept around for some strange reason...