Quote:My thing with the quarterbacks is this:

 

Most people are writing them off as flawed prospects and their value is dropping because teams are realizing this.  My view is that they are just as good as most of the other top 10 quarterback prospects in the last 20 years, but this draft is particularly deeper and there are more top level prospects which will push these quarterbacks back some.  Add the fact that the middle of the round has security at their current QB position.  You have 2 elite level rushers, 2 elite level receivers, 2-3 elite level tackles, and then you have 4 very intriguing prospects that teams could easily fall in love with in Barr, Ebron, Gilbert, and Dennard.  Then add in 4 quarterbacks with 1st round value.  That's an equation for at least 1 or 2 of the QBs to fall just by virtue of the board.

 

Let's not forget, though... if there were a QB there without holes in the resume... he'd be already pegged as Houston's pick and there would certainly be no discussion and no wavering.

 

That's why it's so difficult to peg who will be the first team to reach, when, and when the "run" may start.

 

Instead, as you suggest, there's better talent at other positions that allow teams to go with the pick with less risk.

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