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Will Georgia QB Matt Stafford go No. 1 overall?
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The NFL Network's Mike Mayock joined the show to break down the NFL draft. He had some very interesting takes on the top of the first round.
Mayock says teams should beware of Matthew Stafford. Mayock says he has a big arm and tons of talent, but he was inconsistent despite all the talent around him in Georgia. Mayock says there's a lot more than talent to take into consideration when drafting quarterbacks.
"The streets are littered with talented former first-round quarterbacks with big arms," Mayock said.
Mayock says Stafford throws a better skinny post than any quarterback he's seen in 10 years. But on other plays, Stafford isn't very special. "His pocket awareness is so inconsistent," Mayock said.
Mayock argues that if you take a quarterback at No. 1 overall, you could set your team back five years. Mayock thinks the Lions would be wiser to take a guy like LB Aaron Curry -- there's less risk.
Mayock said watch out for Kansas State quarterback Josh Freeman. He had a very impressive Pro Day yesterday and should be a first-rounder. Mayock says Freeman has just as big an arm as Stafford.
Mayock also commented on Alabama offensive tackle Andre Smith. Mayock said it was "man-zere time." But Mayock still thinks he'll be a top-10 pick. |
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NFL Network's Mike Mayock warns teams about QB Stafford
AP
The NFL Network's Mike Mayock joined the show to break down the NFL draft. He had some very interesting takes on the top of the first round.
Mayock says teams should beware of Matthew Stafford. Mayock says he has a big arm and tons of talent, but he was inconsistent despite all the talent around him in Georgia. Mayock says there's a lot more than talent to take into consideration when drafting quarterbacks.
"The streets are littered with talented former first-round quarterbacks with big arms," Mayock said.
Mayock says Stafford throws a better skinny post than any quarterback he's seen in 10 years. But on other plays, Stafford isn't very special. "His pocket awareness is so inconsistent," Mayock said.
Mayock argues that if you take a quarterback at No. 1 overall, you could set your team back five years. Mayock thinks the Lions would be wiser to take a guy like LB Aaron Curry -- there's less risk.
Mayock said watch out for Kansas State quarterback Josh Freeman. He had a very impressive Pro Day yesterday and should be a first-rounder. Mayock says Freeman has just as big an arm as Stafford.
Mayock also commented on Alabama offensive tackle Andre Smith. Mayock said it was "man-zere time." But Mayock still thinks he'll be a top-10 pick.