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Originally Posted by kstater
OK, we can debate "sensibly". No, other than Rothlesburger, no junior QB has been "successful". But show me how prior QB play has any bearing as to how future QB's play.
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We have seen example after example of QB's coming out with little experience and flaming out in the NFL. Akili Smith was a senior, but actually had starting experience similar to that of Mark Sanchez.
It isn't just his lack of experience. It is his ability to handle the pressure of being a high first round guy and a 'savior' of a franchise.
For crying out loud, the kid looked tight at the combine today.
See, I am not 'trying' to bash the kid. I WANT to believe in him. I want the Chiefs to have a great QB. I want him to be worthy of the #3 pick.
But, every stone I uncover about him, I find another red flag.
I was really hoping to see him spin the ball well today at the combine and he was very dissapointing. I would have thought he had an arm like Marino from the gaga posters on this board.
He had a long delivery, a slow release, the balls didn't have a ton of zip on them AND he wasn't accurate.
All the things I thought were his 'positives'... he failed to deliver on today.
I just don't think he has the maturity to handle the NFL. I think his parents and his coaches know him better than we do... well, at least better than I do.
But, again, I am just trying to look at all angles.
I don't think a ILB is worth the #3 pick. I don't think a WR on this team is worth the #3 pick. I don't think a RT is worth the #3 pick.
However, I would rather have great players at those positions than a bust at QB in the name of attempting to draft a franchise QB.
JMO.