My Source: QB Search Will "Exhaust All Resources"

stchamp98 · Joined: 11 Apr 2005 Posts: 52947 Location: Havre, Montana

My buddy were talking a little yesterday and a short conversation turned into a longer one, with the main point covering 1 topic: The Quarterback position. According to my buddy, Mike Bidwill still has not decided on what changes (If any) will be made to the front office or the coaching staff but he has instructed Steve Keim (Which my buddy agreed seems to suggest that Keim will be a major part of this team in 2013) to quote "exhaust all resources" in the scouting of 2013 draft eligible players. According to my buddy, Keim has since re-routed damn near every single scout in our department outside of their normal scouting regions (Which is actually pretty expensive to do, from what I'm told) to regions featuring bowl games with highly touted QBs. My buddy's overall take: "Mike wants a franchise quarterback and he'll do anything to get one. I'm talking 'trade every pick we have'. He's fed up. Steve got the marching orders, we're going full court press to find a quarterback we like."
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Boise&cards Fan · Joined: 03 Dec 2010 Posts: 2942

Will be interesting to see who Arizona lands.
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Yibbyl · Joined: 21 Apr 2011 Posts: 2123 Location: Redding, CA

Wow! I am happy to see that Mike is willing to do whatever it takes to turn the franchise around and into a perennial contender. However, I just think this is one of the worst possible year's to try to find that future franchise QB, so I can't say I agree with this strategy at this time. IMHO, what this draft can provide is some terrific pieces to put around that future QB, especially on the OL, so that's where I would put the bulk of my focus/energy/resources.
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DirtyDez · Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2012 5:30 pm Post subject:

So this means we could draft a franchise QB even if the HC isn't 100% on board? Makes me think we'll have a new coach or Whiz will lose some control... Sounds like Rod is out as well.
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stchamp98 · Joined: 11 Apr 2005 Posts: 52947 Location: Havre, Montana

AZPSquared · Joined: 17 Oct 2012 Posts: 1283

It sounds as though Mike has put a lot of faith in Keim which might be a hint that he is the next GM.

AZPSquared · Joined: 17 Oct 2012 Posts: 1283

My QB Big Board:
Geno Smith
Matt Barkley
Mike Glennon
Tyler Wilson
Landry Jones
Ryan Nassib
Aaron Murray
Tyler Bray
Zac Dysert
EJ Manuel

khodder · Joined: 19 Dec 2005 Posts: 48163 Location: New New York

I don't mind the intent, but there is likely not a worse year to go after a Quarterback in the draft.

Now if we are looking at trading picks for an established vet (Rivers) then I am more on board.

If we draft a QB I have a feeling we could stay put and get my #1 QB (Tyler Wilson) in the first round.
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khodder · Joined: 19 Dec 2005 Posts: 48163 Location: New New York

I also expect to see a LOT of play at the Senior Bowl from ALL of our scouts/GM/Coaching staff.
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DirtyDez · Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2012 6:50 pm Post subject:

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DJ_Fka · Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2012 8:36 pm Post subject:

Scrub Manuel off that list.

Back foot thrower, ignore the size and athleticism for a minute, too many bad decisions, focuses on #1 target, all the bad traits.

I like Wilson the more i watch him, I would also take Tyler Bray in the 2nd or 3rd, remember Ryan Mallet was a head case and he has gone ok spelling a certain mr Brady in NE.

DirtyDez · Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2012 9:28 pm Post subject:

So Champ I take it he said we won't pick up Kolb's option in March?
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DJ_Fka · Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2012 9:36 pm Post subject:

What about Kolb?

I assume Lindley is here in 2013 and so is Skelton, as they are cheap backups.

Does Kolb get a third year at a reduced rate?

stchamp98 · Joined: 11 Apr 2005 Posts: 52947 Location: Havre, Montana