2. Chicago Bears -- Jared Goff, QB, California
The Bears are currently locked into a long-term deal with Jay Cutler, but if they're able to find a way out of that contract, Goff should be priority number one in the draft. The Cal passer might not have elite physical tools, but he's off-the-charts above the neck.

The Cal passer might not have elite physical tools

The first word that comes to mind when watching him is "polished." Though I believe him to be an adequate physical specimen, he is not going to hurt you with his legs, nor is he going scare defenses with his arm talent. A very down-to-earth guy, he is likely to win over head coaches and general managers with his maturity.

Equally impressive are his intelligence and football IQ. From what I have gathered by listening to and reading interviews, he absolutely gives off the “film junkie” vibe. It is clear that he is an Xs and Os guy, and I think it is fair to label him as a student of the game.

Among the first things teams will notice when they pop in his tape is his clean mechanics. From his footwork to his delivery, it appears he has an edge on the vast majority of NFL hopefuls in this department.

Surely, not every school runs the spread/option offense.
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For about 18 months Hackenberg was a top 2 guy. All of sudden 2-3rd rounder.

Clausen is the kind of QB that goes in the second round.

Clausen is the kind of QB that goes in the second round.

And thats what the Bears should be looking to do this up coming draft: grab a QB in the 3rd round maybe even 2nd if someone incredible slides. None of these guys coming out are worth a 1st round top ten pick imo.

No. No. No.

You draft the best QB available(within reason). Otherwise, you'll be waiting around for 10 years for the next Andrew Luck, and then you won't get him.

Roll the dice and see what you can get.

It would be a great day if the Bears could get the person they consider the best available QB in the draft, even if they have to draft them with 3rd pick instead of 8th pick. That quarterback may be a colossal failure but it is worth it for the chance that they are elite.

Where have all of the stud QB prospects gone? I mean guys who are known for their arms, and not their legs. Surely, not every school runs the spread/option offense.

Are they playing baseball?

You can live with a Dalton or Eli Manning, can't you?

No. No. No.

You draft the best QB available(within reason). Otherwise, you'll be waiting around for 10 years for the next Andrew Luck, and then you won't get him.

Roll the dice and see what you can get.

It would be a great day if the Bears could get the person they consider the best available QB in the draft, even if they have to draft them with 3rd pick instead of 8th pick. That quarterback may be a colossal failure but it is worth it for the chance that they are elite.

2011 was the exception to my rule that good teams win the Super Bowl.

So, you're in favor of Goff at #2?

Assuming he doesn't have a major fall during the season or at the combine I am.

Fales throws a pretty ball with his touch and anticipation, but lack of arm strength shows often, especially on throws of 15-plus yards. He does an excellent job surveying the field to find an open target, seeing the field well with anticipation to make snap decisions. Fales will take chances downfield, leading to mistakes with his average arm strength. He is a quick release, rhythm passer with a high completion percentage in every outing.

One high-ranking NFL official on hand for San Jose State's March 26 pro day workout characterized Fales' scripted 52-play throwing session as "pretty damn good." Fales reportedly only missed on one pass the entire day -- a deep post that sailed just a bit long.

Fales won't be a fit for everyone, but projects as a NFL starter and possible top-30 pick, ideally suited for a NFL west coast offense that emphasizes multiple options and quick decisions in the short-to-intermediate passing game. But his lack of elite physical tools are clear and it will most likely keep several NFL teams from putting him high on their draft board.

What would constitute a major fall? He isn't going to wow people with arm strength.

I suppose he could show wild inaccuracy but I doubt it. So, assuming he continues his current production level, shows up at the combine with above-average test/interview scores and shows an adequate arm with good accuracy, you'd go #2 with him......so to speak.

I'd prefer at least a little bit of elite physical skill from a QB going that high. I feel like his best attribute is the ability to look off and go through progressions. That's banking a lot of $$ and draft capital on a guy that is poised with an average arm.

I think he's a great option for a high 2nd round pick.

He seems like the type that will fall as things go into the offseason and scouts start to fall in love with physical attributes. Fales was a borderline 1/2 at one point in a strong QB draft.

Case in point -

Let it all shake out. Just as there are talents out there that are being overappreciated, there are talents that are underappreciated. We'll get to know them after December.

As an aside, the NFL and Rahm will look pretty smart if the Bears have the #1 pick while the draft is hosted in this city.

Unless somebody comes on like crazy, I don't want the Bears going near any of those QBs with a top 5 pick.

Laurence Holmes is a fucking weirdo, a nerd in denial, and a wannabe. Not a very good radio host either.

Agreed..I like Cook but not top 5 material. I'd likeva trade for E J. Manual from Buffalo.. He's behind Tyrod Taylor n I'm willing to give a 3rd and 6th for him.

Laurence Holmes is a fucking weirdo, a nerd in denial, and a wannabe. Not a very good radio host either.

I think Manual can be a good starter, I'm not sure Buffalo would accept that trade..6th round pick is kinda useless..so its basically a 3rd .

No. No. No.

You draft the best QB available(within reason). Otherwise, you'll be waiting around for 10 years for the next Andrew Luck, and then you won't get him.

Roll the dice and see what you can get.

It would be a great day if the Bears could get the person they consider the best available QB in the draft, even if they have to draft them with 3rd pick instead of 8th pick. That quarterback may be a colossal failure but it is worth it for the chance that they are elite.

The history of OL drafted in the top 5 isn't much better than that of QB's. Luke Joeckel, Jason Smith, Eric Fisher.... lots of busts there. Can't just recuse yourself from partaking in the QB lottery then act all smart going for the "safe" LT pick.