Quote:If Caldwell and Gus are really serious about only wanting to bring in guys that love football, are self-motivated, full of passion and only want to get better everyday, and want explosive, athletic, unconventional playmakers I don't see how they pass on Johnny. He epitomizes all those things. He may be a higher pick than they'd ideally want to spend but you have to take that risk. This city and team desperately need some excitement, and Johnny can bring that, and unlike Tebow he can actually play the quarterback position.

 

Also, I'm not convinced Manziel is the second best QB. I think he's more desirable than Bridgewater. Bridgewater is the most mechanically sound and ready because he plays in a pro offense, as well as being mobile enough, but the fact of the matter is the competition he has gone up against is a problem and his frame is really concerning. People bring up Florida but that was a team that didn't want to be there and Teddy was throwing to wide open guys nearly the entire game, and his O-Line did a good job of keeping pressure off. That wasn't a Florida team playing up to their full potential.

 

Manziel may not be as sound as Bridgewater but he has unique and rare skills that set him apart from nearly every QB in the league right now, not just this draft, and he could have a higher ceiling than Bridgewater.

This is the dumbest argument I've ever heard. Competition does not matter when you are scouting a QB. Take a look at recent drafted SEC QB's over the past 10 years. And then look at some of the "Lower Competition", conferences. The SEC does not have many starting QBs in the league, and that's a fact. NC State has 3 starting QBs in the league at the moment. Let that sink in.

 

Also, you're going to tell me a team doesn't want to be in a bowl game? LOL. Ok dude. Florida wanted to be there. He was on his back all game long. His O-Line did NOT do a good job keeping pressure off. Did you even watch that game? 

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