Hello everyone! It has been a long, long time. I took a rather protracted hiatus from posting as my job became increasingly more demanding. But I have a few minutes and wanted to join the conversations. I hope everyone on the Board is doing great. Great to see so many familiar names still active.
Great discussion around Watson and Cousins. Watson is really polarizing prospect. Personally, I think the kid wins. The Jets need someone that knows how to win at the QB position. The league is littered with players that have all the physical tools, but can't play the game and don't know how to win. I like him and would be excited if he was the Jets pick. There are plenty of other players I like at 6 as well. But at the QB position - he has by far the best track record. Trubisky, Kizer, etc...all could be good pros, but they haven't won anything. I would like a QB that knows how to win against top notch competition. Alabama allegedly had one of the best college defenses in recent memory, and that may be true. But Watson found a way to beat them.
On Cousins - Cousins fits a West Coast scheme and has been very productive. He has an edge to him and I like him as well. He's a good NFL QB and at times an excellent one. He would certainly be a good starter for a number of years. I don't know if he is a guy that can lead you to the promised land, but he certainly has talent and upside. Is he an upgrade over what we have? Yes, a major one. If the Skins release him, the Jets should definitely make a run at him.
I am not a fan of most of the other QBs that are out there. Glenn - eh. He's an 8 win guy. Taylor is interesting because he is mobile and has a good arm and doesn't turn the ball over. Maybe a 9 win guy. Romo, great career, but he's not coming here. Alex Smith is a solid QB but he can never seem to get over the hump. He can run a West Coast offense for sure. He'd be solid player for a few years until the Jets get their starter for the next ten years.
Looking at the current roster - Hackenberg is a complete unknown. What I know of him I like - great intangibles, work ethic, and football smart - has excellent physical skills. Great arm, tough, can make all the NFL throws. But he had a rough couple of years at Penn State and probably did not fully recover. He needs work. I think he definitely has starting potential if the Jets can be patient with him. I'd be very curious to see what kind of jump he makes from last year to this year...he could be a diamond in the rough. But unless they are sure he is going to turn the corner and develop, they need to find another player at that position. If he wins the job, great. He will deserve it.
Petty - I've always liked Petty as a potential backup. Similar to Hackenberg. Good physical tools, great intangibles. He's not as familiar with a pro system, so he struggles there. Worth keeping on the roster.
In short, if the Jets are serious about Watson and he is there when they pick, and they take him, I am good with it.
Great discussion around Watson and Cousins. Watson is really polarizing prospect. Personally, I think the kid wins. The Jets need someone that knows how to win at the QB position. The league is littered with players that have all the physical tools, but can't play the game and don't know how to win. I like him and would be excited if he was the Jets pick. There are plenty of other players I like at 6 as well. But at the QB position - he has by far the best track record. Trubisky, Kizer, etc...all could be good pros, but they haven't won anything. I would like a QB that knows how to win against top notch competition. Alabama allegedly had one of the best college defenses in recent memory, and that may be true. But Watson found a way to beat them.
On Cousins - Cousins fits a West Coast scheme and has been very productive. He has an edge to him and I like him as well. He's a good NFL QB and at times an excellent one. He would certainly be a good starter for a number of years. I don't know if he is a guy that can lead you to the promised land, but he certainly has talent and upside. Is he an upgrade over what we have? Yes, a major one. If the Skins release him, the Jets should definitely make a run at him.
I am not a fan of most of the other QBs that are out there. Glenn - eh. He's an 8 win guy. Taylor is interesting because he is mobile and has a good arm and doesn't turn the ball over. Maybe a 9 win guy. Romo, great career, but he's not coming here. Alex Smith is a solid QB but he can never seem to get over the hump. He can run a West Coast offense for sure. He'd be solid player for a few years until the Jets get their starter for the next ten years.
Looking at the current roster - Hackenberg is a complete unknown. What I know of him I like - great intangibles, work ethic, and football smart - has excellent physical skills. Great arm, tough, can make all the NFL throws. But he had a rough couple of years at Penn State and probably did not fully recover. He needs work. I think he definitely has starting potential if the Jets can be patient with him. I'd be very curious to see what kind of jump he makes from last year to this year...he could be a diamond in the rough. But unless they are sure he is going to turn the corner and develop, they need to find another player at that position. If he wins the job, great. He will deserve it.
Petty - I've always liked Petty as a potential backup. Similar to Hackenberg. Good physical tools, great intangibles. He's not as familiar with a pro system, so he struggles there. Worth keeping on the roster.
In short, if the Jets are serious about Watson and he is there when they pick, and they take him, I am good with it.
