Quarterbacks

[Rex Hudler]

I'll admit, I don't follow all of this nearly as much as you guys, so I am going to claim ignorance here. I do know that Alex Smith and Aaron Rodgers seem to be the top two QB's from what I have read, but what about the others?

 

Would some of you mind giving me your ratings for the top 5 or 10 QB's? I have been hearing that Jason Campbell has really been impressing and is climbing the charts, but I don't know how much of that is real and how much is local reporting.

 

If you guys know enough to go 10 deep that would be really cool.

 

Thanks in advance!

[AddisonStSox]

No Problem Rex.

 

I actually gave my quarterback rankings at the beginning of the off-season, but it needs some major updating anyway, so I'm really happy you brought this up.

 

Here were my rankings as of Jan, 12.

 

http://www.soxtalk.com/forums/index.php?sh...ndpost&p=555253

 

Here are my current rankings:

 

1. Aaron Rodgers CAL- Aaron has franchise quarterback written all over him. He came out of obscurity this season to become one of the top quarterbacks in the land. He is a good size at 6'2, 220 and has an extremely strong and accurate throwing arm. Although he would prefer to stay in the pocket, he can move around and make a throw. What makes him a top-notch prospect, though, lies in his intangibles. I grew up a quarterback myself, so I am very pickey about what I want to see in a quarterback and his game-day leading ability. Ask around, Simms, Young, Aikman, etc. will all tell you intangibles, moreso than at any othe position, make or break a quarterback. Aaron loves leading the troops, he has guts after making a bad pass, he has confidence in laying the ball out deep after drilling the middle, and he is as tough as nails. The only real knocks on this kid are his size (some question his weight), and strength numbers.

 

My NFL Compairson: Drew Brees

 

2. Alex Smity UTAH- Make no mistake about it, Alex is very capable of passing up Rodgers on draft day, but in the end, I think Rodger's raw strength and talent will be too much to pass up. The reason I love Smith is his football intellegence. This guy is a film-a-holic and is a true student of the game. At 6'4, 212, he is also an excellent size for an NFL QB. The numbers tell it all: 20-1 as a starter, completed 65% of his passes, threw for over 40 TDs, and just 7 Interceptions. He is a leader on and off the field and is ready to excell in the NFL. One knock on Alex is the idea that he may be the product of a system. Was he successful due to Urban Meyer, or was he just that talented? The team that selects him will know soon enough.

 

My NFL Compairson: Good ol' #4, Brett Farve

 

3. Charlie Frye AKRON- Meet the next successful NFL QB out of the MAC. He is quite possibly the most complete quarterback in the draft. At 6'4 228, Charlie is a big quarterback with above average speed. He is tough as nails, prefers the pocket and has an amazingly accurate arm. He was one of my sweethearts early on and has done little to ruin that standing. He's going to excel in the NFL. In my estimation, he is the top senior QB in the draft and may very well be the heir apparent to Farve in GB.

 

My NFL Compairson: Chad Pennington

 

4. Jason Campbell AUBURN- This guy has really climbed up the charts. After putting together an excellent season, he has followed it with an equall as impressive off-season. A huge guy at 6'5 223, Campbell is a real brusier that can use his feet and throw the ball. One of the finest QBs in school history, Campbell set many records and continuted to improve each season. His 63% completion rating is a school record. The thing that has so many scouts excited is his upside. Although he is still rather raw for the NFL, he could fall into a nice system and really start to turn the corner within his first two seasons. He will no longer be a fourth round selection, but rather a 2-3rd pick.

 

My NFL Compairson: Steve McNair

 

5. Andrew Walter ASU- Although I'm not really big on this guy, his size and agility have scouts drouling. At 6'5 235, Walter was considered one of the finest QBs in the country before going down due to injury. There are serious questions on his mobility, but when he drops back, he is dangerous. He has quite possibly the strongest arm in the draft, but is hampered with slow speed. He'll go on day one.

 

An EXCELLENT NFL Compairson: Drew Bledsoe

 

6. Adrian McPherson Ex-FSU- After blowing up the arena football league, McPherson is eager to get back on the field and show what he can do. After having been kicked out of FSU for gambling charges, McPherson took his speedy 6'3, 218 frame to the AFL. He is one of the most intriguing players in this year's draft as he could be the sleeper of a life-time. He was the first player to be named both Mr. Basketball and Mr. Football in the state of Flordia: that shows you his athletic ability. He is extremely speedy and very accurate. However, the major knock on this kid is his off-field issues and it may come back to haunt him on draft day. Someone may be willing to take McPherson in the 3rd round.

 

My NFL Comparison: A faster Donovan McNabb

 

7. Stefan LeFors LOUISVILLE- A great kid that has really improved his stock this off-season. LeFors is widely considered one of the most underrated players in the country. He has an extremely accurate arm, great leadship ability, BUT lacks both strength and size. At only 6'0 205, LeFors may be selected in the fourth or fifth round simply because of his size. However, LeFors has every intangible you are looking for in a quarterback and is a really great kid.

 

My NFL Compairson: There is a lot of Doug Flutie in him

 

8. Dan Orlovsky UConn- Come someone say overrated? Although this kid is huge, and has a strong arm, he lacks what it takes upstairs. 6'5 228 is good, but if you can't run a team, it does little good in the NFL. Although it was believed he had a lot of potential, a lot of the scouts I have talked to have backdowned on him.

 

9. Kyle Orton PUR- Everyone knows about Kyle. After having a Heisman-esq season, he went down to injury and never really bounced back. He hasn't looked very crisp in the off-season and has really had his stock hurt. I'm not big on Orton at all.

 

10. David Greene GU- LOVE THIS KID. What a winner. One of the most record-breaking individuals in the SEC, Greene had an absolutely stellar collegiate career. This kid just doesn't lose. He is an amazing leader both on and off the field. the only problemy with David is his very average skills. He really doesn't have any aspect of the game that is overpowering or above average. That said, I still think he could have a Tom Brady type situation and excel in the NFL after having backed someone up for a few years. If he only had an amazing arm, he would be a first round selection.

 

Well, there it is. I hope that helps Rex!

[T R U]

10.  David Greene GU- LOVE THIS KID.  What a winner.  One of the most record-breaking individuals in the SEC, Greene had an absolutely stellar collegiate career.  This kid just doesn't lose.  He is an amazing leader both on and off the field.    the only problemy with David is his very average skills.  He really doesn't have any aspect of the game that is overpowering or above average.  That said, I still think he could have a Tom Brady type situation and excel in the NFL after having backed someone up for a few years.  If he only had an amazing arm, he would be a first round selection.

 

I absoloutley hate David Greene.. everytime I see someone at Finheaven make a mock draft with the Dolphins taking him I get so mad..

 

He is going to be nothing more than a backup in his career.. NFL isnt like college where you dont have to be a franchise QB to win.. Especially being at Georgia.. I just dont think he has the tools to be a starting QB in the NFL..

 

Great college career, but he wont be a starter in the NFL