Raks New England Sports Blog

Surprising pick but a solid future pick. Will compete for  the back up position.

NFL Network was saying that the could either groom him for five years down the road or show case him in the preseason, get teams attention and work a trade ala Matt Hasselbeck.

Mel Kiper said that some teams have him as high as a first round pick.

Most teams had him in the second tier of QBs

I think it was a smart move by the Pats.

Height: 6-5 | Weight: 225 | 40-Time: 4.61

Strengths:
Has excellent size and a big frame…Terrific athleticism…Great timed speed…Arm is strong enough to make all the throws..Nice touch and timing..Is mobile enough to buy time in the pocket and make plays with his feet…Can throw on the run…Hard worker…Very competitive…Team leader…A lot of experience…Has a ton of upside.

Weaknesses:
Inconsistent with his accuracy..Mechanics need some refinement..Struggles under pressure and makes poor decisions…Does not read defenses well..Still raw and is probably a better athlete than quarterback…Could have some durability concerns.

Notes:
Was essentially a four-year starter…Missed time with a thumb injury that required surgery in ‘06..Has everything you look for in terms of physical tools as well as top intangibles…An extremely intriguing prospect with the talent to eventually start at the next level..Not a finished product and will require some patience but you have to love his potential..Appears to be the quintessential developmental signal caller.