NFL Scouts think Teddy Bridgewater could challenge Clowney for 1st overall pick in 2014?

Bridgewater a young Warren Moon?

 

And here comes (my favorite) Marcus Mariota.

 

I'd take either Mariota or Bridgewater and be happy.

 

Honestly, there are about 7 quarterbacks in this year's draft that I'd be ecstatic with. This is the perfect year to need a QB. I'm just wondering which teams go QB with their first pick? We know the Jags, Bucs, and Browns will all be looking, but who else is there that's going to be picking in front of or around the Texans? Cardinals? Vikings? Chargers?

 

I think there might be more QBs this year than teams looking for QBs - which means teams that don't need a QB now may have a great opportunity to draft their QB of the future lower in the draft. Though the attractiveness of some of these guys like Mariota and Manziel is going to depend on whether the current read-option types (RG3, Wilson, Kaepernick) have sophomore slumps or improve on last year. The NFL is a reactionary league, so if they all suck this year, everyone is going to decide it was a fluke and de-value those guys in this year's draft.

 

Never understood the hype around this guy. But to each his own I guess. I just hope our Texans don't make the mistake of gambling on this guy.

 

What do you not like about him?

 

I respect the Pac12, but get annoyed by their whining fans, so I was hoping to see a crappy Oregon team this weekend. I'm just a casual observer and gambler, but damn, Mariota looks legit.

 

Bridgewater, Mariota, and Tahj Boyd will all be very good QB's in my mind. Can't go wrong either way.

 

While seriously expecting the Texans to now be a 7-9 team or worse...These are my thoughts on some of these QB prospects:

1. like Manziel for his attitude...we need a bad ass under center...and his personality would transcend the team. And as he matures, that competitive fire will keep driving him. His size is really his only drawback...he could get hurt playing against NFL athletes, that have the speed to neutralize most QBs.

2. Like Bridgewater...bc he is a true throw back of pocket passers...terrific vision and has a wide understanding of coverages. He may really be the most NFL ready QB

3. Marcus Mariota is the most intriguing...bc he has a canon for an arm, and lighting quick on the field. His size, arm strength and speed could be very enticing. But he could be a project in the NFL...

Personally, we need a real leader. Someone that has his own personality and doesnt adopt it from his head coach. Schaub, Yates and Keenum have all adopted Kubiak's mentality and personality. So the way Kubiak thinks, Schaub and his understudies deliver. Someone like Manziel may force Kubiak to be more riskier....bc we sure as heck know that Manziel isnt listening to conservative play calls from Kubiak.

I like Bridgewater the most, but Jacksonville is most likely taking him. Manziel might be in our range, but if you are going with a totally different coach and system, Marcus Mariota might be really a good choice...

 

The huge hype began with his performance against Florida in the Sugal Bowl.

If you want a leader, Mariota isn't your guy. He's very introverted and I that is my #1 concern about him in the NFL. He's trying to be more outgoing this season but it's not really his personality.

 

The way Clowney is playing this year he needs to kick it into overdrive to stay in the first round.

 

I know mobility is important, but no more noodle arms, please.

 

In my rambling...I shouldve mentioned that i dont think he is at all...I just think he would be an interesting prospect..sorry...

Bridgewater and Manziel may have that "It" factor...I just dont think that Manziel wont hold up well in the NFL. Everyone is fast, but if this kid gets hit...good night

 

Bridgewater pushing Clowney for the #1 overall isn't that surprising. I might have said otherwise prior to the season, but the top QB in any draft will have at shot if the first team drafting needs a QB. The fact that Bridgewater has looked great, and Clowney seems more "Mario Williams" than "Julius Peppers," only increases the odds.

 

I seen Clowney alot not impress at all. Bridgewater will be pretty good though. Only good thing about Clowney for Texans is he will take a spot ahead of the Texans.

 

Judging a pass rusher at the college level is like judging a QB. Actually being good on the field doesn't always matter... having a high motor doesn't always matter.

Watt in college - high motor, high impact playmaker that turned out better in the pros than in college.

Selvie in college - athletic, high speed, destructive pass rusher that tormented QB's, better on the college level.

Clowney just isn't trying. His attitude is poor but good coaches aren't scared off by that, good coaches believe they can turn a player around. Clowney is too talented to fall outside the top 5. If I had to pick between Manziel or Clowney on the Texans (assuming the two big-name QB's are gone)... I might have to go with Clowney, assuming he grades out as expected. The thought of a great defensive end locked into a rookie scale contract long-term, next to Watt for the next several years - that's exciting. Manziel is undersized and hasn't played without an elite offensive line protecting him.

And I don't blame Clowney for watching his back. He has nothing to gain playing for South Carolina. If he doesn't care about winning at that level so be it.

 

So that brings up a question. If he's entering free agency, will he play hard for your NFL team, or protect himself for his next contract? If the team isn't doing well, will he give full effort or protect himself? If he doesn't care about winning in college, will he in the NFL?

If he doesn't have a lot of excitement for the game or pride in his play, that should bring up red flags. You don't see Johnny Manziel - or basically any other NFL prospect - not playing hard or putting himself in harm's way to protect himself for next year.