2014 QB Prospects

[mjt328]

With all the debate over picking a QB this year, I thought this was an important thread to start.

Time and time again, I have seen the suggestion that we "wait for next year" because the 2014 class is loaded. In these same threads, I keep seeing the same two names pop up: Teddy Bridgewater of Louisville and Johnny Manziel of Texas A&M.

But here is the thing...

Teddy Bridgewater will be a junior next year. Johnny Manziel will be a sophomore. NEITHER ARE CERTAIN TO DECLARE FOR THE 2014 DRAFT!!!!.

In fact, over the last few years, it's become very RARE that an underclassman quarterback declares for the NFL draft... regardless of their speculated draft position (see Andrew Luck and Matt Barkley who were both slated to go very high as juniors). This year's QB class features only Tyler Bray coming out as a junior, and most thought he was making a mistake not sticking around another year.

If by chance, those two stay in school, the 2014 class starts looking like this: Tajh Boyd, Aaron Murray, David Fales, AJ McCarron, Logan Thomas, Keith Price

Not quite as impressive, huh? Just something to think about...

[sukie]

Re: 2014 QB Prospects

I think we take one NEXT YEAR AS WELL!!!!

[X-Era]

Re: 2014 QB Prospects

With all the debate over picking a QB this year, I thought this was an important thread to start.

Time and time again, I have seen the suggestion that we "wait for next year" because the 2014 class is loaded. In these same threads, I keep seeing the same two names pop up: Teddy Bridgewater of Louisville and Johnny Manziel of Texas A&M.

But here is the thing...

Teddy Bridgewater will be a junior next year. Johnny Manziel will be a sophomore. NEITHER ARE CERTAIN TO DECLARE FOR THE 2014 DRAFT!!!!.

In fact, over the last few years, it's become very RARE that an underclassman quarterback declares for the NFL draft... regardless of their speculated draft position (see Andrew Luck and Matt Barkley). This year's class features only Tyler Bray coming out as a junior, and most thought he was making a mistake not sticking around another year.

If by chance, those two stay in school, the 2014 class starts looking like this:
Tajh Boyd, Aaron Murray, David Fales, AJ McCarron, Logan Thomas, Keth Price

Just something to think about...

Boyd, Murray, and Thomas top that list for me. And none are Luck.

[DraftBoy]

Re: 2014 QB Prospects

Fales, and Bridgewater

I'd pass on everybody else.

[X-Era]

Re: 2014 QB Prospects

Fales, and Bridgewater

I'd pass on everybody else.

I like Bridgewater but will he declare?

[fluteflakes]

Re: 2014 QB Prospects

Bridgewater will most likely declare. Depends on how his season goes really. He loves playing for Coach Strong so I really don't think anybody can say.

Fales is #1 overall next year if Bridgewater doesn't declare. Other guys are Derek Carr, Tajh Boyd, Aaron Murray. Murray is terrible, Boyd has upside, and if Carr plays to his potential next season he might challenge for the #1 pick, but it seems unlikely at this point.

It all depends on which underclassmen chose to come out. I think Brett Smith declares as well, no reason to stay at Wyoming considering they're terrible.

[feldspar]

Re: 2014 QB Prospects

Johnny Football would be stupid to come out as a freakin' sophomore.

[Skooby]

Re: 2014 QB Prospects

Johnny Football would be stupid to come out as a freakin' sophomore.

Unless he wins the Heisman & a championship, his sponsorship money would be incredible.

[Don't Panic]

Re: 2014 QB Prospects

Unless he wins the Heisman & a championship, his sponsorship money would be incredible.

If he wins a Heisman and a NC, he's definitely ready to declare for the draft.

[Jaybird]

Re: 2014 QB Prospects

Lets hope we find a solution this season. Someone in the draft will end up being a good if not great pro. we need to get THAT guy

[jwenger]

Re: 2014 QB Prospects

With all the debate over picking a QB this year, I thought this was an important thread to start.

Time and time again, I have seen the suggestion that we "wait for next year" because the 2014 class is loaded. In these same threads, I keep seeing the same two names pop up: Teddy Bridgewater of Louisville and Johnny Manziel of Texas A&M.

But here is the thing...

Teddy Bridgewater will be a junior next year. Johnny Manziel will be a sophomore. NEITHER ARE CERTAIN TO DECLARE FOR THE 2014 DRAFT!!!!.

In fact, over the last few years, it's become very RARE that an underclassman quarterback declares for the NFL draft... regardless of their speculated draft position (see Andrew Luck and Matt Barkley who were both slated to go very high as juniors). This year's QB class features only Tyler Bray coming out as a junior, and most thought he was making a mistake not sticking around another year.

If by chance, those two stay in school, the 2014 class starts looking like this: Tajh Boyd, Aaron Murray, David Fales, AJ McCarron, Logan Thomas, Keith Price

Not quite as impressive, huh? Just something to think about...

I think if we go 1-15 next year and get the 1st pick then both Bridgewater and Manziel will see that
and both duck back into school for another year. So what, STILL draft a QB in 2014 as well as 2013
We are SO far behind on drafting QB's it will take us 5 years to catch up

[Goobylal]

Re: 2014 QB Prospects

A QB named "Fales?"

[Guest]

Re: 2014 QB Prospects

I think if we go 1-15 next year and get the 1st pick then both Bridgewater and Manziel will see that
and both duck back into school for another year. So what, STILL draft a QB in 2014 as well as 2013
We are SO far behind on drafting QB's it will take us 5 years to catch up

If they do, let's send them a card that says "we will be here again next year to draft you *****".

[swiper]

Re: 2014 QB Prospects

Fales, and Bridgewater

I'd pass on everybody else.

Murray is better than people give him credit for. IDK why he is under-rated.

[DraftBoy]

Re: 2014 QB Prospects

Murray is better than people give him credit for. IDK why he is under-rated.

Because he's not under rated. He's a Day 2 - Day 3 prospect.