Some of the top QB prospects this year are what many would consider "older" for a prospect. Daniels, Penix, Nix will all be 23 or older at the start of next season. In the long run is them being a year or 2 older than some of the other prospects a big deal in the long run?
Are their underwhelming performances at their prior schools the bigger story line? I love all 3 of them (Penix's injury history not so much) so curious how they will be viewed come draft time.
So, doesn't matter.
That's why as good as Bo Nix has been this year (and he's been really fucking good), I'm just not interested in him in the top-10. He'll be 24 on Draft Day, so yeah, I'd expect him to dominate younger guys because he's more physically developed and has more experience. He's perfect for a ready-made, non-rebuilding team.
So, doesn't matter.
Fair, but he was also buried at Ohio State and didnt even have 2 full seasons at LSU. He also tore up the SEC which is why amongst all the prospects I named Daniels is the most impressive
Do they draft a player with the thought that they will play for the team for 10 years. Or would you consider it a success if you get 4-6 years out of a player.
I think that is more of a deciding factor, than their age.
It’s the only good part about needing a QB.
Might see more players playing longer in college with NIL money just starting to hit it's stride.
This is a big thing in my eyes. A guy like Maye is a pass first QB who can run but doesnt have to. Daniels is a bit more 50/50 to his game.
I look at more of their competition. Big stat lines against bad defenses doesn’t move the needle for me.
Weeden was the more egregious one. No idea how that guy was drafted in the first round
ON draft day, Nix and Penix will be 24 (Nix in Feb, Penix in May). Daniels will be 23 (next month)
Burrow was 23 on draft day (born December 96, drafted April 2020). Daniels will also be 23 (also born in December). Penix and Nix are 7 and 10 months older than Daniels, respectively.
Also, with the ease of transfer now, and the COVID 5th year, we are seeing some older than normal draftees, especially at QB.
That's why as good as Bo Nix has been this year (and he's been really fucking good), I'm just not interested in him in the top-10. He'll be 24 on Draft Day, so yeah, I'd expect him to dominate younger guys because he's more physically developed and has more experience. He's perfect for a ready-made, non-rebuilding team.
That wasn't Parcells' theory. He wanted guys who stayed in school until they graduated and played at least 3 years.
The only consideration should be a younger QB may not be as experienced and may not have proven their worth as much or long as an older QB.
In the big picture though, 1st contract is 4 years, you get the 5th year option with a 1st round pick and then say you extend the QB to another 5 year deal.
Does a 21 year old rookie being 31 after those 10 years mean anything over a 23 year old being 33?
not to me, but people do get hung up on it.
I think traits, processing as much as you can tell, intelligence, decisiveness, etc are all more important.
Its not age. The fact that they are 5-6 years older than the kids they are playing agains matters. Covid adding another year really skews this as well. Saying age shouldn't be a factor is silly
I would choose younger prospect if everything gradewise is the same.
Jayden Daniels he will be 23 4 months . That’s not young but not too old. I’m ok with it.
Basically Jayden Daniels would be the same age as when Burrow was drafted.
No issue if prospect is good esp qb.
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Guys like Nix and Penix have their warts, but age should not be considered one of them
Its not age. The fact that they are 5-6 years older than the kids they are playing agains matters. Covid adding another year really skews this as well. Saying age shouldn't be a factor is silly
When I say age doesn't matter, I meant it in literal terms; ie, for people saying "well, because he's 24, a team will only get 9 years of his prime instead of 10" - that's what I think is silly. Being 6 -10 months older than when MOST players come out anyway isn't really a big deal in the overall scheme of things
Now, if the argument is "he's able to put up better numbers than he would have because he's older/stronger/more mature (etc) than younger players", then that's a fair argument.
I will nitpick a bit - the gap isn't 5-6 years. Most athletes come into college a bit older and/or are redshirted at some point, so i'd argue its a potential 3-4 year gap. But your point still holds...
Agree for the most part. Eli was never very mobile, so that skill set didn't "decline" for him as he got older. But for a guy like Lamar - who isn't the best passer, but obviously has great running skills - he could drop off quite a bit in his mid-late 30's. Unless, of course, his passing skills significantly improve and he becomes less reliant on his legs as he gets older.
Age isn't an issue for RB's as so much it's the pounding take in the pros. You only really get 5-6 great years from a running back. So if they come into the league slightly at an older age, they will be at their peak until a slightly older age.
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isn't about how long you have a player. Unless you are talking RB. It is about their long term potential.
Age isn't an issue for RB's as so much it's the pounding take in the pros. You only really get 5-6 great years from a running back. So if they come into the league slightly at an older age, they will be at their peak until a slightly older age.
If you get a good 21 year old RB you will probably get 7-9 years out of him. If you get a 24 year old RB you aren't getting 7-9 years. Wear and tear matter I agree but so does age.