He's just not good. It's really that simple. He doesn't have quarterback skills, and will never be able to match up against the overall mental and physical talents of Andrew Luck and the rocket/missile/cannon of Ryan Mallett. His 4-20 game against Nebraska was bad, but it really goes beyond that. The fact that Tim Tebow hasn't exactly set the world on fire (and from the looks of him in preseason, probably never will) will only work against him. Right now for me he's not a first round player by any stretch, but the quarterback picture after the top two guys is pretty muddled. Landry Jones might end up being the next guy in line if he keeps up his game from the past couple weeks. Christian Ponder and his lollipop arm are nothing special either.
Let's hope Buffalo drafts this guy. Either that or drafting Ingram to group (can't say pair) with their other 3 starter caliber RBs would be nice.
Was never a big Locker fan, and I thought he definitely should've come out this year when he would've probably been a top 10 pick. I love the overall makeup and moxie of Andrew Luck. That kid has some talent.
...but he runs a 4.3 forty!!! (and for the record, I don't believe he actually runs that fast - Mark May really needs to shut the hell up about it on Saturdays)
Pre-combine 40 times are hysterical. I wish a database existed of them. I'm still waiting on Boss Bailey's 4.2 40...Peter Warrick's as well. Analysts need to stop falling in love with what their coach buddy says about these guys and get a grip. Mallett is no exception. Rocket arm, extraordinary numbers, but you can't really trust Petrino QB's. Dave Ragone seemingly had all the tools, and he's coaching now. -X-
Petrino's scheme is what makes a lot of quarterbacks look better than they actually are. Ryan Mallett is the exception in this case. The guy has an absolute cannon for an arm and he's showed great progression over his college career.
I still think Locker can be a good QB in the pros and that he has been a victim of just being on a terrible team in UW this year and hasn't gotten a whole lot of help. I agree though that based on play this year, he is a 2nd rounder at best. He will shoot himself up at the combines though and try and get people to think of him ala "Jay Cutler". I think Locker can project into a Mark Brunell of Jacksonville type of player at his best. Not worth the 1st overall pick I agree but he won't be a bust or a failure. I think he is just raw and at this point needs to have a cast around him to help him make the plays. Buffalo would be a terrible spot for him btw but no QB can succeed there until their O-Line gets better/more experience. Locker's feet might help him succeed better than others but he won't get good reads.
And while on paper Ryan Mallett looks great, I still think he needs 1-2 years to develop well and he isn't ready to right away step into the pros and decimate it. He might be even rawer than Locker just in terms of picking up a pro style offense. The team that gets Mallett would have to really save him up and have him learn the playbook in 1-2 years. His upside is ridiculous but I still have my doubts on him for the next level. Also much like with Brian Brohm and Canwell, Petrino isn't known to produce studs at QBs on the pro level
It's not just on paper. The kid's been slingin it around this year better than anyone but maybe Andrew Luck and Andy Dalton. I'm excited to see if he can produce against a dominant Alabama defense. This will be his biggest test ever.
Washington isn't that bad anymore. Coach Sark has recruited well and Locker is surrounded by some pretty good talent now. His offensive line is very good and he's got a lot of talented, dangerous skill players to throw to. In my opinion, he holds that team back in a lot of games. He's definitely a talented ATHLETE, but he's not a solid quarterback prospect.
who here honestly thought Locker was the next big thing? relies too much on his athleticism doesnt scan the field like a polished thrower should. nothing more really needs to be said. and I thought Mallet was so overhyped until this year. dudes got the fuckin money arm. and its turning from flashes to consistency slowly enough. if he can look above average vs Bama's defense itll be good enough for me to take him serious. and Luck is just playing bonkers right now.
my bad I meant this incoming class. Bradford and Clausen were the two that I thought are the only NFL capable. The only problem is both of their teams aren't ready for rookie QBs.The Rams are at least competing closely with other bad teams even though they lost both games.
Saw Luck in the 1st half kill the Irish and then as that game got sadly out of hand I saw Mallett 2nd half....... - Luck reminds me of Sam Bradford of his Oklahoma days. The way he just stands there and picks apart a defense, makes the right throws, has the poise and precision. Didn't see a powerful arm but then again Stanford was just running the clock with a huge lead. Had 2 INTs vs the Irish which is alarming but for the most part, what I saw of Luck I liked. I can see him as a 1st overall pick type of talent now but again Ralph Wilson may just be hesistant on giving the reigns to yet another Stanford QB unless John Elway goes into a Time Machine and goes back 20 years ago. - Mallett I heard was dissecting the Bama D in the 1st half but I did not see this, and I caught his big hiccups on the big stage in the 2nd half. I won't get on Mallett because again Saban's Tide D is freakish athletic and very overpowering but he had two chances to take the lead/protect the lead and he failed in doing so. Overall to have his throwing yard numbers like he did was impressive but I think he has to go the Carson Palmer route to the NFL and SIT year 1 and then be ready. I think if Mallett could do that, he could fall into the same route as Palmer did....hopefully without the devastating injury of course.
The Locker Cutler comparison is going to be floated a lot, but it's unfair to Cutler. Locker really spit the bit against Nebraska. Moreover, the Pac 10 is traditionally an offense friendly conference. Despite that, Locker has pretty crappy completion percentage numbers. It's not to say Locker can't eventually be great. Maybe he can be. It's just to say that his level of achievement suggests his rightful place in the draft is in the second or third round. -X-
