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QB Jalen Milroe, SEA (6 Viewers)

Saw some videos from Senior Bowl practices and scrimmages plus read some quotes from those in attendance.

It's not looking good for him so far this week. Might be moving himself to day 3 if it keeps up.
 
crushedspirit said:
Saw some videos from Senior Bowl practices and scrimmages plus read some quotes from those in attendance.

It's not looking good for him so far this week. Might be moving himself to day 3 if it keeps up.
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Milroe looked horrible vs Michigan in the bowl game. That was against a Michigan defense whose best players sat out.
 
Hand size under 9". Only Taysom Hill's hands are smaller and he only plays QB occasionally. We saw how tiny hands worked out for Kenny Pickett, which is to say it didn't.

This guy has no future in the NFL as a passer.
 
Faust said:
Field Yates reveals NFL scouts are 'all in' on Jalen Milroe playing quarterback in the NFL
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That article really encompasses my thoughts on Milroe too, especially the part about how nobody had a better throw than Milroe all week, and that he followed up that throw by hitting a guy in the feet. If you can get that consistency up, he might be the best QB in the class (he has the highest ceiling) but he's not ready to start in 2025 unless you run a very catered to his strengths offense.

Its not all that dissimilar from Anthony Richardson, but I think Milroe has shown more accuracy/decision making than Richardson ever has, and Milroe isn't always hurt. If Richardson was taken on day 2 and not #4 overall, I think he'd be looked at more favorably, you can't really afford to miss in the top-4, unless you are SF apparently.

I think the upside is too high for him to not be a day 2 pick. Even if he becomes a Malik Willis, or Anthony Richardson, or even Taysom Hill, its worth the flier, that he becomes more. I just wouldn't take Milroe and then assume you've got your starting QB for the next decade, but that's why he's not a top-10 pick, at a certain point though the reward greatly outweighs the risk, and I'd argue if say, your 3rd round pick busts, that's not really that big a deal, but if they hit (especially high ceiling prospects) it can completely change your team.
 
travdogg said:
Faust said:
Field Yates reveals NFL scouts are 'all in' on Jalen Milroe playing quarterback in the NFL
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That article really encompasses my thoughts on Milroe too, especially the part about how nobody had a better throw than Milroe all week, and that he followed up that throw by hitting a guy in the feet. If you can get that consistency up, he might be the best QB in the class (he has the highest ceiling) but he's not ready to start in 2025 unless you run a very catered to his strengths offense.

Its not all that dissimilar from Anthony Richardson, but I think Milroe has shown more accuracy/decision making than Richardson ever has, and Milroe isn't always hurt. If Richardson was taken on day 2 and not #4 overall, I think he'd be looked at more favorably, you can't really afford to miss in the top-4, unless you are SF apparently.

I think the upside is too high for him to not be a day 2 pick. Even if he becomes a Malik Willis, or Anthony Richardson, or even Taysom Hill, its worth the flier, that he becomes more. I just wouldn't take Milroe and then assume you've got your starting QB for the next decade, but that's why he's not a top-10 pick, at a certain point though the reward greatly outweighs the risk, and I'd argue if say, your 3rd round pick busts, that's not really that big a deal, but if they hit (especially high ceiling prospects) it can completely change your team.
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I agree with the upside, however it will depend who drafts him. He needs to go to an organization who is capable of developing him and willing to redshirt his first year. He will also need to take it upon himself and to maximize his potential, unlike AR has up until the this coming offseason. If a good organization is able to scoop him in the 2nd and give him the Jordan Love treatment I think he will have a shot to develop. Watch the Packers draft him lol…
 
King of the Jungle said:
travdogg said:
Faust said:
Field Yates reveals NFL scouts are 'all in' on Jalen Milroe playing quarterback in the NFL
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That article really encompasses my thoughts on Milroe too, especially the part about how nobody had a better throw than Milroe all week, and that he followed up that throw by hitting a guy in the feet. If you can get that consistency up, he might be the best QB in the class (he has the highest ceiling) but he's not ready to start in 2025 unless you run a very catered to his strengths offense.

Its not all that dissimilar from Anthony Richardson, but I think Milroe has shown more accuracy/decision making than Richardson ever has, and Milroe isn't always hurt. If Richardson was taken on day 2 and not #4 overall, I think he'd be looked at more favorably, you can't really afford to miss in the top-4, unless you are SF apparently.

I think the upside is too high for him to not be a day 2 pick. Even if he becomes a Malik Willis, or Anthony Richardson, or even Taysom Hill, its worth the flier, that he becomes more. I just wouldn't take Milroe and then assume you've got your starting QB for the next decade, but that's why he's not a top-10 pick, at a certain point though the reward greatly outweighs the risk, and I'd argue if say, your 3rd round pick busts, that's not really that big a deal, but if they hit (especially high ceiling prospects) it can completely change your team.
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I agree with the upside, however it will depend who drafts him. He needs to go to an organization who is capable of developing him and willing to redshirt his first year. He will also need to take it upon himself and to maximize his potential, unlike AR has up until the this coming offseason. If a good organization is able to scoop him in the 2nd and give him the Jordan Love treatment I think he will have a shot to develop. Watch the Packers draft him lol…
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This is the way

If he's drafted to a needy team that pushes him into a starting role too soon, look out as it will get ugly fast.
 
King of the Jungle said:
travdogg said:
Faust said:
Field Yates reveals NFL scouts are 'all in' on Jalen Milroe playing quarterback in the NFL
Click to expand...
That article really encompasses my thoughts on Milroe too, especially the part about how nobody had a better throw than Milroe all week, and that he followed up that throw by hitting a guy in the feet. If you can get that consistency up, he might be the best QB in the class (he has the highest ceiling) but he's not ready to start in 2025 unless you run a very catered to his strengths offense.

Its not all that dissimilar from Anthony Richardson, but I think Milroe has shown more accuracy/decision making than Richardson ever has, and Milroe isn't always hurt. If Richardson was taken on day 2 and not #4 overall, I think he'd be looked at more favorably, you can't really afford to miss in the top-4, unless you are SF apparently.

I think the upside is too high for him to not be a day 2 pick. Even if he becomes a Malik Willis, or Anthony Richardson, or even Taysom Hill, its worth the flier, that he becomes more. I just wouldn't take Milroe and then assume you've got your starting QB for the next decade, but that's why he's not a top-10 pick, at a certain point though the reward greatly outweighs the risk, and I'd argue if say, your 3rd round pick busts, that's not really that big a deal, but if they hit (especially high ceiling prospects) it can completely change your team.
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I agree with the upside, however it will depend who drafts him. He needs to go to an organization who is capable of developing him and willing to redshirt his first year. He will also need to take it upon himself and to maximize his potential, unlike AR has up until the this coming offseason. If a good organization is able to scoop him in the 2nd and give him the Jordan Love treatment I think he will have a shot to develop. Watch the Packers draft him lol…
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:shrug: It’s been said before. He’s a more successful Malik Willis.
 
He's not ready for Primetime
I don't care what the scouts think
What do they know?
They get so analytical they can't see the forest for the trees.
I just watch games and in no way consider myself an expert on anything football related.
I don't see an NFL ready quarterback
He needs a lot of work
Physically and mentally
Seems like a nice kid
He'll be in the league somewhere
If he goes in the first round,imop,it's a bad pick
 
General Malaise said:
Hand size under 9". Only Taysom Hill's hands are smaller and he only plays QB occasionally. We saw how tiny hands worked out for Kenny Pickett, which is to say it didn't.

This guy has no future in the NFL as a passer.
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Surely, Kenny Pickett has smaller hands, right? That was a huge deal when he was drafted.
 
Milroe will get drafted in the first, second of third rd.

Will he succeed? Maybe, maybe not. There are busts all the time in the first 3 rounds but if a QB works out later it is like finding gold.

Then are guys like Richardson, Will Levis, big strong, fast with cannon arms that just can`t play. Levis at one time was going to be a top 5 and dropped fast.

Guys like Milroe, Levis, Richardson would and others would have a much better chance to succeed if they could sit for at least a year and better yet two. Jordon Love would have flopped had he started his first 2 seasons. Love tailed off a little this year but still learned how to play the NFL game while backing up Arod.
 
Kurt Benkert
I just broke down Jalen Milroe tape, and I think the media has it wrong.

I think that he’s gonna be a steal in the second - fourth round for somebody, but he has to go to a team that doesn’t need him right away.

If he is given the Jordan Love treatment of being able to sit for a few years and learn how to become a hybrid of what the modern NFL quarterback is added in with his God-given ability, he could be one of the most talented players in the NFL.

Everything that I’m seeing passing wise by him that are negatives are strictly fundamental. And VERY fixable.

He has the ability to make all of the throws, but his feet don’t often time up with being ready to make the throws with his arm. I actually think if he changed his stance in the shotgun, it would fix a bulk of his problems relating to his internal clock not always sync up with the throws he’s trying to make.

Not to mention, the NFL is changing and his running ability would easily put him into the top four rushers at quarterback in the NFL.

If he’s given a little bit of time to develop as a passer on all things that are extremely fixable — things that are more of a consistency issue than anything — I think he could be a diamond in the rough.

He has snappiness as a thrower, can make reactive throws, and can push the ball down field. Once he gets the consistency from marrying his footwork to his progression and start playing the passing game from a modern West Coast perspective — I think he could have a Dak Prescott type of passing ability when it’s all said and done.

Breakdown coming tomorrow on YouTube.
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Alabama STUD shouldn’t be slept on. With the right scheme fit, I like Milroe.

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pecorino said:
General Malaise said:
Hand size under 9". Only Taysom Hill's hands are smaller and he only plays QB occasionally. We saw how tiny hands worked out for Kenny Pickett, which is to say it didn't.

This guy has no future in the NFL as a passer.
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Surely, Kenny Pickett has smaller hands, right? That was a huge deal when he was drafted.
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Milroe measured "under 8 3/4" so we don't have an audited figure. Pickett is 8.5 so you're right.
 
Daniel Jeremiah
Jalen Milroe has to be developed but his run tool is one of the most elite traits of any QB in the draft. A lot of patience is required but there could be a really nice payoff down the road.
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The sheer speed entices me. The hand sizing gives me pause.

As a few others have noted, it'll depend on where he goes in terms of coaching and ability to sit for at LEAST a year, preferably two.
 
The major issue I have with the mantra of he just needs time and more coaching is he just played 3 seasons at an obviously major college program with some coaches who worked in the NFL. By my count at least 26 starts. Not remotely saying he's a finished product but he's had a lot more playing time and development then guys like Richardson and Lance. I think the old Bill Parcell's critera for QB's I hear a lot of people cite wanted a QB who started at least 30 games, he's pretty close.
 
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nirad3 said:
The sheer speed entices me. The hand sizing gives me pause.

As a few others have noted, it'll depend on where he goes in terms of coaching and ability to sit for at LEAST a year, preferably two.
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Put this man with mcvay behind Stafford a couple years and I’m suddenly a lot more interested.
 
-OZ- said:
nirad3 said:
The sheer speed entices me. The hand sizing gives me pause.

As a few others have noted, it'll depend on where he goes in terms of coaching and ability to sit for at LEAST a year, preferably two.
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Put this man with mcvay behind Stafford a couple years and I’m suddenly a lot more interested.
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Yeah I suppose McVay makes any qb more interesting, but most landing spots I'm out on Milroe.
 
Bri said:
Is this a Malik Willis thread?
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The names have been changed to protect the not so innocent.
But yeah, there are similarities. I think Milroe is a slightly prospect but not by much. At least he didn’t have to leave the SEC (and go to conference USA) to have a chance to start.
 
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Faust said:
Jalen Milroe announces plans to throw at NFL Combine, undecided on 40-yard dash
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Good choice for him to throw (and to concentrate on that aspect), everyone knows he has wheels.
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Agree on him throwing, but if he is under 4.5, running can only help.

Obviously a different level player, but I've always though Lamar hurt himself (draft position wise) by not running. If he'd have gone out and ran the 4.3 most thought he could have, I think he would have gone higher, even if a couple GMs saw him as a RB. To a lesser extent, I thought that about Malik Willis too, assuming he'd have been in the 4.4s.

Just feels like if it's something you'll excel at, it's something you should do. In 2023, I felt Anthony Richardson, and Jonathan Mingo and helped their stock by running, even though we already knew they were fast. Part of me wonders if Brock Bowers would have helped his stock if he'd run last year and maybe snuck into the top 10.
 
I do like his release though, very snappy. He's not a year one QB in any way shape or form, but if he finds a snug spot to sit and learn, there's hope.
 
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