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More 'chatter' that Miami might take Herbert over Tua

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There is more and more talk from the TV and Internet pundits that Miami might go for Herbert over Tua at 5.

I understand Herbert being the "safer" pick durability wise but I have some real problems with Herbert's downfield vision.

Guys who don't "throw receivers open" seem to struggle against NFL defenses. Herbert has all the tools in the world but if you have to wait for guys to come open you are going to pay the price.

Some scouting reports say he drops his eyes to see the rush and that is pretty much a death sentence at the NFL level. I can't say if that is a fair criticism or not but I do worry about these things with Herbert.

From a pure physical talent standpoint he looks like a Top 5 pick, but I am trying to think of outstanding NFL QB's who looked as ordinary in college as Herbert too often did.

In his favor there are many who feel that Oregon's scheme wasted his talents and he did have a strong Combine and Senior Bowl.His Senior Bowl might be his best selling point as he was quite impressive and easily outperformed Love.

Unless I feel that there is little to no chance that Tua can hold up physically I am taking him if he is there at 5 but I am preparing myself to not be surprised if he hear Herbert's name instead.
 
jimthefin said:
There is more and more talk from the TV and Internet pundits that Miami might go for Herbert over Tua at 5.

I understand Herbert being the "safer" pick durability wise but I have some real problems with Herbert's downfield vision.

Guys who don't "throw receivers open" seem to struggle against NFL defenses. Herbert has all the tools in the world but if you have to wait for guys to come open you are going to pay the price.

Some scouting reports say he drops his eyes to see the rush and that is pretty much a death sentence at the NFL level. I can't say if that is a fair criticism or not but I do worry about these things with Herbert.

From a pure physical talent standpoint he looks like a Top 5 pick, but I am trying to think of outstanding NFL QB's who looked as ordinary in college as Herbert too often did.

In his favor there are many who feel that Oregon's scheme wasted his talents and he did have a strong Combine and Senior Bowl.His Senior Bowl might be his best selling point as he was quite impressive and easily outperformed Love.

Unless I feel that there is little to no chance that Tua can hold up physically I am taking him if he is there at 5 but I am preparing myself to not be surprised if he hear Herbert's name instead.
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I'll stop saying this after the draft is over . . .no one knows how Miami ranks the QBs and no one knows how they rate Herbert's progression speed. People can chime in here all they want with analysis, but that has no affect on Miami. My opinion? If they pass on ua for ANY QB, it will be due to injury fears.
 
Perfectly understandable injury fears.

I don't hate Herbert, there is a lot to like with him.
 
PSU Cane said:
If we take Herbert at #5, there's a solid chance i break my tv.
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And alot of fans will never buy tickets again. Ross cannot afford this. Last year he wanted Lamar and Grier screwed that up. Think Ross lets Grier pick Herbert?
 
Miami fan will be lined up at all the nearest bridges looking to jump!!! God help us all.
 
It’s very likely to happen. Grier likes the safest prospect on the board of need.
 
It’ll be at least 5 more years of this same old BS if they go with Herbert.

I’m staunchly against all the rumored trade ups to #1 for Burrow. I’m on record believing he’s not the best QB prospect in this draft. But I’d be far more in favor of trading all that capital for Burrow than settling for Herbert — let alone trading up for that guy. Talk about major disappointment.
 
Am I missing something here? People here tell us that Tua is the best QB since Luck so he should be a "safe" pick since according to most people he's a "can't miss QB"..........people also tell us that Herbert has all the tools but that he hasn't put it all together so how is Herbert the "safe" pick and how is drafting Tua taking a chance?.....lol
 
I sure hope this is just more smoke and mirrors. Leak some news to take the heat off the real preferred selection. I wish I had faith in our talent evaluators...
 
INDISTINCT CHATTER

This is all horseshit, they’re taking Tua if he’s there.
 
I’m good with Herbert at 5. I’d prefer Tua, but Herbert will also be a good QB.
 
Chatter means nothing these days.

Im curious though, Aaron Rodgers sat on the bench for 4 years. Is Herbert a guy who can sit on the bench for a few years and become elite?

Can we draft Herbert, decide hes not the guy, then trade him next draft to move up for Lawrence?
 
Danny said:
Am I missing something here? People here tell us that Tua is the best QB since Luck so he should be a "safe" pick since according to most people he's a "can't miss QB"..........people also tell us that Herbert has all the tools but that he hasn't put it all together so how is Herbert the "safe" pick and how is drafting Tua taking a chance?.....lol
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Man are you right on about the effing nonsense!

It's like we want to swing for the fences but make sure you get on base!

Personally I don't want our GM to be making wild risky moves when you

absolutely have to make your top picks count and not be stupid.
 
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