ForJimmy

Yeah the GM and HC address the press and give what people think are "hints" at who they are drafting. Meanwhile Vegas doesn't flinch. The money knows not to take these press conferences too seriously....

That's what I was thinking. I thought playing under pressure was his weakness? These numbers are telling a different story. It looks like he is just not that great outside of the pocket.

https://www.vegasinsider.com/nfl/odds/draft/

Lucky for us our jobs aren't on the line. Well I guess the people whose jobs are make more than most of us will in a lifetime, so maybe we aren't so lucky after all...

I'm not worried about him making plays at the next level. He is a very bright man and I think he can be great. It's why I'm not upset if we draft him, I will be happy in fact. I'm just concerned his body won't be able to hold up after so many hits from NFL players. I know some of us don't like to hear it, but size does matter to a degree...

Rip is definitely making me second guess myself....

I think we have a great staff that can develop and correct the weaknesses of Stroud’s game. Young’s weakness can’t be corrected, so I lean Stroud.

The OSU QB thing is just a absurd talking point. From 1940 until 2022 only FOUR OSU QBs went in the first round. The first two were decades ago and the last 2 were Haskins and Fields (who I wouldn't call a bust yet). Always scout the player not the team.

I get the tape weighs much more than anything else, but the physical ability does come into play. It's why Josh Allen went early and AR probably will too. Also let's not pretend like Stroud's tape wasn't incredible. He tops Young in just about every passing statistic there is against solid competition and has the best rating in the NCAA. You don't get that from mediocre tape...

He must have a much smaller sample size of being under pressure. That OSU OL kept his pocket clean and he got the ball out fast.

It's the Huddle. If anyone is wrong about anything they go crazy. Most sources are using educated guesses, but it is still a guess. Not to mention a lot can change between now and draft day.

If we landed MHJ to pair with our young QB, this place would explode with excitement! With that said, I would be very surprised if it was next year's first to move up one spot...

I think they are also trying to get Indy involved. If the Texans think their division rival is about to jump then to take their QB, they may give up something to prevent that.

The "theory" would be we like both Young and Stroud so if Houston gives up significant capital to take their guy then we would gladly accept. I'm not 100% sold on it, but a few people have mentioned Carolina being ok with trading down if the price is right.

The million dollar question is does our staff want to move down to 2 and acquire more capital. If that is the case then the Young at 1 is being "leaked" because that is Houston's guy. The counter is they have the top pick and can be as bold as they want about it. They moved up to 1 with Young being a great pick and will still do their research on the other guys to validate him as the guy.

Valid point. My hope is the better OL and much better staff that would be around AR would help offset Cam being the more developed passer. I really think it's between Young and Stroud at 1 though. If we move down then AR is probably in play.

If they know for sure Houston offered next year’s first to the Bears because they want Young then I could see this approach. Imagine getting that pick plus Stroud at 2. It would make the original Bears trade hurt way less.

I’d be happy with Young. He could have us competitive right away.

I hope we are there to check out Tank Bigsby!

Mond was released. He is like 3rd string on the Browns now. Maybe practice squad?

“Ideally” yes, but who knows how high they are on his other traits. Also this is all just Fitt’s input on the position. I imagine the pick will be a collaboration of Fitt, Reich and his staff. I don’t want AR at 1, but I think people read too much into these press conferences.

The problem is there isn't a "generational" talent in this draft which is why the first pick was for sale. Hopefully our staff can take one of these talented young QBs and develop them into a franchise QB. If anyone can do it, it's our new staff.

Yeah this is their job and they get paid millions to do it. They are going to give us fans “hints” at something they don’t want everyone to know for a reason…

Keep reading into GM press conferences in March. It’s fun to speculate. They could be lying, telling the truth, or just speaking a lot of nothing. It tends to be the last more than not IMO. I’m not saying it’s not Young and I’m happy if it is, but which of those things doesn’t describe Stroud?