If it's the Right QB ... and ... if the Rams can position themselves to draft him ... Absolutely
Just a couple Huge IFs in the way.
Which QB should the Rams draft in the 1st Round next year?
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Just a couple Huge IFs in the way.
It's so sad that most of these guys have to learn how to take snaps from center, call plays in the huddle, and the like....
I'm extremely hopeful that there is a McVay QB advantage like the Shanahan has with these young guys.
Maiava is definitely under the radar. I mentioned him last month:
Could see him making a play for the #1 pick because of the tools and his steady play this year. Plus, Lincoln Riley's QBs have done well in the NFL. That said, if he doesn't shoot up draft boards, he's definitely somebody we should investigate closely.
Rams potential first rounders QB Maiava & TE Sadiq coming up.
Now watch them both have bad games because I'm watching.
Now watch them both have bad games because I'm watching.
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I guess I want to watch these QBs a bit more before I figure out how I feel about any of them sitting for a year.
Not so sure about this. I've disagreed with this narrative before.
Hurts was a Saban QB for 3 years before that one season under Riley and he's still not considered a great passer.
Baker Mayfield had years of subpar performance in the NFL before becoming what he is today.
Kyler Murray? Obviously, Riley couldn't teach him work ethic.
Caleb? Too soon to tell.
Edit: agree to disagree or w/e. Not going to buy the narrative.
I don't think it happens, due to West Coast and SC garnering a negative national bias. Caleb was already all the rage before going to SC.
Maiava is just starting to get some props. I received pretty negative replies when mentioning him as a highly improved player and potential target early in the season.
I think 3-5 is the highest he could possibly go of the QB prospects
This is Riley's 9th year as a HC. He has coached 5 NFL starters (4 of whom are currently starting), 3 #1 overall picks, and 3 Pro Bowlers. Baker Mayfield is a top 10 QB. Jalen Hurts has been a top 10 QB at points in his career. Kyler has been an average to above average starter. Caleb is still a question mark, but he's looked promising this year. Those results from a guy who hasn't even been coaching a decade are insane.
(If you're wondering who the fifth starter is, it's Spencer Rattler.)
Can't imagine he comes out unless he looks at 27' as being potentially loaded at QB so he comes out now in a weaker class.
I like Maiava as a development guy - but not in the 1st round. He benefits a lot from his receivers. Throws the ball up and let them go get it. Still, he has some good traits and potential.
Several guys fall that way for me. I like them in 2-3rd rounds - and we keep those top two picks to get elite guys elsewhere. Sellers, Nussmer, Mateer, etc.
Several guys fall that way for me. I like them in 2-3rd rounds - and we keep those top two picks to get elite guys elsewhere. Sellers, Nussmer, Mateer, etc.
Starting to think one of these guys who do decide to come out, and who we have been speculating about being a top 10 pick, could easily be there for our 2nd pick or at least within striking distance with a small trade up to 22-24 range.
Agreed, I am a huge fan of his growth and could see him being a great player at the next level. I would have loved him in the 3rd which is where I think he topped out pre-season.
Today will push him back; he will have to chase the scoreboard against Oregon and make some mistakes trying to stay in the game
6'4", big arm, athletic, with good examples of those skills translating for a top 25 team. Boy's gonna go high if he comes out.
I think there is a pretty good chance he comes out. Those 2 5-star QBs sitting behind him may put pressure on Riley to make a tough call.
Conversely, another year in this system would do wonders, like I said, he was a much different player as a frosh @ UNLV, even though statistically he appeared good
Sellers, Mateer, and Maiava are unlikely to declare if they're day 2 picks. And I am not a fan of Nussmeier.
Riley's playcalling didn't do Maiava and the Trojans any favors on that last drive.
Also not an endorsement of Arch but man are his WR's bad or what? They seem to have had a lot of guys drafted in recent years and these guys just drop so many passes.
They certainly have not been coached by Brian Hartline the best WR Coach/Recrutier in college football.