2012 NFL Draft Day 3

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Originally Posted by SirClintonPortis

Now, if we can develop Cousins and trade him, we'll be getting more than a 4th rounder from that, no?

Kevin Kolb went for a 2nd and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie

[MTK]

http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings...2012&genpos=qb

04/23/12 - NFL DRAFT TOP QUARTERBACKS: Kirk Cousins, Michigan State, 6-3, 214, 2-3...Descriptions and statistics on Cousins might be hard to evaluate. He has good size, played four years in a pro system including two as captain, is a great citizen in the community, a strong team leader on the field and has already graduated with a 3.68 GPA in kinesiology. As far as statistics, Cousins is MSU's career record holder in passing touchdowns (66), passing yards (9,131), completions (723) and passing efficiency (146.1 rating). After that he was impressive in both Senior Bowl workouts and the game, and then did well at the scouting combine and looked even better at his pro day. Perhaps the only obvious wart on his list of achievements is that his career statistics include a total of minus-127 yards rushing, which may be revealing. Cousins is football smart and performs well within the system, but when things go awry he does not have the knack or arm as a passer, nor the athleticism as a runner, to make good things happen. In fact, closer analysis of his stats shows that an inordinate amount of completions and yards were either screens or very short passes. His arm strength and passing velocity are less than scouts want, but they are still intrigued by his advanced understanding of a pro-like passing system and excellent anticipation. Despite his statistical accuracy (64 percent completions), Cousins does not place the ball well to help yards after the catch and if he is unable to throw in rhythm his effectiveness declines noticeably. Cousins broke his ankle coming out of high school and after being ignored by most big schools was set to go to Toledo until Mark Dantonio was hired as MSU's head coach. After failing to get his preferred quarterbacks, Dantonio offered Cousins a chance and it paid off. In that regard, there is a chance history might repeat. - Frank Cooney, The Sports Xchange

[81forHOF]

I'm not saying this is going to happen (man, I hope not) but the last time we drafted a QB high in the first round we also drafted a QB in the 7th. The 7th rounder beat out the other QB for the starting job in their first year! Name those QB's.

[Dirtbag59]

Lol, Bill Polian talking about backup QB's.

[Alvin Walton]

We now may have the best QB stable in the league.

[JoeRedskin]

Originally Posted by Alvin Walton

We now may have the best QB stable in the league.

So we can say goodbye to the "Back-Up Barn"?

[Dirtbag59]

Speaking of value. Everyone complaining about LeRibs value on ESPN and other draft sites. Scouts Inc had Cousins graded as a second round pick (83)

[Dirtbag59]

Lol, Jaws calling the drafting of Cousins a QB controversy. Same guy who said Campbell was going to be the best QB of the 2005 draft.

[SirClintonPortis]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag59

Lol, Jaws calling the drafting of Cousins a QB controversy.

It's true for a small minority of fans though. :FIREdevil:.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag59

Lol, Jaws calling the drafting of Cousins a QB controversy. Same guy who said Campbell was going to be the best QB of the 2005 draft.

Definitely a QB controversy... for the #2 spot.

[Gtothearry]

I dig the Fiat commercial

[Skins fan 44]

Interesting. Could they use him as good trade bait if he has a good preseason? It will put pressure on RG3 not that he needs it but could give him a reality check. It is good to have a good back up also. Cousins is a winner. Is he comparable to Tom Brady in where he got picked? He could be.

[Hail to the Redskins]

So instead of taking our new Shiny QB's Center that he's been working so hard to get pub out for to get drafted.... We pick up competition for him??

Wow... definitely no superstar treatment already... Actually I'm kinda thinking that's a pretty harsh turn of events.

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by Hail to the Redskins

So instead of taking our new Shiny QB's Center that he's been working so hard to get pub out for to get drafted.... We pick up competition for him??

Wow... definitely no superstar treatment already... Actually I'm kinda thinking that's a pretty harsh turn of events.

He will only be competition if RG3 is a complete bust. Keep in mind this is an investment not only in a QB that can win games for us if RG3 goes down but as a potential Matt Schuab trade down the line.

[SirClintonPortis]

Originally Posted by Hail to the Redskins

So instead of taking our new Shiny QB's Center that he's been working so hard to get pub out for to get drafted.... We pick up competition for him??

Wow... definitely no superstar treatment already... Actually I'm kinda thinking that's a pretty harsh turn of events.

The main reason for picking up Cousins is asset acquisition in the future. Should he develop well, we could flip him for a 1st round pick or equivalent.