jurb26
Footballguy
RG3 checked in at 6'2'3/8 at the combine. Any questions about his height have been squashed. Does this change anyones opinion?
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King of the Jungle
Footballguy
He definitely very intriguing. Honestly I would have a hard time choosing between him and Luck in dynasty. Although Luck certainly appears to have a higher floor, RG3 has a unique skill set that is hard not to get excited about.
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jurb26
Footballguy
Looked imipressive running it too. Very smooth athlete.
jurb26
Footballguy
Yikes, 4.38...
cobalt_27
Footballguy
I'll tell you one thing I don't like about him...he's a high injury risk. He's so friggin' fast, so athletic, and not of the big frame of Cam.That said, I'm with you...the guy is so likeable, so talented, smart. Everything about him is the making of a franchise QB.
jurb26
Footballguy
Why is he such a high injury risk? He isn't the type of guy who looks to run 1st. He looks to pass and when things break down, then he runs. Cam was a much more apt runner 1st when he came out.
ExaltedOne
Footballguy
4.38 forty. I'd say that solidifies him in the #2 pick (if he wasn't already there with his great interviews)
Area51Inhabitant
Footballguy
The St. Louis Rams are officially dancing in the streets. They'll get a kings ransom for the #2 pick now.
eric rymer
Footballguy
No way he falls to 4 now.
cobalt_27
Footballguy
Right, but in watching him, you gotta admit...he gets in some serious collisions. He will run. And, he will get creamed at times. I just think the injury risk is greater with him because of his running talents and frame. Who knows? I sure hope he stays healthy.
FavreCo
Footballguy
If this was the 80's or 90's-early 2000's, I'd call this guy a massive bust via constant injuries. With today's flag football, he won't take nearly the hits as years past....as long as he learns to slide before contact.
they will regret not drafting him.
jurb26
Footballguy
Draft RG3 and move Bradford is the smart move. They can probably get a 1st and 2nd for Bradford and that would be robbery.
King of the Jungle
Footballguy
Doubt anyone is paying a 1st/2nd for Bradford.
true. Maybe a 2nd & 4th.
jurb26
Footballguy
Didn't Palmer just go for that?
ffldrew
Footballguy
Mayock took him to task about not showing his capabilities right there at the combine - and I'd have to say it would be nice to have seen him with other receivers rather than the control he wants at a Pro Day.But damn that is fast.
ffldrew
Footballguy
And if Hue Jackson gets a job that will be the Rams first call - but someting tells me he isn't getting an NFL job soon.Didn't Palmer just go for that?
coolnerd
Footballguy
I probably watched as much Baylor football as anyone on this board over the last three-four years and Griffin did not take some unusual amount of shots. He had a major injury a couple years back, but has been largely healthy since that point. He is not some crazy injury risk (does not mean he won't get injured ever). remember is a pocket passer with above average running skills. I would be surprised if runs anything close number of attempts that Cam did this year.
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GroveDiesel
Footballguy
I have to say that after considering Griffin's reasoning, I have to support QBs that don't throw at the Combine now, especially the ones at the top.Guys drafted high are going to be expected to run NFL offenses within a year or two. NFL offenses are highly dependent on timing and QBs knowing what their WRs are capable of. You can't show off that timing and ability to "know" receivers with a bunch of guys you've never thrown to before. It's completely illogical. The only thing a scout could see is if the QB could adapt to a new WR acquired by the team in the middle of the season. The downsides for a QB throwing to unknown receivers are huge though. For guys that are more likely to he drafted later it makes more sense to throw at the Combine. This is where the most teams will ever be and the only chance they get to throw in front of that many people. For teams that haven't seen much tape on a guy, they'll get to see his arm strength, release, footwork, etc. For the 2nd+ rounders, they really need to throw in order to maximize their exposure.
cstu
Footballguy
Not even his lack of experience with 3, 5, and 7 step drops?
dpeease
Footballguy
2nd and 5th? 2 3rds? Whatever they can get. The upside for RG3 seems much higher than the upside for Bradford. Bradford seems serviceable, even with the injuries, but I'm not seeing why the Rams aren't at least entertaining the idea of keeping RG3 and building around this kid. Do they really have that much invested in Bradford?
okay....why?
eric rymer
Footballguy
Really enjoyed this little clip from NFL.com....
http://www.nfl.com/videos/auto/09000d5d82742179/RGIII-shows-his-smarts
http://www.nfl.com/videos/auto/09000d5d82742179/RGIII-shows-his-smarts
Grace Under Pressure
Footballguy
6'2 5/8". Close enough to 6'3". All in after watching this weekend.
Story will change that the Rams are entertaining the idea of drafting RGIII and trading Bradford. They have to be seriously considering it and if not it will only drive the price up. This foregone conclusion that they are trading down is not that smartest stance.
yellowdog
Footballguy
The reason Bradford can't be traded:
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good info, but it doesnt seem to make him all that detestable of a contract. rams already paid the huge 2nd yr bonus. so it looks like he is owed around 12m/yr for then next 4 yrs. pretty much market value for a competent starting qb.
yellowdog
Footballguy
That salary plus the picks it would take to get him make it unreasonable.
benson_will_lead_the_way
Footballguy
I would take that in a heartbeat if I was the Rams.
This may be a case of not wanting to sell to soon, but with this being thrown out there if I were the Rams I would wait and see how things go closer to the draft to see if I could get even more out of it.
Kool-Aid Larry
Footballguy
SI.com's Peter King confirms the Rams have already received a trade "feeler" for the No. 2 pick from a team "you would never expect."
yellowdog
Footballguy
If that is the offer from the Redskins, the Browns should offer 4, 37, 68 and next year's first. That would allow them to keep the 22 for this year.
jurb26
Footballguy
Or just offer 4, 22 and 37 and hope to keep next years 1st.
pantherclub
Footballguy
The Rams should jump on that. That still will get either the top OL or WR with the 6th pick.'fatness said:
Gandalf
Footballguy
Come on. You can post that without revealing your source!
Area51Inhabitant
Footballguy
They are the one team that has a stockpile of draftpicks that could do the move if they chose to. I was actually thinking the Patriots when I first saw King's report. That could possibly put Mallet in play as well.
