Jake Locker, would you draft him in the 2nd?

[Cowboy Brian]

It seems like there is a fair chance he would be available at #41, now while QB is not exactly a need Romo will be 31 when the season starts, Kitna 38(39 in September), so the prospect of having the ultra-physically talented Locker developing behind them is very alluring to me, if he can liveup to his talent he could be a top QB in the league, which would secure the franchises future after Romo, well worth a 2nd round pick. Would you draft Jake Locker at #41 if he is there? I know I would, but that would set us back missing out on O-Line talent that is available at that point.

 

[funkytown]

This will come down to, is he the best player available? Even if he is, there will be players rated close enough at positions of need.

No, pass.

 

[8FOR!3]

If we could get Asomaaguahhasdf, Michael Huff, and Mankins + an offensive lineman in round 1 (or Mark Ingram,) I'd be okay with it.

 

[Cowboy Brian]

This will come down to, is he the best player available? Even if he is, there will be players rated close enough at positions of need.

No, pass.

His potential makes it worth it to me. He has a low floor, thats unquestionable at this point but his ceiling is top 3 QB in the league. He has the mental makeup and the physical tools, his accuracy has to improve.

 

[MarionBarberThe4th]

Where do you come up w/ this stuff? He's top 10

 

[Cowboy Brian]

Where do you come up w/ this stuff? He's top 10

ESPN Insider article yesterday titled: "Locker slipping to third round?", second is very likely at this point. Gabbert, Newton and Mallet all should be expected to be drafted above him after the Senior Bowl performance, and some will make a case for Colin Kaepernick deserving to be above him aswell at this point.


(I don't think I can quote it since its paid).

 

[funkytown]

Where do you come up w/ this stuff? He's top 10

Well all of the so called "experts" have been saying he didnt look top 10 material this week in senior bowl practices. They are saying he's not even looking like a first rounder.

And he certainly didnt impress at the game. Still have combine to go, so we'll see.

 

[realtick]

His potential makes it worth it to me. He has a low floor, thats unquestionable at this point but his ceiling is top 3 QB in the league. He has the mental makeup and the physical tools, his accuracy has to improve.

....and if Cam Newton plays to his potential he'd be Top 3 in the league too...

The reality is he's never done it, in fact he's regressed this past season.

His accuracy, game management, pocket awareness, et cetera all has to improve.

On a the proverbial checklist of all the things a QB needs to succeed, physical talent is near the bottom.

His accuracy is better outside of the pocket than inside. You know who that is, Alex Smith.

 

[TheCount]

Nope. Not interested.

 

[funkytown]

And if we were to do a top ten right now i think it would look something like this, in no particular order:

Nick Fairley
Patrick Peterson
DaQuan Bowers
Marcel Dareus
A.J. Green
Von Miller
Blaine Gabbert
Robert Quinn
Julio Jones
Prince Amukamara

With guys like Cam Newton, Cameron Jordan, Ryan Kerrigan, Mark Ingram knocking on the door.

With a solid combine Locker could put himself back in top 15 or 20 territory.

 

[CATCH17]

I'd rather take the kid from Nevada.


He's a project but if you can teach him to play than watch out.

 

[DIAF]

It seems like there is a fair chance he would be available at #41, now while QB is not exactly a need Romo will be 31 when the season starts, Kitna 38(39 in September), so the prospect of having the ultra-physically talented Locker developing behind them is very alluring to me, if he can liveup to his talent he could be a top QB in the league, which would secure the franchises future after Romo, well worth a 2nd round pick. Would you draft Jake Locker at #41 if he is there? I know I would, but that would set us back missing out on O-Line talent that is available at that point.

no no no no no no no no no

 

[The Realist]

No............he'll go to Seattle at 20 something.

I wouldn't take him even if he was there in 2.

He's a 2-3 year project at best.

Top ten is a joke.

Wake up, this isn't November of 2009.

 

[Hostile]

Not even in the 3rd, and I might pass in the 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th too.

 

[realtick]

Top ten is a joke.

Wake up, this isn't November of 2009.

Best of both worlds, funny and the truth.

 

[texbumthelife]

Locker has Phillip Rivers written all over him. A tough gamer with a mean streak.

With that said, our project quarterback is already on the roster and he comes with essentially the same tool and deficiencies.

 

[Tobal]

Locker has accuracy issues, that's a no go for me

 

[rash]

No. But Hos.. I can understand not taking him even in the 4th, but the 5th? I wouldn't be complaining if we got him in the 5th even if he turned out to be Alex Smith.

 

[8FOR!3]

I don't understand how guys like Mark Ingram could drop outside the top 10. There's a good chance he's your franchise running back for years to come. You can draft good ones in later rounds for sure, but rarely someone at that level.

 

[CATCH17]

I don't understand how guys like Mark Ingram could drop outside the top 10. There's a good chance he's your franchise running back for years to come. You can draft good ones in later rounds for sure, but rarely someone at that level.

Because RB's have become a luxury unless there is a phenom talent available.


I think Ingram will be a Saint or Colt.