Afternoon Blitz had Brodie Croyle QB from AL on today. He was talking about teams that might be interested in drafting him. he met with this one that one and the JETS. Then he said something to the effect of 'The Jets interview was by far the most intense of all the teams ive seen. They were all business, all they want to know was what I know about the game of football.' Sounds like the FO is serious about scouting players that know the game
Jay Cutler said the EXACT same thing...wow...our front office may be getting a all business reputation...
'Brodie Croyle QB 6?3 205 Alabama Croyle has all the physical skills to be an NFL quarterback. He?s tall, he?s athletic, and he has a strong arm. He is capable of making every throw on the football field, and when he?s on, he can carry a team on his back. He has the mobility in the pocket to elude the rush and escape to find more time to throw. Perhaps most important, Croyle has the intangibles to be successful at the next level. He has a great work ethic, is tough, and knows how to rally his troops. ' People like him
that is pretty cool, for what it is, I like to know that other teams may start to respect us as an organization down the road.
Omar Jacobs vs. Brodie Croyle 4. Omar Jacobs, Bowling Green (underclassman) Positives: Size (6-4 and 224 pounds), strength, and athleticism. ... Strong arm, large hands. ... Puts plenty of zip on deep outs and is able to get the ball into tight spaces ... Wonderful accuracy and touch on short and intermediate throws. Negatives: Tends to pull down the ball and run too soon; needs to become more comfortable working from the pocket. ... Throwing mechanics require work. ... Field vision, ability to read defenses. 5. Brodie Croyle, Alabama Positives: Strong arm, nice touch. ... Quick release that is enhanced by exceptionally fast throwing motion. ... Reads defenses well. ... Makes good decisions throwing from the pocket. ... Leadership. Negatives: At 6-2, faces a challenge seeing over linemen, and 205-pound frame could make him susceptible to injuries. NFL stock already has been hurt by injury-filled collegiate career. ... Accuracy and touch on shorter routes. ... Pocket awareness and ability to avoid pressure.
I don't have a problem with Croyle either. You don't need the 1st round or even second round to find a gem, but the challenge increases dramatically.
Trade down to 7-9, take DeAngelo and get an extra 2nd round pick and possibly more. Then we go QB early 2nd round and whatever after that (OL?). And of course we wouldn't have to blow a ton of picks trying to trade up.
Oh ok...I misinterpreted your last post...I am not against Croyle as long as he is given a shot to win the job in 07...
The problem with Croyle was that he was suppose to have injury problems! Do you really want to go down that road again?
I think no matter who we draft if we go QB he is going to sit until '07. The only way he starts this year is if, God forbid, we go through what we did last year, and I really REALLY hope that doesn't happen. I have been saying for weeks my favorite option is to trade down in the first, get an extra pick or two, and grab Croyle in round 2. Every other time I have said it though, people have jumped on my back for it. It's nice to see that people are thinking about it now. I honestly think it would be the best move for us.
I wouldn't be against trading down, but I have no idea who the Jets would be targeting by doing something like that... I doubt it would be a RB...
