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What if we can’t trade down?

True. That's why I don't think we will pass on an elite talent like Neal or Icky even if they think Brady looked solid. LT is a premium position, possibly the most important outside of QB and we have needed one for a while now.

The best thing they can do is let Campen make the call. He knows OL. I think having a 3rd round rookie jump around different spots of the OL was a little reckless in his development. Had they let him have reps and stay at LT the whole season we would probably have a lot more of these questions answered. I feel way more comfortable with Campen on this staff.

Yeah I’m not going by what you saw because apparently it was different that what everyone else saw. His pressures allowed, PFF etc was solid. I don’t think that stops us from drafting a Neal or Icky, but he looked capable.

The problem is they moved Brady all over the place. He only started his last 2 games at LT (his natural position) and looked pretty solid. The question is why didn’t we play him there sooner as Erving/Scott weren’t good at all there.

I stand corrected the Bowl Game is what I was thinking of. His numbers also came down against LSU when he was out. 2 TDs and 2 INTs. You are right though, looking back at the numbers he was still pretty solid.

The thing is you get a guy like that and give him a QB guru and the possibilities are endless. I mean Burrow adjusted his throwing motion and increased his velocity this offseason. Imagine what that looks like for someone with that gifted of an arm already.

Come on now. How many seasons are we going to throw away to give this man another chance. Might as well try Josh Rosen or another QB that busted after a couple years. 4 years with 2 different teams and more OCs and still complete crap when a play breaks down.

Even all the beloved scouts these guys swear by will tell you Willis is an athletic freak. He is just being a hater. The main question with Willis is can he be developed properly into a NFL QB. The physical tools aren’t a question at all. Strongest arm and very fast for the position.

The ONE thing Rhule is good at is beating Kliff Kingsbury…

That should make a very good QB right?

When Pitts got hurt he played terrible

And could only throw the ball to Pitt because he had a HUGE catch radius. When Pitt when out, Kyle Trask was awful...

I think his point is QBs are evaluated differently. For RB/LB etc you can probably get a potential starter that can be a good player in the 3rd. If the scouts think a QB can become a decent starter in the NFL he probably won't make it until the 3rd. Trask was seen as a backup/possible placeholder and was drafted in the 2nd by a solid organization. Taking a potential starting QB that needs some work to become great in the mid to late first isn't really a reach anymore IMO. Will Grier was a 3rd round QB. There has been one great 3rd round (Russ) QB that I can think of then Schaub was ok.. https://www.footballoutsiders.com/stat-analysis/2014/nfl-draft-round-round-quarterback-data This breaks it down. "Teams aren't targeting starters or even future starters anymore in the 3rd."

I'm an Auburn fan and I think he is being undervalued this draft. He played great the previous year and lost his playmakers plus his OL played like poo. I don't think we should take him at 6, but I'd be all for drafting him or Corral after a trade down.

You mean the WR can't get 70 yards down the field in 2 seconds?!?! That's some bullshit...

lol fair point…

Something tells me he will be a Saint or a Steeler…

I agree Jimmy G is a lateral move. Mayfield is a step up to at least midlevel. I'd prefer to trade down and draft one, but Mayfield for cheap at LT in the draft is a decent plan B... (assuming the eat a chunk of his salary and we give up very little)

And sadly that was his best playoff performance yet...

They beat GB 13-10 with 11/19 passing for 131 yards 0 TDs and 1 INT... They scored off a blocked punt and 2 FGs. You think that was Jimmy G? The game before at Dallas 16/25 172 yards 0 TDs and 1 INT. Debo and Mitchell were able to run it in for him plus 3 FGs. Those look very similar to Darnold numbers on a much better roster.

I mean I doubt he is knocking down the door trying to play for Matt Rhule, but I'm sure he would have no problem playing here if we traded for him. Let's be honest, he doesn't have many other options nor is he in a position to be picky...

Yeah it sounded like the one was Watson wasn't interested either until he was. It also said we weren't interested in Mayfield either and now sources are saying there is some interest. Unless he says it himself I wouldn't consider it too valid...

Where did he say he wasn’t interested in playing for us?