Which Qb Do You Like Best In The Draft?

[bce086]

I know most of us are on the general consensus that we do not want Ozzie drafting a QB, and feel comfortable with Smith, Boller, and McNair battling it out as we have other pressing needs. Although if we were to take a QB, which would you want us to draft and why?

I would like to see Brohm land to us in the 2nd round. I believe he is the best QB in the draft, and we will be able to use our 1st pick on filling the CB or OT or other important needs.

[CARavensFan]

I agree that Brohm, especially in the 2nd, would be a great steal as he only improved over his junior season while his team stumbled and as such has no real reason why he should be sliding down the draft boards of some many teams.

However, that being said I think more teams will see that and he will be gone by the mid to end of the 1st round. With that being the case I voted for Matt Ryan (even though he seems to catch so much flack everywhere read) simply because I I'm not so high on the other QBs that we'd be left with after Ryan and Brohm are off the board in terms with how they compare against the guys on our roster right now. Also I kinda think that Harbaugh may push a little for Ryan as well due to his knowledge and experience seeing him develop in his backyard up in New England.

That just my two cents, though I still think that if Leodis McKelvin were to fall to us I would say that him first as I kinda think whichever QB gets the starting job will do better under Cam's system and tutelage, I would almost say give the guys on the roster a chance with the breath of fresh and air; then if they can't hack it look to get someone in the 2009 draft.

[Ravens52]

Up until 2 days ago when I read an article about Dennis Dixon I would have said Ryan. But, if Dixon would be healthy which I'm sure he would then I'd be all for getting him.

[bce086]

"That just my two cents, though I still think that if Leodis McKelvin were to fall to us I would say that him first as I kinda think whichever QB gets the starting job will do better under Cam's system and tutelage, I would almost say give the guys on the roster a chance with the breath of fresh and air; then if they can't hack it look to get someone in the 2009 draft."

I agree 100%. Id love to see us get McKelvin or DRC in the first round instead of any QB. I also am confident that Smith, or Boller (Yea thats right) will perform much better under Cam's offensive schemes.

"Up until 2 days ago when I read an article about Dennis Dixon I would have said Ryan. But, if Dixon would be healthy which I'm sure he would then I'd be all for getting him."

I didnt know much about Dixon until that article, but he seems like a good candidate granted he stays healthy. We could probably get him later in the draft after picking up other more critical needs.

[Devastat1on]

"That just my two cents, though I still think that if Leodis McKelvin were to fall to us I would say that him first as I kinda think whichever QB gets the starting job will do better under Cam's system and tutelage, I would almost say give the guys on the roster a chance with the breath of fresh and air; then if they can't hack it look to get someone in the 2009 draft."

I agree 100%. Id love to see us get McKelvin or DRC in the first round instead of any QB. I also am confident that Smith, or Boller (Yea thats right) will perform much better under Cam's offensive schemes.

"Up until 2 days ago when I read an article about Dennis Dixon I would have said Ryan. But, if Dixon would be healthy which I'm sure he would then I'd be all for getting him."

I didnt know much about Dixon until that article, but he seems like a good candidate granted he stays healthy. We could probably get him later in the draft after picking up other more critical needs.

I dont think Dixon has NFL fundamentals.. I dont think he has the "NFL Arm". Dixon is also very thin and short compared to the others.. Also that sidearm throw of Dixon's also repels me from him. Granted, there are quarterbacks who throw sidearm and succeed, but i just dont think Dixon has what it takes.. Ryan, Brohm or Flacco are all quality candidates and i wouldnt mind having either of them.. Henne im not sure about.. Im not sold ont he guy yet and i really dont know too much about him..

[Ravens_Pwn12]

joe and matt seem to be the best. i would take joe

[Corvus]

I pretty much agree with everything you said bce086.

Brohm is the best quarterback in this class. Period. With Flacco and Ryan coming in behind him.

If you guys are looking for an athletic QB, Josh Johnson is fast enough and he's a little sturdier than Dixon. He played in a pretty weak division in my opinion but he really manhandled all of his opponents. Plus, Jim Harbaugh was his head coach in college...

[b-morebrotha]

they all impress me to an extent exept woodson from kentucky and alot of people have him top 5. Dixon is who i'd pay to see though. He brings more exitement to the game than any of these other guys. I like flacco's game but i keep hearing about him being to tall of a qb and effecting his footwork. So those are my favorites whose carrers i'll be following. I'd buy a dixon jersey before a brohm one no doubt

[bce086]

I forgot to add Woodson in there... i dont know too much about him except whats been said on this forum. Im really hoping for McKelvin or DRC in 1st round, then if we can get Brohm or Flacco in the 2nd round.

[Devastat1on]

I forgot to add Woodson in there... i dont know too much about him except whats been said on this forum. Im really hoping for McKelvin or DRC in 1st round, then if we can get Brohm or Flacco in the 2nd round.

Yeah i agree with you.. that would probably be my ideal draft.. I like Ryan a lot, but he barely edges out Flacco and Brohm in my opinion.. I want us to take a corner in the first round, and Flacco or Brohm would be steals in the second..

[smashmouth82]

Yeah i agree with you.. that would probably be my ideal draft.. I like Ryan a lot, but he barely edges out Flacco and Brohm in my opinion.. I want us to take a corner in the first round, and Flacco or Brohm would be steals in the second..

i voted for ryan based on immediate NFL impact. but i do agree, in the long run i don't think he is that far ahead of flacco. i'm not so sold on brohm though. if i was a GM and ryan was already taken, i wouldn't hesitate to take flacco. just cause a guy plays at a small school doesn't mean he can't play effectively in the pros. ( jerry rice, brian westbrook )

[Corvus]

I still don't understand how everone is more sold on Ryan than Brohm, they both have shown about the same amount of ability to the scouts and Brohm was a more proficient passer in college (33 starts, 12,775 yds, 71 TDs, 24 INT to Ryan's 32 starts, 8,963 yds, 54 TDs, 34 INT). Watching both of them they both seem to be on the same level to me but Brohm's college stats just speak to me a lot more than Ryan's.

[CARavensFan]

I still don't understand how everone is more sold on Ryan than Brohm, they both have shown about the same amount of ability to the scouts and Brohm was a more proficient passer in college (33 starts, 12,775 yds, 71 TDs, 24 INT to Ryan's 32 starts, 8,963 yds, 54 TDs, 34 INT). Watching both of them they both seem to be on the same level to me but Brohm's college stats just speak to me a lot more than Ryan's.

While I do not understand how Brohm's stock has fallen so much since last year where he was thought to be a top pick; I think the main thing that hurt him was that Louisville didn't do as well as last year when they made their fairy tale run.

However you have to look at other things besides just stats like the system they were playing in, the level of competition, the type of players they had around them, etc. Just look at what happened to Colt Brennan, he started off being a possible 1st day pick and now he's fallen off the map because of issues with the run-and-gun offense he played in.

These are just several things that you have to consider when looking at a QB especially, because in the right type of system stats can be inflated or misleading.

Also, though I might be wrong on this one, I though I read somewhere that Brohm scored one of the lower Wonderlic scores among QBs which could have also hurt him too.

Still I think that if we ended up with either one it would be a good pick for, especially after listening to Ozzie, Eric, and John's Pre-Draft Press Conference when Ozzie mentioned the chance that we could even carry 4 QBs if we drafted somebody this year, meaning Troy doesn't get the ax, we keep Steve's veteran leadership in the QB position, and Kyle will get one more can to show why he was given an extension through this season.

[Reed_4_President]

Real quick answer to that. ..NONE.. they all seem like they will bomb when it comes to the NFL.. at least the QBS that are all getting the hype.

[Kwolf52]

I would not take any of them. The Qb group is weak in this draft. Best case senerio, I would take Woodson or Brenan in the later rounds and draft more talented players in the early rounds or trade some of your picks for an unhappy 85's

[Ravens52]

Just wondering, how come Flacco has been getting so much love from everyone?

[PuppyPuncher]

I don't know why everyone is so high on Joe Flacco? He played in a shotgun spread which is synonymous with bad footwork and poor pocket presence.

Dennis Dixon doesn't have enough football smarts to play at the NFL level. He's just a great college football athlete that won't cut it in the pros.

It comes down to Brohm, Ryan and Henne. Matt Ryan is most likely to be a franchise QB. Brohm has potential and probably fits the Cam Cameron offense the best. Chad Henne is battle-tested and a leader but I'm concerned with all the talent he was surrounded with.

Matt Ryan will likely fall to us at eight and I doubt we pass him up.

[HeapMachine86]

I really feel that Matt Ryan is overrated. I don't like his footwork and he doesn't have an NFL arm. I'd rather go after Brohm or Flacco in the 2nd round...... But one thing I do trust is Newsome's eye for talent so I'm really interested to see who he drafts

[neepo13]

No Andre Woodson? Dont sleep on him. He's going to be a steal.

[neepo13]

Up until 2 days ago when I read an article about Dennis Dixon I would have said Ryan. But, if Dixon would be healthy which I'm sure he would then I'd be all for getting him.

If we got Dixon, I'd rather try him out at WR.

[PuppyPuncher]

No Andre Woodson? Dont sleep on him. He's going to be a steal.

Not really, he's got terrible mechanics. You aren't going to make it in the NFL when it takes 5 seconds to just go through your release.

[Ravens_Pwn12]

matt kinda reminds me of ryan leaf for some reason

[Devastat1on]

Not really, he's got terrible mechanics. You aren't going to make it in the NFL when it takes 5 seconds to just go through your release.

I know its not a good thing, but i love how nonchalantly he makes his throws.

[neepo13]

Not really, he's got terrible mechanics. You aren't going to make it in the NFL when it takes 5 seconds to just go through your release.

Name one rookie that has come into the NFL with picture perfect mechanics.

[neepo13]

matt kinda reminds me of ryan leaf for some reason

I dont know about Ryan Leaf, but he does remind me of Kyle Boller, which isnt the best thing in the world either.

[uhhhh]

Just wondering, how come Flacco has been getting so much love from everyone?

Because he can throw a ball trough a brick wall. Boller also has a cannon, that's what helped him get into the first round, and look where it has taken him. (sarcasm)

[Devastat1on]

Because he can throw a ball trough a brick wall. Boller also has a cannon, that's what helped him get into the first round, and look where it has taken him. (sarcasm)

So with that being said, any quarterback who can throw a football hard is just like Kyle Boller? I love Flacco's size 6'6" 230 and he can move for a big guy. Flacco destroyed opposing defenses at Delaware.

[tpain]

I really really want Brohm

[uhhhh]

So with that being said, any quarterback who can throw a football hard is just like Kyle Boller? I love Flacco's size 6'6" 230 and he can move for a big guy. Flacco destroyed opposing defenses at Delaware.

I'm not saying that he can't be a good QB, and I don't mind being wrong if the Ravens draft him. Everybody knows his strengths, strong arm, can make all the throws, velocity and size, but I think he's more of a project. He played against inferior competition and gets hyped on physical attributes alone. If he was 6'1 we would not be talking about him a lot. This is also a weak qb class and there are more qb's out there that have played against better opponents and are more NFL ready. The only thing is, is that they don't get a lot of attention.

[PuppyPuncher]

Name one rookie that has come into the NFL with picture perfect mechanics.

Let's just [profanity deleted] draft Anthony Morelli number one overall, he isn't perfect but who is? Rookie QBs come in with footwork problems. It takes Andre Woodson 3 days to throw the ball. Elvis Dumervil got 3 easy sacks because Woodson is so slow.