The Top 5 Quarterbacks Outside of the First Round and Where They Could Land

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2014 NFL Draft: Top 5 Quarterbacks Outside of the First Round By Travis Jaudon January 28, 2014 3:46 pmThe 2014 NFL Draft is loaded with talented quarterbacks. Plenty of flash highlights the 2014 QB class boasting playmakers like Johnny Manziel, Blake Bortles, and Teddy Bridgewater. Many experts predict these three guys to go in the first round and probably within the first ten selections. Unlike previous draft classes however, this QB crop will feature plenty of talent in the later rounds. If teams with established quarterbacks can pick the right guy to develop, there can be plenty of gems to be found on days two and three. The following is a list of the top five quarterbacks outside of the "Big 3."5. Tajh Boyd, RS Senior, Clemson Tajh Boyd is as electric as a quarterback can be. The Clemson product has shown the ability to throw while on the run and in the pocket. The most improved aspect of Boyd’s game has been his footwork in the pocket. Boyd struggled as an underclassmen with consistency, but he saved his best campaign for his last. He has mastered the read-option while improving in pro-style drop-backs. Boyd single-handedly bailed Clemson out of many deficits, and his leadership abilities have grown from that. Boyd still needs to prove he can make NFL caliber throws. Many times at Clemson he was asked to simply get the ball in their various playmakers hands via screens, slants, etc. He has not shown the ability to consistently throw the ball down field while on the run which is a vital trait for an NFL quarterback. Bottom Line: 5th Round - Kansas City Chiefs4. Jeff Matthews, Senior, Cornell Matthews is certainly a risky pick in the middle rounds, but he jumps off the screen when watching him. A massive frame (6-4, 225) and cannon of an arm will be enough to earn Matthews at least a shot on Sundays. In his four years starting at Cornell Matthews amassed countless school and Ivy League records. He has an NFL ready arm and does a great job keeping his eyes down field while moving up in the pocket. He has shown serviceable mobility for a bug guy but he won’t run away from anyone. Having physical ability combined with his Ivy League smarts, Matthews can make the jump if given the right chance. Obviously he does show some flaws. Much like Matthew Stafford, Matthews tends to change arm angles needlessly while in the pocket. He also tends to hold on to the ball too long causing rushed or influenced throws. Matthews needs to work on staying still in the pocket and using his legs rather than just his arm to make down the field throws.Bottom Line: 5th Round - NY Giants3. AJ McCarron, RS Senior, AlabamaThe Crimson Tide product was the model of winning, consistency, and leadership while in Tuscaloosa. McCarron made considerable progress in shaking his reputation as a “game manager” in 2013. He was a top-tier deep ball passer and often made excellent decisions pre and post snap his senior year. His ability to see the entire field is something scouts certainly like and his experience in a pro-style system is rare these days. Playing in the pro-style will help McCarron if he is drafted by a team running the west coast offense, as this emphasizes quick passes and three step drops more often than not. McCarron moves fairly well (4.84) and has decent pocket presence while keeping his eyes downfield.AJ will no doubt be drafted with some unanswered questions. He has always played with explosive playmakers, behind an excellent offensive line, and under a great coach. People around the league may wonder if he can shoulder the burden of being a franchise quarterback in the NFL, and rightfully so. McCarron does struggle with holding on to the ball too long while in the pocket. He often neglects throwing the ball away in favor of a few more seconds to scan through his options. This tendency will not be allowed to continue in the NFL, but it won’t take long for McCarron to fix that.Bottom Line: 4th Round - Dallas Cowboys 2. Derek Carr, RS Senior, Fresno StateDerek Carr is a player that I am personally not sold on just yet. Many experts believe Carr to be worthy of a late first round pick, but I don’t see it that way. That being said, I do see Carr as an NFL caliber quarterback. He has an arm that can make all of the throws and a build (6-2, 215) that withstand hits over the long haul. Carr has an impressive ability to fit passes into small windows seemingly with ease. He makes pre-snap adjustments very well due to good preparation. Carr also has surprising athleticism without having blazing speed (4.78).Derek Carr played in a pass heavy offense at Fresno State leading to inflated numbers that do not tell the whole story. Playing mostly out of the shotgun, Carr will need to prove to scouts that he can work from under center in the NFL. Another concern surrounding Carr is the competition he played against. His final outing at Fresno, which ended with a bad performance in a losing effort against USC, will do little to shake that c...

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I wanted Manziel because I thought he was going to be a mid to late 1st rounder (maybe even slip into the 2nd ) , due to his size , maturity , and reckless play. I thought it was worth the risk in that range . We could trade back , pick up a couple more picks , and still nab an exciting guy like Manziel.All this talk about him going in the top 4 ?? Once again ....a reach.

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Anonymous (@Anonymous) Posts: 0 Cabin Boy Guest I can't give anything like this credibility calling itself "top xxx" when it has Boyd in it. The guy is garbage and his stock has PLUMMETED all year. Well, they do have him going in the 5th. I think that is a good possibility. I think all those projections are pretty accurate. I am not a big Carr fan, so the 2nd seems right. McCarron could go in the 3rd instead of the 4th, but now I am nitpicking. Posted : Jan. 29, 2014 10:55 pm Anonymous (@Anonymous) Posts: 0 Cabin Boy Guest Im good with Carr. Just not at 7. Id snap him up in R2 in a heartbeat.Only QBs on my reachwagon are BW and JFF. Posted : Jan. 30, 2014 12:09 pm Anonymous (@Anonymous) Posts: 0 Cabin Boy Guest LOL @ the idiots on this board who want Carr #7 overall ( comrade ) WOW. LOL @ the idiot talking about who can and can't go where in January (Delirious) WOWGot any more "garantees" for us? Posted : Jan. 30, 2014 1:48 pm Anonymous (@Anonymous) Posts: 0 Cabin Boy Guest U mad Beavis ? Posted : Jan. 30, 2014 1:52 pm Anonymous (@Anonymous) Posts: 0 Cabin Boy Guest U mad Beavis ? U mad Butthead ? Posted : Jan. 30, 2014 2:04 pm Anonymous (@Anonymous) Posts: 0 Cabin Boy Guest Yeah u mad. Tell us why u mad Beavis. Is it because Carr sucks ? Posted : Jan. 30, 2014 2:07 pm Anonymous (@Anonymous) Posts: 0 Cabin Boy Guest Yeah u mad. Tell us why u mad Beavis. Is it because Carr sucks ? I'm a Bortles backer (precombine), Butthead. I'm rather neutral on Carr.It's like you don't read very well. Posted : Jan. 30, 2014 3:22 pm Anonymous (@Anonymous) Posts: 0 Cabin Boy Guest Yeah u mad. Tell us why u mad Beavis. Is it because Carr sucks ? I'm a Bortles backer (precombine), Butthead. I'm rather neutral on Carr.It's like you don't read very well. More like ignore irrelevant idiots like yourself . Carry on with your little hissy fit , Lord Beavis. Posted : Jan. 30, 2014 3:28 pm Anonymous (@Anonymous) Posts: 0 Cabin Boy Guest LOL @ the idiots on this board who want Carr #7 overall ( comrade ) WOW. Not that I'm a particularly big fan of Carr's (particularly at #7), but I'm not sure the author of this piece is much of a step up from the average message board schlub in terms of credibility. Personally, I'd be surprised if Carr makes it to our second round pick. Time will tell, of course. Posted : Jan. 30, 2014 3:36 pm Anonymous (@Anonymous) Posts: 0 Cabin Boy Guest I can't give anything like this credibility calling itself "top xxx" when it has Boyd in it. The guy is garbage and his stock has PLUMMETED all year. Agreed. I don't see how Murray, at the very least, doesn't go ahead of Boyd. Posted : Jan. 30, 2014 3:42 pm Anonymous (@Anonymous) Posts: 0 Cabin Boy Guest Yeah u mad. Tell us why u mad Beavis. Is it because Carr sucks ? I'm a Bortles backer (precombine), Butthead. I'm rather neutral on Carr.It's like you don't read very well. More like ignore irrelevant idiots like yourself . Carry on with your little hissy fit , Lord Beavis. Small minded people like yourself resort to name calling when called out and proven wrong. It's sad. Posted : Jan. 30, 2014 3:43 pm Anonymous (@Anonymous) Posts: 0 Cabin Boy Guest Proven wrong about what , Dear Lord Beavis ? Certainly not about u being mad. Posted : Jan. 30, 2014 4:31 pm Anonymous (@Anonymous) Posts: 0 Cabin Boy Guest I can't give anything like this credibility calling itself "top xxx" when it has Boyd in it. The guy is garbage and his stock has PLUMMETED all year. well it has him going in the 5th round, so.. Posted : Jan. 30, 2014 4:57 pm Anonymous (@Anonymous) Posts: 0 Cabin Boy Guest Surprised there is no Garoppolo. He is almost guaranteed to be better than Boyd. Could argue he should be #1 on this list.I'd also argue Keith Wenning and/or David Fales should be on this list. Posted : Jan. 30, 2014 4:59 pm

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