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brewers47 · 05-05-2006

Brian Brohm (2008)
Position: QB Number: 12
School: Louisville Height: 6'4
Status: Sophomore Weight: 212

This is a player at the quarterback position who is very highly touted and has the skills

He was the "National USA Today Offensive Player Of The Year" coming out of high school, he posses the size, strength and movement around the pocket you look for in a quarterback with more experience and snaps behind center

He posses a quick release, and the ball arrives with some zip on it, which gives his wide receivers that extra time to make a move to gain more (YAC) yards after catch, he also posses more mobility and movement than he is given credit for in and out of the pocket

His composure and presence in the pocket along with his calm demeanor, is what impresses me about this quarterback most, he plays with a command of the offense like a player that has been in the system much longer

His future looks to be bright and full of positive reviews down the road, he just needs to make sure he continues to make progress and develop his skills behind center

brewers47 · 05-05-2006

JaMarcus Russell (2008)
Position: QB Number: 04
School: LSU Height: 6'5
Status: Sophomore Weight: 248

This is a player at the quarterback position that came into college very highly rated

In the limited time I seen him play as a true freshman he showed excellent athletic and down the road potential but he is young and unexperienced

His accuracy and technique in his development as a quarterback needs some work, his mechanics and throws off his back foot reoccurs much too often, but he needs to take care of these problems or may find himself on the bench

Just a player that needs more snaps and experience, with loads of potential, reminds me of current NFL quarterback Duante Cullpepper", in both his stature and athletic ability, and to also brings the threat of a running big quarterback to a opposing defenses equation

I have further evaluated this player, and since I last viewed him he has received more playing time even as a started at times, but now I question his decision making skills under pressure since further watch, and am starting to worry about his future as prime time player

brewers47 · 05-05-2006

Drew Staton (2007)
Position: QB Number: 05
School: Michigan St. Height: 6'3
Status: Junior Weight: 228

This is a player at the quarterback position who is a dual threat at both the run and pass

This is a very competitive player on the field, who once covered kicks on special teams, so his toughness is not in question with this quarterback, his will to win is hard to match

He is a quarterback that has the ability to keep a defense on it's heels both defending the pass and run, he is an excellent athlete with a number of skills
He is actually a rather inexperienced player behind center due to injury and as a backup player, but he shows good poise and a calm demeanor when on the field or in the pocket

He throws a good pass which gets there in a hurry, and has the arm strength to throw all the necessary passes anywhere along the field

With the mobility he brings to the field inside and outside the pocket, he places a great deal of pressure on defenses and with his mobility has the ability to extend passing plays which gives an offense a greater chance for success

He also seems to be equally adept at throwing from the pocket or on the run, and as I mentioned above he places such pressure on a defense with his mobility

Once he decides to scramble upfield, he becomes a dangerous running weapon, with fearless abandon and places opposing defenses in vulnerable positions

The one thing he needs to work on is his touch passes and at times throws floating passes, which makes him vulnerable to interceptions

brewers47 · 05-05-2006

Drew Tate (2007)
Position: QB Number: 05
School: Iowa Height: 6'0
Status: Junior Weight: 185

He is a player at the quarterback position that makes things happen by air or the ground

He makes things happen with his uncanny ability to make improbable passes all over the field, in any fashion imaginable, or he can keep plays alive with his feet to make it happen

He may not have the prototypical quarterback size you look for, but he more than makes it up on the field, he reminds me of current NFL quarterback "Doug Flutie", in his stature and ability to make things happen after the play breaks down

He has the ability to throw comfortably in or outside the pocket, he shows excellent leadership skills behind center, along with giving his team a calming affect with the confidence he exudes

I like his ability to throw on the run, his mobility extends passing plays, keeps defenses honest guessing if he will either pass or run, so he provides a double threat for whatever defense he comes across, he is truly a playmaker out there on the field to be weary of

He is a player that demands respect, and one who is a true competitor that shows through with his play on the field, he is a major contributor for making a number of defensive coordinators have reason for sleepless nights

brewers47 · 05-05-2006

Jordon Palmer (2007)
Position: QB Number: 05
School: UTEP Height: 6'5
Status: Junior Weight: 230

This is a player at the quarterback position that has the ability and the genes that say he will be a very productive player behind center

This is the younger brother of former USC "Heisman Trophy" winner and current NFL quarterback Carson Palmer, so those genes might help with his ultimate outcome

He is a player with prototypical size for the position and the mobility to extend plays and gain valuable yardage on the run, although he is more of a pocket passer with the ability to throw on the run

He is rather accurate when throwing the ball with his feet properly up under him, and to remember not to throw off balance which he has a tendency to do, but it has to be said that he is still in the early stages of the position since he only started playing football his last year of high school football

He stands in the pocket poised and confident in the heat of battle, who has a good feel for the pressure around him, and who is tough and physical in or outside the pocket and lacks a fear of failure which hampers many a quarterbacks composure and ability to become effective on the field of play

He has better than average arm strength to make any throw on the field effectively, and has excellent play faking follow through skills
He may need to work on his throwing motion because at times his delivery is awkward & slow, and with his relative inexperience at the position he will occasionally throw the ill advised pass or two during the course of a game

With all that said he has the combination of skills that makes for a promising future

brewers47 · 05-05-2006

Tyler Palko (2007)
Position: QB Number: 03
School: Pittsburgh Height: 6'2
Status: Senior Weight: 220

He is a player at the quarterback position that brings a competitive edge to the field

He is a tough quarterback both inside and outside the pocket, who is willing to take the hit in the pocket to complete the pass down field, who seems to have the arm strength to make defenses have to defend the entire field

This is a player that reminds me of current NFL quarterback "Brett Favre", in his game and demeanor, he is also very good at improvising after the play breaks down, a real gunslinger, a better than average athlete, and brings a certain confidence to the players around him, and shows a certain confidence needed at his position

He is also a quick thinker and an instinctive improviser when needed, he is a leader to the offense by his play on the field and has the style of play that brings enthusiasm to the players around him

At times he tends to make bad decisions in crucial situations, and also tends to leave the pocket too early giving up on his receivers and not trusting in the play, and the players around him

brewers47 · 05-05-2006

Chris Leak (2007)
Position: QB Number: 12
School: Florida Height: 6'1
Status: Junior Weight: 205

This is a quarterback for his age that shows great poise and command on the field

He was a very highly touted quarterback and the #1 rated player coming out of high school

He is such a technically sound quarterback, who has control of his teams offense, that shows in his play, he has a picture perfect throwing motion, with a beautifully thrown tight spiraled ball, and has the variety of touches and tools needed to excel at his position to become a force

He has the mobility inside and outside of the pocket which makes him a double threat to either throw on the run or to run for needed precious yardage, but his first option is as a thrower first and uses most his mobility to extend plays and make things happen down field in the passing game

I believe this player needs his team to grow and step up a level to match his performance, and if that were to happen I believe this player can lead his team to the "National Championship"

I would like to see him gain a bit more weight to be able to handle the punishment you take in and outside of the pocket, but he looks to me to be a franchise type quarterback

brewers47 · 05-05-2006

Troy Smith (2007)
Position: QB Number: 10
School: Ohio St. Height: 6'1
Status: Junior Weight: 215

This is a player at the quarterback position that makes things happen by ground and pass

He is a throw first thinking quarterback with the skills to make things happen with his feet when needed, who has the ability to throw a variety of passes with touch on the ball when in the pocket, he is a poised performer who shows leadership to the players around him

His mobility to move in the pocket gives an offense the ability to extend pass plays and give receivers time to find the holes, he also gives you the option to scramble when things break down and become a very effective runner at that

He has good arm strength, with a quick effortless release to his throws, his balls just fly off his hand which makes it that more difficult to sack this player back there, he also excels with his quick decision making, he instantly recognizes whether to pass or run

I feel he needs more work in the passing area of his game, to expand his vision of the entire field and to be able to check down from the first to even his third check down during the course of a play

The passing techniques he needs to improve on are mainly due to inexperience at the position, and once the team realizes he is the quarterback to lead them instead of the two quarterback system, and until the coaching staff gives him the confidence he is number one quarterback no matter what, he will then began to flourish

brewers47 · 05-05-2006

Kevin Kolb (2007)
Position: QB Number: 04
School: Houston Height: 6'3
Status: Junior Weight: 220

This a player at the quarterback position that possess a package of successful skills

He was the first true freshman to ever start at the quarterback position for the University of Houston, he has the quick release you look for, who is fearless as both a player and competitor

He is a better than average athlete at his position, who's intensity for the game is hard to match, and one who likes to attack defenses throwing a variety of balls from anywhere on the field, his accuracy and touch are good which makes for easier catches for receivers

He has the instincts in the pocket you look for, he has the innate inner time clock to know instinctively when to do things, to step and move out of the pocket when the pocket is collapsing, staying poised under pressure, having the ability to extend plays with his feet for his receivers to get open, a rare trait that all the good to great quarterbacks poses

Playing the position behind center comes very natural to him, which shows through in his play on the field, who is exudes leadership and confidence to the players around him, and a player who is willing to sell out to do what it takes to win

He is good at checking down to various receivers, who is willing to stand in the pocket and take the hit to complete the pass, the talent around him needs to elevate their play for more team success, his future is limitless to his willingness to be the best player he can be

At times he throws ill advised passes due to his confidence in his own ability, and he could use some work on his ball handling skills as well, both parts of his game should improve with time and maturity

brewers47 · 05-05-2006

Brady Quinn (2007)
Position: QB Number: 10
School: Notre Dame Height: 6'4
Status: Junior Weight: 232

He is a player at the quarterback position that shows the high potential for the next level

He has the prototype size and skills for the quarterback position, who is a better than average athlete, with the quick decision making you look for

You can tell he has all the intangible skills down pat, with his calm and poised play in the pocket, he shows he has command of the offense with the confidence he displays in his quick decisions, and the way he looks over the field going over his receiver progressions

He throws a nice tight spiral, with good velocity, and his ball placement on his throws allow his receivers to maximize their (YAC) or yards after catch, and his leadership for his teams offense shines through on the field for all to see

However, I would like to see his accuracy improve on his deeper throws, and he is somewhat limited in his escapeability skills when his protection around him breaks down

With all that said his upside at the quarterback position is very high, he is your classic in the pocket thrower, with laser accuracy and placement on the close to intermediate passes, he has a very bright future at the collegiate level and potentially at the next level

brewers47 · 05-05-2006

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Originally Posted by Wolf2k5

any 1 got any pros and cons bout these kids? nfl comparisons???

I put in all these reviews from fftoolbox.com not sure about the nfl comparisons i am going to try and find out more about them from some searching

BigDInCharlotte · 05-06-2006

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Originally Posted by BigWillie

To add to the above list ...

Brady Quinn - Notre Dame
Zac Taylor - Nebraska
Joseph Ayoob - Cal
Chad Henne - Michigan
Tyler Palko - Pitt
Sam Keller - Arizona State
Jordan Palmer - UTEP (My personal favorite that we can actually get, possibly)
Trent Edwards - Stanford
Reggie Ball - GA Tech

Their is that QB from Houston who I can't remember the name of.

Isn't this supposed to be for QBs that are worth being drafted? Ball had a decent freshman year, but has been average at best since.

cowboysfan31 · 05-06-2006

The QB that should be in reach that I like for next year are Sam Keller, Jordan Palmner, Drew Stanton, and Kevin Kolb.

BlueWave · 05-06-2006

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Originally Posted by brewers47

Brady Quinn (2007)
Position: QB Number: 10
School: Notre Dame Height: 6'4
Status: Junior Weight: 232

He is a player at the quarterback position that shows the high potential for the next level

He has the prototype size and skills for the quarterback position, who is a better than average athlete, with the quick decision making you look for

You can tell he has all the intangible skills down pat, with his calm and poised play in the pocket, he shows he has command of the offense with the confidence he displays in his quick decisions, and the way he looks over the field going over his receiver progressions

He throws a nice tight spiral, with good velocity, and his ball placement on his throws allow his receivers to maximize their (YAC) or yards after catch, and his leadership for his teams offense shines through on the field for all to see

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Quinn would be a dream come true....but....it would have to be a huge trade. if we are in position to draft Quinn, either we had a total collapse, or Quinn had a total collapse. Both are bad things.

Displaced Cowboy · 05-06-2006

Not much in the way of QB talent in next years draft.