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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

I think Stroud has the safest floor, for sure.

But man, I don't see much ceiling there.

Then again, if you have a top 10-12 QB, especially on a rookie deal, you're in really good shape.

But if you take Stroud over Richardson or even Levis, you're kinda doing something similar to what the Bears did when they took Trubisky over Mahomes. And no, it's not because I think they are similar prospects, but it's because both Levis and Richardson are the 'ceiling' picks in this draft, IMO.

Stroud and Young are guys you take more for their floor and lower volatility. Because of Richardson has so damn much volatility, I won't even say that's a bad decision. But it's the same sort of thought process that completely led to the Bears committing the modern equivalent of Bowie over Jordan.

(Side note: Jordan, Olajuwon, Stockton and Barkley all came out of that '84 draft - sweet jesus)

Couldn't agree more which is why I could see Richardson go high and possibly be the #1 pick.