I'm right there with you Bobad...cautiously optimistic about him, but realistic that he's done NOTHING in the NFL yet.
With that said, I think Haener is a "more likely" prospect than some other QBs who were drafted higher. I won't wish bad on anyone, but if the draft process is analogous to "betting" on a prospects future success; and the earlier they're drafted, the bigger the bet, there's NO WAY I'd have drafted Richardson in the 1st...let alone top 5; and Levis would STILL be sitting in the green room.
Keep in mind, I'm not suggesting that I think Haener WILL be a better QB than those 2. I'm suggesting it is MORE LIKELY that the Haener bet pays off, even if it's a smaller amount. I like the odds on this one. We've potentially got a future starting QB on our hands, about the time DC4's contract expires. If that doesn't pan out, I think we'll have a SOLID backup QB on a cheap rookie contract. If he's a bust, we're out a 4th rounder. Those are some damn good risk/reward scenarios, IMO! Let's get it on!