NFL Draft Why Not QB Riley Leonard? (51 Viewers)

[livefromDC]

Are you trying to say Rudy wasn’t really “Five foot nothin’ a hundred and nothin”?

Nah, he's saying the guy was a massive tool and his teammates didn't like him.

 

[DerrickB]

There are reasons why he should be considered by the Saints, depending on how much his stock rises after the NFL Combines and Pro-Days.
1. He’d become the new face of the franchise
2. Pocket awareness
3. He’s familiar with RPO, as we’ve might have seen the TH7
4. He’ll need some work, he had the ability to anticipate when receivers are breaking their routes
5. He had an NFL arm capable of passing to all three levels

Although, EDGE rushers needs to be a priority, he could be had in either the 2nd or third rounds.

Let me know your thoughts after watching this vid:

I like Ri Lo as a late round prospect.

 

[HogsNSaints]

Leonard and Will Howard feel very similar to me. I think they are both good QBs, great scrum football players - but I don’t know that they have the physical tools to duplicate what they can do in college at the next level - and certainly I couldn’t see them sustaining that type of play for more than a few games.

People don’t realize how much of a unicorn Josh Allen is in that style. He has a special arm at 6’5, 240 and runs a 4.7. These guys that play in that style but don’t have his measurables or his arm talent can’t be compared to that guy.. it’s hard to view the other aspects of his game when his style of play has been one that I don’t think can work in the NFL.

 

[Joodas Avila]

I saw an article from analyst (Dan Orlavsky?) who speculated that the "perfect fit" at QB for a Kellen Moore offense is Kyle McCord. But I'm not clear on WHY he's the ideal QB for Moore? Why not Jaxson Dart, for instance?

I'm not advocating for any particular QB, other than NOT Ward and HELL NO on Sanders...I just don't see them as living up to the lofty expectations of where I think they'll be drafted. Not even at #9. In a perfect world, maybe Moore looks at film of Rattler and thinks "we're good....I can mold this guy", but I'm also a realist and think Moore will want HIS guy. Just not sure who HIS guy is, or even what he WANTS in a QB. He's coached Dak, Herbert, and Hurts, and had success with each....but that's 3 very different QBs! He's also coached Cooper Rush and backups with Chargers & Eagles, but I can't get a handle on Moore's PREFERENCE. He's on record as saying you adapt your offense to your personnel...so maybe Rattler IS his guy? But assuming not, WHAT does Moore want/need/look for in a QB? If it's not McCord (and why would it be?), then WHO?

Honest question....anyone care to posit a theory?

Honestly, i just think Mccord has a lot NFL tools already in his bag of tricks & could lowkey, end up being the best QB from this draft. Again, he doesnt have a single elite measurable, but his IQ & quick processing skills are something to build on.

I terms of Moore’s preferred prototype at QB, who knows. But connecting the dots & accessing the QBs he’s worked with, it seems like his type would be a mobile pocket passer, who’s a quick decision maker. Someone who protects the football, but has enough of a gunslinger mentality & killer instinct to be aggressive & go big play hunting down the field if the opportunity presents itself.

Nico Iamaleava & Cade Klubnik come to mind in the 26 draft. Arch Manning & Dylan Raiola in 27. Klubnik reminds me of a mini-Josh Allen, Arch Manning is Arch Manning, & Dylan Raiola has unicorn traits & tools at the position. But if i were to choose a guy, i’d go w/Iamaleava. That dude's IQ, arm talent, & deep ball accuracy is elite. Nico totally fits the mold of a modern day NFL QB w/his ability to beat you w/his mind, arm & legs.