QB 2025

[pczach]

Yup, I think if they go with Milroe then he gets some read/option or play action packages and eased along to develop. He would not be expected to be the long term starter, but I think somebody will pick him before 83.

I think that would be the right way to package things for him. By going with read/option and play action, they will be simplifying his reads and give him an opportunity to make plays and keep his mind in a good place so that he isn't overwhelmed while still giving him the ability to take advantage of his athletic gifts. Maybe dial up some designed runs and enough bootleg action to keep defenses honest.

The threat of the run with Milroe under those conditions will help to give him favorable numbers in coverage. It will also give the running backs more opportunity because the defense now has to defend the quarterback as a runner.

Then it will be up to him to take advantage of that by attacking the playbook and working on the weaknesses in his game with specialized quarterback coaches on mechanics and learning how to throw with touch. Everybody gets enamored with the cannon arm, but many don't' realize that if a quarterback only has a fastball he is limiting himself at the position. He needs to develop touch and accuracy on his throws. That's what can open up the entire field.

It is the finesse throws that you drop in over the linebackers and in front of the safeties that really stress defenses in their responsibilities. If he can make the safeties worry about what's happening in front of them, he is much more likely to burn them over the top. He needs to get there with learning how to read defenses, recognition, trusting his reads, while also finding more ways to identify holes in the defense and how to get the ball there.

It would definitely take some time, but if he ever put it all together he would be a scary, scary player to defend.

[El-Gonzo Jackson]

Yup. He’s been my guy for the whole process.

Assuming you can get him in the third round….he’s a lottery ticket the same way Fields was.

He may never put it together; but if he does, the team is holding a winning ticket for an absolutely electric game changing player.

Rodgers/Rudolph/Milroe in 2025

Rudolph/Prized QB Prospect from the first round/Milroe 2026.

With the gentle reminder that as much as we all might not like aspects of this coaching staff; they made more progress molding Fields in 6 months than the Bears did in three years. And Fields and Milroe have similar issues.

There is talk that the Rams might target Milroe in the 2nd round. I think the Steelers will need to move up to get him if they like him. That being said I think if he lasts to the end of the 2nd they will need to get up to top of the 3rd and draft him.

Good athlete, good arm strength. Some good throws and some inconsistent throws, but I hear the pundits saying Anthony Richardson comparison. I think a faster version of Jalen Nurts, but not as consistent a thrower at this point. I think he is worth the shot

[El Kabong]

I do not want a qb who needs to be taught to throw. I want a guy who already knows how to throw. I will take a statue in the pocket who throws well over a super athlete who is a mediocre passer every time. Just say no to Milroe.

[oneforthetoe]

Looks like Howard and Milroe might both be there. Unless the Bengals decide to take a QB.

[oneforthetoe]

Milore is gone

[El-Gonzo Jackson]

Milore is gone

Yup, a good spot for him. Darnold will be the starter and if he relapses to where he was with the Jets, then its Howell or Lock and Milroe gets time to develop.

IMO, the hawks will trade or release either Allen or Howell.

[ETL]

I wonder if all the people who wanted Sanders in round 1 are questioning their football IQ as he could have been had for a 4th round pick but the Sanders folks would have burned a round 1 pick and overpaid him.

[oneforthetoe]

I did not want Sanders and still don't. However, if they took him in the 4th or 5th round, I would not go to the ledge like some will. I never worried much about Deion or his son's attitude. Tomlin, for all his faults, is pretty good with attitude players. Ok, some of you are ready to fire up the, "no he isn't he just wants to be their friend line." But if you look at the facts most of the players the Steeler's have let go, primarily because of their attitude or behavior, were worse once they left Pittsburgh - Brown being the best example of that. The reason I don't want Sanders is because I don't think he is that good, period. However, at some point around the 4th or 5th round value (bpa) comes into mix. Of course, that value argument could be made for Howard as well. I'm also still quite good with not drafting any QB this year.

So, to conclude - don't want Sanders, but will not have any heart palpitations if they take a flier on him t this point.