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College QB Jalen Milroe, Alabama (1 Viewer)

Milroe has some elite traits, no doubt, and I really like the kid. But, his accuracy is generally awful, and he struggles to get through his progressions, often relying on his feet instead. Perhaps these are coachable deficiencies, but unless and until he can correct those deficiencies, Milroe’s elite traits will barely hit the field. He does flash moments of an ability to overcome his weaknesses, however. He may be worth a dynasty Third Round pick (single QB), just based on his immense potential, but there is also a very real chance he will be a roster clogger.

I can envision Milroe teasing fantasy managers with his elite running ability in limited play, but this may be a Michigan J. Frog situation.

In short-bench leagues, I will likely pass. If I have a long bench, I might gamble that he figures it out, but he needs to be drafted to the right NFL team with the right coaching staff.
 
The Colts need to draft him.

Once a game is decided already-
Put Jones under center with Richardson and Milroe behind him.
I won't care the score, I'll just be entertained.

Trading a couple 7ths to add Malik Willis and Malik Cunningham to both line up at WR too should be plan B.

Time for Steichen to get creative
 
The Colts need to draft him.

Once a game is decided already-
Put Jones under center with Richardson and Milroe behind him.
I won't care the score, I'll just be entertained.

Trading a couple 7ths to add Malik Willis and Malik Cunningham to both line up at WR too should be plan B.

Time for Steichen to get creative
The Colts mom needs to be in that draft room saying "Put Milroe back honey, we have that at home"
 
The Colts need to draft him.

Once a game is decided already-
Put Jones under center with Richardson and Milroe behind him.
I won't care the score, I'll just be entertained.

Trading a couple 7ths to add Malik Willis and Malik Cunningham to both line up at WR too should be plan B.

Time for Steichen to get creative
Bring Matt Jones back while you’re at it.
 
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The Colts need to draft him.

Once a game is decided already-
Put Jones under center with Richardson and Milroe behind him.
I won't care the score, I'll just be entertained.

Trading a couple 7ths to add Malik Willis and Malik Cunningham to both line up at WR too should be plan B.

Time for Steichen to get creative
Bring Matt Jones back while you’re at it.

"K-k-kYEAAAhyah!"
 
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Jordan Schultz
Spoke with an NFL assistant GM about Alabama QB Jalen Milroe: “He’s one of the most intriguing guys in the entire draft. There’s a narrative that he’s just a running quarterback, but that’s way off...

His deep ball can be a major weapon at the next level. I’ve watched him a lot — he’s very capable in the pocket and carves up zone defenses well. There’s a lot to work with, and I like the kid.”
 
Jordan Schultz
Spoke with an NFL assistant GM about Alabama QB Jalen Milroe: “He’s one of the most intriguing guys in the entire draft. There’s a narrative that he’s just a running quarterback, but that’s way off...

His deep ball can be a major weapon at the next level. I’ve watched him a lot — he’s very capable in the pocket and carves up zone defenses well. There’s a lot to work with, and I like the kid.”
He's the Happy Gilmore of QBs. Can drive the ball a mile down the field, but can't putt a dump off pass to save his life.

I'll still take a shot at the rushing upside alone in SF if he drops far enough though.
 
He's the Happy Gilmore of QBs. Can drive the ball a mile down the field, but can't putt a dump off pass to save his life.
Remember that QB who came into the NFL with no touch/accuracy in the short game, but developed it enough to win titles?





Yeah, me neither
 
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He's the Happy Gilmore of QBs. Can drive the ball a mile down the field, but can't putt a dump off pass to save his life.
Remember that QB who came into the NFL with no touch/accuracy in the short game, but developed it enough to win titles?





Yeah, me neither
Wasn't there that guy who everyone wanted to be a RB? Something Jackson? I think he turned out ok... jkjk, I know they are WORLDS different.

My main point is that for a late 3rd/4th round SF rookie pick, you could do worse even if he only ever starts 8-12 games in his career. Odds are he'll finish a QB1 those weeks on the rushing alone. But yeah, I wouldn't ever feel warm and fuzzy about him somehow developing into the next Jalen Hurts like some propose. He could barely complete passes in gym shorts without defenders on the field. He looks.... bad....
 
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My main point is that for a late 3rd/4th round SF rookie pick, you could do worse even if he only ever starts 8-12 games in his career. Odds are he'll finish a QB1 those weeks on the rushing alone.

The flaw in this is that there’s just no way a QB with Milroe’s upside lasts until the 3rd round in SF, let alone late 3rd/4th. He’s a polarizing player, but his upside alone at a premium position in the SF league type will push him over most of the 2nd tier players at other positions. He’s one of those guys that if he hits, he’ll be worth a couple 1sts and if he doesn’t, it’s a wasted pick. There’s really not a lot of in between with him.
 
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My main point is that for a late 3rd/4th round SF rookie pick, you could do worse even if he only ever starts 8-12 games in his career. Odds are he'll finish a QB1 those weeks on the rushing alone.

The flaw in this is that there’s just no way a QB with Milroe’s upside lasts until the 3rd round in SF, let alone late 3rd/4th. He’s a polarizing player, but his upside alone at a premium position in the SF league type will push him over most of the 2nd tier players at other positions. He’s one of those guys that if he hits, he’ll be worth a couple 1sts and if he doesn’t, it’s a wasted pick. There’s really not a lot of in between with him.
:yes: as much as I doubt he’ll hit, I’ll take him with my 2.12 (in SF) if he’s there.
 
Jalen Milroe seems unlikely to step into a starting QB role for an NFL team any time soon; however, if he gets drafted by a creative offensive-minded coach, he could make an immediate impact for an NFL team. Imagine Milroe cutting his teeth at the QB position with a wildcat role, similar to a player like Taysom Hill (minus the TE designation). Milroe has immense potential, and if he develops his accuracy, he could become a league winner.
 
He has them both ranked quite low though. Relatively speaking their grades are not particularly good.
Good point on the overall rating of the two. He is clearly not very high on anyone at that position, but Milroe’s upside is at least intriguing. Really shows what a bummer of a QB class this is for teams that have a need at the position.
 
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My main point is that for a late 3rd/4th round SF rookie pick, you could do worse even if he only ever starts 8-12 games in his career. Odds are he'll finish a QB1 those weeks on the rushing alone.

The flaw in this is that there’s just no way a QB with Milroe’s upside lasts until the 3rd round in SF, let alone late 3rd/4th. He’s a polarizing player, but his upside alone at a premium position in the SF league type will push him over most of the 2nd tier players at other positions. He’s one of those guys that if he hits, he’ll be worth a couple 1sts and if he doesn’t, it’s a wasted pick. There’s really not a lot of in between with him.
Yeah I think it will be league dependent. It's not the most common occurrence, but I've already seen Sanders drop into the mid 2nd and Milroe drop to the 3/4 turn enough times to say it's more than an aberration. I'm also in leagues where just about every QB drafted in the first 3 rounds of the NFL draft will be gone by the 2nd round so I definitely see your point and wouldn't say someone should go in expecting to get him in the late 3rd. It's just where I'm comfortable taking him and have adjusted a couple mocks now to grab him when he's there.
 
Doug Farrar
Yes, Jalen MIlroe will require development. Probably not an out-of-the-box NFL starter. But there's enough evidence of going through progressions under pressure with pocket movement, and the running ability is fo sho. Think of how Jalen Hurts ties the run/pass game together.
I'd be wary of looking at this evidence...assuming it's game tape. Deboer had to cut his offense (reportedly in half) for Jalen to execute at the level he did.
 
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Accepted invite to Green Bay for the draft, a pretty strong sign he's expected go early.
IDK the NFL probably likes the added drama of the camera constantly going back to the green room to show some poor kid get passed on repeatedly and look increasingly dejected.

Anything to keep eyeballs.
 
Hayden Winks
Over 2 minutes of Jalen Milroe completing passes on progression dropbacks last year in a new scheme. Not AI.
Based on those passes he reminds me of Daniel Jones. Who struggled to make anticipatory throws.
Daniel Jones if he ran 4.4, and had a bigger arm would still be the Giants starter in my opinion.
Mobility and arm strength are not Jones' problems.
 
Hayden Winks
Over 2 minutes of Jalen Milroe completing passes on progression dropbacks last year in a new scheme. Not AI.
Based on those passes he reminds me of Daniel Jones. Who struggled to make anticipatory throws.
Daniel Jones if he ran 4.4, and had a bigger arm would still be the Giants starter in my opinion.
Mobility and arm strength are not Jones' problems.
No, but if they were ELITE, it'd make up for more of the other stuff.
 
Hayden Winks
Over 2 minutes of Jalen Milroe completing passes on progression dropbacks last year in a new scheme. Not AI.
Based on those passes he reminds me of Daniel Jones. Who struggled to make anticipatory throws.
Daniel Jones if he ran 4.4, and had a bigger arm would still be the Giants starter in my opinion.
Mobility and arm strength are not Jones' problems.
No, but if they were ELITE, it'd make up for more of the other stuff.
No, it definitely wouldn't. His physical traits are very good. His issues are mainly mental and until he gets past that, if he can, he won't be a good NFL QB.
 
Hayden Winks
Over 2 minutes of Jalen Milroe completing passes on progression dropbacks last year in a new scheme. Not AI.
Based on those passes he reminds me of Daniel Jones. Who struggled to make anticipatory throws.
Daniel Jones if he ran 4.4, and had a bigger arm would still be the Giants starter in my opinion.
Mobility and arm strength are not Jones' problems.
No, but if they were ELITE, it'd make up for more of the other stuff.
Cant read a defense or make the right decisons. Who cares if he can throw it farther lol
 
Les Miles had a great quote on Ryan Perrilloux and I can't find it anywhere - basically said he'd rather have a mobile guy that can run around that doesn't know what he's doing than a pocket passer that doesn't know.

Since it's not a great post, I'll leave this gem "They will attack you, not only vertically, but up the middle and with width." - Les Miles
 

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