Let's Talk 2016 NFL Draft Quarterbacks

[Keith]

Admittedly, I do not watch nearly as much college football as I did 10-15 years ago when I wrote about prospects for the old HPF site. So I've seen very little of these guys. When I do look at QBs though, I look for pocket poise and decision making. A strong arm is nice, but leadership and awareness and critical. Have to be able to handle pressure. For reference, I would have taken Teddy Bridgewater at the top of the draft a couple years ago, a player who fell to the end of the 1st round, so keep that in mind.

Here's how I rank the QBs right now:
1. Connor Cook, a clear favorite of mine.
2. Carson Wentz, should shoot up boards. Injured wrist.
3. Jared Goff, nice overall prospect, but I want to see better poise and decision making.
4. Paxton Lynch, strong but can't just scout measurables.

This draft is clearly one in which the Texans need to get off the pot and finally invest a good pick in a player they can develop. O'Brien has proven he can win with street FAs at the position in the short-term, so starting one of these guys isn't necessary in Week 1, but having one ready to step in midseason might be.