Let's Talk QBs in the 2014 Draft

[nunusguy]

Originally Posted by jaimeg

In 2004, I bellieved we would win a super bowl with Carr at the helm. I guess that dream can still come true.

Second chances in life as the saying goes, so maybe Bob McNair may end up thinking just that with about another Carr from Fresno State and his dream to win a SB ?
I have no recollection about reports re the owner's relationship with the Carr family after David's departure from the local scene, but I'm guessing it wasn't entirely amicable ?

[HPF Bob]

Originally Posted by nunusguy

I have no recollection about reports re the owner's relationship with the Carr family after David's departure from the local scene, but I'm guessing it wasn't entirely amicable ?

Can't tell you but I remember Mrs. Carr had some problems with the way fans treated her and her husband, something Mrs. Schaub now probably shares.

[barrett]

Here's a pretty special TD pass. Not a great QB decision but some pretty ridiculous arm strength.

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/yahoo-...6745.html?vp=1

[popanot]

Originally Posted by HPF Bob

Can't tell you but I remember Mrs. Carr had some problems with the way fans treated her and her husband, something Mrs. Schaub now probably shares.

The only incident I can recall, and I don't know if it is true or not, is when someone reportedly poured a beer (and I'm sure some expletives) on Carr's wife during a game. I think it was Carr's last year here when it happened. The family may have a problem with the fans, but I don't recall anything being reported as to there being animosity between Carr and McNair when he left. There shouldn't have been - at least from Carr's perspective. McNair paid him a ton of money and graciously exercised his contract option when he probably shouldn't have.

[Warren]

Saturday, Dec. 21
2:30 pm, ABC
Derek Carr (Sr.), Fresno St. vs. USC

Saturday, Dec. 28
5:45 pm, ESPN
Teddy Bridgewater (Jr.), Louisville vs. Miami

Monday, Dec. 30
5:45 pm, ESPN
Marcus Mariota (So., says he's not coming out but nothing's final until the deadline passes), Oregon vs. Texas

Tuesday, Dec. 31
1:00 pm, CBS
Brett Hundley (So.), UCLA vs. Virginia Tech

7:00 pm, ESPN
Johnny Manziel (So.), Texas A&M vs. Duke

Wednesday, Jan. 1
7:30 pm, ESPN
Blake Bortles (Jr.), Central Florida vs. Baylor

Thursday, Jan. 2
7:30 pm, ESPN
A.J. McCarron (Sr.), Alabama vs. Oklahoma

Friday, Jan. 3
7:30 pm, ESPN
Tajh Boyd (Sr.), Clemson vs. Ohio St.

[nunusguy]

So thanks for the schedule Warren, that's gonna come in real handy.
So I did watch part of the Fresno-USC game yesterday and David's little brother did not impress at all. OK, so I saw him in some of the San Jose State game
a couple weeks ago, and he was much better then than yesterdays effort.
Next up is Bridgewater, and he's still the top-rated QB prospect so I'm really looking forward to his Bowl game as I've not seen him at all yet.

[Keith]

Got an armchair QB look at Bridgewater in his bowl game yesterday. Impressive 4-TD performance in a blowout win.

What struck me about him in this game is how he seemed like an ideal WCO QB, which is ironic because he would probably fit Kubiak's offense quite well. The short- and medium range accuracy is very good, and he seems to just have a lower heart rate than most under a blitz. Pocket awareness and mobility is very good. He has a low and very quick release. Willing to take what the defense gives him. Has nice touch on his passes, though his deep balls seem to be 50/50s...

The thought of him having Andre Johnson and DeAndre Hopkins to catch his passes is intriguing.

As I mentioned above, I want a QB adept at reading defenses and performing well under a blitz. Teddy did that in this bowl game.

Originally Posted by HPF Bob

He's a bit small (6'3") and slender (210) for an ideal NFL quarterback

I think we'll hear about his measurables being a key negative in the pre-draft talk. For anyone wanting to believe this line of thinking, go do an image search on Tom Brady at his NFL Combine. I'm not concerned.

Word was that GM Rick Smith was in Orlando watching this game live.

[Warren]

I came away impressed as well. Very nice arm, accuracy, and release -- seemingly with a flick of the wrist he zipped the ball around the field, right where it needed to be. While he's obviously very mobile, he did more moving around to keep the pass play alive than taking off down the field. That should help him stay healthy in the NFL, especially until he beefs up some.