I actually hoped they'd give Mettenberger some consideration.  A good friend of mine is a former LSU player, and he still follows the program religiously.  He told me to watch this kid because he was going to be a hot prospect in the upcoming draft.  My buddy is a homer, but he's watched more LSU football than anyone I know.  He loves the guy.  I saw the same thing others have seen.  He had decent mobility, a big arm, and the propensity to lock in on receivers.  He's inconsistent at times.  His footwork isn't always the greatest.  

 

The guy has great size, and no doubt there's a lot of potential there.  The knee injury probably makes him the 2nd QB taken by this team if he lands on the roster.  I would be surprised if he was anything more than a 3rd day pick. 

 

If the right coach got hold of him and had the time to work with him on the issues he does have, he has the potential to be a good NFL QB.  He can make the throws, no doubt.  If he can stay out of trouble, and focus on developing his skill set, he might be a fun guy to watch.

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