Quarterback Class Of 2012

[Yatagarasu]

After watching Gruden's QB Camp, I believe that there's a lot of potential of this QB Class to rival the the Quarterback Class os 1983.

1983 Quarterback Class

[u][b]Notable 1st Rounders:[/b][/u]
[b]John Elway[/b] - 1st - Hall of Fame
[b]Todd Blackledge[/b] - 7th - Bust
[b]Jim Kelly[/b] - 14th - Hall of Fame
[b]Tony Eason [/b]- 15th - Solid Starting QB
[b]Ken O'Brien[/b] - 24th - Pro-Bowl QB
[b]Dan Marino[/b] - 27th - Hall of Fame

Notable Late Rounders:
Gary Kubiak - Career Backup QB - Great Head Coaching Career

2012 Quarterback Class

Notable Players
Andrew Luck - 1st
Robert Griffin III - 2nd
Ryan Tannehill - 8th
Brandon Weeden 22nd
Brock Osweiler - 57th
Russell Wilson - 75th
Nick Foles - 88th
Kirk Cousins - 102nd
Case Keenum - Undrafted
Kellen Moore - Undrafted

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Andrew Luck:

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpAiOJ0wtoo[/media]

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JorNgZIxjyE&feature=relmfu[/media]

Positives:
Intangibles - Have the tools to lead a franchise
Physical Tools - Can make all the throws
Reputation - Was rated the highest draftee since Peyton Manning

Negatives:
Decision Making - Makes questionable mistakes

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Robert Griffin III

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyZEKtbDvqo&feature=relmfu[/media]

Positives:
Charisma - Make everyone around him better
Athleticism - Speed comparable to Michael Vick

Negatives:
Experience - Playing in the Big 12 where the defense rarely challenged helped boost his confidence, however, the NFL is a different story, where defense are smarter, stronger, and more aggressive.

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Ryan Tannehill

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YO6UgIg1AU4&feature=relmfu[/media]

Positives:
Intelligent - Able to get into the playbook
Athletic - Was a former WR

Negatives:
Inexperienced - He doesn't have a lot of games as a QB
Mistake Prone - This is due to his inexperience
Project Type - He has to take a year or two to learn the position

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Brandon Weeden

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jFGjqRawAs&feature=relmfu[/media]

Positives:
Maturity - He should be able to lead through his maturity
Strong Arm - 97 mph fastball is an asset
Production - Beat some of the best QBs

Negatives:
Under-Pressure - Stats go down when under pressure

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Brock Osweiler

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpKGM9FCyxg&feature=relmfu[/media]

Positives:
Competitive Spirit - Never gives up and will work hard to prove others wrong
Size - 6'7" and 240 lbs should help him to look over the field and make throws
Toughness - Willing to take a pounding

Negatives:
Project - Has to work on a lot of fundmentals to be a good QB
Fundamentals - He's working on his release point to use the full motion of his release
Inexperienced - Doesn't have a lot of reps as QB

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Russell Wilson

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmH3JhGeIU0&feature=relmfu[/media]

Positives:
Accuracy - He can make all the throws
Intangibles - He can play in any system from West Coast to Pro Style
Charisma - Can come in and lead a team
Efficient - Does not make mistakes and make the right plays

Negatives:
Size - Shorter than 6', but Drew Brees doesn't have that problem

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Nick Foles

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZctkGOXflg&feature=relmfu[/media]

Positives:
Size - Has the prototypical size to succeed
Tools - He has all the tools to succeed

Negatives:
Project - Has to work on fundmentals and the work of the QB

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Kirk Cousins

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmxSow6A9R0&feature=relmfu

Positives:
Intangibles - Ability to lead an offense

Negatives:
Back-Up Prospect - Doesn't have to ability to be considered a Franchise QB
Project - Needs to work on a lot of things

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Kellen Moore

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyV2V_I5GuY&feature=relmfu[/media]

Positives:
Production - Lead an explosive offensive
Intelligent - Able to make reads and adjustments

Negatives:
Size - Doesn't have the NFL size or arm strength

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Case Keenum

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idM2PMsJL74[/media]

Positives:
Production - Is the most decorated QB in College
Quick Release - Can make the throw fast

Negatives:
Size - Doesn't have the NFL arm strength or size
System QB - Spread Offense inflated his stats

[Sizzlebshu]

So what are your opinions on each. Bust, future of the postion, will have some success etc... Would be interesting to know

[jdynamite]

I think if Barkley or Landry jones had also stayed in then I would agree. Because I feel that Russel Wilson is the 3rd best QB in this class but his height held him back.

I hope I'm wrong but Tannehil just seems like the potential too much draft time hype pick like Gabbert last year. I see Brandon Weeden and picture Chris Weinke with a stronger arm but it doesn't matter because in this division with these defenses he will wish he was younger so his body heals faster....
Osweiller we won't know for at least 2 or 3 years since Manning is there

[Mt. Crushmore]

If the Dolphins allow Tannehill to develop and don't throw him into the fire right away then he will be a top 10 QB in this league. If not he has bust potential but he is in a good place because of the coaches and they have Moore to start for a year or 2.

[JO_75]

[quote name='Mt. Crushmore' timestamp='1339115464' post='1086861']
If the Dolphins allow Tannehill to develop and don't throw him into the fire right away then he will be a top 10 QB in this league. If not he has bust potential but he is in a good place because of the coaches and they have Moore to start for a year or 2.
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If Joe Philbin is smart, he would let Tannehill take the Aaron Rodgers route and sit for a at least 2 years behind Matt Moore before letting Tannehill take over. I agree with you, if he is thrown in the fire he is going to have bust potential. Then again, who would have thought Andy Dalton and Cam Newton would have done what they did in their rookie years, hell nobody expected Joe to do what he did so all we know Tannehill could come in and lead them to the playoffs .

[hawkprey]

I'm not big on Tannehill. Give me Cousins and Moore over Tannehill and Weeden (who ever thinks the Browns could draft a good QB?). I can't help but think Osweiler is going to be branded a poor man's Ben Roethlisberger his entire career. And I wouldn't say that's too far off from the truth.