And that midget seems to have all the qualities you want in a QB. He’s a better prospect than Murray as a pure passer. He is calm in the pocket…just his size. Not sold on him being a given franchise QB but I do see him as #1 in this class over Stroud
Richardson might not be ready in two or any time. He is a toss-up and I don’t see his potential as high as others.
I'm just as shocked at how many people label him trash after 588 NFL passes and 91 counted sacks.
Richardson easily has the highest ceiling, but he is also the lowest floor.
Not higher than Young but the rest I can agree. The experts have been saying that forever, I remember him coming out of H.S. Didn’t fulfill expectations at Florduh too. Definitely a risk
Richardson needs to go somewhere where he is not needed to play for 3 years. Those 3 years the team needs a qb whisperer to spend every waking hour with him.
Then for me, he’s a non take if I project he needs 3 years of development. I’m more than likely developing for someone else. I can give a first round rookie QB one year to watch, learn, and develop. If I project more time than that needed then I’m out. I need to get the benefit of a cheap rookie QB so I can round out my roster with studs to surround my developmental QB with talent to protect his development and give me a good assessment on the second contract. I’m comfortable saying that I don’t get my real prospect until year 3 or 4. But I need him on the field in year 2. The best way to develop is through playing.
I agree, butbRichardson will likely end up going top 15, and if he is playing after year 1 I would put money he does not work out.
How many years does Goff have left on his deal?
2, but he could be waived at anytime for huge cap savings. I would not be surprised to see an extension instead.
What is interesting is the Lions are almost the ideal team to take Richardson. Very good oline, solid pieces all around to help him succeed. QB in place to help mentor.
Tough call. He’s been an important piece on a Super Bowl team. It’s a really tough eval that has to be done on the back of last year because you figure this is the draft to look QB if that’s in the long term outlook.
And defense you can only fake so much with scheme. Defense comes down to the talent being legit. It’s a tough dilemma. Personally, I would draft defense.
Agree 100%, but you better believe I go full rtk if they take Richardson
Goff was very good this year, looking back at it the only period where he underperformed is when he had the feud with the McVay. He is still only 28, I would be happy to run with Goff for the next 8 years as long as his cap hit maintains the area it is in now.
Additionally, the QB you have and know is almost always a better option than the projection. That kind of certainty comes with high value even if Goff doesn’t project to be a top 5 guy.
starter for a long time but hard to project even as an average NFL passer??
I hate when teams take a project QB in the 1st round...not a one year and start project but you know he won't be ready for multiple years. That is a 2nd or 3rd round pick imo. I mean look at the Packers, Love will be starting in year 3. Instead of taking a weapon for Rodgers they take a QB that never saw the field. Not a good strategy for a team trying to contend now. Even worse if that player ends of being a bust...we will see with Love.
