QB Anthony Richardson, IND (1 Viewer)

[Leroy Hoard]

Probably good for the opposing defense fantasy too.

If he doesn't know where the ball is going, how will they know?

 

[jm192]

RSP report from Waldman:





Elevator Pitch: Imagine a quarterback who is as fast as Justin Fields, but 17 pounds heavier, has a vertical explosion of 40 inches and has a more nuanced understanding of how to manipulate coverage despite playing 12 fewer games in college. What about a passer with arm talent on par with Josh Allen but with more consistent pocket management and smarter pass placement than Allen had in college? Until Richardson came along, you wouldn’t have dared.

And if that’s not enough, consider that Richardson is one of the most impressive learners on and off the field that his quarterback coach Will Hewlett has seen—including Hewlett’s recent success story, Brock Purdy. The best way to visualize Richardson’s comparison spectrum isn’t a straight line but that of a pyramid with Richardson the top point and the other players’ feeding into his game from either side of the spectrum. He’s a unique amalgamation of player styles.

For those of you who can’t get past the 58 percent completion rate, interceptions, and untimely errors, consider that the nature of Richardson’s errors are more akin to problems that we saw with the likes of Matthew Stafford, Patrick Mahomes, Andrew Luck, and Ben Roethlisberger. If they were the type of errors linked to Drew Lock, Zach Wilson, and Baker Mayfield, there would be reason for concern.

53.8, not 58. However, if he’s on the field he will be very good in fantasy because of his legs.

100%.

I just question if the passing never gets to a point where an NFL team wants to keep him as their starter.

 

[Largent]

Waldman's report has about 5 pages each on the QB's. There's no stone unturned in terms of his peaks and valley's. I think the main point is his processing ability being elite. Plenty of QB's that have great physical attributes who are a tick behind in processing....Trubisky, Wentz for example.

If a team has the time to mold and have him red-shirt - not back-up, but a true 3rd QB for a season and then begin to take the training wheels off in year 2, could have a talent that is Culepepper, Newton, Allen, Rothlesberger - esque

 

[zamboni]

If a team has the time to mold and have him red-shirt - not back-up, but a true 3rd QB for a season and then begin to take the training wheels off in year 2, could have a talent that is Culepepper, Newton, Allen, Rothlesberger - esque

Unfortunately in this day and age, highly drafted QBs don’t tend to sit long if at all. Let’s say Indy drafts Richardson - Minshew may start initially but unless he lights it up, there will be calls for Richardson sooner rather than later.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

If a team has the time to mold and have him red-shirt - not back-up, but a true 3rd QB for a season and then begin to take the training wheels off in year 2, could have a talent that is Culepepper, Newton, Allen, Rothlesberger - esque

Unfortunately in this day and age, highly drafted QBs don’t tend to sit long if at all. Let’s say Indy drafts Richardson - Minshew may start initially but unless he lights it up, there will be calls for Richardson sooner rather than later.

Plus the thing he lacks is game reps. Sitting him on the bench a couple years isn't going to help his accuracy.

 

[Largent]

If a team has the time to mold and have him red-shirt - not back-up, but a true 3rd QB for a season and then begin to take the training wheels off in year 2, could have a talent that is Culepepper, Newton, Allen, Rothlesberger - esque

Unfortunately in this day and age, highly drafted QBs don’t tend to sit long if at all. Let’s say Indy drafts Richardson - Minshew may start initially but unless he lights it up, there will be calls for Richardson sooner rather than later.

Plus the thing he lacks is game reps. Sitting him on the bench a couple years isn't going to help his accuracy.

Seattle at 5 has the depth and coaching to sit him for a year, maybe two. Ideal scenario for AR to develope. Coaching does help accuracy, it's simply feet/balance issues.

 

[scothawk]

If a team has the time to mold and have him red-shirt - not back-up, but a true 3rd QB for a season and then begin to take the training wheels off in year 2, could have a talent that is Culepepper, Newton, Allen, Rothlesberger - esque

Unfortunately in this day and age, highly drafted QBs don’t tend to sit long if at all. Let’s say Indy drafts Richardson - Minshew may start initially but unless he lights it up, there will be calls for Richardson sooner rather than later.

Plus the thing he lacks is game reps. Sitting him on the bench a couple years isn't going to help his accuracy.

Seattle at 5 has the depth and coaching to sit him for a year, maybe two. Ideal scenario for AR to develope. Coaching does help accuracy, it's simply feet/balance issues.

Seattle should be going EDGE/DL at 5. Also , with Pete's age I dont see him voting for a project QB.

 

[Largent]

If a team has the time to mold and have him red-shirt - not back-up, but a true 3rd QB for a season and then begin to take the training wheels off in year 2, could have a talent that is Culepepper, Newton, Allen, Rothlesberger - esque

Unfortunately in this day and age, highly drafted QBs don’t tend to sit long if at all. Let’s say Indy drafts Richardson - Minshew may start initially but unless he lights it up, there will be calls for Richardson sooner rather than later.

Plus the thing he lacks is game reps. Sitting him on the bench a couple years isn't going to help his accuracy.

Seattle at 5 has the depth and coaching to sit him for a year, maybe two. Ideal scenario for AR to develope. Coaching does help accuracy, it's simply feet/balance issues.

Seattle should be going EDGE/DL at 5. Also , with Pete's age I dont see him voting for a project QB.

a true DL/edge difference maker at 5 doesn't exist in this draft. Unicorn QB's can tilt the field.

 

[massraider]

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Seattle should be going EDGE/DL at 5. Also , with Pete's age I dont see him voting for a project QB.

If Will Anderson is gone, and they don't want Carter, there is no DL worth passing on a prudential franchise QB. The only other blue chip is Bijan.

Has Pete Carroll told anyone he was on the verge of retirement/death, or is this an idea someone came up with, that sounds reasonable to people? I get it, he's old, but these QBs tend to hit within a year or two, that's not really long to wait.
And stopgap vet QBs don't really seem to be the quickest way to another ring. That's what Bob Irsay told me.

 

[scothawk]

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Seattle should be going EDGE/DL at 5. Also , with Pete's age I dont see him voting for a project QB.

If Will Anderson is gone, and they don't want Carter, there is no DL worth passing on a prudential franchise QB. The only other blue chip is Bijan.

Has Pete Carroll told anyone he was on the verge of retirement/death, or is this an idea someone came up with, that sounds reasonable to people? I get it, he's old, but these QBs tend to hit within a year or two, that's not really long to wait.
And stopgap vet QBs don't really seem to be the quickest way to another ring. That's what Bob Irsay told me.

Signing Geno was their stopgap move. The other option here is to trade back which I can imagine JS is dreaming about every day.
Risking 1.05 on a project who could flail out isn't good for the career or legacy whichever way you interpret Pete's future.

 

[massraider]

Risking 1.05 on a project who could flail out isn't good for the career or legacy whichever way you interpret Pete's future

They can all flail. Tyree Wilson is safer? I assume you don't want to take Carter, so who's the guy?

 

[Chaka]

Risking 1.05 on a project who could flail out isn't good for the career or legacy whichever way you interpret Pete's future

They can all flail. Tyree Wilson is safer? I assume you don't want to take Carter, so who's the guy?

Why wouldn't Seattle take Carter? If I had to pick the team that wouldn't pass on him it would be Seattle. Seems like a perfect fit for Pete.

At any rate, he's not the guy to eliminate from the conversation of who, other than Richardson.

Richardson and Carter both getting past Seattle is a dream scenario for me. It means the Raiders will have a crack at one of them, or both depending on what Detroit does.

Getting a true potential franchise QB to help compete in the AFC West or a monster in the middle to pair with Maxx and make life miserable for Mahomes, Herbert & Wilson is the dream.

 

[massraider]

Why wouldn't Seattle take Carter? If I had to pick the team that wouldn't pass on him it would be Seattle. Seems like a perfect fit for Pete

I think every team that passes on him is crazy.

I'm not here to make an argument for Seattle passing on Carter, but they did just invest in a top 10 DT contract, maybe they want to shore up somewhere else.
I don't think that's a good reason, but teams use that reason all the time. As good a reason to pass on him as Henry Ruggs as a reason why the Raiders would pass on him.

He should not get past DET/SEA, but he might. And if SEA or DET thinks Richardson can be Hurts/Vick/Lamar, the 1.5 is a low price to pay.

I wonder if Richardson and Carter could both be there at 7. Levis/Tyree/some CB gets it done.

 

[Largent]

Carter is off Seattle's board. They were crystal clear that last year's draft was a product of clean character high motor eat glass competitor types. Carter is none of that.

Taking a 5th pick that was a pure bonus RW trade lotto ticket on a potential 10 year set in stone franchise QB that in only 13 games is being considered a possible top overall pick?

The top quarterbacks step up to the plate and drag their teams to victory in big games when other areas of the team are struggling. Can Geno do that? Is there a danger that the complementary football won’t be good enough to allow a non-elite QB to make you a contender, while the quarterback won’t be good enough to make up for holes on the roster?

I can’t accept that a quarterback drafted at #5 would be a wasted pick. Especially if Will Anderson is already off the board. The idea that Tyree Wilson is the player to kick things up a notch, with his 75.1 PFF grade at Texas Tech (good enough for 184th among college pass rushers last year), seems ambitious.

Let’s say they draft Anthony Richardson at #5 instead. Now you have Geno Smith, busting a gut to keep his starting job. If he succeeds, you have two options next year. You can stick with Smith for another season. You can see what the trade market is for his services. You could even trade Richardson if needed, if Smith plays well enough to confirm once and for all he’s the bona fide future of Seahawks football.

 

[scothawk]

If Richardson is as much in demand as this thread suggests, then the price for #5 could be high. The Russ trade would be evergreen and just keep on giving.

I'm in on Anderson over Wilson for sure, and agree with Largent that Carter is probably off the board.

Personally I would rather take the benefit of the Richardson hype and trade back. A first next year might put us into the Caleb sweepstakes, especially if Richardson doesn't pan out for the team we trade with.

 

[Largent]

If Richardson is as much in demand as this thread suggests, then the price for #5 could be high. The Russ trade would be evergreen and just keep on giving.

I'm in on Anderson over Wilson for sure, and agree with Largent that Carter is probably off the board.

Personally I would rather take the benefit of the Richardson hype and trade back. A first next year might put us into the Caleb sweepstakes, especially if Richardson doesn't pan out for the team we trade with.

bird in the hand....and with the 2024 # for Geno around 31.2mill - having a plan in place already would be ideal over a potential next year draft scenario. They can find an edge or DT at 20, 37, or 52.

 

[facook]

If a team has the time to mold and have him red-shirt - not back-up, but a true 3rd QB for a season and then begin to take the training wheels off in year 2, could have a talent that is Culepepper, Newton, Allen, Rothlesberger - esque

Unfortunately in this day and age, highly drafted QBs don’t tend to sit long if at all. Let’s say Indy drafts Richardson - Minshew may start initially but unless he lights it up, there will be calls for Richardson sooner rather than later.

Plus the thing he lacks is game reps. Sitting him on the bench a couple years isn't going to help his accuracy.

Seattle at 5 has the depth and coaching to sit him for a year, maybe two. Ideal scenario for AR to develope. Coaching does help accuracy, it's simply feet/balance issues.

See: Allen, Josh. Get A-Rich to Jordan Palmer and let him go to work.

 

[zamboni]

I don’t think he’s getting past the Colts at 4 unless they are really down on him. Steichen did wonders with Hurts and may be the guy that can coach up Richardson as well.

 

[Hafuxd002020]

I don’t think he’s getting past the Colts at 4 unless they are really down on him. Steichen did wonders with Hurts and may be the guy that can coach up Richardson as well.

I don't see any way Richardson lasts past pick 4 either. I think the real question is what happens if Seattle or Tennessee trades up to 3 and takes him. What does Indy do if Levis is the only QB left on the board?

 

[ghostguy123]

I don’t think he’s getting past the Colts at 4 unless they are really down on him. Steichen did wonders with Hurts and may be the guy that can coach up Richardson as well.

I don't see any way Richardson lasts past pick 4 either. I think the real question is what happens if Seattle or Tennessee trades up to 3 and takes him. What does Indy do if Levis is the only QB left on the board?

Draft a non QB then call Lamar's mom.

 

[Faust]

ESPN: Anthony Richardson's Raiders Visit 'Went Very Well'; Teams See QB in 'Top Tier'

 

[Faust]

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports Florida QB Anthony Richardson met with the Colts.​

It appears more and more likely that the Colts will indeed target a quarterback with the No. 4 overall pick in the draft, and Richardson's visit is a good sign of things moving in that direction. With Bryce Young and C.J. Stroud the early favorites to be the top two quarterbacks off the board, the Colts will likely hone in on Richardson, Will Levis, and Hendon Hooker over the last few weeks as the draft approaches. Head coach Shane Steichen's success with dual-threat quarterback Jalen Hurts in Philly could make him a more attractive landing spot for Richardson, whose ceiling will require a lot of development to reach.
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• Indianapolis Colts

SOURCE: Ian Rapoport on Twitter
Apr 13, 2023 at 11:26 AM ET

 

[Faust]

NFL Rookie Watxh @NFLRookieWatxh
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler surveyed multiple NFL scouts and executives on who they would compare Anthony Richardson to.

Here were the most common comparisons:

• Josh Allen
• Cam Newton
• Donovan McNabb
• Justin Fields

The ceiling is HIGH for the Gators QB

https://twitter.com/nflrookiewatxh/status/1646566095132688391?s=21

 

[Faust]

Anthony Richardson pens open letter to teams ahead of 2023 NFL Draft, QB explains why he's worth the bet

 

[Faust]

Report: Florida QB Anthony Richardson 'excelled' in S2 Cognition test

 

[Faust]

Anthony Richardson is obviously a high ceiling prospect with a significant risk of being a bust due to the limited college experience and the other flaws in his game that we are all aware of; however, with his attitude, work ethic, intelligence and with the reports that he crushed the team interview process, I am now fully rooting for Richardson to become a successful NFL quarterback and a citizen in the league.

 

[Mister CIA]

Anthony Richardson is obviously a high ceiling prospect with a significant risk of being a bust due to the limited college experience and the other flaws in his game that we are all aware of; however, with his attitude, work ethic, intelligence and with the reports that he crushed the team interview process, I am now fully rooting for Richardson to become a successful NFL quarterback and a citizen in the league.

Here, here!

 

[Largent]

Geno Smith will be the perfect mentor

 

[JohnnyU]

ESPN's Matt Miller reports the Colts have QB Will Levis ahead of QB Anthony Richardson because Levis is "more likely to play right away."​

With the fourth pick of the first round, the Colts are almost certain to select a quarterback, and it seems Levis' pro readiness makes him the favorite to go ahead of the rawer Richardson, who blew away scouts at the NFL Combine. Levis would compete with Gardner Minshew for Week 1 starting duties in Indianapolis and would eventually become the team's starter if Minshew lands the Week 1 gig and struggles for a stretch. The inaccurate Levis would likely be bad news for Michael Pittman and the rest of the Colts' pass catchers.

 

[zamboni]

ESPN's Matt Miller reports the Colts have QB Will Levis ahead of QB Anthony Richardson because Levis is "more likely to play right away."​

With the fourth pick of the first round, the Colts are almost certain to select a quarterback, and it seems Levis' pro readiness makes him the favorite to go ahead of the rawer Richardson, who blew away scouts at the NFL Combine. Levis would compete with Gardner Minshew for Week 1 starting duties in Indianapolis and would eventually become the team's starter if Minshew lands the Week 1 gig and struggles for a stretch. The inaccurate Levis would likely be bad news for Michael Pittman and the rest of the Colts' pass catchers.

The bolded is a strange statement - I think that Richardson might be even worse for Pittman & Co. if his accuracy is an issue out of the gate.

 

[JohnnyU]

ESPN's Matt Miller reports the Colts have QB Will Levis ahead of QB Anthony Richardson because Levis is "more likely to play right away."​

With the fourth pick of the first round, the Colts are almost certain to select a quarterback, and it seems Levis' pro readiness makes him the favorite to go ahead of the rawer Richardson, who blew away scouts at the NFL Combine. Levis would compete with Gardner Minshew for Week 1 starting duties in Indianapolis and would eventually become the team's starter if Minshew lands the Week 1 gig and struggles for a stretch. The inaccurate Levis would likely be bad news for Michael Pittman and the rest of the Colts' pass catchers.

The bolded is a strange statement - I think that Richardson might be even worse for Pittman & Co. if his accuracy is an issue out of the gate.

Perhaps one is beyond repair

 

[Faust]

Polarizing Anthony Richardson is the 2023 NFL Draft’s biggest gamble

 

[Faust]

Inside Anthony Richardson's draft prep: How Florida QB became a breakout prospect

 

[Largent]

Jim Nagy on Sirius was suggesting AR could be a slide that nobody in the media is expecting. Interesting.

 

[Chaka]

Jim Nagy on Sirius was suggesting AR could be a slide that nobody in the media is expecting. Interesting.

I could see that. I could also see him go #1 (I'd bet on the former over the latter but not much). I personally think Levis is the "unexpected" slide.

 

[-OZ-]

Jim Nagy on Sirius was suggesting AR could be a slide that nobody in the media is expecting. Interesting.

Basically, Malik willis 2.0

Honestly I think he should slide. Sure he can become a human highlight reel. More likely he’s yet another supremely gifted athlete who doesn’t put it together. You take him top 16 and doesn’t develop, at least a few jobs should be lost. Of course if he does, the sky is the limit.
There’s been more scuttle about the titans taking him in the last few days. I could almost accept the risk at 11, but not if they trade up.

I think Seattle is perfect for him. Lions might work too.

 

[Yenrub]

Jim Nagy on Sirius was suggesting AR could be a slide that nobody in the media is expecting. Interesting.

Basically, Malik willis 2.0

Honestly I think he should slide. Sure he can become a human highlight reel. More likely he’s yet another supremely gifted athlete who doesn’t put it together. You take him top 16 and doesn’t develop, at least a few jobs should be lost. Of course if he does, the sky is the limit.
There’s been more scuttle about the titans taking him in the last few days. I could almost accept the risk at 11, but not if they trade up.

I think Seattle is perfect for him. Lions might work too.

I agree with the Seahawks and Lions. I think the Vikings make sense too (for Richardson & Levis)

 

[JohnnyU]

Jim Nagy on Sirius was suggesting AR could be a slide that nobody in the media is expecting. Interesting.

Basically, Malik willis 2.0

Honestly I think he should slide. Sure he can become a human highlight reel. More likely he’s yet another supremely gifted athlete who doesn’t put it together. You take him top 16 and doesn’t develop, at least a few jobs should be lost. Of course if he does, the sky is the limit.
There’s been more scuttle about the titans taking him in the last few days. I could almost accept the risk at 11, but not if they trade up.

I think Seattle is perfect for him. Lions might work too.

I agree with the Seahawks and Lions. I think the Vikings make sense too (for Richardson & Levis)

It appears the Colts will take Levis. Or it all could be a smokescreen.

 

[ghostguy123]

Jim Nagy on Sirius was suggesting AR could be a slide that nobody in the media is expecting. Interesting.

Basically, Malik willis 2.0

Honestly I think he should slide. Sure he can become a human highlight reel. More likely he’s yet another supremely gifted athlete who doesn’t put it together. You take him top 16 and doesn’t develop, at least a few jobs should be lost. Of course if he does, the sky is the limit.
There’s been more scuttle about the titans taking him in the last few days. I could almost accept the risk at 11, but not if they trade up.

I think Seattle is perfect for him. Lions might work too.

I agree with the Seahawks and Lions. I think the Vikings make sense too (for Richardson & Levis)

It appears the Colts will take Levis. Or it all could be a smokescreen.

Whens the last time a team came out and told us what they are doing?

 

[JohnnyU]

Jim Nagy on Sirius was suggesting AR could be a slide that nobody in the media is expecting. Interesting.

Basically, Malik willis 2.0

Honestly I think he should slide. Sure he can become a human highlight reel. More likely he’s yet another supremely gifted athlete who doesn’t put it together. You take him top 16 and doesn’t develop, at least a few jobs should be lost. Of course if he does, the sky is the limit.
There’s been more scuttle about the titans taking him in the last few days. I could almost accept the risk at 11, but not if they trade up.

I think Seattle is perfect for him. Lions might work too.

I agree with the Seahawks and Lions. I think the Vikings make sense too (for Richardson & Levis)

It appears the Colts will take Levis. Or it all could be a smokescreen.

Whens the last time a team came out and told us what they are doing?

I agree, but if it’s a QB they want at #4, then Levis seems to be the logical pick. However, if either Stroud or Young falls, then that changes everything. Personally, I think they should draft BPA instead of Levis.

 

[LawFitz]

G/L deciphering the espionage right now. Question everything.

 

[Largent]

Jim Nagy on Sirius was suggesting AR could be a slide that nobody in the media is expecting. Interesting.

Basically, Malik willis 2.0

Honestly I think he should slide. Sure he can become a human highlight reel. More likely he’s yet another supremely gifted athlete who doesn’t put it together. You take him top 16 and doesn’t develop, at least a few jobs should be lost. Of course if he does, the sky is the limit.
There’s been more scuttle about the titans taking him in the last few days. I could almost accept the risk at 11, but not if they trade up.

I think Seattle is perfect for him. Lions might work too.

Far more advanced than Willis - talent and intelligence.

 

[JohnnyU]

Jim Nagy on Sirius was suggesting AR could be a slide that nobody in the media is expecting. Interesting.

Basically, Malik willis 2.0

Honestly I think he should slide. Sure he can become a human highlight reel. More likely he’s yet another supremely gifted athlete who doesn’t put it together. You take him top 16 and doesn’t develop, at least a few jobs should be lost. Of course if he does, the sky is the limit.
There’s been more scuttle about the titans taking him in the last few days. I could almost accept the risk at 11, but not if they trade up.

I think Seattle is perfect for him. Lions might work too.

Far more advanced than Willis - talent and intelligence.

How is he more advanced? He is a 53% passer with serious accuracy issues. If he is more advanced it isn’t by much.

 

[Chaka]

Willis is a bad comp. Very few similarities in anything about their game. They are both mobile, that's where the comparison ends.

Josh Allen and Terrell Pryor are much more similar to Richardson.

 

[-OZ-]

Jim Nagy on Sirius was suggesting AR could be a slide that nobody in the media is expecting. Interesting.

Basically, Malik willis 2.0

Honestly I think he should slide. Sure he can become a human highlight reel. More likely he’s yet another supremely gifted athlete who doesn’t put it together. You take him top 16 and doesn’t develop, at least a few jobs should be lost. Of course if he does, the sky is the limit.
There’s been more scuttle about the titans taking him in the last few days. I could almost accept the risk at 11, but not if they trade up.

I think Seattle is perfect for him. Lions might work too.

Far more advanced than Willis - talent and intelligence.

Based on what exactly? It sure hasn’t shown on the field. Willis is fairly intelligent. Likewise he hasn’t shown that intelligence on the field.

Willis is a bad comp. Very few similarities in anything about their game. They are both mobile, that's where the comparison ends.

Josh Allen and Terrell Pryor are much more similar to Richardson.

Relevant to the article / reasons he’d fall are very similar: Raw, both athletic (AR more so of course), inaccurate, didn’t show nearly enough in college to warrant a high pick. I’m not calling them twins.

 

[ghostguy123]

Jim Nagy on Sirius was suggesting AR could be a slide that nobody in the media is expecting. Interesting.

Basically, Malik willis 2.0

Honestly I think he should slide. Sure he can become a human highlight reel. More likely he’s yet another supremely gifted athlete who doesn’t put it together. You take him top 16 and doesn’t develop, at least a few jobs should be lost. Of course if he does, the sky is the limit.
There’s been more scuttle about the titans taking him in the last few days. I could almost accept the risk at 11, but not if they trade up.

I think Seattle is perfect for him. Lions might work too.

I agree with the Seahawks and Lions. I think the Vikings make sense too (for Richardson & Levis)

It appears the Colts will take Levis. Or it all could be a smokescreen.

Whens the last time a team came out and told us what they are doing?

I agree, but if it’s a QB they want at #4, then Levis seems to be the logical pick. However, if either Stroud or Young falls, then that changes everything. Personally, I think they should draft BPA instead of Levis.

Aaaaaaand how do we know they would be willing to even bother with one of these QBs at 4??

 

[JohnnyU]

Jim Nagy on Sirius was suggesting AR could be a slide that nobody in the media is expecting. Interesting.

Basically, Malik willis 2.0

Honestly I think he should slide. Sure he can become a human highlight reel. More likely he’s yet another supremely gifted athlete who doesn’t put it together. You take him top 16 and doesn’t develop, at least a few jobs should be lost. Of course if he does, the sky is the limit.
There’s been more scuttle about the titans taking him in the last few days. I could almost accept the risk at 11, but not if they trade up.

I think Seattle is perfect for him. Lions might work too.

I agree with the Seahawks and Lions. I think the Vikings make sense too (for Richardson & Levis)

It appears the Colts will take Levis. Or it all could be a smokescreen.

Whens the last time a team came out and told us what they are doing?

I agree, but if it’s a QB they want at #4, then Levis seems to be the logical pick. However, if either Stroud or Young falls, then that changes everything. Personally, I think they should draft BPA instead of Levis.

Aaaaaaand how do we know they would be willing to even bother with one of these QBs at 4??

After several years of Vets past their prime it is assumed they will go the draft route. Of course anything is possible however, and like I said, if it comes down to Levis or AR I hope the go a different direction.

 

[Chaka]

Jim Nagy on Sirius was suggesting AR could be a slide that nobody in the media is expecting. Interesting.

Basically, Malik willis 2.0

Honestly I think he should slide. Sure he can become a human highlight reel. More likely he’s yet another supremely gifted athlete who doesn’t put it together. You take him top 16 and doesn’t develop, at least a few jobs should be lost. Of course if he does, the sky is the limit.
There’s been more scuttle about the titans taking him in the last few days. I could almost accept the risk at 11, but not if they trade up.

I think Seattle is perfect for him. Lions might work too.

I agree with the Seahawks and Lions. I think the Vikings make sense too (for Richardson & Levis)

It appears the Colts will take Levis. Or it all could be a smokescreen.

Whens the last time a team came out and told us what they are doing?

I agree, but if it’s a QB they want at #4, then Levis seems to be the logical pick. However, if either Stroud or Young falls, then that changes everything. Personally, I think they should draft BPA instead of Levis.

Aaaaaaand how do we know they would be willing to even bother with one of these QBs at 4??

After several years of Vets past their prime it is assumed they will go the draft route. Of course anything is possible however, and like I said, if it comes down to Levis or AR I hope the go a different direction.

Will the fans be okay with Minshew as the #1 going into the season? I wouldn't. I'm not a believer in Minshew. IMO he's JAG with hilarious fashion sense and a moustache to kill for. That's great if he's running the team's social media but at QB, IMO it's essentially giving up on the season before it even starts.

How is he being viewed in Indy?

From the outside, after the past four seasons Indy really seems like a team, more than any other, that needs to make an effort to find their long term QB right now.

 

[-OZ-]

Jim Nagy on Sirius was suggesting AR could be a slide that nobody in the media is expecting. Interesting.

Basically, Malik willis 2.0

Honestly I think he should slide. Sure he can become a human highlight reel. More likely he’s yet another supremely gifted athlete who doesn’t put it together. You take him top 16 and doesn’t develop, at least a few jobs should be lost. Of course if he does, the sky is the limit.
There’s been more scuttle about the titans taking him in the last few days. I could almost accept the risk at 11, but not if they trade up.

I think Seattle is perfect for him. Lions might work too.

I agree with the Seahawks and Lions. I think the Vikings make sense too (for Richardson & Levis)

It appears the Colts will take Levis. Or it all could be a smokescreen.

Whens the last time a team came out and told us what they are doing?

I agree, but if it’s a QB they want at #4, then Levis seems to be the logical pick. However, if either Stroud or Young falls, then that changes everything. Personally, I think they should draft BPA instead of Levis.

Aaaaaaand how do we know they would be willing to even bother with one of these QBs at 4??

After several years of Vets past their prime it is assumed they will go the draft route. Of course anything is possible however, and like I said, if it comes down to Levis or AR I hope the go a different direction.

Will the fans be okay with Minshew as the #1 going into the season? I wouldn't. I'm not a believer in Minshew. IMO he's JAG with hilarious fashion sense and a moustache to kill for. That's great if he's running the team's social media but at QB, IMO it's essentially giving up on the season before it even starts.

How is he being viewed in Indy?

From the outside, after the past four seasons Indy really seems like a team, more than any other, that needs to make an effort to find their long term QB right now.

I’d really like them to just keep hiring old QBs. Minshew is perfect.

 

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If a team has the time to mold and have him red-shirt - not back-up, but a true 3rd QB for a season and then begin to take the training wheels off in year 2, could have a talent that is Culepepper, Newton, Allen, Rothlesberger - esque

Unfortunately in this day and age, highly drafted QBs don’t tend to sit long if at all. Let’s say Indy drafts Richardson - Minshew may start initially but unless he lights it up, there will be calls for Richardson sooner rather than later.

Plus the thing he lacks is game reps. Sitting him on the bench a couple years isn't going to help his accuracy.

Seattle at 5 has the depth and coaching to sit him for a year, maybe two. Ideal scenario for AR to develope. Coaching does help accuracy, it's simply feet/balance issues.

Indy as well.