Quote:It may not be the popular opinion on this board but if you look at the projected mocks here you'll see that Bridgewater is not the projected best nor the jags first QB choice. It's all speculation but it does contradict a lot of people here. Johnny Manziel is actually projected to be the Jags first pick just ahead of TB. Ludicrous right.

 

Rick Gosselin explains what teams are looking for:

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<p style="margin-left:40px;">But understand that the NFL draft is not about college production. It’s about a player’s measurables. It always has been and always will be. The NFL covets players who best fit the position prototypes, because having the ideal height, weight, strength and speed give them the best chance for success at the next level.

 

Given Bridgewater dropped to 188 during the course of last season, that's probably his biggest and most glaring weakness to NFL clubs.  NFL is a big boys game that carries a significantly longer schedule.  And that's before you even consider his accuracy (due to his prancing footwork, not driving off his back leg) and problems gripping the football without a WR glove.

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