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If they were to get McClain signed before the draft, I wonder if they'd take a QB in first or second round. I think Broaddus was talking up Bryce Petty for the Cowboys before last years draft as someone we'd look at hard when he did come out. Then there were the report that Wade Wilson attended Petty's recent pro day and that they have him coming in for a private workout as well. There were some comments that his pro day workout was so good that he may have propelled himself into the late 1st or early 2nd rd.
In regards to Mannion, he's been coached in NFL style schemes and I was thinking I read somewhere that one of the Garrett's was one of his asst coaches there. CMD do you know?
Tony Romo’s replacement? 10 QBs Cowboys could consider in this year’s draft
Jon Machota Email jmachota@dallasnews.com
Published: March 23, 2015 10:00 pm
Considering Tony Romo’s age — he’ll be 35 in April — and his history of back problems, the Cowboys need to identify his eventual successor. Brandon Weeden and Dustin Vaughan are the next two in line on the team’s current roster.
But should they draft a player to groom over the next couple seasons?
The problem is this draft doesn’t appear to have anywhere near the depth of last year’s class at the position. Heisman Trophy winners Jameis Winston and Marcus Mariota will likely be long gone by the time the Cowboys are on the clock. Of the prospects remaining, there’s no guarantee they’ll be any better than Weeden or Vaughan.
However, we’re not going to completely write off the position, so here are 10 names to keep on your radar.
1.) Bryce Petty, Baylor. The 6-3, 230-pounder threw for 3,855 yards, 29 touchdowns and seven interceptions in 2014. Petty was even better in 2013, totaling 4,200 yards, 32 touchdowns and three interceptions.
Expert’s take: “NFL evaluators felt like Petty’s senior season was disappointing, but those same evaluators love his size, leadership and intangibles. He needs a year or two of practice time and camp work to learn how to get through his progressions, but has the intelligence to do that. Petty must have a structured offense that won’t ask him to make plays outside of the pocket.” – Lance Zierlein, NFL.com
2.) Brett Hundley, UCLA. In three seasons as a starter, Hundley (6-3, 227) threw for roughly 10,000 yards with 75 touchdowns and 25 interceptions.
Expert’s take: “Once viewed as a potential high first-round pick early in his UCLA career, Hundley’s limited growth and substantial pocket issues as a senior have lead to a host of concerns for evaluators, and it’s unclear if his potential will ever be reached, as it hasn’t during his three-year starter career at UCLA. Still, he’ll be in the mix for a top-50 pick due to the lackluster quarterback class and his tempting upside.” — Eric Galko, Optimum Scouting
3.) Garrett Grayson, Colorado State. Grayson (6-2, 220) averaged 3,800 yards, 28 touchdowns and nine interceptions over the last two seasons.
Expert’s take: “Grayson is an intriguing prospect. I liked the way he handled himself at the senior bowl practices. He showed he had the intangibles to lead. From what I have seen, it wouldn’t surprise me if a team drafted Grayson in the first round, but I would feel more comfortable taking him in the second.” — Greg Gabriel, National Football Post
4.) Sean Mannion, Oregon State. Mannion (6-6, 229) threw for 13,600 yards, 83 touchdowns and 54 interceptions in four seasons.
Expert’s take: “Mannion, at least he’s schooled in NFL stuff, (but) he’s got to be quicker in everything he does; the drop steps, delivery, getting out from under center. I think he can do all that, he’s a smart, sharp kid. I really like him. … He looks a lot like Mike Glennon from a few years ago.” — Charles Davis, NFL.com
5.) Shane Carden, ECU. In three seasons, the 6-2, 220-pounder averaged 4,000 yards, 29 touchdowns and 10 interceptions.
Expert’s take: “Has NFL size and NFL intangibles but might not possess the necessary physical traits to project into a starter’s role in the NFL. His competitiveness, intelligence and production will matter more to teams that are less reliant on traits-based quarterbacks. Might be looking at a career as a quality backup.” — Lance Zierlein, NFL.com
The next 5:
Bryan Bennett, Southeastern Louisiana.
Brandon Bridge, South Alabama.
Cody Fajardo, Nevada.
Connor Halliday, Washington State.
Jerry Lovelocke, Prairie View A&M.
Follow Jon Machota on Twitter: @jonmachota
In regards to Mannion, he's been coached in NFL style schemes and I was thinking I read somewhere that one of the Garrett's was one of his asst coaches there. CMD do you know?
Tony Romo’s replacement? 10 QBs Cowboys could consider in this year’s draft
Jon Machota Email jmachota@dallasnews.com
Published: March 23, 2015 10:00 pm
Considering Tony Romo’s age — he’ll be 35 in April — and his history of back problems, the Cowboys need to identify his eventual successor. Brandon Weeden and Dustin Vaughan are the next two in line on the team’s current roster.
But should they draft a player to groom over the next couple seasons?
The problem is this draft doesn’t appear to have anywhere near the depth of last year’s class at the position. Heisman Trophy winners Jameis Winston and Marcus Mariota will likely be long gone by the time the Cowboys are on the clock. Of the prospects remaining, there’s no guarantee they’ll be any better than Weeden or Vaughan.
However, we’re not going to completely write off the position, so here are 10 names to keep on your radar.
1.) Bryce Petty, Baylor. The 6-3, 230-pounder threw for 3,855 yards, 29 touchdowns and seven interceptions in 2014. Petty was even better in 2013, totaling 4,200 yards, 32 touchdowns and three interceptions.
Expert’s take: “NFL evaluators felt like Petty’s senior season was disappointing, but those same evaluators love his size, leadership and intangibles. He needs a year or two of practice time and camp work to learn how to get through his progressions, but has the intelligence to do that. Petty must have a structured offense that won’t ask him to make plays outside of the pocket.” – Lance Zierlein, NFL.com
2.) Brett Hundley, UCLA. In three seasons as a starter, Hundley (6-3, 227) threw for roughly 10,000 yards with 75 touchdowns and 25 interceptions.
Expert’s take: “Once viewed as a potential high first-round pick early in his UCLA career, Hundley’s limited growth and substantial pocket issues as a senior have lead to a host of concerns for evaluators, and it’s unclear if his potential will ever be reached, as it hasn’t during his three-year starter career at UCLA. Still, he’ll be in the mix for a top-50 pick due to the lackluster quarterback class and his tempting upside.” — Eric Galko, Optimum Scouting
3.) Garrett Grayson, Colorado State. Grayson (6-2, 220) averaged 3,800 yards, 28 touchdowns and nine interceptions over the last two seasons.
Expert’s take: “Grayson is an intriguing prospect. I liked the way he handled himself at the senior bowl practices. He showed he had the intangibles to lead. From what I have seen, it wouldn’t surprise me if a team drafted Grayson in the first round, but I would feel more comfortable taking him in the second.” — Greg Gabriel, National Football Post
4.) Sean Mannion, Oregon State. Mannion (6-6, 229) threw for 13,600 yards, 83 touchdowns and 54 interceptions in four seasons.
Expert’s take: “Mannion, at least he’s schooled in NFL stuff, (but) he’s got to be quicker in everything he does; the drop steps, delivery, getting out from under center. I think he can do all that, he’s a smart, sharp kid. I really like him. … He looks a lot like Mike Glennon from a few years ago.” — Charles Davis, NFL.com
5.) Shane Carden, ECU. In three seasons, the 6-2, 220-pounder averaged 4,000 yards, 29 touchdowns and 10 interceptions.
Expert’s take: “Has NFL size and NFL intangibles but might not possess the necessary physical traits to project into a starter’s role in the NFL. His competitiveness, intelligence and production will matter more to teams that are less reliant on traits-based quarterbacks. Might be looking at a career as a quality backup.” — Lance Zierlein, NFL.com
The next 5:
Bryan Bennett, Southeastern Louisiana.
Brandon Bridge, South Alabama.
Cody Fajardo, Nevada.
Connor Halliday, Washington State.
Jerry Lovelocke, Prairie View A&M.
Follow Jon Machota on Twitter: @jonmachota
