Official NFL Draft Day 1 Thread

[Rastak]

Herbert it is....makes sense.

[MadtownPacker]

Sup Mad? How's Cali....?

Its was nice the last few weeks but on my way home right now the highway had way too many disgusting human again.

[SMBASS]

Never would have picked Tua that high. The injury history plus I don't think he's going to be that big of a difference maker when he's not surrounded by next level talent on his team.

[Rastak]

Its was nice the last few weeks but on my way home right now the highway had way too many disgusting human again.

Fucking roadways are pretty empty these days it seems. At least in relative terms.

[wist43]

I ain’t watching in so MC this shit mofo.

In English please!!! You know I don't speak Spanish!!

[Joemailman]

JUSTIN HERBERT
QB, Oregon

CONF Pac-12 - North JERSEY #10 CLASS Senior HT 6'6" DOB 03/10/1998 WT 227 lbs
ANALYST'S REPORTS
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Arm Accuracy - Misses some throws breaking to the sideline or when he's forced off of his spot. When he's in rhythm, it's picturesque. Throws pretty ball on bucket throws and high end flashes on back shoulder balls or working over the MOF in the intermediates. Will ask targets to work too often.

Decision Making - Seems to have one throw a game you wish you could throw out — he's typically pretty safe and understands value of throwing to leverage but execution isn't always there and ball security is compromised as a result. Operated a lot of quick game/screens, boosting easy decisions.

Progressions - Can be late coming off of his primary read and don't see him take full field reads as often as you'd probably like from a long-term starter. Hasn't been tasked with lots of developed reads in 2019 offense, typically given WR screens and schemed quick throws in bunches.

Anticipation - Accuracy issues seem to stem at times from lack of feel for spot throws, particularly to the boundary. Needs to sense pressure and understand how ID hot and know when rushers are going to get a free run in the pre-snap to diminish hits and negative plays.

Poise - He's best in quick game, in structure and when clean in the pocket. Don't think he's got a knack for thriving off script but he's got all the physical tools to string together an escape from the pocket and throw on the move or standing in to deliver a hit to targets he sees clean.

Arm Strength - Ball will absolutely explode off of his hand. When he's got his primary read and confident to rip it, he'll tear up tight coverage and hammer the ball home. Comfortable pushing the ball vertically down the field. Power on throws helps aid him in masking for late decisions at times.

Pocket Awareness - Awareness versus rush seems to come and go. Like what he's able to do against interior pressure to stand in and let it rip but there are times he looks completely off guard vs. free rushers and internal clock needs to speed up to help him avoid extra sacks and negative plays.

Mechanics - Eye popping throws in difficult circumstances illustrate some natural arm talent but then he'll hit you with a routine ball that dies midair because he's locked the lower half and doesn't drive the football. Doesn't loop delivery to the degree of endangering the ball in windup.

Footwork - He does well to stay balanced when standing tall to survey from the pocket and like how he gets downhill when forced to roll out and throw while on the move. Will sit on his back foot vs. power rushes inside and fail to get on top of the ball, forcing him to miss high.

Mobility - Legs are a huge threat to defenses. He was a more dynamic runner in 2018 but he's got the burst, the size and the strength to really test defenders on the second level if he breaks contain. That said, feel for flushing out interior gaps and gouging defenses isn't overly natural.

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Best Trait - Arm Strength

Worst Trait - Consistency

Best Film - Stanford (2018)

Worst Film - Auburn (2019)

Red Flags - None

Player Summary - Justin Herbert has all of the physical tools to become a franchise quarterback in the NFL, particularly for a vertical passing offense. Herbert presents as a player with consistency issues on timing throws and troublesome lapses under pressure. Ball security is another issue, so Herbert will need to be aided by high level interior OL play to protect him from consistent duress. If everything clicks, he's a top tier talent. But the wrong situation could be nuclear.

[wist43]

Fucking roadways are pretty empty these days it seems. At least in relative terms.

Been running a lot of freight... been nice

Traffic is starting to pick up though.

[Rastak]

Hey does Oregon ever post around here anymore?

[pbmax]

WE WANT A QB to go here; more the merrier. Maybe somebody picks Jordan Love ahead of us too

Yes

[MadtownPacker]

Never would have picked Tua that high. The injury history plus I don't think he's going to be that big of a difference maker when he's not surrounded by next level talent on his team.

How come it is never one of the huge islanders that turn up as top QBs. Seems like they are alway smaller. Seems like none of them last physically. Forcing the bigs one OL and DL too much maybe.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Mild surprise. Couple OT's most had rated higher than him.

My #1 OT. Good pick for the Giants IMHO.

[wist43]

Fucking roadways are pretty empty these days it seems. At least in relative terms.

Going to New York on Saturday... that's never fun.

[Rastak]

Going to New York on Saturday... that's never fun.

Good luck with that brother. Can't be fun. Less traffic though once again.

[pbmax]

Its was nice the last few weeks but on my way home right now the highway had way too many disgusting human again.

Good to know you are essential!

[HarveyWallbangers]

Herbert is not a surprise. Tua's injury concerns are legit.