NFL Draft 2013 Scouting Report: Quarterbacks
Note: There is video of each QB at the link below.
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2013/04/nfl_draft_2013_scouting_report_3.htmlBy Tom Reed, The Plain Dealer
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on April 20, 2013 at 3:16 PM, updated April 20, 2013 at 3:17 PM
Best of the best:
Geno Smith, QB, WVU
6-3, 218, 4.56
Possesses a live arm, and has put up eye-popping numbers with the Mountaineers. Hasn't thrown many interceptions. His lack of consistency, though, is puzzling. He doesn't possess great pocket awareness, doesn't always recognize disguised coverages and tends to hold onto the ball too long. This is the best of the best.
Best of the rest:
Ryan Nassib, QB, Syracuse
6-2, 227, 4.95
Plays the game with a linebacker's mentality. A gritty and competitive QB who can throw with velocity and touch. Don't be surprised of his old coach, Doug Marrone, takes him with the eighth pick.
E.J. Manuel, QB, Florida State
6-5, 237, 4.59
Multi-dimensional quarterback who could be on the Browns' radar if they trade down. He certainly passes the eye test with a great size and good speed. Must learn to be more poised in the pocket.
Matt Barkley, QB, USC
6-3, 227, 4.93
Barkley's decision to return for another season might have proved costly. He had an average senior year, one marked by a shoulder injury. He's an accurate quarterback, but doesn't possess a big arm. Might have been a better fit for the Browns' last regime that favored the West Coast offense.
Mike Glennon, QB, North Carolina State
6-7, 225, 4.94
Good size, big arm, heady quarterback. Footwork and leadership among the question marks.
Others to watch:
Tyler Wilson, Arkansas
6-7, 215, 4.93
Just a two-year starter who had a rough senior year. Possesses excellent size and can make all the throws.
Tyler Bray, QB, Tennessee
6-6, 232, 5.04
Good size, fine touch, but struggled against top-rate competition.
Matt Scott, QB, Arizona
6-2, 213, 4.63
A dual threat who could a developmental QB picked in the final round.
On the Browns
Starter: Brandon Weeden. Backups: Jason Campbell, Thad Lewis
Level of need (1 to 10): Six
Will the Browns give Weeden one more season? We should know the answer a week from now. The field of quarterbacks does not possess the quality of a season ago when Weeden was the fourth one chosen. Weeden seems better suited for the vertical game coach Rob Chudzinski and offensive coordinator Norv Turner.
But the Browns have worked out many of the top quarterbacks. Is the interest genuine or as part of a high stakes poker game that is the draft? The Browns desperately need a cornerback and perhaps another edge rusher as they convert to a 3-4 defense. The quality in the first round is better at those positions. The Browns have to know that.
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