Quote: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.

 

I can't think of a quarterback other than Andrew Luck, ever, who had no flaws coming out of college.  These guys are every bit as good as the other QBs to come out - some being slightly better and some being slightly worse.

 

Dave is no fool.  He's about as dialed in of a GM as I've seen.  I think he sees that at least 2 of the quarterbacks will be sitting there in the 20s and one may even possibly drop to #39.  I think he's determined that the value isn't there at #3, and realizes there may be a ton of value later and he's going to take the wait-and-see approach with how the rest of the first round unfolds.

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