Rex Ryan on Newton, Gabbert. For those that care

[Grammer]

http://espn.go.com/blog/afceast/post/_/id/28069/ryan-newton-can-throw-fruit-through-steel

I figured Ryan was one of the few men in the room who would give an honest take because he didn't have to pretend to be interested in either prospect.

So which does Ryan believe is better? He spoke more highly of both, but was more effusive with Newton.

"It depends on what kind of system you have and all that, what kind of offense you have," Ryan said. "I really like the kid from Auburn, Cam Newton. That's a big, talented, athletic kid. He can throw a strawberry through a battleship. He's got all the tools.

"Then I think the kid Gabbert is an excellent athlete. Florida State kid [Christian Ponder] is good. There's some good quarterbacks this year. But I think you've got to look at your system."

Chances are Newton or Gabbert -- perhaps both -- will be on the board when the Buffalo Bills pick third. Who would Ryan be most concerned competing against within the division?

"I would love to see any of the rookies in there, short-term," Ryan said with a bright smile. "Long-term? Not so much.

"Those guys kind of get the deer-in-the-headlight looks. As a defensive coach, you're like 'Oh!' You know, they think they've seen every coverage, and they think they've seen this and that. They haven't even come close. There's a lot to learn.

[KaseKlosed]

glad jimmy never does that shyt

[mav1234]

Both have a chance to be very good quarterbacks in this league. But he's right - it'll take time.

[Mr. Scot]

"I would love to see any of the rookies in there, short-term," Ryan said with a bright smile. "Long-term? Not so much.

"Those guys kind of get the deer-in-the-headlight looks. As a defensive coach, you're like 'Oh!' You know, they think they've seen every coverage, and they think they've seen this and that. They haven't even come close. There's a lot to learn.

Imagine that :sosp:

[CarolinaNut]

i bet clausen was that QB that thought he had seen every coverage.

[Icege]

I was about to voice the same thing. There was murmurings of Clausen making pre-snap reads during the preseason (for the better), but as soon as the season started he looked painfully lost.

[countryboi]

throw a strawberry through a battleship

lol awesome

[pantherfan49]

He is also the coach that drafted Sanchez. He should stick to defense.