What the NFL Thinks of the Six First-Round QB Prospects

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We asked four personnel execs, two offensive coordinators and a quarterbacks coach to break down each of the six first-round quarterback candidates. Plus, a ranking of the top candidates of the next coaching cycle, why Tom Brady's market might be more limited than you think, the draft's impact on free agency and the latest on the CBA.

What the NFL Thinks of the Six First-Round QB Prospects

We asked four personnel execs, two offensive coordinators and a quarterbacks coach to break down each of the six first-round quarterback candidates. Plus, a ranking of the top candidates of the next coaching cycle, why Tom Brady's market might be more limited than you think, the draft's impact...

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[Libermaniac]

Thank you. Great insight. They are pretty high on Herbert and then it sounds like there is a drop off to Love.

 

[ThePeopleShow13]

Thank you. Great insight. They are pretty high on Herbert and then it sounds like there is a drop off to Love.

The hype surrounding Love stems from the fact that he has a similar skill set to Mahomes. Teams who missed out on him (Mahomes) don’t want to do it again, so Love is getting a lot more attention than he probably should. He is an interesting prospect, but by no means is he NFL ready.

 

[AdamD13]

The NFC exec 2's take on Herbert leads me to think he's an employee of the Redskins or Giants...Clueless!

 

[PhinsAAA]

I would take Fromm and Hurts before Love

 

[Mach2]

The hype surrounding Love stems from the fact that he has a similar skill set to Mahomes. Teams who missed out on him (Mahomes) don’t want to do it again, so Love is getting a lot more attention than he probably should. He is an interesting prospect, but by no means is he NFL ready.

Not that I have any great affinity for Love, but neither was Mahomes. Sitting a year can be very benifitial.

 

[jimthefin]

I would take Fromm and Hurts before Love

You would be taking two guys who can't play in the NFL and passing on a guy who might be able to play in the NFL.

 

[SF Dolphin Fan]

I also don't see where the Mahomes comparison makes sense for Love. That's not to say I don't like his potential. The talent is obviously there, but I have no idea on intangibles.

Herbert outplayed Love in the Senior Bowl if that means anything.

 

[jimthefin]

I am really coming around on Herbert.

He has all the physical traits you are looking for.

He needs to have the inconsistency coached out of him but that is not a daunting task, very doable in my view.

I am not too worried about the questions regarding his personality, he is quiet but looks to be a leader on the field and is very intelligent. He may not be some fiery guy but that does not mean he is not a competitor.

 

[Danny]

Not much new there than what we've been hearing. The top two then mostly Herbert and another drop off from there. People not sure what to make of Love or Hurts and sounds like Fromm is a career back up that could start in the right situation. Drafting any QB in the first round after Burrow, Tua and Herbert is just reaching for a QB that should have been taken outside of the first round.

 

[hoops]

What I found interesting is that there doesn’t seem to be much concern about burrows arm and Jacob Eason must have really partied his ass off. Sounds like immaturity concerns

 

[ChrisEAS]

just draft Herbert already and get this new franchise started.

 

[LargoFin]

Herbert.
needs to have the inconsistency coached out of him

Herbert has no inconsistencies. Herbert's only knock is that he did not carry that team with his passing. He did not have the scoring volume of Tua or Burrow or Hurts, he was not a beast, he was just a solid scorer.

 

[WaxOn WaxOff]

Herbert has no inconsistencies. Herbert's only knock is that he did not carry that team with his passing. He did not have the scoring volume of Tua or Burrow or Hurts, he was not a beast, he was just a solid scorer.

Burrow is extremely accurate on his throws. Herbert is not nearly as accurate, and his decision making is not as fast or as good. Herbert’s arm is stronger. But in total, Burrow > Herbert. But Burrow isn’t an option and Tua is an injury risk. So I’d take Herbert, and hope our QB coach can iron out his weak points.

 

[jimthefin]

I think he was inconsistent with accuracy at times. Whether due to inconsistent footwork, mechanics, or just hurrying some throws.

That was what I meant rather than inconsistent performance from game to game.I did not mean to imply he was up and down from week to week, or possession to possession.