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Woodson a diamond in the rough?

At least one NFL analyst, Thomas George of NFL.com, thinks the Giants may have made the best pick of the draft when they selected Kentucky QB Andre Woodson.

Tom Brady was drafted eight years ago at pick No. 199.

Andre Woodson went to the Giants on Sunday afternoon at pick No. 198.

Similarities exist in these sixth-round picks. Both are quarterbacks with big arms. Both possess superior football intelligence. Both found their college production relatively ignored.

And the major common element: Too many teams passed on these two snappy passers.

I am not saying that Woodson is Brady.

I am saying that Woodson was certainly not deserving of being the 12th quarterback taken in this draft. He deserved much more.

And I believe he will become the best quarterback in this draft.

Oh, he might sit awhile behind Eli Manning, who is just getting started, with a Super Bowl championship in only his fourth pro season.

But the Giants have a splendid backup they can groom for their own enjoyment or a commodity they could use for prime trade value. They have a quarterback who when he gains opportunities in preseason games or as a sub in real games will turn heads.

I see a star quarterback here.

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I'm just hoping for players that are still on the team in two years.  I always recalibrate my expectations for a back-up QB.  Will he turn the ball over?  Will he panic or escape the pocket when under pressure?  Will he short-hop the ball on out patterns?  Woodson seems to meet these expectations pretty well, in my opinion.

by rzor on Apr 28, 2008 10:37 AM EDT reply reply   0 recs

Well
I'm glad this guy sees it my way! I semi-jokingly made the Brady comparison in my diary thing, but this guy makes it a little more compellingly. I love this pick, personally.

by cjmulrain on Apr 28, 2008 11:41 AM EDT reply reply   0 recs

If the guy is that good
the only bad thing is the Giants will develop him and, as soon as he shows he can play, he will go do it for somebody else.

by ETVal on Apr 28, 2008 11:58 AM EDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

Offensive dimension
Woodson had some terrible short yardage throws and a horrible senior bowl, but I think he can add an elusivness dimension that I am not sure the gints have ever had.  

I would love to see this guy make the team, backup eli and turn into a viable options in case something happens.  he will be given every opportunity to showcase his talents and with pick #198, I think this is a great value pick.

by losangelesmets on Apr 28, 2008 2:31 PM EDT reply reply   0 recs


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