If you would've told me before the draft tonight that it would cost a 3rd or 4th round pick to get JJ McCarthy AND Dallas Turner, I would've thought you were high...and I would've said, yes please.
Just to point out…if I recall correctly, that initial first rounder cost a second next year to acquire in the first place. So Turner would have actually cost his own first, plus a second, third, fourth and fifth (the latter this year, again iirc).
I realize this may sound stupid..... but given the lack of success of Big 10 1st round QB,s (other than Stroud) I am very weary of McCarthy. I'm on board with the Turner pick. Time will tell.
I dunno. I’ve heard that Michigan QB’s who don’t do a lot in Ann Arbor can turn out okay as pros.
I admit, I would have preferred a shot at Maye, but that didn’t happen. And the main issue with McCarthy seems to be his lack of an elite arm, not his leadership.
Well, Fran Tarkenton and Tommy Kramer weren’t big cannon armed guys, either. I suspect we’ll be okay.
Mostly I’m relieved they didn’t overpay to get him. If he works out, he works out.
It’s the investment in Turner that seems like more pressure. But then, he seems to have a lot better chance to make it—and an even higher ceiling.
Looking ahead…it’s going to take some luck to get a contributor the rest of this draft. That fourth rounder looks lonely.
Risner is on speed dial, right?