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Did you watch the game?? Most of his yards required no passing skills. He would just scramble around a lot and throw to a wide open receiver or throw a jump ball to Mike Evans. He doesn't make NFL throws like some of the other QB's mentioned

Of course I watched that game, and was very impressed with his competitiveness when he could have just given up hope.

Too many tangiables are taken into consideration nowadays in regards to potential for QB's. How many proto-type passers(ala JaMarcus?) have we seen fail at the next level?

It's the un-tangiables that make or break prospects, and I see Johnny Football as having plenty of those in regards to a possible future with tSaint's.

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Posted by Colonel Flagg

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Posted on 10/10/13 at 9:15 pm to tiger4178

I would think some GMs are going to reflect on Mett's season and realize he was highly productive in the SEC, was coached by Cameron, and he played in more of an NFL style offense.

Cameron being the biggest factor.

Also why would Brees drop off? That makes no sense as he has no injury issues and other QBs continue to be productive such as Manning.

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Posted by detmut

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Posted on 10/10/13 at 9:20 pm to tiger4178

if you want to be a "running" quarterback in the nfl, the run/pass balance to emulate is steve young or jim elway. after all, they won super bowls. maybe even fran tarkenton, at least he got to the super bowl 3 times.

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Posted by tiger4178

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Posted on 10/10/13 at 9:21 pm to tiger4178

Look guy's, I just think Manziel would be worth the risk for tSaint's to take with a certain draft pick position. 2nd or 3rd if available.

He could learn from Brees as a possible long term replacement, or would he not fit in in the meantime as a all-purpose guy ala Sproles?

Just don't see a downside with tSaint's picking this guy up for cheap.

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Posted by tgerb8

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Posted on 10/11/13 at 11:08 am to tiger4178

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It's the un-tangiables that make or break prospects, and I see Johnny Football as having plenty of those in regards to a possible future with tSaint's.

@ "un-tangiables"

Who is perhaps the best "dual threat" QB to ever play at the college level?
With arguably more leadership ability and integrity (un-tangiables) than any other QB to ever play?
Where is he now?

I think JFF will wash out of the NFL, but I'm not discounting his talent at all.
He has character flaws and arrogance issues. He won't take well to coaching.

Mett has more pro upside than all but bridgewater. End of discussion.

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