Felger and Mazz Big Board: Quarterbacks in the 2022 NFL Draft
With Brian Hoyer year-to-year and Jarrett Stidham in a contract year, quarterback could be a sneaky big need for the Patriots. Will they address it this weekend?
With Brian Hoyer year-to-year and Jarrett Stidham in a contract year, quarterback could be a sneaky big need for the Patriots. Will they address it this weekend?
If any of the quarterbacks from the Felger & Mazz Big Board are the picks, they'd be massive trend breakers. Here's the three passers on the board.
Desmond Ridder, Cincinnati
Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Desmond Ridder makes a call to his team against Tulane Green Wave at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans Saturday, October 30, 2021.
Strengths:
--Team captain who plays with confidence and command on the field
--Mobile and athletic but looks to win from the pocket
--Machine-like mechanics and footwork
Weaknesses:
--Deep balls have a tendency to come up short
--Windup slows overall release quickness
--Average elusiveness could bring heavy punishment as a runner
(Source: NFL.com)
Dustin Crum, Kent State
Kent State quarterback Dustin Crum gets past Akron's Julian Richardson for a second quarter touchdown on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021 in Akron, Ohio, at InfoCision Stadium.
Strengths:
--Takes care of the football with his decision-making
--Subtle pocket slides to safe launch points
--Slippery zone/read runner with wiggle and tackle breaking
Weaknesses:
--Carries football down by his waist when scanning
--Spins it with below-average velocity
--Struggles to locate backside blitz
(Source: NFL.com)
Brock Purdy, Iowa State
LUBBOCK, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 13: Quarterback Brock Purdy #15 of the Iowa State Cyclones runs with the ball during the first half of the college football game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Jones AT&T Stadium on November 13, 2021 in Lubbock, Texas. (Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images)
Strengths:
--Different quarterback when he finds his rhythm
--Generally accurate passer between the numbers
--Willing to dive to move the chains
Weaknesses:
--Field blinders occasionally rob him of seeing the big play
--Delivery is labored
--Confidence and consistency have been issues
(Source: NFL.com)
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