re: Shea Patterson set to announce commitment

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I was not at all impressed with Franks highlight tape. Every pass was a Jenningesque rainbow. Patterson is on a completely different level. If we lose patterson then we really need to get the qb from Maryland.

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WTF are you even watching? Franks has a stronger arm than Patterson. I don't even really think it's debatable.

Patterson gets a lot of love because His mechanics are very advanced for a high school QB. His footwork is nearly flawless. He's a better athlete than people think and has decent size. He's a good college prospect because you know exactly what you'll get from him. I think his arm strength is merely average at this point, and if he doesn't get any stronger he might be close to his ceiling. I look at him similar to an Aaron Murray, Jimmy Clausen, Matt Barkley type. He'll come in ready to play from day 1, but he'll basically be the same player when he leaves as when he arrived.

Franks looks a lot like Jameis Winston (probably a little less athletic though). He might take a redshirt year to work out some kinks, but he is loaded with potential with his combination of size, athleticism, and arm talent.

Any program would be lucky to have either of these guys. I'm very happy with Franks, and if we can add Haskins to the mix I think this staff would hit a homerun at the position for this year.