Friday Night Darnold

In comment 13716239 JonC said:

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In comment 13716207 jeff57 said: Quote: In comment 13716095 JonC said: Quote: . Depends. If they think there are 3 QBs worth taking in the top 3, they wouldn't have to. I suspect it's Darnold or Rosen or trade down if the DE or LT crop isn't good enough as suspected.

I’m really hoping theres a new GM in place with a better philosophy than the one Jerry Reese swears by and hasnt been working. And I hope this new GM is smart enough to see the value in a franchise, high-character talent at RB and picks Barkley.

In comment 13717448 BrianLeonard23 said:

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In comment 13717443 Milton said: Quote: If they go on to win their bowl game as well it would make it easier for him to declare than if he felt he had unfinished business at USC. He won't have a national title on his resume, but it will still look pretty damn complete. And what would be the chances of him winning a national title next year if he returned compared to the chance of him suffering a season-ending injury? p.s.--My early, poorly informed impression is that Darnold has Ben Roethlisberger upside and Rosen has Peyton Manning upside. Not sure that really matters considering he won the Rose Bowl last year already. I can’t imagine he won’t come out. There’s nowhere for him to go but down the draft board if he doesn’t.

agree, nice job Brian

He showed a lot of poise and command during the game.

Nothing better than when backed up in his own end zone with 6 min to go or so, he never stopped looking downfield, took a few steps up to move coverage and then hit his guy downfield for a massive gain.

That was a game-clinching play really. I am fine if he shows up in blue...

and the Giants being in a position to draft one is even more rare. The timing is perfect with Eli at least on the downside of his career. VERY unlikely we will be in this draft position again within the next 2 years and likelihood is there won be as strong a QB class. No way in hell do you draft a RB in the first 3 picks if 2-3 franchise QB's are out there. Barkley would have to be Jim Brown or Walter Payton part 2 for me to even consider, and he is far from that.

I think he should be in the conversation.

In comment 13717607 armstead98 said:

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I think he should be in the conversation.

Not as a QB, he shouldnt.

In comment 13717607 armstead98 said:

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I think he should be in the conversation.

Agree. But we're in the minority, apparently.

#1

Comp. - 282
Attempts - 451
Comp % - 62.5%
TDs - 26
Int - 10
YPA - 8.24

#2

Comp. - 241
Attempts - 399
Comp % - 60.4%
TDs - 25
Int - 6
YPA - 8.74

#3

Comp. - 277
Attempts - 435
Comp % - 63.7%
TDs - 26
Int - 12
YPA - 8.71

Does it tip it for you if you know that one of these guys averaged 100 yards rushing too and can destroy you on the ground?

In comment 13716522 Go Terps said:

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The separation between Darnold and Rosen may be huge. This isn't like 2004.

That's the problem I have. In my opinion, Darnold is the best, but not necessarily the can't miss you want in a #1 pick. But, he is likely to go #1. After him, I think there is a drop off to Rosen, Mayfield, and Jackson. I actually think Jackson may be the best of the 4, but his size is scary to spend a top 3 pick on, as it could end up limiting him.

Barkley may really be the best player available, but they seem unlikely to take him.

He's 6'4 218

Jackson is 6'3 215

It's not like he's Doug Flutie

My prediction anyway.