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Brandon Weeden's Official Scouting Report for NFL GM's with a Brain

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First things first, he's a Million Dollar Man.

But that doesn't mean he should be rooked out of any money or taken past the first round. I honestly can't believe some of the guys that are projected ahead of him right now. I'll accept Andrew Luck, even though we beat him (and Weeden out dual-ed him) Ryan Tannehill wears lipstick and was picked off multiple times by ESPN's worst defense in the country. I suppose there are some that would take RG3 over Weeden, but not me. The times I saw him play in Stillwater he looked, um, less than Heisman caliber.

Nick Foles? Brock Osweiler? Ryan Lindley? Kirk Cousins? Who are these guys?

Nick Foles was the third best QB in the Pac-12 and our defense shut him down twice. Brock Osweiler didn't even start for his team in 2010 (oh and he plays for Arizona State, but I won't go there). Ryan Lindley finished his career with a 52% completion rate AT SAN DIEGO STATE!

Next, you're gonna have to get over the fact that he's 28. Now to help with this, we've come up with 28 Modernities Older Than Brandon Weeden. So yeah, it's not that big of a deal. I really don't think any GM with a brain is going to look at these other spares and think otherwise.

But if you need a little more, look what the scouts are saying about him as he prepares for the Senior Bowl.

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@dpbrugler Dane Brugler So far so good for Ok St QB Brandon Weeden taking snaps under center. Granted no pass rush and throwing to first read... #SeniorBowl

@MikeJonesWaPo Mike Jones It's early in the practice but Foles again appears to be struggling. A lot of throws behind WRs. Weeden in much better rhythm.

@joelabarker Joel Barker Oklahoma State's Brandon Weeden is the best QB here and it's not even close.

@wilkins_pete Pete Wilkins NFL Draft 2012: Why Brandon Weeden Should be 3rd Quarterback Taken in Draft

@JoshNorris Josh Norris And expect much of the same from yesterday with with QBs: Weeden on target with touch, Foles uncoordinated but velocity, Lindley low.

@ShanePHallam Shane P. Hallam Brandon Weeden is legit. On the money with deep passes. Coaches helping him with footwork. Making me a believer. #seniorbowl

@OptimumScouting Eric Galko I was at the Shrine Game last week, Senior Bowl last year, and of all those QBs, NONE were as in rhythm w/ WRs naturally as Brandon Weeden.

@granthpaulsen Grant Paulsen By week's end Brandon Weeden may be the highest regarded QB at #SeniorBowl. Problem? He is as old or older than 21 current NFL starting QBs.

@ryanlownes Ryan Lownes @ShanePHallam I'm in the minority, but if I need a QB in Round 1 (after Luck/Griffin) -I'm taking a very long look at Brandon Weeden.

And then there is this little update from Todd McShay.

Of all the South quarterbacks today, Weeden looked the best. He was crisp on his throws and displayed some of the best accuracy all day. Even Weeden’s arm strength was impressive with a number of throws audibly being heard hitting receivers. He definitely has a great command of the huddle and doesn’t appear to have any difficulty making the tough throws, like the deep outs, the slants, the flag routes or even taking the edge off on touch passes. A great start for Weeden thus far and if he keeps this up, people are going to start downplaying his age instead of blowing it out of proportion.

And if you're still looking for a reason to draft him...He's immune to alien abduction. At least from what we've gathered in the two years we've covered him.

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Weedens Age

Weedens age and experience in pro baseball should be pluses. Being more mature and with professional experience, he should have less trouble making the transition from college ball to the pros. In my ideal world, he would be drafted, along with Blackmon, by the Dallas Cowboys. Then we could see a Weeden/Blackmon/Bryant trifecta!

by Pressdad on Jan 26, 2012 10:40 AM CST reply actions  

I got wood reading your comment.

I’d actually root for the Dallas Cowboys if this happened. That’s something I could get behind right there.

by htownpoke on Jan 26, 2012 11:50 AM CST via iPhone app up reply actions  

As a Dallas Cowboys fan, I would be pissed

Fills no need what so ever.

In regards to his age, it really hurts him. Teams are missing out on his peak production years.

Perseverance isn't just the willingness to work hard. It's that, plus the willingness to be stubborn about your own belief in yourself."
---Merlin Olsen

by Schultzy on Jan 26, 2012 1:33 PM CST up reply actions  

seriously??

You can’t be serious.. You’re right.. Romo will lead them to the promised land. Hahahaha. You’re blind. And as a cowboy hater I am on your side of not wanting him to go to Dallas!!

by PokeTPA on Jan 26, 2012 2:12 PM CST via iPhone app up reply actions  

I'm just guessing

but I think he was referring to the fact that the Cowboys have several needs that should be prioritized way higher that a QB….like DB and OL

by pokiedokie on Jan 26, 2012 2:32 PM CST up reply actions  

The Cowboys have a much greater need for DBs, OL, and DE than they do a QB

Not to mention the fact that Romo is a top 10 QB in the league. So yes, I would be livid with the Cowboys if they drafted a QB in the second round.

Perseverance isn't just the willingness to work hard. It's that, plus the willingness to be stubborn about your own belief in yourself."
---Merlin Olsen

by Schultzy on Jan 26, 2012 4:37 PM CST up reply actions  

That would be quite the reach at 14

Perseverance isn't just the willingness to work hard. It's that, plus the willingness to be stubborn about your own belief in yourself."
---Merlin Olsen

by Schultzy on Jan 26, 2012 5:17 PM CST up reply actions  

So no

Perseverance isn't just the willingness to work hard. It's that, plus the willingness to be stubborn about your own belief in yourself."
---Merlin Olsen

by Schultzy on Jan 26, 2012 5:26 PM CST up reply actions  

Top 10.

I hear that every year but yet the dipshit has been to the playoffs how many times? And won how many of those? I know 1 person can’t do it by himself but they have a good enough team to make it to the playoffs. But they never do.. I can guarantee you that Romo will never lead Dallas to NFC championship game, much less the super bowl. And as long as Eli is with NYG he wont even win his division.

by PokeTPA on Jan 26, 2012 5:48 PM CST via iPhone app up reply actions  

First of all, Romo is better than Eli

The fact that you think they have a good enough team to be successful shows how little you know about the team. Romo may not ever be apart of a Super Bowl team but it certainly won’t be because of him.

Perseverance isn't just the willingness to work hard. It's that, plus the willingness to be stubborn about your own belief in yourself."
---Merlin Olsen

by Schultzy on Jan 26, 2012 5:52 PM CST up reply actions  

First of all...

Eli is better than Romo. Objective fans, which obviously you are not, know this. And that’s not a knock on Romo because I think he’s decent and he always has good numbers. Just doesn’t have “it” or a super bowl ring

by PokeTPA on Jan 27, 2012 8:50 AM CST via iPhone app up reply actions  

How am I being unreasonable?

I have no idea what you are talking about when you refer to “it” is and the Super Bowl rings argument is terrible for proving that a QB is better.

Tony Romo ANYA+ for career:
123
121
112
123
110
121

That’s yards per attempt adjusted up for touchdowns, down for interceptions and sacks, and compared to league average. 100 is average and 120 is considered to be league leader territory. Romo ranks second…all time.

Eli from 2004-2010

74
102
95
91
104
114
104

So he has been mainly league average for most of his career.

Perseverance isn't just the willingness to work hard. It's that, plus the willingness to be stubborn about your own belief in yourself."
---Merlin Olsen

by Schultzy on Jan 27, 2012 10:42 AM CST up reply actions  

Romo is 5th in WPA/G

Perseverance isn't just the willingness to work hard. It's that, plus the willingness to be stubborn about your own belief in yourself."
---Merlin Olsen

by Schultzy on Jan 27, 2012 10:49 AM CST up reply actions  

2nd all time in passer rating

Perseverance isn't just the willingness to work hard. It's that, plus the willingness to be stubborn about your own belief in yourself."
---Merlin Olsen

by Schultzy on Jan 27, 2012 10:56 AM CST up reply actions  

Romo is better

and I usually don’t like Romo. Eli is having a career year this year, and props to his success, but he’s not as good as Romo.

A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.

by NothinG on Jan 27, 2012 1:07 PM CST up reply actions  

“His age will likely keep him from going as early in the draft as his talents deserve. But, there isn’t a throw this guy can’t make and he has the skill set and mental make-up to mature into a starter early in his NFL career. Looks like a solid second round type value to me.”

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by CanAzn on Jan 26, 2012 11:57 AM CST up reply actions  

If my team needed a starting QB I would be fine withthem getting Weeden in the first or second...

If for some reason he’s still there in the fourth, we’d be stupid not to pick him up and laugh all the way to the podium!

My guess is that if the Redskins don;t trade up for RG3, they try to pull a Cincy and pick up the best available WR in round 1 and Weeden in round 2.

by Boomer Lion on Jan 26, 2012 3:41 PM CST reply actions  

Romo better than Eli?

That has to be a joke. I’m not a fan of the Cowboys or the Giants and I can say without a doubt that Eli is head and shoulders better than Romo is.

Also, I hope Weeden doesn’t get picked up by Dallas because he’ll be riding the bench for a while. I’d rather see the Redskins grab him so that he has a shot to start right away.

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by Royal John on Jan 27, 2012 9:57 AM CST via Android app reply actions  

Prove me wrong

Perseverance isn't just the willingness to work hard. It's that, plus the willingness to be stubborn about your own belief in yourself."
---Merlin Olsen

by Schultzy on Jan 27, 2012 10:42 AM CST up reply actions  

Sorry Schultzy..

You can put all the stats in the world out here but it’s not going to change the facts. Eli is just better. Do you think the giants would switch qbs? Hahahaha not a chance in hell. And bweeden to the redskins would be my preference also

by PokeTPA on Jan 27, 2012 11:51 AM CST via iPhone app up reply actions  

I am the only one that has used facts.

You have just made broad statements with nothing to back it up with. I am quite reasonable to listen to counter arguments but you would actually have to construct an argument.

Perseverance isn't just the willingness to work hard. It's that, plus the willingness to be stubborn about your own belief in yourself."
---Merlin Olsen

by Schultzy on Jan 27, 2012 11:55 AM CST up reply actions  

So...

Since Case Keenum has better numbers than Weeden that makes him better right?

by PokeTPA on Jan 27, 2012 12:46 PM CST via iPhone app up reply actions  

This is not the same comparison

both Eli and Romo play in the same division. If the Dallas defense didn’t gift the Giants with the comeback win against them, the Giants don’t even make the playoffs this year. I, honestly, don’t care one way or another. Eli has been great this year, and he has good runs, but Romo is better. Discounting stats and on the field performance is not the best way to make a sound argument. Just saying “Eli is better” doesn’t make it any more sound either.

A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.

by NothinG on Jan 27, 2012 1:14 PM CST up reply actions  

So wheres your argument?

Discounting both stats and just him obviously being better(more successful) how do you say he’s better?

by PokeTPA on Jan 27, 2012 1:38 PM CST via iPhone app up reply actions  

Terrible comparison

Perseverance isn't just the willingness to work hard. It's that, plus the willingness to be stubborn about your own belief in yourself."
---Merlin Olsen

by Schultzy on Jan 27, 2012 1:59 PM CST up reply actions  

Hahahaha.

I’m not comparing them. I’m asking how he decided romo was better bc he discounted the numbers and discounted winning a championship. You are starting to sound like a gooner. No matter what he does, or more importantly what he doesn’t do, in your jaded opinion he is better than a qb that has actually helped his team win a super bowl. I don’t think you need a reminder of his last drive against NE. I’m not a fan of either team, and I can guarantee you you would be hard pressed to find an unbiased fan that would want romo over Eli. Sorry.

by PokeTPA on Jan 27, 2012 2:58 PM CST via iPhone app up reply actions  

you still have done nothing to prove Eli is a better QB

Perseverance isn't just the willingness to work hard. It's that, plus the willingness to be stubborn about your own belief in yourself."
---Merlin Olsen

by Schultzy on Jan 27, 2012 3:02 PM CST via iPhone app up reply actions  

And..

If a guy that’s throws a better looking ball or harder makes romo a better qb then maybe you’re right. I’d rather have the results.

by PokeTPA on Jan 27, 2012 3:13 PM CST via iPhone app up reply actions  

Oh yeah this awful argument.

You realize football is a team sport? There are many terrible QB’s that happened to be on Super Bowl winning teams

Perseverance isn't just the willingness to work hard. It's that, plus the willingness to be stubborn about your own belief in yourself."
---Merlin Olsen

by Schultzy on Jan 27, 2012 3:23 PM CST via iPhone app up reply actions  

Dan Marino fan shows his colors.

I kid, I kid…

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by KWashburn on Jan 27, 2012 5:55 PM CST up reply actions  

Terrible?

Serviceable, yes. Terrible, no.

by OSUtopia on Jan 27, 2012 6:19 PM CST up reply actions  

Williams, Dilfer, and Banks were all bad

Brad Johnson wasn’t good either

Perseverance isn't just the willingness to work hard. It's that, plus the willingness to be stubborn about your own belief in yourself."
---Merlin Olsen

by Schultzy on Jan 27, 2012 6:34 PM CST via iPhone app up reply actions  

And yet

when they were on good teams, they performed well enough to win. That’s serviceable. Terrible qb’s don’t do that.

Anyway, I agree with you for the most part on Romo. His problem is he plays for the most inept GM in the NFL.

by OSUtopia on Jan 27, 2012 6:44 PM CST up reply actions  

Yes Jerry should not be the GM at all

Perseverance isn't just the willingness to work hard. It's that, plus the willingness to be stubborn about your own belief in yourself."
---Merlin Olsen

by Schultzy on Jan 27, 2012 6:50 PM CST via iPhone app up reply actions  

I had Romo on my Fantasy team in '10

And up until the seperated shoulder he won lots of games for me.

For what it's worth...

by Something Witty on Jan 27, 2012 2:06 PM CST reply actions  

Then again

Post shoulder injury, Kitna did just as well for my fantasy team.

For what it's worth...

by Something Witty on Jan 27, 2012 2:07 PM CST up reply actions  

Brandon Weeden is no Ted DiBiase

Rumor has it that Texas is about to sign a huge corporate sponsorship deal for the Longhorn Network. They just have to decide which brand represents them best: Dyson, Eureka or Hoover.

by It'sTheVoice on Jan 27, 2012 3:11 PM CST reply actions  

Maybe Ted DiBiase Jr.?

Or his Legacy partners Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton?

by pokiedokie on Jan 27, 2012 4:56 PM CST up reply actions  

Hey now guys we are all about MDMBW in here...

Who are these Eli and Romo fags you guys are talking about? lol

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by Asmaki on Jan 28, 2012 11:56 AM CST reply actions   1 recs

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