2024 Early Bird Draft Thread

[skinsfaninok]

2. Washington Commanders
Drake Maye, QB, North Carolina

Time will tell as to what Washington ultimately does here, but I don't envision them getting cute if they stay and take a QB. The popular pick is LSU's Jayden Daniels. Still, conversations within league circles have reiterated that OC Kliff Kingsbury isn't looking to utilize a QB as a major portion of his run game—thus detaching Washington from Daniels. Maye is immediately the most talented QB Washington has had since taking Robert Griffin III back in 2012.

Ryan Fowler

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Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

2. Washington Commanders
Drake Maye, QB, North Carolina

Time will tell as to what Washington ultimately does here, but I don't envision them getting cute if they stay and take a QB. The popular pick is LSU's Jayden Daniels. Still, conversations within league circles have reiterated that OC Kliff Kingsbury isn't looking to utilize a QB as a major portion of his run game—thus detaching Washington from Daniels. Maye is immediately the most talented QB Washington has had since taking Robert Griffin III back in 2012.

Ryan Fowler

So the guy who coached Johnny Manziel, Kyler Murray, and Caleb Williams is not looking for a dual threat quarterback ? Im calling BS on that.

Ill also say, again, that Jayden Daniels isn’t a run first quarterback. He uses his legs to keep plays alive and is usually looking to throw downfield, and does so accurately.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by punch it in

So the guy who coached Johnny Manziel, Kyler Murray, and Caleb Williams is not looking for a dual threat quarterback ? Im calling BS on that.

Ill also say, again, that Jayden Daniels isn’t a run first quarterback. He uses his legs to keep plays alive and is usually looking to throw downfield, and does so accurately.

Apparently Ryan Fowler slept in the day of Kliff's introductory press conference, where he talked the importance of QB mobility. I know it was just a presser, but this point of was pretty much emphasized.

[Redskin Jim]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Apparently Ryan Fowler slept in the day of Kliff's introductory press conference, where he talked the importance of QB mobility. I know it was just a presser, but this point of was pretty much emphasized.

To add to your thoughts, he must have missed where ownership have said they’re modeling themselves after the Ravens.
Which QB’s game mor resembles Ravens?

[Redskin Jim]

Originally Posted by punch it in

So the guy who coached Johnny Manziel, Kyler Murray, and Caleb Williams is not looking for a dual threat quarterback ? Im calling BS on that.

Ill also say, again, that Jayden Daniels isn’t a run first quarterback. He uses his legs to keep plays alive and is usually looking to throw downfield, and does so accurately.

I’m sorry sir, I respectfully disagree.
Daniels is a run first QB, pure and simple. He can throw, and can deliver at a high, level. But, most definitely is a run first, 1 read and tuck it QB.
I have said it before, go watch his first season at LSU, super raw passer, uncomfortable in new scheme and therefore trusts his running ability over timing/reading the field. Over his 2 year maturation at LSU he grows as a passer, and in his abilities. Do not mistake that maturation that he is a now a pocket passer going through 3 or 4 deep on the route tree. It’s simply not who he is. Decisive at the point of attack, and 4 out of 5 times it’s 1 read and tuck it.

[skinsfaninok]

Originally Posted by Redskin Jim

I’m sorry sir, I respectfully disagree.
Daniels is a run first QB, pure and simple. He can throw, and can deliver at a high, level. But, most definitely is a run first, 1 read and tuck it QB.
I have said it before, go watch his first season at LSU, super raw passer, uncomfortable in new scheme and therefore trusts his running ability over timing/reading the field. Over his 2 year maturation at LSU he grows as a passer, and in his abilities. Do not mistake that maturation that he is a now a pocket passer going through 3 or 4 deep on the route tree. It’s simply not who he is. Decisive at the point of attack, and 4 out of 5 times it’s 1 read and tuck it.

Have you watched his film from this season? He’s changed so much it’s actually amazing


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[Redskin Jim]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

Have you watched his film from this season? He’s changed so much it’s actually amazing


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Yes, I have watched every game at LSU (LSU fan). I do agree, it was amazing to watch his growth. When he played his first game at LSU, (against Florida St), I said to myself, this guy is not a QB, just a great athlete out there, that can’t throw very well.
He certainly became a better passer in terms of both mechanics, and comfort in the system to what eventually earned him the Heisman last year.

[skinsfaninok]

Originally Posted by Redskin Jim

Yes, I have watched every game at LSU (LSU fan). I do agree, it was amazing to watch his growth. When he played his first game at LSU, (against Florida St), I said to myself, this guy is not a QB, just a great athlete out there, that can’t throw very well.
He certainly became a better passer in terms of both mechanics, and comfort in the system to what eventually earned him the Heisman last year.

My biggest concern with him is his frame.. He's so damn skinny. Like a Bryce Young but taller..

[Redskin Jim]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

My biggest concern with him is his frame.. He's so damn skinny. Like a Bryce Young but taller..

Yes, he’s listed at 210, but almost certainly inflated. I’m not sure he’s even over 200. Of course, as it’s been said before, with weight training and nutrition he could put on some bulk. He will most certainly need it with his style of play and hopefully will receive major upgrades to the offensive line to protect him.

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Originally Posted by Redskin Jim

I’m sorry sir, I respectfully disagree.
Daniels is a run first QB, pure and simple. He can throw, and can deliver at a high, level. But, most definitely is a run first, 1 read and tuck it QB.
I have said it before, go watch his first season at LSU, super raw passer, uncomfortable in new scheme and therefore trusts his running ability over timing/reading the field. Over his 2 year maturation at LSU he grows as a passer, and in his abilities. Do not mistake that maturation that he is a now a pocket passer going through 3 or 4 deep on the route tree. It’s simply not who he is. Decisive at the point of attack, and 4 out of 5 times it’s 1 read and tuck it.

https://markbullock.substack.com/p/d...jayden-daniels

https://www.profootballnetwork.com/j...scouting-2024/

I think Daniels has such amazing speed and run capabilities that it would appear he is not going through his progressions but he does, Even while he is moving. Run first to me is a guy that trusts his legs more than his arm and field vision. This guy has it all.

I will be fine with any of the three though.

[SkinsGuru]

Originally Posted by punch it in

So the guy who coached Johnny Manziel, Kyler Murray, and Caleb Williams is not looking for a dual threat quarterback ? Im calling BS on that.

Ill also say, again, that Jayden Daniels isn’t a run first quarterback. He uses his legs to keep plays alive and is usually looking to throw downfield, and does so accurately.

and Maye is no stature either . . . Maye can run pretty good himself, not quite Daniels, but he also has better pocket presence than Daniels. Combine numbers will be interesting.

I'd be good with any of the top 3 . . .

[simbosargos75]

As long as they don't something stupid like trade up to #1, I'm fine with any of them.

My personal preference is Maye, Williams, Daniles in that order.

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Originally Posted by simbosargos75

As long as they don't something stupid like trade up to #1, I'm fine with any of them.

My personal preference is Maye, Williams, Daniles in that order.

I have the exact same preference only backwards. Lol.