(03-21-2018, 01:24 PM)JackCity Wrote:

(03-21-2018, 01:04 PM)pirkster Wrote: Only time will tell, not amateur draftnicks - like the ones who blew it on Goff over Wentz, Bridgewater over everybody, etc, etc...

Apart from be tall and have a strong arm, what traits do you see that leads you to believe Allen will be a good NFL QB?  

I'm just intrigued in what others see of him.

Again, his deficiencies are coachable, as opposed to a guy like Lauletta.

He doesn't have much experience at the position, making him a great candidate for a team that doesn't have a day 1 need to start him.

If you can't make all the throws, or struggle at some of them, you're a limiting QB.  He's certainly not that guy.  He's also not a QB that will struggle to execute an NFL playbook.

I like Mayfield as much as any QB in the class, but his height is concerning.  I think he can play around it like Russel Wilson.  But that keeps him from being "can't miss."

I don't think any of these QBs are "can't miss," but I think some consider the top of this class as that.  That's why I also think Allen may surprise some.  I don't see any of these rookie QBs without challenges first year.

Accuracy = footwork.  Very fixable.

If we're looking for a backup to groom into a future starter, we've got only a couple choices.  Wait and see if Rudolph or Jackson are available at 29, or possibly move up to get Allen (unless someone takes him early.)  I think Allen is a better talent than the others, but I'm not opposed to waiting on the others.  I just believe that if we truly value Allen and there's a chance to get him, we'd have to move up to do it.  I see Rudolph and Jackson being longer shots to become something more than a backup or bridge at best.  I see Allen with more potential than that.  There are no guarantees with anybody.  Just look at the clots and their "HOF" QB who hasn't thrown a pass in who knows how long.

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