Paxton Lynch

[SpringStein]

With what Bradford and Osweiler got, Fitz will want to be paid about the same.

@femurov, I was going to say the same. May not be quite as much but will be high IMO.

 

[Manimal Sighting]

Which is why drafting a QB...any QB makes sense as it is so much cheaper. Sadly I agree that we will need someone in free agency anyways even if we draft someone so...yeah...thats still an issue

 

[nflbronco]

I'd still rather run with a young guy in 16 vs paying 15+ to avg FA QB

 

[58crash]

So True NFL ..spend that money on Worker bees .. we don't have many left .. time to gather what we have left .. IMO Draft the DL ,OL and QB ..

 

[Malibu]

Sounds too much like Tebow for my tastes. Sounds like Dak's the better option.

Don't you mean Dak sounds like Tebow? Same offense in college and ran the ball numerous times and usually ran after the first read wasn't open. Hell Dak wore the jersey #15 for Tebow.

 

[WalkerBoh]

Don't you mean Dak sounds like Tebow? Same offense in college and ran the ball numerous times and usually ran after the first read wasn't open. Hell Dak wore the jersey #15 for Tebow.

Nope. I meant what I said. The scouting reports on Prescott tell a much better tale of QB smarts than Tebow ever had. But Paxton sounds just like Tebow with respect to reading defenses and memory retention.

Can you cite your source for your Prescott info? Because the reports I read paint a completely different picture of a QB who can read defenses, and is comfortable reading through progressions. In other words, he is reported to have the head smarts Tebow missed the train on.

 

[jdlewis777]

Paxton can make every throw and does so with great accuracy but ran a spread offense.... hes nothing like Tebow..... prescott is more like Kaepernick than Tebow. Lynch just needs time to run a pro system, but his passing skill is the best in the draft imo... go look at the ole miss game... nailed almost every throw while Kelly just missed wide open wr after wide open wr. I recall very imstances where Lynch didnt make the throw under duress or not even against great talent like ole miss d, that Auburn bowl game being the exception. Jordan Lynch is more of a Tebow comparison.

 

[WalkerBoh]

Paxton can make every throw and does so with great accuracy but ran a spread offense.... hes nothing like Tebow..... prescott is more like Kaepernick than Tebow. Lynch just needs time to run a pro system, but his passing skill is the best in the draft imo... go look at the ole miss game... nailed almost every throw while Kelly just missed wide open wr after wide open wr. I recall very imstances where Lynch didnt make the throw under duress or not even against great talent like ole miss d, that Auburn bowl game being the exception. Jordan Lynch is more of a Tebow comparison.

I'm comparing the grey matter between the ears between Tebow and Lynch. According to the scouting reports I saw, they were VERY similar with respect to reading defenses and retaining information.

 

[cdumler7]

Yeah I have heard that teams were not impressed with him during the interview process at the combine. He was never really asked to read a defense. As much as I love the tape of Lynch we would be drafting him knowing he is at least a year away from being ready.

My guess is actually they would rather go after Prescott. Yes he played the spread offense in college that the NFL hates but they said from the end of the season to the Senior Bowl they said his footwork improvement and understanding of what a defense is doing and what he should be doing on a play was impressive. They also said his ability to memorize the playbook in a week at the Senior Bowl was the best of any of the QB's. Very different story compared to Tebow.

 

[WalkerBoh]

Yeah I have heard that teams were not impressed with him during the interview process at the combine. He was never really asked to read a defense. As much as I love the tape of Lynch we would be drafting him knowing he is at least a year away from being ready.

My guess is actually they would rather go after Prescott. Yes he played the spread offense in college that the NFL hates but they said from the end of the season to the Senior Bowl they said his footwork improvement and understanding of what a defense is doing and what he should be doing on a play was impressive. They also said his ability to memorize the playbook in a week at the Senior Bowl was the best of any of the QB's. Very different story compared to Tebow.

Tebow kept having to be told over and over what to do by coaches. Fox especially mentioned this, and I think another coordinator did to from another team. Sounds like Lynch is the same? Not good.

My preference of the two based on smarts is Prescott.

 

[cdumler7]

Tebow kept having to be told over and over what to do by coaches. Fox especially mentioned this, and I think another coordinator did to from another team. Sounds like Lynch is the same? Not good.

My preference of the two based on smarts is Prescott.

I think Manning showed that with a QB it is much more about what is between the ears than it ever is about physicality as a QB. So yes give me the guy with the mind to handle the game than the guy who can throw it 80 yards. Now I say that and I am hoping we sign Kaepernick. Now I do know though that Kaepernick is actually a very smart guy. Just needs some major refining to become an allaround QB.

 

[SpringStein]

I've read reports claiming both impressed and not impressed on Lynch. At first I heard he didn't do well at the board for some teams - and later reports were that some teams were blown away how well he did.

It's the season to take what you read with a grain of salt. Or a salt shaker full of salt.

 

[Malibu]

Nope. I meant what I said. The scouting reports on Prescott tell a much better tale of QB smarts than Tebow ever had. But Paxton sounds just like Tebow with respect to reading defenses and memory retention.

Can you cite your source for your Prescott info? Because the reports I read paint a completely different picture of a QB who can read defenses, and is comfortable reading through progressions. In other words, he is reported to have the head smarts Tebow missed the train on.

This Tim Tebow-like QB is reportedly set for a private workout with the Cowboys | SportsDay

 

[Malibu]

I'm not the only one that thinks Dak is like Tebow. The only difference there won't be a fool that will take him in the first round. Read above.

 

[WalkerBoh]

This Tim Tebow-like QB is reportedly set for a private workout with the Cowboys | SportsDay

Doesn't say anything about reading defenses or other "in between the ears stuff" that sunk Tebow. It's mainly a physical characteristic comparison. Kinda lazy.

 

[Malibu]

Doesn't say anything about reading defenses or other "in between the ears stuff" that sunk Tebow. It's mainly a physical characteristic comparison. Kinda lazy.[/QUOT


It's the same offense. It's a first read offense and if it's not there Dak will run just like Tebow. Ever hear of Dan Mullen? Just watch Dak's games. It isn't to hard to see they are the same player basically. He may have the better arm but when it comes to sticking around in the pocket, running with the ball and only making simple reads they are the same.

NFL GM compares Dak Prescott to Tim Tebow

 

[Malibu]

NFL Draft News: Tim Tebow Comparison Not Good For Mississippi State QB Dak Prescott [VIDEO]

 

[Malibu]

I could go all day but I think I proved my point. Who knows he may end up being a quality QB but I wouldn't bet on it. Montee Ball anyone? Peace.

 

[WalkerBoh]

"STRENGTHS: Scouts are most impressed with his development above the neck, showing above average awareness as a passer, recognizing things quickly and working through his progressions to easily load and fire.

Displays an ability to use his eyes and hold defenders and has a quick memory to move on from mistakes and not let the negative plays linger. Overall, he has a much more natural feel in the passing game than in 2013 and appears in complete control of that offense.
When he does step into his throws, Prescott can deliver strikes. He's a very dangerous runner, combining aggression, agility and the power to break arm tackles.
WEAKNESSES: Work in progress as a passer but has a live arm and good field vision. His footwork is inconsistent and he loses accuracy when his feet are not set.
Tends to predetermine some throws and relies on a lot of back shoulder patterns, something that got him in trouble against Auburn and Alabama. Has not shown the consistency to lead his team through the air in tough road environments when the ground game is shut down."

Those are not Tim Tebow attributes.

Also, if you read that last Article, that GM said it was what was DIFFERENT from Tebow that intrigued him about Prescott. (Mainly better accuracy)

 

[Malibu]

IN OUR VIEW: Evaluators knew he was a bruising runner, using his size, quickness and toughness to run over defenders, but Prescott has shown a much improved feel in the passing game, displaying anticipation, decisiveness and above average awareness to recognize things quickly and react accordingly. He deserves credit for the positive steps he has taken, but a lot of evaluators aren't sold quite yet as Prescott tends to predetermine his throws and has the bad habit of locking onto his targets, missing open reads downfield.