OT Taylor Lewan our 2014 Draft Pick at #9

[Shawn]

Dee, I agree with you. Sometimes I worry about Felt. We may need to schedule an intervention or something.
McCarren is the real deal. The guy can throw the ball.

[Dee Dub]

Dee, I agree with you. Sometimes I worry about Felt. We may need to schedule an intervention or something.
McCarren is the real deal. The guy can throw the ball.

Yep...and there has been talk that like Montana when he was at Notre Dame, who threw the ball on average of about 15 passes a game, McCarron has not really been groomed as a passer. Or at least they haven't maximized his grow potential.

[flippy]

Yep...and there has been talk that like Montana when he was at Notre Dame, who threw the ball on average of about 15 passes a game, McCarron has not really been groomed as a passer. Or at least they haven't maximized his grow potential.

The one thing that would concern me about AJ is he doesn't have the big arm and it would concern me how well his game will translate to the next level because of it. He seems like a smart, accurate playmaker at QB. But I'd worry he could end up being a Jon Kitna at the next level. And I don't think Kitna's a bad player. He just never had the arm to threaten the whole field making it nearly impossible for him to have success.

I can see why people like his college performances, but I can also see why people have questions about him as a pro.

[feltdizz]

The one thing that would concern me about AJ is he doesn't have the big arm and it would concern me how well his game will translate to the next level because of it. He seems like a smart, accurate playmaker at QB. But I'd worry he could end up being a Jon Kitna at the next level. And I don't think Kitna's a bad player. He just never had the arm to threaten the whole field making it nearly impossible for him to have success.

I can see why people like his college performances, but I can also see why people have questions about him as a pro.

I would take him in a heartbeat to be on an Alabama team with a ton of talent... but in Pittsburgh? Behind our OL? Heeeeeeeeeell no!

[Dee Dub]

The one thing that would concern me about AJ is he doesn't have the big arm and it would concern me how well his game will translate to the next level because of it. He seems like a smart, accurate playmaker at QB. But I'd worry he could end up being a Jon Kitna at the next level. And I don't think Kitna's a bad player. He just never had the arm to threaten the whole field making it nearly impossible for him to have success.

I can see why people like his college performances, but I can also see why people have questions about him as a pro.

Ya know you are the first one I have heard say they have concerns about A.J. McCarron's arm strength. What I've seen and heard, is the opposite. Here is a great article on A.J. McCarron. I would suggest some of you who have the wrong impression about him read this.

Watching the coaches' tape of the performance, I was most impressed with McCarron's poise and steady hand as the leader of the offense. He never appeared rattled despite facing difficult circumstances in the opening quarter. He magnificently guided the Crimson Tide to their first touchdown by stringing together a series of completions on variety of quick-rhythm throws, including Y-sticks, comebacks and quick fades. In fact, McCarron's 22-yard strike to Kevin Norwood ([URL="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVDGA7FUPbk&feature=youtube_gdata_player"]about 25 seconds into this video[/URL]) on a back-shoulder fade showcased his pinpoint accuracy and superb timing. Additionally, he displayed tremendous arm strength and touch on a 44-yard bomb to DeAndrew White on a flea-flicker that helped the Crimson Tide even up the game in the second quarter.

[URL]http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000246328/article/scouts-take-stock-way-up-for-aj-mccarron-johnny-manziel[/URL]

[feltdizz]

Ya know you are the first one I have heard say they have concerns about A.J. McCarron's arm strength. What I've seen and heard, is the opposite. Here is a great article on A.J. McCarron. I would suggest some of you who have the wrong impression about him read this.

Watching the coaches' tape of the performance, I was most impressed with McCarron's poise and steady hand as the leader of the offense. He never appeared rattled despite facing difficult circumstances in the opening quarter. He magnificently guided the Crimson Tide to their first touchdown by stringing together a series of completions on variety of quick-rhythm throws, including Y-sticks, comebacks and quick fades. In fact, McCarron's 22-yard strike to Kevin Norwood ([URL="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVDGA7FUPbk&feature=youtube_gdata_player"]about 25 seconds into this video[/URL]) on a back-shoulder fade showcased his pinpoint accuracy and superb timing. Additionally, he displayed tremendous arm strength and touch on a 44-yard bomb to DeAndrew White on a flea-flicker that helped the Crimson Tide even up the game in the second quarter.

[URL]http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000246328/article/scouts-take-stock-way-up-for-aj-mccarron-johnny-manziel[/URL]

Johnny Manziel is a beast...

[Shawn]

I like Manziel better than any QB in this draft from a talent perspective.

[BigRob]

I like Manziel better than any QB in this draft from a talent perspective.

I can see the kid flaming out big time. He's gotta be on the coke.

[feltdizz]

Dee, I agree with you. Sometimes I worry about Felt. We may need to schedule an intervention or something.
McCarren is the real deal. The guy can throw the ball.

The real deal in college...

Alabama is a run first run often team and the play action and OL make it very comfortable for AJ to throw the football...

I'm not impressed.

[phillyesq]

Dee, I agree with you. Sometimes I worry about Felt. We may need to schedule an intervention or something.
McCarren is the real deal. The guy can throw the ball.

If he is the real deal, in a league that is focused on the QB, I don't see him being available in the second round.

If you are going to trade a franchise QB, you need to make sure you are getting one in the draft. This team looks bad with Ben. Without Ben, the Steelers would be in an even stronger fight with the Jags for worst in the NFL.