The latest from Mason

[Matt Foley]

Anyone else find it a tad bit ironic that a Rams fan is talking about SB successes being tied mainly to first round QBs?

Can't think of the last time the Rams even took a QB in the first round. They traded for Jim Everett.

[Mr. Scot]

The bust rate is bad at ALL positions.

Yes it is, but there's no tougher transition from college to pro than at quarterback. Add in that guessing wrong on a guard won't set your franchise back for half a decade. Guessing wrong on a quarterback can do that, and cost you millions more in the process.

[Matt Foley]

From Mason's Minutes...

Of the 24 teams who made the postseason in 2006 and 2007, eight saw their win totals drop by at least five games the next season. In seven of those instances, the quarterback who led them into the playoffs did not start at least half of the games the following season.

This is my concern...what are the odds Jake makes it through another season injury free? If he does get hurt, are you happy with what the Panthers have now?

I know the team has other needs, especially DL, but I'd look strongly at whatever quarterbacks fell to me in the first three rounds if I was them.

[AKPantherFan]

some people just dont get it.......

[Mr. Scot]

This is my concern...what are the odds Jake makes it through another season injury free? If he does get hurt, are you happy with what the Panthers have now?

Over any rookie that I see in this year's draft? Absolutely.

Drafting a quarterback high means ignoring a greater need at another position. There's not a single rookie in this year's class that I would value enough to be worth that risk.

[AKPantherFan]

Over any rookie that I see in this year's draft? Absolutely.

Drafting a quarterback high means ignoring a greater need at another position. There's not a single rookie in this year's class that I would value enough to be worth that risk.

I agree 100%

now If we dont get our rookie QB in next years draft i will be sad.

next years draft class will be great!

[Matt Foley]

Other than The Golden Calf of Bristol, who are all the great ones coming out? The kid at Oklahoma?

[Fireball77]

Can't think of the last time the Rams even took a QB in the first round. They traded for Jim Everett.

Exactly... a first rounder isn't the guy who helped bring your team their trophy.

QB development is one reason I would like to see the CBA contain a wage scale type thing for first rounders. If teams don't have all that financial onus on them, perhaps they will be willing to be a bit more patient with guys and let them sit longer & learn which could give some of the guys a better shot. I think that has kind of disappeared with FA because you are only guaranteed to have a guy for a MAX of 6 years (and that's if they are an upper first rounder you can't sign a guy in the lower first round to a 6 year deal anymore I don't think). By the time a QB sits for two years then plays and gets into some type of groove (another two years), he's likely either going into the last or second last year of his contract. And then of course there's my obligatory rant against the dissolving of NFLE for helping develop the lower round guys, but I won't get into that.

[rayzor]

Other than The Golden Calf of Bristol, who are all the great ones coming out? The kid at Oklahoma?

here's something i posted in the draft forum....

these are just the ones I'm interested in. There are a good few more. they are kind of listed in how intriguing they are to me.

guys with a * may wait until 2011 but could easily come out next year. draft projections are from WalterFootball.com

Sam Bradford*, Oklahoma

Height: 6-4. Weight: 214.

Projected 40 Time: 4.70.

Projected Round (2010): Top 3 Pick.

Stats from last year

Passing Att:483, Comp:328, Comp% 67.9, yards:4720, TDs:50, Ints:8 Rating:180.84

I'll just leave it at that.

The Golden Calf of Bristol, Florida

Height: 6-3. Weight: 235.

Projected 40 Time: 4.52.

Projected Round (2010): 1-2.

He'll try to prove in 2009 year why he should be one of the top QBs drafted and that he deserves to play the QB position....much in the same way that Pat White did (or tried to do).

Colt McCoy, Texas

Height: 6-3. Weight: 205.

Projected 40 Time: 4.69.

Projected Round (2010): 1-2.

Incredible guy and QB. Easily one of the top 2 or 3 QBs taken next year.

2008 stats

Passing Att:433, Comp:332, Comp%:76.7, Yards:3859 (highest in NCAA last year), TDs:34, INTs:8, Rating:173.75 (3rd highest last year)

Rushing Att:136, Yards:561, TDs:11

Daryll Clark, Penn State

Height: 6-2. Weight: 231.

Projected 40 Time: 4.65.

Projected Round (2010): 5.

Great leadership qualities. Type that carries the team on his shoulders and takes responsibility for losses. Dual-threat quarterback.

stats from last year:

Att:321, Comp:192, Pct:59.8, Yds:2,592, TD:19, Int:6, Rating:143.4

Rushing...Att:79, Yds:282, TD:10

Tony Pike, Cincinnati

Height: 6-6. Weight: 225.

Projected 40 Time: 4.81.

Projected Round (2010): 5-6.

He's a big mobile guy who, even though he missed 3 games last year because of a broken arm, threw over 2400 yards and 19 TDs and 11 INTs. Team is going to be using the no huddle a lot next year. Worth watching.

Jevan Snead*, Ole Miss

Height: 6-3. Weight: 215.

Projected 40 Time: 4.66.

Projected Round (2010): Top 25 Pick.

Had a pretty good year last year..nothing stellar. He was new to the team and system and lacked confidence the first half but picked up speed the second half. Towards the end became much more confident in his understanding of the plays and his ability to read defenses. He also gained in and the confidence of the players around him. He is smart and is going to be used next year to call a lot of his own plays or change plays as he sees fit. One to watch next year for sure.

Zac Robinson, Oklahoma State

Height: 6-3. Weight: 210.

Projected 40 Time: 4.62.

Projected Round (2010): 3

what they said about him going into last year:

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BW1So0kMfoU&NR=1[/ame]

the result:

Passing Att:314, Comp:204,Comp%: 65.0, yards:3064, TDs:25, Ints:10, rating:166.84

Rushing Att:146, yards: 562, TDs:8

Dan LeFevour*, Central Michigan

Height: 6-3. Weight: 226.

Projected 40 Time: 4.70.

Projected Round (2010): 4.

Good passer and good runner. Known for wearing out defenses because you never know what he is going to do and is good enough at everything that you have to respect every part of his game.

Career stats 2006-2008

Passing Att:1307, Comp:853, Comp%:65.3, Yards:9,467, TDs:74, Ints:29, Rating: 140.4

Rushing: Att:488, Yards:2,235, TDs:32

Pat Devlin*, Delaware

Height: 6-4. Weight: 220.

Projected 40 Time: 4.74.

Projected Round (2010): 2.

More a curiosity than anything because of the guys big arm. Was playing behind Daryll Clark at PSU and was set to take over in 2009 but Clark got another year of eligibility so Devlin went to Delaware. We'll see how he does there.

Tim Hiller, Western Michigan

Height: 6-5. Weight: 228.

Projected 40 Time: 4.94.

Projected Round (2010): 2-3

Last year blew up. averaged 293 yards per game. Threw 36 TDs but only 10 Ints. Almost 4000 yards. 64.9 comp%.

Jake Locker*, Washington

Height: 6-3. Weight: 223.

Projected 40 Time: 4.59.

Projected Round (2010): 4-5.

He missed a lot of games last year because of a broken thumb. he was the starter his freshman year and had no talent around him so his stats weren't great but he was named ncaa freshman of the year. he'll be a junior next year and has a much better coach. worth watching. btw...highlights as a freshman:

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMfiq9CXss8[/ame]

Juice Williams, Illinois

Height: 6-2. Weight: 233.

Projected 40 Time: 4.67.

Projected Round (2010): 4-5.

Has potential. Offense next year is probably going to be pretty pass happy, we'll see how he does. Most definitely will be a pro and good at what ever position he plays. Next year will decide if that will be QB or not.