The Too Soon 2021 NFL Draft Thread

[AnonEmouse]

Ridder looks like he'd make sense if he's there in the 2nd. Definitely a project not an immediate starter and watching some of that film he has flaws that need correcting. But he does seem to carry himself well and appears coachable (unlike DH). Personally I'd like to see him step into his throws more (too much weight on his back foot) and look off the S more; an NFL S isn't going to let him lock on to his #1 target too man times before picking him off. He would be a good fit running ZR plays with Gibson/McKissick. Reminds me of Cam.

But do we want to take a chance on a project again? I think we really need a guy that can step in as soon as (like Herbert) not a guy we have to coach up for 1-2 years.

[Chief X_Phackter]

Originally Posted by AnonEmouse

Ridder looks like he'd make sense if he's there in the 2nd. Definitely a project not an immediate starter and watching some of that film he has flaws that need correcting. But he does seem to carry himself well and appears coachable (unlike DH). Personally I'd like to see him step into his throws more (too much weight on his back foot) and look off the S more; an NFL S isn't going to let him lock on to his #1 target too man times before picking him off. He would be a good fit running ZR plays with Gibson/McKissick. Reminds me of Cam.

But do we want to take a chance on a project again? I think we really need a guy that can step in as soon as (like Herbert) not a guy we have to coach up for 1-2 years.

They're all projects, especially where this team will be picking. How long a project just depends on coaching, coachability, and work ethic. They're not going to get Lawrence or Fields, who might be the only two plug and play QBs coming out. Even that is not a sure thing.