This is about the only scenario in which age becomes a concern for me regarding Weeden. If you draft Weeden, you should be convinced he can start immediately.
You could be correct but there is no trend of history that shows because a college player is older that he is Kellen more ready to play qb in the nfl. Many said this about john beck. The facts of the matter are that he has the same amount of experience playing college football as any other prospect in the draft and is no more or less ready to play in the NFL than Nick Foles or Kirk cousins based on his experience so far. I think it sounds good to say because he is older he is more ready but we all saw that didnt help another older prospect in Chris Weinke and he was every bit as good a prospect as Weeden if not better.
The only problem you have with your Chris Weinke, John Beck, or any other quarterback that you can think of that came into the league at an older age, is none of those guys could throw the ball like Weeden can.
Personally, I think we should give Chad Henne another chance. He may be able to flourish under Philbin. Don't want to give up on him so soon.
i fail to see how a 36 year old qb who will be 38-39 before he's done provided he's healthy who won't get beat out by anyone we bring in in the the next few years at least and a guy in weeden who a few years from now will be what 32 is a dream scenario...nothing dreamy about sitting on a 29 year old rookie qb for 2 more years while peyton plays out his career...
you take brandon weeden given that age he better at minimum be competing for the starting gig asap...otherwise whats the damn point
I agree that Tannehill is a better fit with Manning. One thing about Weeden, he has lived the life of a professional athlete which should serve him well in his NFL career.
RW