Who would have known a comparison between drafting a WR and a TE would have this much interest and passion.I might have started the thread of the year!
Kind of seems like a valid point tho.I guess you are not familiar with the truism that "you can't prove a negative"?
You're assertion is illogical on the face.
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There's no way Drew Brees is his listed 6' height...Kind of seems like a valid point tho.
Kyler Murray is 5'10" and only one QB below 6 feet has ever made the Pro Bowl besides him. Was the existence of Russell Wilson (who is an inch taller) the only thing that justified taking him #1?
Just bc we haven't seen it before, doesn't mean we won't.
Actually..at 5'10" or 5'9" if you wanna be factual..Doug Flutie made the Pro Bowl in 1998.Kind of seems like a valid point tho.
Kyler Murray is 5'10" and only one QB below 6 feet has ever made the Pro Bowl besides him. Was the existence of Russell Wilson (who is an inch taller) the only thing that justified taking him #1?
Just bc we haven't seen it before, doesn't mean we won't.
I can only go by his combine height, which is just over 6 feet. I've asked but he won't cooperate with me to confirm.There's no way Drew Brees is his listed 6' height...
But okay.
I think you are missing the point.Kind of seems like a valid point tho.
Kyler Murray is 5'10" and only one QB below 6 feet has ever made the Pro Bowl besides him. Was the existence of Russell Wilson (who is an inch taller) the only thing that justified taking him #1?
Just bc we haven't seen it before, doesn't mean we won't.
Never called him elite. He's 23 years old. Same age as Tua. Yeah he does needs to grow as a QB. But did rush for 820 yards/11 TDs, and led the Cards to the 6th most yards in the league.I think you are missing the point.
It's not impossible. Nobody is saying that. It is, however highly against the odds. I mean your own example even supports that.
Also a comment on the Murray situation. He wins quite a few regular season games on his incredible sheer athletic ability. I don't consider him an "elite" QB at this point. Maybe someday, when/if he actually learns to play the "QB" position at a high level.
I feel the same way.If I ever felt I saw his weight be a hindrance it would be an obvious red flag to me. But when I have watched Smith play, I have trouble finding any instances of his frame being an issue as a reciever. Maybe that will change in the NFL. I don't know.
I really liked this post..I think some of us are going thru the same discussions internally..I posted this in another thread but I think you may find it interesting....Devonte Smiths body may actually be working for him rather than what a lot of folks think..This is a uniquely built athlete..a Body that can at times produce sheer explosive power.Never called him elite. He's 23 years old. Same age as Tua. Yeah he does needs to grow as a QB. But did rush for 820 yards/11 TDs, and led the Cards to the 6th most yards in the league.
He isn't elite, but how many 2nd year QBs are? Just last year you would have had identical criticisms toward Josh Allen but worse.
Kyler was an outlier that dominated enough in college to become the #1 pick. Do u think it was a bad pick?
Regarding Devonta. I obviously would prefer a prototype player. My preference is definitely Pitts, but that isn't looking likely at the moment.
It's true I've never seen a player with a physical profile similar to Devonta succeed in the NFL. I've also never seen one dominate high level SEC competition in any way close to the degree he did. So I don’t have anyone to compare him to.
I could be breaking my own rule here by being too dismissive of his weight. I do tend to be very critical of negative outlier prospects. I'll admit it's risky.
If I ever felt I saw his weight be a hindrance it would be an obvious red flag to me. But when I have watched Smith play, I have trouble finding any instances of his frame being an issue as a reciever. Maybe that will change in the NFL. I don't know.
It will be in consideration lol.I might have started the thread of the year!