Matt Barkley Stays (QB Draft Prospect Thread-Episode IV)

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Originally Posted by diehard

Don't believe the hype. RG3 is worthy of a top 5 pick. And Barkley wants to be the first overall selection not by merit but, by avoiding his competition. He thinks he'll have a better chance next next year but, lame cheaters like him never win. I hope RG3 stock falls so the team doesn't have to deal away picks to get fresh blood at the QB position.

I'm not believing the hype on either side of the argument to be honest. I think RG III is a gifted athlete. I think he's a very smart guy. And I find it hard to believe that he has absolutely no knowledge of reading defensive schemes. But, I do think he isn't going to be ready to start from day one. I think a lot of his fans are blinded by his athleticism. I wouldn't be so quick to slap the letter 'S' on his chest and give him a red cape. However, with time, I DO think RG III is intelligent enough to pick up things quickly and he could make a big difference in the NFL. Like the article said, he could be a championship caliber player.

I see Andrew Luck starting from day one. Can't really say the same for the other guys in the draft. Which probably makes the Sanchez thread all the more interesting.