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NFL QBs & Height

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MililaniBuckeye;1382838; said:
Masoli will be a junior this season whereas Pryor will be a sophomore. He could be the starter in 2010 if he were to become the Masoli's backup this season and Masoli declared after the season. He knows Pryor will be top dog for at least two more years.
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I understand that thinking, but 6' Masoli is not a desired commodity after 1 more season. Someone will draft Pryor after his junior season, even if it isn't for QB.
 
BearBuck27;1382847; said:
Problem with that is Masoli is about 5'10 or 5'11. VERY small chance he goes to the NFL before his eligibility is up. So he's looking at 2011 as his earliest possible starting position, which is when Pryor will be a junior and could turn pro.
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jwinslow;1382848; said:
I understand that thinking, but 6' Masoli is not a desired commodity after 1 more season. Someone will draft Pryor after his junior season, even if it isn't for QB.
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Isn't there some guy named Drew Brees in the NFL who is doing pretty good despite being 6'0"?
 
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Sportsbuck28;1382940; said:
When was the last time a 6'0 QB left early for the NFL?

Brees stayed all four years.
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And the relevence is? Nada. Squat. Zilch. Brees stayed at Purdue for whatever reason, plus very few players were declaring early for the NFL then compared to now.

If Masoli thinks he's ready to turn pro, he'll declare, and height will have squat to do with it.
 
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Don't mean to interrupt the debate about the success of short QB's in the league, . . .
but the recent development of Tee Martin taking the New Mexico coaching position instead of Oregon is IMHO, huge for the recruiting of Boyd!
Anyone like our chances at Boyd better now that he and his family will not be influenced by the presence of personal advisor Tee Martin at Oregon?
 
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MililaniBuckeye;1382944; said:
If Masoli thinks he's ready to turn pro, he'll declare, and height will have squat to do with it.
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Not sure if I'm reading this right but his height WILL have something to do with it. Whether you want to factor in his skill set at the time his height will NEGATIVELY have an effect on his draft status, period.

Now I get your point about him leaving if he feels he is ready though. I just do not see how you can "black and white" the height issue...especially given the stance you seem to be taking with it.

Anyway, good news about Tee going the New Mexico route, but I'm still not so optimistic.
 
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MililaniBuckeye;1382944; said:
And the relevence is? Nada. Squat. Zilch. Brees stayed at Purdue for whatever reason, plus very few players were declaring early for the NFL then compared to now.

If Masoli thinks he's ready to turn pro, he'll declare, and height will have squat to do with it.
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How does it have no relevance?

While there obviously is a chance Masoli could turn pro there's a better chance that he'll stay for his senior year because his height would make him fall to the later rounds.
 
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Sportsbuck28;1382974; said:
How does it have no relevance?

While there obviously is a chance Masoli could turn pro there's a better chance that he'll stay for his senior year because his height would make him fall to the later rounds.
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Are you implying he'll get taller if he sticks around for his senior year ?
 
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Brutus1;1383147; said:
Are you implying he'll get taller if he sticks around for his senior year ?
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hurricaneballin;1383213; said:
He's probably implying that he won't have a fair shot at the NFL due to his height, so he'll stick around all years and enjoy it while it lasts.
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Then why even have 6'0" QBs when they all suck?
 
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Don't mean to interrupt the debate about the success of short QB's in the league, . . .
but the recent development of Tee Martin taking the New Mexico coaching position instead of Oregon is IMHO, huge for the recruiting of Boyd!
Anyone like our chances at Boyd better now that he and his family will not be influenced by the presence of personal advisor Tee Martin at Oregon?
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Nice observation. Not the whole ball of wax, but certainly helpful.
MililaniBuckeye;1382944; said:
And the relevence is? Nada. Squat. Zilch.
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It's quite relevant, no matter how many synonyms you use. 6' QBs are rarely a desired commodity, so he has a lot less reason to go pro early.
If Masoli thinks he's ready to turn pro, he'll declare, and height will have squat to do with it.
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And Joe Bauserman could choose to go pro right now. Acting like measurables such as height are irrelevant is intellectually dishonest. He's an athlete who can pass, but is not the type of passer the NFL prefers.
Are you implying he'll get taller if he sticks around for his senior year ?
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He's guaranteed another year of football and furthering his education. Or he could declare and be a 3rd/4th string QB battling for a roster spot, if that.
 
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MililaniBuckeye;1383308; said:
Who ended up being the #1 pick in the draft...
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Who doesn't compare to Masoli whatsoever...
MililaniBuckeye;1382909; said:
Isn't there some guy named Drew Brees in the NFL who is doing pretty good despite being 6'0"?
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Nor does brees.
MililaniBuckeye;1383296; said:
Then why even have 6'0" QBs when they all suck?
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You're the one who keeps bringing up random 6' QBs as though they have relevance to Masoli in the NFL.

There are a few superior passers who stick in the NFL despite their 6' stature.
Runners who can pass almost always fizzle out, even when they are faster than everyone on the field (Vick).

Masoli is not a superior passer, nor is he a superior athlete when looking at the NFL.
 
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