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re: Jordan Jefferson - One of Only Nineteen QBs Invited to NFL Scouting Combine
Posted on 2/7/12 at 3:32 pm to Alt26
Posted on 2/7/12 at 3:32 pm to Alt26
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Welcome to the NFL draft. Coaches can't teach 6'5 with a strong arm and decent running ability. They can teach (or at least try to teach) a QB how to read defenses, check down throws, etc., etc. I'm not saying that JJ will (or should) get drafted, but the NFL places much more emphasis on a guy's natural physical ability, relative to his performance as a college player. Otherwise, the Danny Wurfel's and Timmy Chang's of the world would be #1 picks. There's a reason why guys who have great speed and/or size get drafted even though their production in college was "ok" at best. Just becase they are drafted, doesn't mean they'll make a team.
If Jordan Jefferson were ever to make it in the NFL, it would show what a complete failure the entire LSU coaching staff has done to bring JJ along for 4 long years. He was no better as a senior than he was as a freshman. In fact, he never showed the ability to play his position that would be expected of a team contending for a national cahmpionship, yet he started all 4 years. obviously none of the scouts making the decision on who decides the players invited to the combine never saw him play.
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Posted on 2/7/12 at 3:49 pm to Commando
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It has been said several times that he was decent, if not good student, so he probably won't threaten Vince Young's marks.
He will do fine on the test, he isn't stupid. He may do well enough to find a F/A offer as an athlete and get a chance in a Matt Jones type role.
Posted on 2/7/12 at 3:52 pm to cheeser
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If Jordan Jefferson were ever to make it in the NFL, it would show what a complete failure the entire LSU coaching staff has done to bring JJ along for 4 long years. He was no better as a senior than he was as a freshman. In fact, he never showed the ability to play his position that would be expected of a team contending for a national cahmpionship, yet he started all 4 years. obviously none of the scouts making the decision on who decides the players invited to the combine never saw him play.
If the reports from each of the past offseasons are to be believed, no one on earth can scout him correctly. They seem to overrate everything he does in all of his workouts. He may go really high, come to think of it.
Improved this year
2010 Improvement
2009 Improvement
Posted on 2/7/12 at 3:54 pm to therick711
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If the reports from each of the past offseasons are to be believed, no one on earth can scout him correctly. They seem to overrate everything he does in all of his workouts. He may go really high, come to think of it.
Yeah, the preseason hype every year was ridiculous. He isn't a QB at the next level though and teams will look at him for another position.
Posted on 2/7/12 at 3:59 pm to RogerTheShrubber
Theoretical headline after scouting combine.
Source: Luck no longer highest rated prospect ever, Jefferson emerges as can't miss prospect.
You'll click through to the story on say ESPN.com and Todd McShay will tell you why he isn't anything like Jamarcus. That McShay is so legit scouting talent.
Posted on 2/7/12 at 4:06 pm to therick711
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"Way too much of the blame for what happened last year was put on Jarrett," Jefferson said. "He wasn't the reason we lost five games."
but... but... he's a bad teammate!
Posted on 2/7/12 at 4:09 pm to ATLTiger
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but... but... he's a bad teammate!
I see your point (though I haven't ever said he wasn't a "good teammate."). You know who else is a good teammate? Colt David. I don't want him throwing the ball to LSU receivers either.
Posted on 2/7/12 at 4:20 pm to therick711
Posted on 2/7/12 at 4:33 pm to Rouge
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is it his huge arm, impressive accuracy, or good footwork that leads you to this conclusion?
Posted on 2/7/12 at 4:57 pm to nicholastiger
quote:Yep...slow feet...weak arm...no accuracy...You'r spot on, dude.
Griffin (who I don't think will be a great NFL QB)
Posted on 2/7/12 at 5:03 pm to just me
They threw an option qb in there for Denver's sake. :)
Posted on 2/7/12 at 5:07 pm to km
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Jordan Jefferson - One of Only Nineteen QBs Invited to NFL Scouting Combine
Fuuuuu*k YES!!!
Posted on 2/7/12 at 5:08 pm to just me
Must have been his performance in the BCS that got him the invite!
Posted on 2/7/12 at 5:24 pm to therick711
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The easy explanation is that they think he can play a position that doesn't require him to throw the ball.
Wrong again. He was invited as a QB, not as a TE or WR.
Posted on 2/7/12 at 5:26 pm to boxcar willie
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Wrong again. He was invited as a QB, not as a TE or WR.
So was Eric Crouch and I'm not sure what you mean by "again."
This post was edited on 2/7/12 at 5:27 pm
Posted on 2/7/12 at 5:27 pm to boxcar willie
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Wrong again. He was invited as a QB, not as a TE or WR.
Will get a look elsewhere, not as QB. Never going to happen.
Posted on 2/7/12 at 5:31 pm to RogerTheShrubber
Matt Jones was invited to the combine as a TE. He was placed in the TE group. It looks like Jefferson is going to compete in the QB group. They are looking at him as a QB first it appears.
Posted on 2/7/12 at 5:33 pm to cheeser
Would be epic if both some how ended up on the same team to continue this saga
Posted on 2/7/12 at 5:38 pm to Chrome
I'm looking for Indy to shock the world with a JJ pick.
Who's with me?
Who's with me?
Posted on 2/7/12 at 5:44 pm to boxcar willie
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Matt Jones was invited to the combine as a TE. He was placed in the TE group. It looks like Jefferson is going to compete in the QB group. They are looking at him as a QB first it appears.
I wouldn't put a penny on him getting a legit shot to make a roster as a QB. He is a better athlete than future NFL QB. It would take a miracle to turn him around in such a short time.
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