Quote:Problem is, there's no Cam Newton in this draft. The next best QBs were Dalton and Kaepernick. Meaning, that's what we're facing at the "top" of this draft class. QBs that would probably be second round talent if there were any true franchise candidates in the draft class.


The only reason they're in conversation for the first round, is high demand (there are many teams looking at QB, all of which made offseason moves as a precaution BTW...) and no high caliber, bonafide franchise guys at the top.


The crop really does resemble 2011 minus Newton, and you could also argue it's also a lot like 2013 but with greater numbers.

I respect your opinion, but I actually think that, while they are very different prospects, Newton and Bridgewater are at a similar level as prospects. Thinking back to 2011, there were probably actually more question marks surrounding Newton than there are Bridgewater at this time. Newton was in no way considered a slam dunk, sure fire, Andrew Luck/Peyton Manning-like elite prospect. There were questions about his work ethic, his off the field issues, whether or not he could grasp and run a pro style offense, ect. Around this time there were also the anonymous "NFL excec says he wouldn't touch Newton in the first round" "reports".


Even now, as much as I like Newton, he certainly isn't An all-time great QB and as much as I like Bridgewater, I don't think he will be either. I agree that, for instance Mack will be a better LB than Bridgewater will be a QB. With the exception of Marcel Dareus, every other player taken in the top 5 in 2011 are better at their position than Cam Newton is a QB. The question is are you better off with the 2nd best WR in the league or the 12th best QB? It's debatable IMO.

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