QB Jeff Driskel - 6th Round Pick

Originally posted by LZRD_WZRD:
it's like drafting Hackenburg in a reasonable round —

If Hackenberg were an even bigger turd than he already is.

Future franchise QB? It shouldn't be that hard to compete with those 2 on our roster.

Originally posted by hondakillerzx:

Originally posted by NickSh49:

Originally posted by hondakillerzx:

Originally posted by 9moon:

this KID will for sure be our 3rd stringer this year...

never know, quick release, touch and short range accuracy/decision making plus good size and mobility. i wanna see what chip can do with him

It's gonna take time regardless. I'd sit him 2 years at least.

he'll most likely sit behind kap or gabbs but who knows, maybe he owns them both in camp like willow did for seattle. i think were due for a little luck at qb.

I've watched him play a bunch. He'll need time to develop.

Originally posted by Jcool:

Jeff Driskel ‏@jeffdriskel
Unbelievably excited to have gotten taken by the @49ers what an opportunity!

Totally shocked.

Originally posted by NinerSickness:

Originally posted by LZRD_WZRD:
it's like drafting Hackenburg in a reasonable round —

If Hackenberg were an even bigger turd than he already is.

Hackenberg was the worst pick of the entire draft imo.

Originally posted by titan:

Future franchise QB? It shouldn't be that hard to compete with those 2 on our roster.

As I said earlier...

If Florida ran even a semi conventional offense we would have NEVER had a shot at this kid.

Driskel was IT, until Muschamp decided he wanted another Tebow. Driskel is a classic pocket QB with plus awareness, arm strength and accuracy. Forget the size and speed factor. He knows how to play QB and is comfortable in the conventional style.

Maybe....maybe....maybe the best pick of this entire draft for the 49ers.

Maybe...

Originally posted by Antix:

Im a FSU fan and UF fans HATED him. They were damn near having a parade when he left. I dont expect much.

Yep and it didn't work out good for Florida and good for La Tech.

I can't lie, Driskel is probably one of my favorite picks next to Buckner.

I'm excited!!!

Originally posted by titan:
Future franchise QB? It shouldn't be that hard to compete with those 2 on our roster.

I don't wanna get my hopes up and jump the gun, but I agree with you!!!

Lol bet a lot of La Tech games and watched this kid. I know what happened at Florida but he got a raw deal and Florida shot themselves in the foot as they never found a QB to replace him.
One thing I noticed a lot is his poise in the pocket under pressure.
Good pick. Can't go wrong. He'll need to learn and then we shall see. Even if he's not the answer at least he's got the make up to be a serviceable backup.
We never know.
Either way I like what I saw out of him this past yr.
Has a nice touch.
Just glad we didn't get Cook.

Originally posted by Hangman_52:

Now to get rid of Gabbert!!!

Time to get rid of kaep, the locker rooms worst guy, the guy who wanted out

Sit him this year. Give him lots of playing time in the pre season to see if he has a spark. Who knows what happens next year. Gabberts on his last year of contract. Kap is a giant question mark. Maybe he will be competing for a starting role after next season. Can't argue the amount of talent he has for a 6 th rounder. God damn

Love this pick! This kid can be really good with some good coaching.

Originally posted by Kolohe:
I can't lie, Driskel is probably one of my favorite picks next to Buckner.

I'm excited!!!

Love that optimism.

Originally posted by fan49:

Originally posted by Hangman_52:
Now to get rid of Gabbert!!!

Time to get rid of kaep, the locker rooms worst guy, the guy who wanted out

How about get rid of neither until 2017?