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With the 11th pick in the 2014 NFL Draft, the Tennessee Titans select........
Quarterbacks
Teddy Bridgewater, to me, is far and away the best Quarterback prospect in this class. His accuracy, poise in the pocket, and anticipation really set him apart. He possesses an above average arm that allows him to make all of the throws. He shows excellent command of the offense, taking what the defense gives him most of the time. Usually plays within himself. Teddy usually sets his receivers up nicely by hitting them in stride. His pocked poise is evident when under pressure. He has the ability to stand in the pocket when he comes under fire. He’s got enough mobility to extend plays while keeping his eyes downfield. The one area that could use improvement is his deep ball placement. He is excellent in the short to mid-range throws, but he’s inconsistent at best while throwing to the deep halves. Also appears to have a slim frame, despite being listed at 220 pounds.
Grade: Top 5
Teddy Bridgewater, Louisville. 6'3/220
Derek Carr, Fresno State 6'3/218
Probably the biggest obstacle that Derek Carr will have to overcome during Draft Season will be shedding the narrative of his last name. Once people get past this, they’ll see a really good Quarterback prospect. He’s a bit rough around the edges in the fundamentals department, however. He gets lazy with his feet – especially on the shorter throws. When he does take the time to set his base and throw, it really is a thing of beauty. He displays really good touch down the field and on fade routes in the redzone. Carr is an underrated athlete as well. He’s not Michael Vick, but he’s got the talent to scramble out of the pocket and make some things happen. If he can ever get his feet to matchup with his arm, watch out. He can make all the throws with ease. He may be best suited to sit and learn for a bit, simply because of the offense that he ran at Fresno. There will be a transition period there, but he’s got the talent to make it.
Grade: Late 1st
Johnny Manziel, Texas A&M
Manziel is a complex prospect. He’s a supreme athlete that oozes confidence, but comes with some baggage. The off the field issues have been well documented, so we’ll focus on the on the field stuff. Manziel wins with his athletic ability. He can escape any situation in the pocket. His ability to extend plays is one of his best traits. His arm talent is better than I thought it would be. He’s got an adequate arm and generally throws with good ball placement. His footwork is atrocious, but he’s got the ability to throw from any base; he doesn’t need to be set. My main concern with him is his decision making. He’s one of those guys that you have to take the good with the bad. Another issue is the scheme fit. I don't think you want him running an under-center three step drop type offense. However, I think a team goes all in on him in the first round in May.
Grade: Top Ten Click here for an In-Depth Scouting Report
