Panthers trade up to #1

[JAFF]

Originally Posted by Dam8610

If the Panthers go Richardson or Levis, and the Texans go Young, that's the ideal scenario at this point. There's so much projection on Richardson. Could he be the next Jalen Hurts, Lamar Jackson, or Cam Newton? Sure. He's far more likely to be the next Reggie McNeal, Brad Smith, Tyrod Taylor or Trace McSorley.

Did cam newton win a super bowl or have a HOF career? The NFL Qb needs to be a point guard. Spread the ball around and take advantage to a hole in the D, get some yards and get his ass out of bounds

[YDFL Commish]

Originally Posted by Dam8610

The way a QB's front foot points when he throws a football is an objective data point. Levis's front foot, from a mechanical perspective, points the wrong way when he throws. It is a biomechanical fact. He hasn't played a down in the NFL, but most of the throws he's made in college and at the combine reflects his front foot pointing the wrong way.

Will you stop focusing on only Levis mechanics? Mechanics can be fixed, look at what was done with Jalen Hurts.

My problem with Levis is that he sounds like he thinks he's already a finished product. If that is the case, then Levis issues can't be fixed.

If the Colts draft Levis and he proves humble enough to be coached tough and improve everything about his game, then I'm on board.

Obviously Stroud and Young are the most finished products right now and I think they will be good in the NFL.

I have expressed my preference in Stroud, because he is the safest pick. But that doesn't make me right though, because I haven't talked to these players and figure out who really gets what it takes to become great.

[Butter]

Originally Posted by Oldcolt

I’m thinking Lamar makes sense for both us and the Ravens. He will cost a fortune but so what. He is as close to a sure thing as possible.

I don't think there is any realistic contract the Colts will write that the Ravens won't match.

[Chromeburn]

Originally Posted by Dam8610

If the Panthers go Richardson or Levis, and the Texans go Young, that's the ideal scenario at this point. There's so much projection on Richardson. Could he be the next Jalen Hurts, Lamar Jackson, or Cam Newton? Sure. He's far more likely to be the next Reggie McNeal, Brad Smith, Tyrod Taylor or Trace McSorley.

If left with Richardson and Levis to pick from who do you go with?

[Dam8610]

Originally Posted by Chromeburn

If left with Richardson and Levis to pick from who do you go with?

Jalen Carter (or Will Anderson if he's somehow available) and try again next year. I believed Ballard when he said he wasn't going to pick the QB until it was the right one. Levis and Richardson are not the right one.

[Dam8610]

Originally Posted by YDFL Commish

Will you stop focusing on only Levis mechanics? Mechanics can be fixed, look at what was done with Jalen Hurts.

My problem with Levis is that he sounds like he thinks he's already a finished product. If that is the case, then Levis issues can't be fixed.

So he has a pigeon toe and may not be coachable. Is there a QB the Colts have had recently that had those problems? Maybe this guy?

[rm1369]

Originally Posted by Dam8610

Jalen Carter (or Will Anderson if he's somehow available) and try again next year. I believed Ballard when he said he wasn't going to pick the QB until it was the right one. Levis and Richardson are not the right one.

I’m not sure they can afford to punt to next year with the fan base. Hard to effectively tank the season as Irsay did and continue to say wait until next year. You could take Anderson but still need to get a QB this year.

[apballin]

Originally Posted by Dam8610

Jalen Carter (or Will Anderson if he's somehow available) and try again next year. I believed Ballard when he said he wasn't going to pick the QB until it was the right one. Levis and Richardson are not the right one.

A QB will be drafted this year may not be the guy you want but Richardson is the right guy in my opinion.

[Dam8610]

Originally Posted by rm1369

I’m not sure they can afford to punt to next year with the fan base. Hard to effectively tank the season as Irsay did and continue to say wait until next year. You could take Anderson but still need to get a QB this year.

There are 2 QBs worth drafting this year: CJ Stroud and Bryce Young. You don't get one of those, you're wasting draft capital drafting a QB.

Originally Posted by apballin

A QB will be drafted this year may not be the guy you want but Richardson is the right guy in my opinion.

I strongly disagree with your opinion.

[George Wonsley]

Assuming Richardson is there at #4 and another team is motivated to roll the dice on the potential the best option may be to trade down, add picks and fill other holes.