NoSaint Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Mallett is an absolute no-brainer pick in the 2nd round. He is by far the best pure passer in this QB class. If he turns out to be coachable, he has the potential to be the best player to come out of this draft. He would have great mentors in Gailey, Cortez, and Fitzy. IMO...it would be well worth the risk. I thought Mallett performed rather well at the combine. What did you see from him that might have hurt his stock? I'd assume he's referring to the cloud over him from the start with the opening interviews. That said, I think mallet is way better then people give credit.Arkansas wasn't very talented. That Arkansas team shouldn't have been in the Alabama game if not for him so the couple of late throws don't kill me. The sugarbowl would've been a blowout if his receivers caught anything all. It's funny how people say no because we have fitz and mallet chokes- but if I recall, fitz had some pretty poor finishes too. I think as a 2-3 rounder, mallet will be the best in years to come out of that range. Not saying a lot, but he has pro written all over him in the right situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twist_to_open Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 No Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snamsnoops Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Can you dig up any stats on Marino? Marino is 6-foot-3 5/8, 213 pounds and ran the 40-yard dash in 4.89 . Kelly i couldnt find! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ieatcrayonz Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 (edited) LOL. I really can't see that being a factor at all. Really? Frankenstein ran a 5.3. Lurch logged in at 5.28. Edited March 9, 2011 by ieatcrayonz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyC81 Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 I don't think anyone expected him to be fast but 5.4 is slow for a OT does this drop him out of the second round? LOL!! I don't even know why they have O-Linemen running a 40. How many plays a year do they even run 20?? Other than interviews, the drills they put them thru are the only things worthwhile at the combine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 (edited) Can you dig up any stats on Marino? or Jim Kelly We'll get the Kelly and Marino times as soon as they've completed the 40 yards. Last I heard, they had about 5 yards to go. Should be any day now. GO BILLS!!! Edited March 9, 2011 by K-9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 The question is, do we pick him up if he's there in the second (assuming we address our run defense) I say absolutely yes - the guy has the arm to play in Buffalo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zulu Cthulhu Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 (edited) I say absolutely yes - the guy has the arm to play in Buffalo. The ability to launch the ball a mile in the wind and snow does not a quarterback make. Edited March 9, 2011 by Zulu Cthulhu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Blizzard Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 what would big ben run the 40 in? Why does it matter? He picks up 3 yards when he falls forward! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr1 Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 The NFL is faster than it was when Kelly and Marino played. This is unacceptable mobility Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 I don't think anyone expected him to be fast but 5.4 is slow for a OT does this drop him out of the second round? No, He is still going in the first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderweb Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Marino is 6-foot-3 5/8, 213 pounds and ran the 40-yard dash in 4.89 . Kelly i couldnt find! Kelly is still running.......should finish in a year or two.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 The ability to launch the ball a mile in the wind and snow does not a quarterback make. Not being able to throw in the wind a good qb in buffalo will break. The NFL is faster than it was when Kelly and Marino played. This is unacceptable mobility Mobility is a perk nor a requirement. You need to be able to know when and where to take about 3-5 steps in the pocket. That doesn't take 4.5 speed. It's nice if your qb can create with his legs but quite frankly how many times in the past year did manning or Brady run more then about 5-10 yards after they hit there last step on a drop? Granted it really helps Rogers and big ben, vick etc... But it's not required. There just aren't a lot of qbs with mallets skill set in college right now- college coaches are getting guys that make one read and then create with legs more than they used to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Does he have an accurate arm, both on deep balls, and shorter routes? Does he make good decisions? Did he win big games? That is more important than 40-time and brashness. The questions about drug use are troubling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 I don't think anyone expected him to be fast but 5.4 is slow for a OT does this drop him out of the second round? Really? Frankenstein ran a 5.3. Lurch logged in at 5.28. We definitely should not consider him for LT then. There have to be other candidates that are better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 I don't care about QB 40 time so much, but I do care if he can make the right moves within a pocket to avoid a rush if he's slow. Kelly is still running.......should finish in a year or two.... So true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justice Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 I would love to see our Bills draft Mallett in the second, but no way he lasts until then. No doubt he's a first rounder and will be the best QB in this draft. His 40 time is irrelevant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Syracuse Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 I wonder if Mallet could beat Rich Eisen in a race? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erynthered Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 I wonder if Mallet could beat Rich Eisen in a race? Rich ran in a slight-breeze-inducing 6.18 seconds. http://thepigskindoc...s-40-yard-dash/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddaryl Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 it matters when a 350lb DT is gaining on you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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