Bryce would be a better fit for Shanahan's offense, but they would never trade a qb they know can run their system for one who might be able to run their system. We would have to give us too much to even the scales, and I hope we don't do that.
I was in on Mac Jones after his first start for the 49ers, but upon some reflection and early replies from this board caused me to think there are some problems:
1. he doesn't have a strong arm either but can put some zip on short accurate passes; we would have the same problem with him as we do with Bryce in not being able to stretch the field vertically;
2. he's under contract next year so we would have to give up some draft capital to get him; and
3. is Mac actually a good qb now or is he a product of Kyle Shanahan and his offensive scheme (neither of which will be in Carolina next year)?
Too many holes on this team (lb, safety, pass rush, a new rt, wr room, te) to think we are that close. We need another top notch draft and a few players to finally develop (XL and Brooks) to get there.
The Browns had a 1st, two 2nd's (Schwesinger was excellent pick), and two thirds (Fannin was excellent pick), so I guess they felt like they could gamble on a late third qb lottery ticket. You are right though. No need to use a third when everyone else was done w/ the qb's. Hell, the next one to go was Shadeur in the 5th.
What? He stands out to me with a great motor and effort. He'll be fine Go watch that Packers podcast review of the game. That guy was impressed by Scourton.
At this way too early point, i would be very happy with Arvell Reese. He can blitz from the off ball lb position but OSU also lines him up on the edge to rush the passer and he is very effective.