However, the Browns still need a quarterback. IMO they will draft a quarterback in the upcoming draft.
So, for the sake of argument pick a guy you like and why.
I will start with a guy who is not now considered top three. There are still plenty of games to be played so all rankings can change.
John Mateer. I love this guy.
I place a high value on leadership. It is often talked about but hard to quantify. Great quarterbacks have to be great leaders. The position almost dictates that. The quarterback touches the ball on every offensive play. He has to be able to communicate and lead.
Forget Oklahoma. I don't care that is the team he plays on. However, watching Mateer play it is hard not to think of Baker. His playing personality is so similar.
Mateer is obviously in charge. He is the guy they all look to. He commands the huddle. Gets guys in place. You can see the team look to him for direction.
His arm talent is similar to Baker. He can reach any part of field easily. His release is super quick.
Where Mateer separates from Baker is his true running skills. He is a very good runner. He is powerful, fast, and elusive. His mobility helps him extend plays.
He broke his thumb on his throwing hand. Came back after surgery in two weeks. He has been playing hurt. His numbers reflect a drop off.
I am unconcerned. In fact it may cause him to slip in the draft which could be a good thing.
Before his thumb injury he was on fire.
His skills translate to the NFL today. Mobility is a must. He is 6'1" 225lbs. Thick powerful athlete.
IMO he has all the markings of a franchise quarterback.
Fernando Mendoza, he is a Jr. at Indiana- may or may not come out- he might want to stay at Indiana and NOT get drafted by the Browns due to our QB history. I want a larger QB- he's 6 ft 5 and 225 lbs. Don't want short or small QB- high quality character. He's my favorite.
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However, the Browns still need a quarterback. IMO they will draft a quarterback in the upcoming draft.
So, for the sake of argument pick a guy you like and why.
I will start with a guy who is not now considered top three. There are still plenty of games to be played so all rankings can change.
John Mateer. I love this guy.
I place a high value on leadership. It is often talked about but hard to quantify. Great quarterbacks have to be great leaders. The position almost dictates that. The quarterback touches the ball on every offensive play. He has to be able to communicate and lead.
Forget Oklahoma. I don't care that is the team he plays on. However, watching Mateer play it is hard not to think of Baker. His playing personality is so similar.
Mateer is obviously in charge. He is the guy they all look to. He commands the huddle. Gets guys in place. You can see the team look to him for direction.
His arm talent is similar to Baker. He can reach any part of field easily. His release is super quick.
Where Mateer separates from Baker is his true running skills. He is a very good runner. He is powerful, fast, and elusive. His mobility helps him extend plays.
He broke his thumb on his throwing hand. Came back after surgery in two weeks. He has been playing hurt. His numbers reflect a drop off.
I am unconcerned. In fact it may cause him to slip in the draft which could be a good thing.
Before his thumb injury he was on fire.
His skills translate to the NFL today. Mobility is a must. He is 6'1" 225lbs. Thick powerful athlete.
IMO he has all the markings of a franchise quarterback.
He is an IT factor QB similar to Baker, like you said, but in my opinion is a little bit too short. I honestly don't want another short QB. He only has an average build so I would hardly call him a powerful athlete but he is OK size wise for a QB. I see him at about the same quality as Sanders and not really an upgrade to Sanders. He is a powerful leader type but then so is Sanders, if he ever gets a chance to show it ...
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Fernando Mendoza, he is a Jr. at Indiana- may or may not come out- he might want to stay at Indiana and NOT get drafted by the Browns due to our QB history. I want a larger QB- he's 6 ft 5 and 225 lbs. Don't want short or small QB- high quality character. He's my favorite.
I like this guy quite a bit but I am not so sure he enters the draft this year. He honestly reminds me a lot of a young Joe Flacco who can run a little bit better. When he runs though ... I don't like how he runs head first because he could get hurt doing that at the NFL level. I really like his footwork though. He always keeps his feet in a base situation to through while he is scanning the field. He feels like the old school traditional pocket passer to me. I feel like he needs to add 10 to 20 plds of muscle though because he is a bit too skinny and will be subject to bones bruises more often in the NFL.
I would certainly love drafting this kid and he would be a HUGE upgrade for us.
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Sellers has a high ceiling. I like him. I think another year in college would serve him well. Moore and Simpson will only have one year as a starter under their belts, but look the part.
I can also see a scenario where the Browns go something like: 1a) Fano, 1b) Tate.
Taylen Green at 6'6" 225 lbs is my sneaky good QB. He has a very strong arm and is deceptively fast on his feet. He was clocked at 21 mph which when you consider Gibbs runs at 22 mph is really fast for a QB. What stands out to me when I watch him is how fluid and effortless things look for him. When he runs it looks beautiful and effortless. When he passes it is a smooth and effortless motion. Honestly, I feel like he will do much better at the NFL level than at the college level.
He does have his flaws though. He has the same HERO syndrome Sanders has where he puts to much pressure on himself to make the big play. He will sometimes make throws into coverage that is too tight because he is fearless when throwing the ball. I also feel he doesn't always see the whole field like Mendoza does. He is still young though and I feel like what he is lacking can be improved with good coaching and experience.
He is far above what the Browns currently have on roster and would be a game changing QB for the Browns and an ailing offensive line. He also has zero off field character concerns.
I don't know where he will go in the draft but I would easily give him a first round draft grade. We could probably take a stud WR and then be able to draft this guy afterwards.
He is probably NOT a QB Kevin would like though. To me though, that is probably a good thing atm ...
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Sellers has a high ceiling. I like him. I think another year in college would serve him well. Moore and Simpson will only have one year as a starter under their belts, but look the part.
I can also see a scenario where the Browns go something like: 1a) Fano, 1b) Tate.
Those 3 are my top 3 QB's.
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Sellers has a high ceiling. I like him. I think another year in college would serve him well. Moore and Simpson will only have one year as a starter under their belts, but look the part.
I can also see a scenario where the Browns go something like: 1a) Fano, 1b) Tate.
Todd McShay heard that Moore will return to Oregon?
You don't till it is verified.
Mendoza looks good.
Simpson also looks the part.
I don't see the Browns not drafting a quarterback. It would have to be unusual circumstances like the draft order working against them and someone else taking the guy they had zeroed in on.
Or, it would take something off the charts like Gabriel or Sanders going bonkers for the rest of this season. That is highly unlikely.
There is a long way to go before the draft lots can change.
