Since Brett Hundley is looking like one of the better QB prospects in this draft, I wonder what the feeling is about him here in like of more talk about Mariota and Winston. Say the other two QB's get taken and we go OT or WR in the first, then Hundley falls on or laps in the second, is he an obvious pick? as far as I can tell he's another run first mobile QB like Mariota, minus the decisiveness of the duck. he's the type of Qb you NEED to sit for awhile before he can get a start, but has the potential to be a decent starter.
Its so weird...Hard to predict the success of QBs in the NFL. Hundley is under the radar but he could become the best of the group...You never know
There seems to be a few guys under the radar. USCs Cody Kessler is balling out and could be a higher draft pick if he comes out next year.
Brett Hundley takes forever to get rid of the football. Can't deny his talents though - that guy could be the best QB in the class but that's one hell of a mountain to climb.
Are you talking about slow decision making or a slow release? His release looks fine to me Edit: I just watched him a little and I realized it's clear you're talking about his slow decision making. It's brutal, he's in for a rude awakening when he gets to the pace of the NFL
I want no part of him. He holds onto the ball way too long, and too often he depends on his arm instead of proper mechanics. You'd think he'd be very good throwing on the run, because of his athleticism , but he's pretty awful when throwing on the run, and that's a mechanical issue as well. But I'm sure some team in the first round will fall in love with his measurables and draft him.
I've only watched a little but I think I like him, but don't love him. It looks like he's asked to make a lot of throws down the field, which is rare in college football these days. He's not a screen pass specialist like Geno was. Also, I think the "holding onto the ball too long" problem is provoked by the fact that he's asked to make a lot of long range throws with relatively low level talent at the skill positions. He has to wait for someone to get open, and even then I like his ability to move on from one read and find the best available option. He's safe with the ball, which is a plus given the turnover problems we've been suffering from the position. I'd rather have a guy hold onto the ball too long than make a bad decision and get rid of it. His mobility doesn't impress me, he's going to have a hard time outrunning NFL defenders. Also, he's not good at throwing on the run like the previous poster mentioned, which is also not ideal. The best part about his game is his pocket presence and his ability to move throughout the pocket. He steps up and throws strikes to receivers downfield with regularity, and he seems to have that sixth sense where he just has a great feel for defenders around him and has the ability to elude them. I'm not a mechanics expert, but I've read multiple evaluations that praise him for having a near perfect throwing motion with a quick release, especially applauding his lower body mechanics. In all, he's not my ideal option for our next signal caller. I'd rather have an established veteran or Mariota. However, I wouldn't be upset if this was the direction we went in. If we took Cooper in the first and Hundley in the second, I'd actually be extremely pleased. Ideally, though, we'd have him sit at least a couple games, if not a year.
Yup decision making - the guy can get the ball out of his hands pretty quick with his release but the decision making process he has a big time tendency to hold onto the ball. CBS Sports Draft compared him to Randall Cunningham that's pretty cool. That kid would need to sit can't throw him out there right away. Potential is there though.
He is quite strong and fluid in the pocket, I'll give him that. Like others have mentioned he has all the talent in the world, but my problem with him is that he's too inconsistent. One day he'll display pin point mechanics, excellent decision making, and play a flawless game in general , but then the next week he's just awful. I wish he was on a better team; he's surrounded by medicore talent, especially on the OL, and that makes him a tough evaluation imo.
the dudes got great mechanics, but damn does he not have time to work with, UCLA's Oline SUCKS. the combine may ultimately be a godsend for him, there he can demonstrate his base set of skills with being dragged down by his supporting cast. Of course HOW he handles less than ideal conditions should be a part of his overall evaluation, an thats been up and own as far as I can tell, but still. I think he'd make a fine consolation prize should we finish too high to get Mariota an Winston off-field antics seem too risk to try. though he's a questionable entity in the top 10 to say the least.
Just another decent college QB that wont make it at the next level. And I dont want any part of a QB that plays for a California based college.
If he's there in the 3rd I'd say definitely. I think by draft that's where he winds up anyway I'm not in love with him he goes off his first read too often but that oline isn't impressive cause he spends so much time running for his life. I say sit him for the start of the season let him get his reps he should be ready by week 10.
So because 1 QB out of 100 developed into something great we should take a chance on Hundley? Im tired of taking chances on QB's. And Id rather not go after a guy who's still running the same offense in the college that the ran in high school. Yeah thats gonna work well for him in the NFL. Rodgers was always a pocket passer and thats what the Jets need.
One thing I wouldnt mind is having Shaq Evans benefit from having a familiar QB throwing to him. He did have 9TD's with Hundley before going into the draft. Gives Shaq and Hundley a bit of a cushion due to familiarity.
I can't believe things are so bad that we're forced to consider drafting Hundley who has yet to "light it up" at the college level!!
Jets would be reaching if Hundley is selected in their position. I haven't seen that much of him until last evening. He certainly has the physical attributes you want in a QB + the speed and agility. Decent accuracy also. But, he has a very serious flaw of not being able to stay in the pocket and make decisive throws....holds the ball too long. He's also inconsistent in his performances game to game. Sounds very familiar? I'd pass: they already have a QB with that characteristic.
Watched Hundley too. I've now seen about 5 of his games this year and a handful last year. There is no way I'm taking him in the first round and certainly not where we'll be drafting. Big kid, big arm, physical, accurate at times. But he's not in Mariota's or Winston's league. _
