Anthony Richardson

[Lov2fish]

Originally Posted by Oldcolt

I am liking the idea of Richardson more and more. Only 13 games under his belt you would be betting in traits and intelligence, both of which this man seems to have. His physical abilities are off the chart. If the mental qualities are what people say they are I think he is worth the risk. I am certain that some will disagree big time, but all of these top QBs have question marks. He has the biggest ceiling and the lowest floor so the interview process will be huge (if he is someone Steichen believes he can work with I think there is a good chance Ballard takes him as Ballard does love him physical freaks). Myself, I would enjoy watching him develop. He looked like a man playing with boys at times at Florida, playing against a ton of players sure to be drafted.

Two years from now he is a legit first round pick. His skill set gives him an extremely high ceiling. Right now he is a project and late first to middle 2nd. round. Trading up to take him #1 will certainly get Ballard out of here on a bullet train. I have said all along none of these QB's this year are worth moving out of our #4 spot and giving up future picks. Contrary to the drum Dam keeps beating Stroud is not a legit 1st. overall pick. A look back at some of Dam's sure fire can't miss prospects will let you know he knows X's & O's better than talent evaluation. I'm no expert on any level, but I know what my eyes tell me.

[omahacolt]

sure he may bust


but he is by far the most intriguing prospect to me. i take that chance and don't look back.

[YDFL Commish]

Originally Posted by omahacolt

sure he may bust


but he is by far the most intriguing prospect to me. i take that chance and don't look back.

You can't take the chance at #4. He's shown virtually nothing.

[rm1369]

Originally Posted by YDFL Commish

You can't take the chance at #4. He's shown virtually nothing.

If you think he’s the best long term option available you can. It’s less risky than trading next years #1 to move up to the first pick this year. And you can’t gamble on a trade back and possibly missing out on one of the QBs. Stay at 4 and take whoever you think the best long term QB is.

[apballin]

I don’t want Richardson, athletic but he’s no Lamar Jackson. Completion percentage is terrible. Most of the highlights I seen of him the gators were getting blown out so basically padding stats at garbage time

[Dam8610]

The problem with Richardson is his floor is a bottomless pit, and he hasn't shown enough of the Cam Newton ceiling to really believe in it. That's why I like Stroud the best. IMO his floor is mid-tier starter with an Aaron Rodgers ceiling. That's someone I draft at 1 every time and never look back.

That said, I think Richardson could be the solution to the Ravens' Lamar Jackson problem if they're willing to be patient with him and franchise Lamar twice.

[Lov2fish]

Originally Posted by apballin

I don’t want Richardson, athletic but he’s no Lamar Jackson. Completion percentage is terrible. Most of the highlights I seen of him the gators were getting blown out so basically padding stats at garbage time

I watched enough video of him throwing picks in a perfectly clean pocket and zero pressure. No thanks on AR.

[omahacolt]

Originally Posted by YDFL Commish

You can't take the chance at #4. He's shown virtually nothing.

sure i can


i have no problem taking that risk. with the caveat that the coaches think they can develop him.

[Discflinger]

And so, 1 article makes us think AR can be the man.

[Oldcolt]

Originally Posted by Discflinger

And so, 1 article makes us think AR can be the man.

Nope, every article makes me think the can (not would) be the man. Every article talks about his incredible physical traits and a quality young man. He is a gamble but so are all the other QBs we could draft. If the interview process is positive I would like to bet on greatness rather than just being ok.