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Zach Wilson, QB, Denver Broncos

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Originally posted by Bay2Bay9erAllday:
Originally posted by Hysterikal:
Hindsight draft critiques are great

I'm still baffled that pople couldn't see that Watson was going to be a star

He couldn't have done anything more in college to prove his worth. Even Saban said that was the best QB he had ever faced, even better than Cam Newton.
Originally posted by birdie2bogey:
Originally posted by MoeJontana84:
maybe Saleh is a bro and does a deal with Shanny for helping him get a new job

Some believe that Sam Darnold is better than Wilson...just saying to keep the door of hope and dreams slightly open.

That said, I really like Fields as well.

If they keep Darnold, best offer to trade back from the Jets perspective is winning.
My son just told me that SF wants to schedule a meeting with him. Shhhhh it's secretive

Source: Dude trust me
Originally posted by 49ers808:
My son just told me that SF wants to schedule a meeting with him. Shhhhh it's secretive

Source: Dude trust me
is your last name Sileo ?
NFL.com draft profile.

By Lance Zierlein

NFL Analyst

NFL Comparison
Jake Plummer

Overview
Ascending quarterback prospect who possesses the swagger and arm talent to create explosive plays inside and outside the pocket. The gunslinger's mentality and improvised release points are clearly patterned off of one of his favorite players, Aaron Rodgers. However, his play is a little more reminiscent of a blend between Jake Plummer and Johnny Manziel coming out of college. As with Manziel, too much of Wilson's work comes off-schedule due to inconsistent anticipation and a desire to hit the big play. But like both Manziel (at Texas A&M) and Plummer, he's mobile with the ability to extend plays and hit the chunk play. Wilson's sophomore year tape shows troubling decision-making, so NFL teams will need to balance his 2019 and 2020 production in the evaluation process. He's put in a lot of work to get to this point and has the potential to become a good pro. However, he might need to play with a more disciplined approach to reach his ceiling.

Strengths
Enormous jump in production and play quality in 2020.
Outstanding 11:1 touchdown-to-interception ratio in 2020.
Offers potential as full-field reader.
Arm looked substantially more lively in 2020, with highlight-reel throws on the move.
Slick ball-handler in quick game and RPOs.
Twitchy operation time to get it out and easily alters arm slot if needed.
Generates sudden drive velocity for seam throws.
Throws with some accuracy working off-platform.
Sticks throws into Cover 2 windows with great conviction.
Unafraid of making tight-window challenges.
Gives big targets a chance to make plays on 50/50 balls.
Deep and intermediate accuracy (54% and 68%, according to PFF) was outstanding.
Feels pressure bearing down off the edge.
Able to make subtle pocket slides and stay throw-ready.
Athletic play extender with big-play mindset outside the pocket.
Has mobility to keep defenses honest.

Weaknesses
Level of competition allowed for "bombs away" mindset in 2020.
Struggled with accuracy and decision-making against Coastal Carolina.
Carries ball down by waist as pocket scanner.
Has tendency to over-stride and sail throws at times.
Hero ball needs to be dialed back a bit.
Passed up on the easy throw to take the harder throw.
Doesn't work with enough anticipation as a passer.
Will baby throws, forcing open receivers to break stride.
Ill-advised throws under pressure turned into interceptions in 2019.
Went 2-4 against top-25 teams during his career.

Sources Tell Us

"I'm really liking the BYU kid. This quarterback [class] is so overrated, but I think [Wilson is] going to end up being one of the good ones out of this draft." -- Personnel executive for NFL team
He is the #1 QB to Chris Simms
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQKEuy_xAT4

Wilson
Lawrence
Jones
Mond
Fields
Lance
Originally posted by rockzz:
He is the #1 QB to Chris Simms
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQKEuy_xAT4

Wilson
Lawrence
Jones
Mond
Fields
Lance

Simms has some decent knowledge, but he just likes being controversial, I'd take his lists with a pinch of salt.
Originally posted by 49erBigMac:
Originally posted by rockzz:
He is the #1 QB to Chris Simms
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQKEuy_xAT4

Wilson
Lawrence
Jones
Mond
Fields
Lance

Simms has some decent knowledge, but he just likes being controversial, I'd take his lists with a pinch of salt.

Same, if he went the same route as everyone else...no one would be talking about him this AM
Originally posted by 49erBigMac:
Simms has some decent knowledge, but he just likes being controversial, I'd take his lists with a pinch of salt.

Dude nailed Justin Jefferson last year. He was vehement that Jefferson was far and away the best WR in the draft.

Jets shouldn't pass. Saleh can win now with Wilson and a good free agency haul. Sam Darnold is doo doo. He was doo doo at USC. I never saw what others saw. Zach Wilson has it. My only major concerns about him are durability and character stuff, which shouldn't be overlooked. It's probably BS but definitely needs to be vetted by NFL teams.
[ Edited by Heroism on Mar 3, 2021 at 10:21 AM ]
Originally posted by Heroism:
Dude nailed Justin Jefferson last year. He was vehement that Jefferson was far and away the best WR in the draft.

Jets shouldn't pass. Saleh can win now with Wilson and a good free agency haul. Sam Darnold is doo doo. He was doo doo at USC. I never saw what others saw. Zach Wilson has it. My only major concerns about him are durability and character stuff, which shouldn't be overlooked. It's probably BS but definitely needs to be vetted by NFL teams.

No worries Hero, I'll kick my sons ass and shake that character concerns out of him

Originally posted by 49ers808:
Originally posted by Heroism:
Dude nailed Justin Jefferson last year. He was vehement that Jefferson was far and away the best WR in the draft.

Jets shouldn't pass. Saleh can win now with Wilson and a good free agency haul. Sam Darnold is doo doo. He was doo doo at USC. I never saw what others saw. Zach Wilson has it. My only major concerns about him are durability and character stuff, which shouldn't be overlooked. It's probably BS but definitely needs to be vetted by NFL teams.

No worries Hero, I'll kick my sons ass and shake that character concerns out of him

You and me both Hero. I never saw anything special in Darnold and was NEVER a fan.
Originally posted by Heroism:
I think this is the best throw I've seen on tape from any of the top QBs. 55-yard jump-throw DIME on the move while eluding defenders into a tiny window between 2 DBs. When you see this throw from the endzone, it couldn't have been placed any better even if Wilson walked up to the receiver and handed it to him. IMO, Wilson is the best natural thrower in the draft.


Craziest throw from any QB in this class. It's these plays where people see Aaron Rodgers in Wilson.

[ Edited by Heroism on Mar 3, 2021 at 3:54 PM ]
Originally posted by Heroism:
Originally posted by 49erBigMac:
Simms has some decent knowledge, but he just likes being controversial, I'd take his lists with a pinch of salt.

Dude nailed Justin Jefferson last year. He was vehement that Jefferson was far and away the best WR in the draft.

Jets shouldn't pass. Saleh can win now with Wilson and a good free agency haul. Sam Darnold is doo doo. He was doo doo at USC. I never saw what others saw. Zach Wilson has it. My only major concerns about him are durability and character stuff, which shouldn't be overlooked. It's probably BS but definitely needs to be vetted by NFL teams.

He also went from saying that he hadn't watched film on the QB's, to releasing his rankings in less than a week, how many games do you think he watched of each?

This is my point with taking too much from the media. If you only watched Fields vs Clemson he'd be QB1, only do Northwestern and he's QB 5.

Same with Wilson if you only did Coastal vs the rest of his season.
[ Edited by 49erBigMac on Mar 3, 2021 at 8:59 PM ]
Originally posted by Heroism:
Originally posted by 49erBigMac:
Simms has some decent knowledge, but he just likes being controversial, I'd take his lists with a pinch of salt.

Dude nailed Justin Jefferson last year. He was vehement that Jefferson was far and away the best WR in the draft.

Jets shouldn't pass. Saleh can win now with Wilson and a good free agency haul. Sam Darnold is doo doo. He was doo doo at USC. I never saw what others saw. Zach Wilson has it. My only major concerns about him are durability and character stuff, which shouldn't be overlooked. It's probably BS but definitely needs to be vetted by NFL teams.

I'm not worried about the character concerns, the kid is a Mormon!!!!

He's probably just got a bit of the big guy on campus mentality, he's a good looking kid and the face of a community, he's going to have some arrogance. He seems to back it up with hard work though so I don't see a problem.

Good to see that we're meeting with his roommate Dax Milne, we'll probably ask him things and then check the answers with Zach.
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