Cortez at Fordham pro day

[YardRat]

http://bal.scout.com/2/958451.html

...a handful of NFL teams reportedly left the Fordham Pro Day with a third-round grade on Skelton, after he showed improved accuracy while showing off his arm's significant power during an impressive workout. According to Brandt, Eagles offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg, Bengals quarterbacks coach Ken Zampese, and Bills quarterbacks coach George Cortez were among those on hand to see Skelton at Fordham.


Skelton's immediate NFL status has been described as long-term project. Some believe his ultimate role will be that of career backup, while others believe he eventually will become starting-caliber.

[DraftBoy]

Re: Cortez at Fordham pro day

This may seem less significant to some people because it was only our QB Coach but that actually makes it more important. The position coach is the guy who will give the HC and GM a thumbs up or down on a guy so Cortez being there is a huge deal, imo.

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This may seem less significant to some people because it was only our QB Coach but that actually makes it more important. The position coach is the guy who will give the HC and GM a thumbs up or down on a guy so Cortez being there is a huge deal, imo.

draftboy, what round do u see skelton going and what r your thoughts on him? Would snead or pike be a better investment? I personally like all 3 qbs.

[DraftBoy]

Re: Cortez at Fordham pro day

draftboy, what round do u see skelton going and what r your thoughts on him? Would snead or pike be a better investment? I personally like all 3 qbs.

I like him as a project but this is still a kid who is going to need 2 years before he is ready to take starter snaps under center.

Great size, arm strength, and demeanor but never was a dominant player and that concerns me given his overall weak level of competition. He never stood way out except due to his physical abilities.

I wouldnt take him above Round 5 personally.

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I like him as a project but this is still a kid who is going to need 2 years before he is ready to take starter snaps under center.

Great size, arm strength, and demeanor but never was a dominant player and that concerns me given his overall weak level of competition. He never stood way out except due to his physical abilities.

I wouldnt take him above Round 5 personally.

what about snead or pike?

[methos4ever]

Re: Cortez at Fordham pro day

http://bal.scout.com/2/958451.html

Most quarterbacks teams are interested in will have the QB coach at their pro days, to ensure that there's one trusted voice wrt his report. So like DB says it's big, but it's not like we've got his agent on speed dial for picks 9 or 41.

[YardRat]

Re: Cortez at Fordham pro day

This may seem less significant to some people because it was only our QB Coach but that actually makes it more important. The position coach is the guy who will give the HC and GM a thumbs up or down on a guy so Cortez being there is a huge deal, imo.

That was my impression also.

[Ron Burgundy]

Re: Cortez at Fordham pro day

I like him as a project but this is still a kid who is going to need 2 years before he is ready to take starter snaps under center.

Great size, arm strength, and demeanor but never was a dominant player and that concerns me given his overall weak level of competition. He never stood way out except due to his physical abilities.

I wouldnt take him above Round 5 personally.

"I like him, except for that red flag on how he actually played football."

Yeah...not so much.

[WeAreArthurMoates]

Re: Cortez at Fordham pro day

Interesting to that after his pro day, he had a private workout with the Bills.

[DraftBoy]

Re: Cortez at Fordham pro day

"I like him, except for that red flag on how he actually played football."

Yeah...not so much.

Not what I said, I liked the way he played the game, I didn't like that he didnt take it over. He played above average, but not great.

[DraftBoy]

Re: Cortez at Fordham pro day

what about snead or pike?

Snead Rounds 3-4

Pike Rounds 6-7

I really am not a big Tony Pike fan, I like what he did earlier in the season but after watching it again, I missed some big issues with his mechanics, and his physical skills are below par. He looked good due more to Kelly's system than his actual abilities, imo.

[psubills62]

Re: Cortez at Fordham pro day

Like I've said before, I'm intrigued by Cortez. Since we have no shot at Bradford, and I'm not much of a Clausen fan, I'd almost like to see how much Cortez can help develop a late-round prospect.

[justasportsfan]

Re: Cortez at Fordham pro day

Like I've said before, I'm intrigued by Cortez. Since we have no shot at Bradford, and I'm not much of a Clausen fan, I'd almost like to see how much Cortez can help develop a late-round prospect.

Agreed. More importantly, I'd like to see what he can do with Brohm and co.

[ZAZusmc03]

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Agreed. More importantly, I'd like to see what he can do with Brohm and co.

Agreed with you and PSU whole-heartedly.

[Ron Burgundy]

Re: Cortez at Fordham pro day

Not what I said, I liked the way he played the game, I didn't like that he didnt take it over. He played above average, but not great.

Above average but not great ("did not stand out")at a FCS school, yet he projects to play in the NFL?

I'm not buying this Skelton nonsense until the 5th, 6th round, either.