Pretty cool story--props to Harbaugh AND Winston and Petty. http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2015/02/jim_harbaugh_helping_qbs_jamei.html Jim Harbaugh helping QBs Jameis Winston, Bryce Petty prep for NFL combine at Michigan ANN ARBOR -- Few college coaches in the country know what it takes to play quarterback in the NFL better than Jim Harbaugh. Actually, there probably isn't another coach in the country who knows what it takes to play quarterback in the NFL better than Jim Harbaugh. And, perhaps as a result, it appears Harbaugh's using some of his time this week to mentor a few quarterbacks who didn't go to Michigan about what to expect at this week's NFL combine. Michigan football's official Twitter account sent out of a photo of Harbaugh speaking with former Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston and former Baylor quarterback Bryce Petty on Tuesday inside Schembechler Hall. Both quarterbacks will be in Indianapolis this week for the combine, and both are spending some time with Harbaugh to prepare for what they'll see. A Michigan spokesman did not immediately respond to a request for comment or further explanation. Though noted quarterback guru George Whitfield -- who trained both players in San Diego -- told ESPN he sent Winston and Petty to Michigan to speak with Harbaugh and passing game coordinator Jedd Fisch (who served as the Jacksonville Jaguars offensive coordinator last season) about the combine. The quarterbacks also worked out Tuesday inside Michigan's Al Glick Fieldhouse. Former Michigan quarterback Devin Gardner did not receive an invite to the combine this year, and is training for the NFL as a wide receiver. The former Heisman winner Winston, meanwhile, is in the conversation for the No. 1 pick overall. Petty rates as the No. 4 quarterback prospect in the upcoming draft, per Mel Kiper Jr.'s big board. Harbaugh, of course, played as an NFL quarterback for 14 seasons, and spent the past four years evaluating players at the combine while he was head coach of the San Francisco 49ers. _
good for them! It show's their willing to take steps. It's going to be interesting seeing how Winston's interview process goes as it could be the difference between him being the #1 pick or a later pick.
Yup--I do think it shows a level of dedication and humility--especially on Winston's part who needs it the most. Hopefully behavior like this convinces TB that Winston is the man and we can swoop in on Mariota _
I'm okay with either of them, I do think if Winston keeps his nose clean off the field he's the more sure thing at QB, Mariotta has the highest ceiling but IMHO he also has the lower foor...on the field.
I'd be fine with either too. I've never denigrated Winston's on-field talents, it was always the maturity issues that I fear. And I really don't fear them all that much. Still, just a personal preference, I'd rather have Mariota. It's the ceiling that intrigues me and while I'd agree Mariota has the lower floor, I don't see either of them having a very low floor. _
