Panthers met with Hooker per report

[rayzor]

I wanted to like him. I wanted him to be really good, like top 10-15 pick good just so there's be another option. I just didn't see enough. Him getting hurt really didn't help him, especially considering his age. 

[SmokinwithWilly]

4 minutes ago, rayzor said:

There is nothing spectacular about him, but spectacular is what is needed. He could be a really good QB later on. There's just too many issues and not enough of the really good stuff to make you think you can build on and around him. 

The one thing that did impress me is he didn't wilt in the big moment. While he may not have always been a success, he didn't play with fear. That's something we haven't seen since Cam when he was healthy. 

[WOW!!]

52 minutes ago, rayzor said:

I could see a mid-late season start because of injury to another QB. Otherwise we probably wouldn't see much of him til the next season.

Which would make him finally starting at 27 years old? Oof....

And that’s where my problem comes.. Him not getting on field development until he’s 27 and his 2nd contract being a issue as he turns 31..

[TheSpecialJuan]

On 2/21/2023 at 10:39 AM, CLG said:

Quality post based off the title alone. 

[rayzor]

48 minutes ago, SmokinwithWilly said:

The one thing that did impress me is he didn't wilt in the big moment. While he may not have always been a success, he didn't play with fear. That's something we haven't seen since Cam when he was healthy. 

I can see that. I just wanted to see more.

[SmokinwithWilly]

6 minutes ago, rayzor said:

I can see that. I just wanted to see more.

No doubt. So did I. Some guys rise to the moment, some stay the same, and some crumble. I think we've seen enough of the Baker and Darnold types. 

[rayzor]

I can see us with Hooker, and the game is on the line and we're behind a score and him putting up a valiant fight...and still losing.

I can see Levis in those situations making a bold move and then saying "Dammit, Will!" and losing.

I can see Young, Stroud, and Richardson in those situations and making something special happen. 

I want one of those three.

[TheSpecialJuan]

2023 NFL Draft Big Board: PFF's top 100 prospects

28. QB TANNER MCKEE, STANFORD

McKee is already well-equipped to operate an NFL offense given what he was asked to do at Stanford. He’s one of the most accurate quarterbacks in the class and pairs that ability with lightning-quick processing. McKee’s career time to throw at Stanford is a swift 2.49 seconds.  

https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2023-nfl-draft-board-big-board

 

[TheSpecialJuan]

Just now, TheSpecialJuan said:

2023 NFL Draft Big Board: PFF's top 100 prospects

28. QB TANNER MCKEE, STANFORD

McKee is already well-equipped to operate an NFL offense given what he was asked to do at Stanford. He’s one of the most accurate quarterbacks in the class and pairs that ability with lightning-quick processing. McKee’s career time to throw at Stanford is a swift 2.49 seconds.  

https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2023-nfl-draft-board-big-board

 

remember the name he's perfect for what Frank Reich looks for in a QB

[WOW!!]

8 minutes ago, TheSpecialJuan said:

remember the name he's perfect for what Frank Reich looks for in a QB

Don’t put that on Frank.. He also said he wanted to run RPO’s .. Tanner doesn’t run RPO effectively.. Nobody believes he’s ever going to run..

[SOJA]

19 hours ago, top dawg said:

Yes we are, but you did not address the thinking of Jeremiah about not being surprised if Hooker ends up with the best career out of all the QBs in this draft. 

wasn't directed at you was directed at people in this thread freaking out about meeting with him. It would be negligence if we didn't do our due diligence on all of these guys. 

As far as Hooker being the best of all of these guys. Yea of course that could happen. Drafting a QB is kind of a crapshoot, that being said there are some serious concerns about his age, the system he played in and his health 

[top dawg]

2 minutes ago, SOJA said:

wasn't directed at you was directed at people in this thread freaking out about meeting with him. It would be negligence if we didn't do our due diligence on all of these guys. 

As far as Hooker being the best of all of these guys. Yea of course that could happen. Drafting a QB is kind of a crapshoot, that being said there are some serious concerns about his age, the system he played in and his health 

I'm thinking that if it wasn't for the injury, he might even be ranked higher than Levis or Richardson. He may not be ready ready until he's 27. That sounds like day three to me.

[SOJA]

11 minutes ago, top dawg said:

I'm thinking that if it wasn't for the injury, he might even be ranked higher than Levis or Richardson. He may not be ready ready until he's 27. That sounds like day three to me.

totally agree. Now if he is available in the rounds 4-5 you take that guy because you may have just found a Kirk Cousins type player. I'm fine with throwing multiple picks at QB this year. 

[SCO96]

5 hours ago, top dawg said:

I'm thinking that if it wasn't for the injury, he might even be ranked higher than Levis or Richardson. He may not be ready ready until he's 27. That sounds like day three to me.

The most famous QB in Dallas Cowboy history, Roger Staubach, didn't enter the NFL until he was 27 due to a 4 year stint in the Navy. He didn't become a full time starter until age 29. I'm not saying Hooker is the 2nd coming of Staubach, but I don't think him entering the league at age 25 is in and of itself a big factor in determining how well he plays in the NFL. In fact, the older and maturity could turn out to be a huge positive in his favor.