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Photo Blog: Breaking down the QBs
Cruising toward the 2012 NFL Draft get a quick glimpse at the Patriots Football Weekly prospect breakdowns for the quarterback position.
Corp was a stud recruit at USC who supposedly beat out Matt Barkley at one point. But injuries derailed his Trojans career and led to the transfer.
Harnish was an offensive force in the MAC. Like Wilson, I don't think he can play quarterback at the highest level. But there might be a spot for him in the NFL as an athlete/slash guy.
Wilson is an impressive playmaking athlete. But I don't think he can succeed at quarterback in the NFL at his 5-11, 204-pound size. But he'd sure be fun to watch try and you can't argue with his production.
Foles has NFL size. He's also had a lot of production. He reminds me a bit of Joe Flacco. I think teams could do much worse in terms of a mid or late round developmental guy.
Cousins is proof that Tim Tebow isn't the only good guy who plays QB. A two-time captain and great citizen, Cousins has limited physical tools. But he's solid all around and could develop into an NFL backup
NFL size, but he throws too many interceptions and incompletions. Lindley has pretty good intermediate accuracy and likes to use the tight end, which is key in the NFL these days.
Osweiler is huge - 6-7, 242 - and is athletic. He's only started 15 games in college, so there is work to do. He's not afraid to zip the ball in. A project, but an intriguing one.
Tannehill is still a developmental QB after leading the Aggies in receptions as a WR. For me, that eliminates taking him in the 1st round, and certainly as high as in the top 10. But there is a lot to like.
Weeden is 28 and that clearly hurts his value. He looks like the next most NFL-ready of the QBs after the top two. He has good short accuracy and touch, but given his age isn't a guy to build a team around.
RG3 is an exciting player with a dynamic upside who's stock clearly benefited from what Cam Newton did a year ago. I see a lot of Randall Cunningham in Griffin. RG3 can run and throw with anyone.
Luck's been touted as the No. 1 overall pick for nearly two years. He's a polished, professional player from a pro-style program. He has all the tools to be a very good NFL QB.
