The official 2009 DRAFT thread

[gbpackfan]

They must have given up the farm!

[red]

come on, break their heart

sanchez is celebrating

[Bretsky]

jets trade up

fans go insane

this has to be sanchez

F'CKIN hilarious if Favre announces next week he's coming back

[Brando19]

SANCHEZ TO THE jets!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Fosco33]

I didn't know Jets picked up Jim Leonhard?

[red]

They must have given up the farm!

wait till the fans find out how much they gave up

it might have been their whole draft, plus some

[MJZiggy]

Sanchez is hot. If only I were a little younger...

[Rastak]

Sanchez to the Jets!


Overall Football Traits

Production 3 Limited experience (only 16 starts) but his production was impressive during his brief collegiate career. He started all 13 games as a junior in 2008 and went 12-1 as the starter. He completed 65.8-percent of his passes for 3,207 yards passing, 34 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. Earned MVP of the 2009 Rose Bowl in final outing before declaring for the 2009 draft.

Height-Weight-Speed 2 Adequate height with a strong build. When healthy, he displays good speed and agility for the position.

Durability 3 Has been hindered by some nagging injuries but has not missed a start, as a result of one. Suffered a broken thumb early in 2007 season. Played through a dislocated kneecap injury in 2008, which he suffered during fall camp. Also suffered a bone bruise in his left knee during '08 Oregon game but played the following week versus Arizona State.

Character 2 In April 2006, Sanchez was arrested after a female USC student accused him of sexual assault. He was released from jail the next day on $200,000 bail. On June 3, 2006, the LA County District Attorney's office announced no charges would be filed against Sanchez due to a "lack of sufficient evidence beyond a reasonable doubt". Sanchez has had no off-the-field issues since. He is a hard worker with excellent football character. He takes his responsibility as a role model very seriously and anyone who interviews him will find him to be one of the most impressive individuals in the 2009 draft class.

Quarterback specific Traits

Game Management 3 Inexperience is concerning. Still learning the nuances of the position and approach to leading an offensive unit. Still maturing as a decision maker, as well. However, he made noticeable strides in this regard as a junior in 2008. He understands the value of ball control and knows how to go through progression reads. He is a vocal leader with exceptional passion for the game. Coaches rave about his work ethic. He is tough and will play through pain. An excellent competitor.

Accuracy 2 Sanchez's deep ball tends to float on occasion and Stafford makes harder throws (deep outs, comebacks, etc.) more accurately. But Sanchez is more consistently accurate in the short-to-intermediate zones particularly between the numbers. He displays very good touch. Gets the ball out quickly and throws a 'catchable' ball on quick-hitters. Knows how to drop the ball in between linebackers and safeties. Rarely misses an open target.

Release 1 Very quick release with solid overall mechanics in his delivery. Gets rid of the ball quickly, particularly when needed on underneath throws. Shows strong hands and great ball control. Exceptional when it comes to pump-faking and pulling the ball back.

Arm Strength 3 Arm strength is adequate but not great. He can make all the necessary throws in the NFL but he needs to be good with his timing on certain throws vertically and outside the numbers. Gets good zip on intermediate throws, especially over the middle. But can't drive it vertically like Stafford and his deep outs take a bit too long to arrive.

Mobility 2 Very good pocket presence. Really improved in this area as a junior. Displays quick feet. Gets set quickly and shows agility to avoid the initial rush. Will step up in the pocket and also shows the foot speed to out-run the rush to the perimeter. Is a better athlete than appeared most of junior season, when he was battling a lingering knee injury.

[Partial]

What do you guys think of Sanchez as a player? I've only heard good things but from watching the few games I've seen I honestly didn't think he was anywhere near as good as Matt Leinart despite an equivalent wealth of talent around him.

However, the thing that Leinart lacks (moxie and leadership) is supposedly what Sanchez has in spades.

[Packnut]

QB

Am I the only person on the planet who believes Freeman is a better QB than Sanchez?

[gbpackfan]

Sanchez = Lienhart or Palmer?

[gbpackfan]

Re: QB

Am I the only person on the planet who believes Freeman is a better QB than Sanchez?

Yes

[retailguy]

Sanchez = Lienhart or Palmer?

depends on whether or not he plays this year.

[Packnut]

Age

Sanchez is hot. If only I were a little younger...

A little- or a LOT???????????????????????

[Brando19]

Jets fans happy on draft day? What the hell is going on???