The 2013 Prospect Thread - Page 94 - New England Patriots Forums

manxman2601 · 10-20-2012, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Merril Hoge's Tie Knot

Yeah, but he'd have to declare this year.

Happy to wait until next year.

Merril Hoge's Tie Knot · 10-20-2012, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by manxman2601

Happy to wait until next year.

Sorry, I meant he will have to declare this year for the Pats to have a shot at drafting him. He's either the first or second QB off the board next year. If he comes out this year there are QBs to push him out of the first round.

manxman2601 · 10-20-2012, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Merril Hoge's Tie Knot

Sorry, I meant he will have to declare this year for the Pats to have a shot at drafting him. He's either the first or second QB off the board next year. If he comes out this year there are QBs to push him out of the first round.

Not convinced of that. McCarron isn't flashy enough to go high first round, will be perceived as lacking that NFL arm. I'm already seeing talk about Barkley not being a first rounder because of his arm. And depending on what BB thinks of Mallet, we could be in a position to take a QB in the first next year.

McCarron is a system QB who just happens to fit our system perfectly.

Merril Hoge's Tie Knot · 10-20-2012, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by manxman2601

Not convinced of that. McCarron isn't flashy enough to go high first round, will be perceived as lacking that NFL arm. I'm already seeing talk about Barkley not being a first rounder because of his arm. And depending on what BB thinks of Mallet, we could be in a position to take a QB in the first next year.

McCarron is a system QB who just happens to fit our system perfectly.

Look at his competition. Logan Thomas if doesn't declare and he bounces back will go ahead of him but I'm not sure anyone else does. Bray probably declares but if he doesn't he might go in front of McCarron. It would have to be a stupid team though. Murray maybe, but probably not. He'll get criticized for his height. Mettenberger sucks. Bridgewater? Driskel? Pass and pass.

manxman2601 · 10-20-2012, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Merril Hoge's Tie Knot

Look at his competition. Logan Thomas if doesn't declare and he bounces back will go ahead of him but I'm not sure anyone else does. Bray probably declares but if he doesn't he might go in front of McCarron. It would have to be a stupid team though. Murray maybe, but probably not. He'll get criticized for his height. Mettenberger sucks. Bridgewater? Driskel? Pass and pass.

Bridgewater will almost certainly go ahead of him. Bray and Thomas certainly could because of upside, Sean Mannion highly regarded, as is the QB at Montana (I believe whose name escapes me). The only QB drafted in the first in the last two years who really compares to the game manager type that McCarron is was Ponder but he was a lot more mobile than McCarron.

We shall see but I reckon he's a late first at best,more likely a 2-3 rd rounder. Would still take him though.

***mayoclinic*** · 10-20-2012, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by manxman2601

Dear Lord

When the unthinkable happens and Terrific Tom hangs up his boots, please can you have ensured that we have AJ McCarron ready to take his place.

Thanks Awfully

Brother Manx

Smartest and most accurate QB in CFB

Amen.

McCarron's been my QB binky for the Pats for some time. Perfect fit as a Brady understudy.

Merril Hoge's Tie Knot · 10-20-2012, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by manxman2601

Bridgewater will almost certainly go ahead of him. Bray and Thomas certainly could because of upside, Sean Mannion highly regarded, as is the QB at Montana (I believe whose name escapes me). The only QB drafted in the first in the last two years who really compares to the game manager type that McCarron is was Ponder but he was a lot more mobile than McCarron.

We shall see but I reckon he's a late first at best,more likely a 2-3 rd rounder. Would still take him though.

Bridgewater could but he's a product of system and competition. Teddy Checkdown.

I'd argue McCarron has a way higher upside than Bray or Thomas. Bray is just an idiot with a big arm and a long release. You can pick those guys up anywhere. Thomas is a product of a decent junior year and awful comparisons to Cam Newton. McCarron is a smart, accurate winner that kills SEC defenses.