Sometimes when Ben can’t find someone at the FBB offices to debate, he’ll start an argument with himself. This is one of those times.
Welcome to the start of our draft coverage! It isn’t as comprehensive as last year because let’s face it…this year’s class is full of lineman, and lineman are boring. But today we are going to talk about some quarterbacks.
While they don’t excite scouts as much as Andrew Luck and RGIII did, Geno Smith and Matt Barkley are the two biggest names in this year’s QB draft class. Geno seems to be a lock to be a first round pick, and the first quarterback taken, while Matt’s market seems to be more of a mystery. But today’s internal debate inside my mind is less about draft position, and more about who will have a better NFL career.
The case for Geno Smith
“Well, he’s obviously a black guy” – excerpt from Nolan Nawrocki’s scouting report
Being mobile at the QB position is more and more important in the modern day NFL. Last year’s draft class seemed to prove this point rather effectively. I’m not talking only about the zone read and other such gimmicks, but lineman and linebackers are getting faster every year. Even Andrew Luck, someone not known as a runner, is a far better athlete than most realize. Geno Smith doesn’t have RGIII speed, but he is far more capable of making something happen when the play breaks down than Barkley. Continue reading →
Chris Dorsey
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Ben Van Iten
