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Jake Locker shocking choice as No. 1 NFL Draft prospect

Over the past few months, I've grown a big-time appreciation for the work Wes Bunting does for National Football Post. He is their NFL Draft analyst and does a good amount of original work throughout the week.

Today, he released his top 30 prospects. Tops among them is Washington quarterback Jake Locker. While Locker has looked good in three games, how many people thought so highly of him before the season? As a freshman he was very inconsistent and he had a broken wrist as a sophomore.

This isn't the first time Locker has been getting highly touted this season. Southern California coach Pete Carroll has been singing Locker's praises lately. ESPN's Chris Mortensen thinks Locker could be the No. 1 quarterback taken if he returns of his senior year. There was also word making the rounds among writers Saturday that a lot of NFL scouts are impressed by Locker.

For me, it's just a little too early to have Locker so highly ranked. In fact, in my preseason top 100, Locker isn't even ranked. The biggest reason for that is because Locker was coming up such a down year in 2008.

Injuries aren't the only reason. I have doubts about how fast Locker can read defenses. Because of this deficiency, he is sometimes late on throws and inaccurate. He also has the tendency to panic when the blitz is on and not step into the natural pocket in front of him to make a throw. Here's a tip if you watch Locker -- keep an eye on his feet. The best quarterbacks have their feet planted almost always. Locker tap dances around too much.

Still, there is plenty to like about Locker. He has a very good arm and solid athleticism. You also can't knock his toughness. Most other quarterbacks would have sat out last season. I might not think Locker is the best player in the nation right now, but he has the tools to get there.

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He is the third best junior QB.

" Of course Steroids should be allowed! I wanna see 700 foot home runs and 90 yard field goals! I litterally want to see someone's d**k get shoved in the dirt!"

by BradyQuinnisBeast on Sep 23, 2009 6:21 PM EDT reply actions  

I believe it...

don’t know about the whole brain thing, but as far as arm and athleticism, he’s definitely a young McNabb type. Dude has a cannon, but is way more athletic than a Cutler.

My draft chart means nothing, but he’s way ahead of the phonies like McCoy and Bradford.

What the f$%k is the internet?

by FreeBradshaw on Sep 23, 2009 6:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Phonies?

" Of course Steroids should be allowed! I wanna see 700 foot home runs and 90 yard field goals! I litterally want to see someone's d**k get shoved in the dirt!"

by BradyQuinnisBeast on Sep 23, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

It means that Bradford has built a nice college career out of benefiting from being surrounded by pro-talent,

and McCoy being another Texas hype with many question marks.

"I wish the Seahawks were back in the AFCW so we didn’t have to face Willis and Gore twice a year."

by Fearless Frog on Sep 25, 2009 12:52 AM EDT up reply actions  

Wait, I mean that I wouldnt say that Bradford is surrounded by pro-talent because he doesnt have many good WRs to throw to. I cant even name any of them.

by TheRealSlimShady on Sep 25, 2009 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Julio Jones plays at Alabama

Draft guru in training.

by tj.hendricks on Sep 26, 2009 7:12 AM EDT up reply actions  

Lesson of the Day: Dont try to make others look dumb, it might come back on you.

Anyway, Julio is good but he isnt as good as Michael Floyd and AJ Green.

by TheRealSlimShady on Sep 26, 2009 10:16 AM EDT up reply actions  

I really wish Floyd didn’t get hurt, he was going to have a strong year if he continued his pace.

I do like Green better as well.

Draft guru in training.

by tj.hendricks on Sep 27, 2009 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions  

Wasn’t trying to make anyone look dumb, you guys were discussing Bradford’s WR’s and he mentioned Julio Jones which is incorrect.

Draft guru in training.

by tj.hendricks on Sep 27, 2009 12:24 AM EDT up reply actions  

I wasnt talking to you, but I wasnt mad at the other guy anyway.

by TheRealSlimShady on Sep 27, 2009 10:58 AM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, I wasn't trying to make you look dumb

I thought Jones was on Oklahoma, I guess it’s that both teams have all red jerseys. Anyway, my bad, but it certainly wasn’t meant as an insult.

by Brendan Scolari on Sep 27, 2009 3:36 AM EDT up reply actions  

Maybe

You can be surrounded by great talent and still be very good yourself though. Also, a “nice career” is selling him more than a bit short. He won the Heisman last year.

by Brendan Scolari on Sep 26, 2009 4:09 AM EDT up reply actions  

arm and athleticism alone will give you...

Ryan Leaf…I’d take brains anyday at QB, all other things equal. I do agree McCoy won’t be a good pro.

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by TRDean on Sep 24, 2009 7:24 AM EDT up reply actions  

agree on that first point...

I don;t know what the word is on Locker’s brains and all that.

But he seems like a damn clutch QB, Id say he’s more McNabb than Leaf. Simply cuz Leaf was a one of a kind asshole.

Oh, and McCoy = Bradford.

What the f$%k is the internet?

by FreeBradshaw on Sep 24, 2009 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bradford has a stronger arm and is more accurate than McCoy

by TheRealSlimShady on Sep 24, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

I could see it

In my preseason rankings I had him 12th and if I had to redo them I would put him 6th. With workouts and what not he could jump real high like top 10 (ala Sanchez)

Draft guru in training.

by tj.hendricks on Sep 26, 2009 7:15 AM EDT reply actions  

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