Quote:I don't know what to feel about this pick. I'm disappointed, but not angry. 

 

I'll admit when it was made, I was stunned. I had the same sinking feeling in my stomach as when they traded up for Gabbert. 

 

But, I am willing to give it a chance, because I don't think Bortles is anywhere near as bad as Gabbert. I just thought better talent, and even better talent at QB was still left on the board. 

 

Or maybe I just don't know QB's. I really think Minnesota got a steal with Bridge at 32. But maybe I'm wrong. 

 

The only saving grace is Houston didn't get both Clowney and Bridge. 

 

That's as fair minded a post by you as I've ever seen and I'll take it. 

 

I, as well, was a little stunned at the pick.  I had convinced myself that it had to be Watkins or Mack (or Clowney if Houston took Mack), that I didn't even give a thought to Bortles being the guy so I didn't look at him much prior to the draft.  Based on his size, I felt like he had the best chance to succeed but didn't expect it at 3. 

 

If you go back at the last 10 drafts and look at the combine numbers of the QBs coming out, 6'5" 230ish lbs seems to be quite prevalent for a lot of the guys that are starting or still in the league.  Don't get me wrong, there are several busts that have those measurables, but many, many more that don't.

 

The Russell Wilson's and Drew Brees's of the world are outliers.  I don't think you can take someone at QB of small stature high in the first round regardless of how much you like them.  I feel like 22 for Manziel was still a little high.  We shall see how this all plays out.  I love the draft though.

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