VJCPatriot

Time to get the hype machine in full gear!
First of all let's look at the size of Kevin O'Connell.
6'5 225 lbs. Excellent height to see the field. Solid weight.
http://www.nfl.com/draft/profiles/ke...connell?id=371

Next let's look at what he can do with his feet.
He holds the school career record for yards rushing (1,312) and touchdowns rushing (19) by a quarterback.
That means he can scramble, pick up first downs with his feet when people are covered, and generally be a double threat.

Now let's examine his arm strength.
Arm is strong enough to make all the throws..Nice touch and timing..Is mobile enough to buy time in the pocket and make plays with his feet...Can throw on the run...Hard worker...Very competitive...Team leader...A lot of experience...Has a ton of upside.
http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/sco...noconnell.html

Next consider his situation. No pressure to start. Learning at the feet of the master in Tom Brady. Absorbing all those hints and tips like a sponge as he waits for his shot. And he is immersed in a team attitude of winning and hard work that will stay with him the rest of his career. It is picks like this that keep dynasties going. See Montana to Young transition, San Francisco 49ers dynasty. In summary, very solid draft pick that can pay off big down the road.

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otis p. driftwood

That's great. The guy hasn't even seen Gillete yet and you're already starting a QB controversy.

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BelichickFan

Four years from now, Tommy will be 34. We'll just have to see how he's going, most likely he'll have 2-3 years left but you never know. If he's showing his age and O'Connell has impressed they could re-sign him and he could move in at the appropriate time. I think most likely he'll end up being traded and we'll draft Tommy's replacement in 2-3 years but it's possible we just did it.

VJCPatriot

Well I'm thinking it will take a few years for O'Connell to develop. But it's good to know that you've got a very athletic option in development for the most important position on the team. This guy isn't just a late round throwaway pick like Cassell or a walk on free agent like Gutierrez. He has prototypical size, speed, athleticism, and arm strength for the position. The similarities to the situation in San Francisco were too strong to ignore.

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otis p. driftwood

Don't they have another QB as well, or did he vanish?

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VJCPatriot

Who are you talking about?

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otis p. driftwood

If I knew I'd have said. Didn't they pick up a big tall QB from waivers or something part way through the season?

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VJCPatriot

Nope... The only backups to Brady are currently Cassell and Gutierrez.
And now KO, who has better athleticism, size, speed, and upside than either of those guys.

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Disco Volante

I personally hope we never see this kid start, not because of his play though.

Rather, by the time I’d accept such an idea - he’d be at least 31 years old.

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VJCPatriot

I think we'll see some KO action in the preseason. Of course if we see KO starting in the regular season that means that something has happened to Tom Brady. So... hopefully KO's regular season debut won't be for at least a few more years.

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