But this year it's the exact opposite. We thought we'd see Geno Smith and Ryan Nassib go early. And then possible Matt Barkley and EJ Manuel getting taken in the late first with a teams moving up to get them. However the fourth round is going to start today and we've only had three QBs taken (Mike Glennon was taken in the 3rd round by the Buccaneers).
So what about the others? Ryan Nassib, Matt Barkley, Tyler Bray, Tyler Wilson, and Landry Jones are still sitting out there. Here is a look at some teams that would be a great fit with them!
Matt Barkley, USC
Perfect Fit: Jacksonville Jaguars
If Barkley would have come out after his junior year he may have been the third overall pick. Who knows, maybe he would have had a similar type of fall after more film study and critic. None the less, Barkley is a highly intelligent quarterback that is able to go through his reads and find the open weapon. He doesn't have a great arm but it isn't bad, plus he is accurate which helps his cause. Add in that he is a good leader and a proven winner. Barkley doesn't have Russell Wilson's athletic ability, but he could remind Gus Bradley of him.
Ryan Nassib, Syracuse
Perfect Fit: Kansas City Chiefs
I've never really understood why analysts loved Nassib so much. He doesn't have a strong arm, lacks touch, and just makes some horrible throws. But supposedly teams loved him in the classroom because he is highly intelligent and knows how to run an offense. That leads a lot to a backup, not a starter. None the less he still isn't void of talent and in the right fit he can still be very productive. That team very well could be Kansas City where Andy Reid is a known QB developer. Nassib is a great fit in a West Coast offense and could be that next Andy Reid success story.
Tyler Bray, Tennessee
Perfect Fit: Pittsburgh Steelers
Bray is widely considered to be the most physically talented quarterback in this draft. However he was widely inconsistent at Tennessee despite a ton of talent around him. Add in some off the field issues and it's not wonder why Bray is still available. However some off the field issues has never stopped any team from taking somebody in the final rounds of the Draft. Pittsburgh was really high on Cordarrelle Paterson and in their workouts they reportively fell in love with Bray. With Big Ben a constant presence on the injury report, a good backup is always needed. Bray could be that guy.
Landry Jones, Oklahoma
Perfect Fit: Chicago Bears
Another quarterback whose stock was pretty high but really fell of lately is Landry Jones. He's been a four year starter, but really struggled when Ryan Broyles left Norman. Jones has had to deal with a surprising lack of weapons and was still able to put Oklahoma into conference title contention. He has raw talent and when he has good protection he can shred defenses. But he really needs to improve when things aren't perfect. Chicago who has long struggled to get a free agent backup for Cutler could go this route instead. Add in that new head coach Marc Trestman is a noted QB guru and he'll want to get his hand on a developmental backup.
Matt Scott, Arizona
Perfect Fit: Philadelphia Eagles
With Chip Kelly now running the Eagles everybody was waiting for them to target Geno Smith or EJ Manuel in the early rounds because of their mobility. However as we saw they passed on both. But don't be shocked to see them target somebody in the later rounds. Matt Scott has long been that player linked to them. Scott came to Arizona as a pocket passer, but thrived under Rich Rodriguez this past year. He is still very raw, but has a strong arm and the mobility to run a little zone read and move within the pocket. Don't be surprised if it's Scott who becomes the best QB in this class.
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