<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Word here at the Senior Bowl; MSU teammates have been less than effusive in their praise of quaterback Connor Cook.</p>— Tony Pauline (@TonyPauline) <a href="https://twitter.com/TonyPauline/status/691834321091612672">January 26, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
The Texans should just figure out a way to land Wentz and Hack/Cook. I'd have no problems with that strategy. We have no chance without a franchise QB...you may as well do everything in your power to find one...otherwise, you're just wasting time.
This is my guess as to why you endorse Cardale. Please let me know how accurate or inaccurate this is. You aren't a big college football fan, but being a sports fan in general you caught wind of Ohio State's dominance last year. You also heard/saw that their quarterback was Cardale Jones. And maybe you even saw him do well in a game or two. After that, you don't really pay much attention to what's going on in college football. Until suddenly one day you drop on CF that you think the Texans should draft Cardale (cuz as far as you knew, he was a good QB). You get roasted because he had been so bad this year that he got benched and you clearly didn't even know that. Rather than admit you were wrong, you doubled down. And ever since then you've just been digging your grave ever further. At this point, you're in too deep to stop. You have to ride this out. And that's where you find yourself today. Yea or nay?
Will the 9ers keep Colin as their starter? <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Mike Shanahan told SF he would not want Colin Kaepernick on the team if he was to accept their HC job. Chip Kelly was hired shortly after.</p>— NFL Update (@MySportsUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/MySportsUpdate/status/690375899376672770">January 22, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Rival DC tells <a href="https://twitter.com/AlbertBreer">@AlbertBreer</a>: Colin Kaepernick poses a 'nightmare' in Chip Kelly's offense <a href="https://t.co/O6meNZAGdd">https://t.co/O6meNZAGdd</a></p>— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/AroundTheNFL/status/690638790029742080">January 22, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">49ers Want Chip Kelly To Give QB Colin Kaepernick A Chance <a href="https://t.co/lK4Ynahkcr">https://t.co/lK4Ynahkcr</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/49ers?src=hash">#49ers</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NFL?src=hash">#NFL</a></p>— NFLTradeRumors.co (@nfltrade_rumors) <a href="https://twitter.com/nfltrade_rumors/status/692030864239259648">January 26, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Carson Wentz measured at senior bowl 6’5 1/4’’, 233 lbs, and has 10 inch hands. That is as big as D-Hops hands. Article on QB hand sizes: http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/nfl/47036/311/exploring-qb-hand-size
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/HailStateFB">@HailStateFB</a> QB Dak Prescott says hello. <a href="https://t.co/gJdPjPbluv">pic.twitter.com/gJdPjPbluv</a></p>— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) <a href="https://twitter.com/HoustonTexans/status/692007318267953155">January 26, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Wilson or Tebow 2.0?!?! Actually I like Prescott, but I think he's a Tebow rather than Wilson unfortunately.
""Multiple Houston Texans scouts met Sunday with Louisiana Tech DL Vernon Butler, one of the draft's most intriguing sleeper prospects. ... Other discussions included Baylor WR Jay Lee with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Georgia OL John Theus with the Houston Texans, and William & Mary DB DeAndre Houston-Carson with the Indianapolis Colts."
Wentz tries to show he's a big-time QB after small-college career http://www.houstonchronicle.com/spo...hp?t=4519bd2d0c438d9cbb&cmpid=twitter-premium MOBILE, Ala. - Growing up in North Dakota, Carson Wentz was the quintessential late bloomer initially overshadowed by his older brother. Wentz was a 5-8, 125-pound freshman at Bismarck Century High School. He kept praying for a growth spurt. After sprouting a few inches by his sophomore year, Wentz eventually became a 6-3, 170-pound junior. He kept maturing into his frame until he was a 6-5, 200-pound senior quarterback. Recruiters had largely ignored Wentz until his last year of high school, with the exception of local powerhouse North Dakota State. He also received scholarship offers from Central Michigan, Southern Illinois and South Dakota State before eventually deciding to sign with North Dakota State, which he led to the last two Football Championship Subdivision national titles. "It's a funny story," Wentz said Monday at the Senior Bowl. "As a junior, I had some injury issues and didn't play quarterback. I missed out on a lot of the big recruiting. As a senior, I kind of came out of nowhere. Now, the obscurity is over. It's been replaced by a growing curiosity surrounding Wentz as a potential strong-armed NFL franchise quarterback. Ten inches taller and 100 pounds heavier than he was as a high school freshman, Wentz has emerged as a towering 6-6, 235-pounder projected as a high first-round draft pick. Because of Wentz's blend of ideal size, arm strength, mobility, intelligence and background in a pro-style offense, he's the highest-profile player at the Senior Bowl. Wentz could go anywhere within the top half of the first round. Perhaps the Texans, who briefly met with Wentz on Monday as he also spoke with roughly half the NFL, could entertain a draft trade maneuver to move up to land Wentz. The AFC South champion Texans currently hold the 22nd pick of the first round, and owner Bob McNair has made it clear he wants the team to acquire a franchise quarterback. "Carson is big. He's got a strong arm and is very athletic," said Senior Bowl executive director Phil Savage, a former Cleveland Browns general manager and Baltimore Ravens director of player personnel. "He's in an offense that's more conventional to the NFL, rather than all the spread offense type of stuff. Even though he's coming from the FCS, he's got a lot of traits that people think will carry over to the NFL. "I think he's probably going to be the most-watched player here. Hopefully, he winds up being the face of the franchise." NFL scouts want to evaluate Wentz's mental acumen and leadership and find out if he can make every throw with velocity and touch against superior competition. "I think there's obviously a lot of doubts coming from the FCS level," said Wentz, who missed eight games as a senior with a broken wrist but came back to lead the Bison to their fourth consecutive national title. "I want to address that right away and prove I can play at a high level, play at a fast level, and compete with those guys and really excel. I feel I have the mental and physical abilities to play at this level. I'm ready and excited to prove that." 8 years since Flacco After going 20-3 as a two-year starter and finishing third in school history with 5,115 career passing yards, 45 touchdowns, a 64.1 completion percentage and a 153.9 quarterback efficiency rating, Wentz is making his bid to become the first FCS player to be drafted in the first round since 2008, when the Ravens took quarterback Joe Flacco out of Delaware two picks after Tennessee State cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie went to the Cardinals. "With Carson Wentz, most of the scouts I talked to during the year probably thought he was worthy of second-round consideration, but a second-round grade in September is a high grade for a small school," Savage said. "As the fall progressed, then it became, 'Well, no, he's more of a first-rounder.' And within the last two weeks, I had two phone calls from (NFL) friends of mine saying that Wentz isn't just a first-rounder - he's going in the top 10. So there's a real buzz about him." Along with Cal's Jared Goff and Memphis' Paxton Lynch, Wentz is competing to be the first quarterback drafted. Michigan State's Connor Cook, who declined an invitation to the Senior Bowl, is regarded by most analysts as the fourth quarterback in the pecking order at this early stage of the draft process. "I don't know any quarterback who doesn't want to be the top guy in his class," Wentz said. "If you don't think you are or have the ability to be, then you're probably in the wrong sport." Wentz played against just one Football Bowl Subdivision opponent in college when the Bison beat Iowa State. This week could go a long way toward strengthening his draft stock. In the past, Flacco and Raiders quarterback Derek Carr used the Senior Bowl as a platform to prove themselves to NFL scouts. On display for Dallas Playing for the North squad at the Senior Bowl, Wentz is being coached by the Cowboys' coaching staff. Selecting fourth overall, Dallas could be in the market for a quarterback as it searches for a possible successor to veteran starter Tony Romo. Wentz tries to show he's a big-time QB after small-college career "It's a tremendous opportunity," Wentz said. "You've seen teams fall in love with players at any point in the first draft process. I can show not just my physical abilities, but the mental side of my game to the Cowboys' staff. "It's a long process. This is the first step. This is a coming-out party. Teams get to see you and meet you. It's kind of a big debut. Hopefully, the first impression is a good one."
Connor Cook still intrigues me. Especially since it is looking like Wentz is going to be gone way before the Texans pick at 22. I've been on and off his bandwagon. I just think he is going to shake off the negative criticism and play with a chip on his shoulder. His low percentage is worrying but he looked very impressive with his throws on the run, especially rolling right. He throws that long pass with such ease. His struggle is with the short passes. Maybe that is something he can work on.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Asked Doug Whaley if the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bills?src=hash">#Bills</a> would seriously consider a QB early. He cites Taylor/Manuel in final year of deals and says "Absolutely."</p>— Tyler Dunne (@TyDunne) <a href="https://twitter.com/TyDunne/status/692075950314385409">January 26, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
stupid Texans should have tanked and let the colts win the division..now we are going to miss out on another franchise QB..9-7 here we come again..
Cravens from USC is intriguing I think he could be a nice addition to the defense any thoughts on him?
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">"Dak Prescott had probably the best day of any QB." - <a href="https://twitter.com/MoveTheSticks">@MoveTheSticks</a> on Day 1 of <a href="https://twitter.com/seniorbowl">@seniorbowl</a> practices <a href="https://t.co/eA038lj4BW">pic.twitter.com/eA038lj4BW</a></p>— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) <a href="https://twitter.com/nflnetwork/status/692164317844803584">January 27, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MississippiState?src=hash">#MississippiState</a> QB Dak Prescott measures in at 6022, 226 with 9 7/8 inch hands. Meets the QB thresholds, big week for him. <a href="https://twitter.com/bobounds">@bobounds</a></p>— Eric Galko (@OptimumScouting) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptimumScouting/status/692004847680380928">January 26, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Some are comparing Dak Prescott to Cam Newton and Donovan McNabb prior to Senior Bowl workouts <a href="https://t.co/ECde1E6pkQ">https://t.co/ECde1E6pkQ</a></p>— Michael Bonner (@MikeBBonner) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeBBonner/status/692030845247447041">January 26, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
I like Prescott, too, but I tend to agree with you. He's too inaccurate, especially on deep balls. I think he has some Wilson-type escapability in the pocket, but to a much lesser degree. I think he can make you pay with his feet more like a Wilson, as well. Problem is, I think his arm, and mainly his accuracy is more like a Tebow. He's the kind of guy I could see pulling a Russell Wilson, though, and stepping in right away and starting for a team as a mid round pick, given his college experience. Though, he was playing in a spread system, and not a pro-style. Can he take snaps from under center? I think proving that at the Senior Bowl would go a long way for him. In the end, I think he falls somewhere between the two. I could see him being a decent starter in the league in a certain scenario, but most likely he'll be a journeyman backup. He's the kind of guy, though, that if for some reason he hangs around until the fifth round or so, I wouldn't mind taking a flyer on as that second QB pick of the draft. Problem is, where do you stash him?
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">QB Carson Wentz of <a href="https://twitter.com/NDSUfootball">@NDSUfootball</a> reminds you to watch him at the <a href="https://twitter.com/seniorbowl">@seniorbowl</a> on Saturday. <a href="https://t.co/pChGz825Xd">pic.twitter.com/pChGz825Xd</a></p>— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) <a href="https://twitter.com/HoustonTexans/status/692167679113830404">January 27, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
