Bridgewater.... how do you know?

Paradis · 03-15-2013, 02:47 AM

....That he's not the next Barkley, or Leinart, Locker.. all guys who could have been drafted #1 one season, and tumbled the next.

Just curious about what you guys think makes this guy a lock to replicate his success in 2013 and remain a top 1-3 pick.

K-Ro 25 · 03-15-2013, 04:31 AM

You don't put a draft featuring Manziel, Chuckie, and Boyd makes it a lot more tempting.

Monsterxman · 03-15-2013, 07:29 AM

I'll say this about Bridgewater, his poise and accuracy are in another world compared to the QBs you mention, especially under pressure. The game is never too big for this guy and it's not like he's a product of the system or talent he's surrounded with. That Louisville is a sub .500 team without him.

DDNYjets · 03-15-2013, 07:38 AM

The answer is that you don't know. You never know. But I think the kid is going to be a great pro.

I also happen to like kids that have been through some sort of hardship and have gotten through it. IMO I think it shows how they will handle adversity as a pro. You should go read the stories about when his mother got breast cancer and how as a 14 yr old he started working odd jobs to give her money to help out with his siblings.

http://espn.go.com/college-football/...ere-mother-ncf

Untouchable · 03-15-2013, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Monsterxman

I'll say this about Bridgewater, his poise and accuracy are in another world compared to the QBs you mention, especially under pressure. The game is never too big for this guy and it's not like he's a product of the system or talent he's surrounded with. That Louisville is a sub .500 team without him.

+1

Astoria · 03-15-2013, 02:17 PM

A lot of guys who fall into the category you mentioned are either products of a big hyped up program with lots of talent surrounding them (leinart, barkley), or not really quality passers of the football (locker). Bridgewater CREATES the hype around his program, by the way he throws the football (and not really his running, which won't translate to the NFL). It's a critical difference.

He's special.

TheMikeIsHot · 03-15-2013, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Paradis

....That he's not the next Barkley, or Leinart, Locker.. all guys who could have been drafted #1 one season, and tumbled the next.

Just curious about what you guys think makes this guy a lock to replicate his success in 2013 and remain a top 1-3 pick.

You don't know.

What I do know is that he's not on the same level as a prospect as John Elway or Peyton Manning or Andrew Luck.

SlickBri481 · 03-15-2013, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Paradis

....That he's not the next Barkley, or Leinart, Locker.. all guys who could have been drafted #1 one season, and tumbled the next.

Just curious about what you guys think makes this guy a lock to replicate his success in 2013 and remain a top 1-3 pick.

I would say of the guys you listed, he clearly has better physical tools than Barkley and Leinart, and he's a far better passer already than Locker ever was. He also didn't have the benefit of playing on a college all-star team (Leinart, Barkley), and actually took his program to great heights, winning a BCS game against one of the best Ds in the country (unlike Locker who couldn't take the Huskies anywhere).

I'd be surprised if his stock drops with another year of experience, but I guess anything is possible. Injuries the only red flag I see

DDNYjets · 03-15-2013, 04:55 PM

I think the one guy who might struggle this year is Manziel.

If you look that 2012 Texas A&M team was LOADED with players. They are all getting drafted.

Dreamers · 03-15-2013, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Paradis

....That he's not the next Barkley, or Leinart, Locker.. all guys who could have been drafted #1 one season, and tumbled the next.

Just curious about what you guys think makes this guy a lock to replicate his success in 2013 and remain a top 1-3 pick.

I wouldn't put much stock in any QB you haven't seen play at least 3 years. I don't think Bridgewater is worth half as much some seem to think he is. Manziel same thing. For all the he'd be #1 overall this year I have to laugh. Given his size I find it hard to believe he'd even be a 2nd rounder. Skill or not guys like him just dont go it the 1st because they just don't have a pro QB build. As a scout you have to love Manziels highlights but on paper you'd take a guy like Glennon before him based on potential and likely hood to survive. Boyd and Carr ARE the featured QBs for next year people should be looking at. I can't say either are better prospects then Geno right now.

Joe W. Namath · 03-15-2013, 05:03 PM

There could be a qb out there that we dont even know about. Nobody was talking RG3 as a top pick before his senior season.

24 · 03-15-2013, 05:11 PM

Well he has talent that Barkley doesn't have.

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Dreamers · 03-15-2013, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe W. Namath

There could be a qb out there that we dont even know about. Nobody was talking RG3 as a top pick before his senior season.

Or Cam. Seriously I think Cam was ranked like the 34th best QB going into his SR year. Griffen did have some hype the year before actually was just dimmed by Luck and Barkley.

TheMikeIsHot · 03-15-2013, 07:46 PM

AJ McCarron is probably a name that will emerge next year if he has a big season.

JonEJet · 03-15-2013, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Monsterxman

I'll say this about Bridgewater, his poise and accuracy are in another world compared to the QBs you mention, especially under pressure. The game is never too big for this guy and it's not like he's a product of the system or talent he's surrounded with. That Louisville is a sub .500 team without him.

Dude, Boyd's accuracy is all world....watch the other players before making comments you know nothing about

Paradis · 03-15-2013, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by JonEJet

Dude, Boyd's accuracy is all world....watch the other players before making comments you know nothing about

That's funny. You know why? Cause you don't know what you're talking about... That post had nothing to do with BOYD. At all. He was responding to the likes of Barkley, Locker et al, who were all at some point considered surefire top dogs one season, then flopped the next and lost their draft status.

So read other comments properly before rolling up your e-sleeves...

TheMikeIsHot · 03-15-2013, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Paradis

So read comments before rolling up your e-sleeves...

hahahahahhahahaha

lmao e-sleeves.

so good.

J-Diddy · 03-15-2013, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by TheMikeIsHot

AJ McCarron is probably a name that will emerge next year if he has a big season.

Yeah Mccarron in the 6th round is looking great right now. Please he has a high school arm. I would rather take his girlfriend as a Cheerleader

Dreamers · 03-15-2013, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by J-Diddy

Yeah Mccarron in the 6th round is looking great right now. Please he has a high school arm. I would rather take his girlfriend as a Cheerleader

Or his mom dont forget his mom.

carlito1171 · 03-15-2013, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by DDNYjets

The answer is that you don't know. You never know. But I think the kid is going to be a great pro.

I also happen to like kids that have been through some sort of hardship and have gotten through it. IMO I think it shows how they will handle adversity as a pro. You should go read the stories about when his mother got breast cancer and how as a 14 yr old he started working odd jobs to give her money to help out with his siblings.

http://espn.go.com/college-football/...ere-mother-ncf

WOW!

I really hope he pans out...where ever he is drafted. Can't help but root for the guy after reading that story.

03-15-2013, 02:47 AM	#1
Paradis Is waiting for Ryan Mallet All Pro Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: the 80s Posts: 7,108	Bridgewater.... how do you know? ....That he's not the next Barkley, or Leinart, Locker.. all guys who could have been drafted #1 one season, and tumbled the next. Just curious about what you guys think makes this guy a lock to replicate his success in 2013 and remain a top 1-3 pick.

03-15-2013, 04:31 AM	#2
K-Ro 25 Amateur Draft Expert / College Safety Veteran Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,066	You don't put a draft featuring Manziel, Chuckie, and Boyd makes it a lot more tempting.

03-15-2013, 07:29 AM	#3
Monsterxman supercalifragilisticexpialidocious All League Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 4,065	I'll say this about Bridgewater, his poise and accuracy are in another world compared to the QBs you mention, especially under pressure. The game is never too big for this guy and it's not like he's a product of the system or talent he's surrounded with. That Louisville is a sub .500 team without him.

03-15-2013, 07:38 AM	#4
DDNYjets Bye week buh bye Rex Hall Of Fame Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: New York Posts: 12,306	The answer is that you don't know. You never know. But I think the kid is going to be a great pro. I also happen to like kids that have been through some sort of hardship and have gotten through it. IMO I think it shows how they will handle adversity as a pro. You should go read the stories about when his mother got breast cancer and how as a 14 yr old he started working odd jobs to give her money to help out with his siblings. http://espn.go.com/college-football/...ere-mother-ncf

03-15-2013, 02:17 PM	#6
Astoria Bababa basketball, gimme gimme gimme the ball because I'm gonna dunk it Veteran Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,753	A lot of guys who fall into the category you mentioned are either products of a big hyped up program with lots of talent surrounding them (leinart, barkley), or not really quality passers of the football (locker). Bridgewater CREATES the hype around his program, by the way he throws the football (and not really his running, which won't translate to the NFL). It's a critical difference. He's special.

03-15-2013, 04:55 PM	#9
DDNYjets Bye week buh bye Rex Hall Of Fame Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: New York Posts: 12,306	I think the one guy who might struggle this year is Manziel. If you look that 2012 Texas A&M team was LOADED with players. They are all getting drafted.

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Joe W. Namath Darrell Bevell for HC in 2014. All Pro Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Boynton Beach, FL Posts: 7,829	There could be a qb out there that we dont even know about. Nobody was talking RG3 as a top pick before his senior season.

03-15-2013, 05:11 PM	#12
24 All Pro Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 8,884	Well he has talent that Barkley doesn't have. Sent from my LG-P769 using Tapatalk 2

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TheMikeIsHot All Pro Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 7,043	AJ McCarron is probably a name that will emerge next year if he has a big season.