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Of particular interest to me is the idea that just in 2011 a guy named Jake Locker could stand 6-2 (same as Bridgewater), and not in any way be castigated for lack of prototype size.  The overriding concern for him heading into the draft was his inaccuracy.

The same people constantly harping on Bridgewater for his lack of prototype size have been silent on the same issue with the shorter Manziel. 

 

There have been numerous successful NFL QBs that have not had prototype size.

 

There have NOT been many successful NFL QBs that cannot read defenses or are inaccurate.

 

Locker weighed in nearly 20 pounds heavier than Bridgewater.  And he wasnt carbo loading before his combine in order to put on weight the way Bridgewater was.


Its not Bridgewater's height that is the problem, although ideally you'd rather a guy drafted that high be 6'4 or 6'5, but its the weight.  He looks like a twig.  And the fact that he dropped weight before his pro day isnt encouraging.  If he cant keep on weight during the offseason when he is trying to put on as many pounds as possible, just wait until a full NFL season.  Could risk dropping below 200 pounds pretty easily.  He's a twig.  And its a concern.

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