Grier did an excellent job in building the Draft capital over the past year. He's earned the opportunity to be able to spend it in the manner that he thinks will bring us long term success.
I like Tua but I also like Herbert. It's becoming increasingly obvious that Herbert's stock is steadily climbing, because he doesn't come with the medical risk that Tua brings.
Chris Grier, Marvin Allen and Reggie McKenzie have analyzed the hell out of all the QBs and all Draft scenarios and if their conclusion is Herbert, then I'm comfortable with that. If their conclusion is Tua, I'm comfortable with that too. We all know that Tua is the more accurate passer. However, Herbert didn't have the talent around him that Tua had in Alabama, he's 6" taller, he's got the bigger arm, he's a very good development prospect who can take his game to a higher level in the NFL and I repeat, he doesn't come with the medical risk of a hip that will need to be replaced.