Who is Rhett Bomar?

by Ed Valentine on Apr 26, 2009 3:01 PM EDT in New York Giants News

Here is a little info on the quarterback the New York Giants just selected with their fifth round pick, 151st overall.

What initially made Bomar such a highly regarded prospect coming out of high school is a great passing arm. He shows the ability to make just about any throw on the field. He has a good build and has the strength to stand in the pocket and absorb hits. A solid athlete who has shown the ability to get out on the move and throw on the run. ... The biggest question teams have about Bomar is his attitude and character. He was arrested twice for underage alcohol consumption and was kicked off Oklahoma after receiving money from a no-work job. Also has a reputation of being cocky and rubs some people the wrong way. ... After being the top quarterback recruit in the country in 2003, Bomar signed with Oklahoma and started his redshirt freshman season. He landed at Sam Houston State after being released from his scholarship just before the 2006 season started. It took Bomar some time to adapt, but by his senior year at Sam Houston State, he was again a top thrower. He has plenty of question marks, but certainly has the tools to start in the NFL.

Perfect example of what you can do when you are dealing from a position of strength, which the Giants clearly are at this point. Right here they have taken a flier on a guy with some obvious talent, but if they don't like his attitude or his performance once they get him to camp they can just cut him loose and move on. Should be a good competition for the 'developmental' quarterback slot between Bomar and Andre Woodson.

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I think he's worth it just for his name alone

the thing that annoys me though, is when people start talking about ‘character issues’ on NFL prospects for really nit-picky B.S. reasons. No doubt his decision making in taking the no-work pay job was really, really dumb, but that’s not what I’m talking about. I’m referring more to the ‘underage drinking’ character concerns. Really? That’s a character concern now? Well, then I have concerns about every single pick in this draft, because I highly doubt any of them were straight edge sobriety kings in high school and college. The only difference is Rhett got caught…so uh, what does that translate to talent-wise? Maybe he lacks elusiveness from defensive ends?

Same thing with Manningham last year…character issues because he smoked pot? Holy crap, forget about the draft…lock him up and throw away the key!

by Caseys Kiss of Death on Apr 26, 2009 3:17 PM EDT reply actions

agreed

imagine if every job were under the same media scrutiny as the NFL Draft? 99% of college students would have “character issues.”

by cjmulrain on Apr 26, 2009 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions

Yep

he’s a kid, he got caught making a mistake we have all made — and some of us got caught, some didn’t. Doesn’t make him a bad kid. Nor does the transfer. He’s a great gamble — the type of pick the Giants were in the position to make. If he bombs, no harm.

by Ed Valentine on Apr 26, 2009 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions

I liek the pick

like Woodson last year, I don’t know why really cuz there’s a few OL on the board that would be nice, but a developmental QB and Id assume BP on the board for the Gints is not a bad thing.

by FreeBradshaw on Apr 26, 2009 3:20 PM EDT reply actions

I like this pick.

Two picks remaining. OL, SS, or ILB?

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by squid92 on Apr 26, 2009 3:24 PM EDT reply actions

I wouldn't question his character, just his decision making

He was caught in the no-show job deal b/c he chose to file taxes on his ill-gotten gains. Guess he feared the IRS more than the NCAA. Regardless, that is just stupid.

However, if he can develop to be a monster talent. Good pick for NY, and agree that they have all the leverage with this kid.

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by Beergut on Apr 26, 2009 3:45 PM EDT reply actions

gahmeant to say "if given time, he can develop to be a monster talent"

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by Beergut on Apr 26, 2009 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions

If I was a lawyer,

I’d say that was a pretty good decision, not compounding his mistake by also cheating on his taxes.

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by Mr. Met on Apr 26, 2009 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions

Last two picks

I’d love to see the Giants take a flier on someone who would have a shot at making the team as a strict return specialist. Though, Hixon could still fill that role.

by Ed Valentine on Apr 26, 2009 5:01 PM EDT reply actions

I think Deandre Wright is that

A KR at some point, tho I think Andre Brown is a KR too, so who knows. Id love for Hixon to go back there, but again, competition. The best guy there is going to win out (Bradshaw’s still OK there tho.)

by FreeBradshaw on Apr 26, 2009 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Good point on the kick returner.

He looks fast, from what I’ve seen of him.

And don’t forget Hixon, now that he won’t be counted on as a #1 WR or anything.

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by squid92 on Apr 26, 2009 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions

I wonder how Wright is on special teams

That’s not talked about much, but I wonder if Wright is a gunner. If Tyree is not making the team being possible, they could use a better gunner than last year tho Terrel Thomas was OK.

by FreeBradshaw on Apr 26, 2009 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions

Thomas made some really nice plays on ST last year.

I think he’s gonna do really well this year, I like him quite a bit.

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by squid92 on Apr 26, 2009 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions

I still like Terrell

as a potential starting corner, though, too.

by Caseys Kiss of Death on Apr 26, 2009 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, same.

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by squid92 on Apr 26, 2009 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions

Bhomar

Intriguing pick….I suppose. A little more of a “whatever” pick at this point, right? I mean Woodson showed nothing last year, so unless he has made “the leap” Bhomar should be able to beat him out…..right?

by Cody K on Apr 26, 2009 6:25 PM EDT reply actions

I wouldn't be surprised to see Woodson win the #3 job

with Bomar on the practice squad ala Woodson last year. Then, Carr would move on and we’d have Bomar and Woodson as backups, which would be pretty good.

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by squid92 on Apr 26, 2009 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions

He’s ugly, has THE biggest neck I’ve ever seen on a QB, and judging from that video, throws a spiral as well as Eli, LOL

And I’m telling you now, the first Giants fan that says during the season that the Giants should bench Eli and start Rhett Bomar (and means it) is getting their house toilet papered by me and cjmulrain

Are we sure his name isn’t Brett Romar?

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Apr 26, 2009 8:08 PM EDT reply actions

But he's not a bad pick for the 5th round, really.

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by squid92 on Apr 26, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions

oh no not at all, but I’ve had a rough day sports wise (Rangers and Mets), I needed some humor

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Apr 26, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions

Found this on bit on espn about Rhett

The Giants took Sam Houston State quarterback Rhett Bomar in the fifth round. It’s probably a sign that the Giants have already soured on Andre Woodson, their sixth-round pick from last season. I used to watch Bomar in high school in Grand Prairie, Texas, and he was on his way to being an excellent quarterback at Oklahoma before running into off-the-field issues. He has plenty of flaws, but I could see the Giants being a great fit for him. My bold prediction of the day is that Bomar will someday be used to land the Giants a second-round pick

That would be pretty sweet, or maybe a better projection would be he becomes the backup, as I would imagine Carr is going to take a shot somewhere else at some point in the future

Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.

by bren on Apr 26, 2009 9:21 PM EDT reply actions

That's what they thought of Woodson

Woodson was supposed to be the Giants version of Matt Shaub…Now its Bomar.

Woodson still may be in the mix for backup, but Bomar is for competition, like all the other guys. Carr isn’t going to be resigned, maybe they even trade him in the preseason, especially if they really like Bomar or even Woodson. Who knows, maybe someone looks at Carr’s tape of the Vikings game and a few preseason gams…Then a team that has expectations this year needs a QB and trades for Carr this season.

Who knows, but Bomar was not a bad pick for a future backup (and yea, if one person says after an Eli INT that Bomar should start, Im putting a dead fish in the back of their car.

by FreeBradshaw on Apr 26, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions