falconidae Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 Falcons have 30 interviews they're allotted, like every other team. They used 2 on late round QB prospects Kurt Benkert ( Virginia ) & Tanner Lee, ( Nebraska ), both big arm talents with major flaws in their games-both could benefit from sitting behind a QB like Ryan for 2-3-4 years and learning how to play the game. Two private interviews indicates to me that one of these guys is getting picked late in the draft to groom as a back up. Does that make sense to you guys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OilFuturesTrader19 Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 6 minutes ago, falconidae said: Falcons have 30 interviews they're allotted, like every other team. They used 2 on late round QB prospects Kurt Benkert ( Virginia ) & Tanner Lee, ( Nebraska ), both big arm talents with major flaws in their games-both could benefit from sitting behind a QB like Ryan for 2-3-4 years and learning how to play the game. Two private interviews indicates to me that one of these guys is getting picked late in the draft to groom as a back up. Does that make sense to you guys? Yes. I hope it's Lee if they pick one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beef Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 I’d love to free up $3.25M from Schaub, so I hope so. I mean, if Matt got hurt for the season, we’re screwed anyways. Schaub isn’t taking us to the promise land, so I don’t see much of a difference in a rookie backup vs Schaub... except a bunch of dollars we could use differently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lethal Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 1 minute ago, OilFuturesTrader19 said: Yes. I hope it's Lee if they pick one. Why? They both seem like they are not going to stick in the league, but at least Benkert had a good Senior Bowl. Lee looks awful and like a waste of an interview. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby.Digital Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 (edited) 4 minutes ago, athell said: Why? They both seem like they are not going to stick in the league, but at least Benkert had a good Senior Bowl. Lee looks awful and like a waste of an interview. Benkert has decent upside. I could see him being a low end starter or high end backup. I doubt he makes it past the 5th. Edited April 20, 2018 by Bobby.Digital Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconidae Posted April 20, 2018 Author Share Posted April 20, 2018 1 minute ago, Beef said: I’d love to free up $3.25M from Schaub, so I hope so. I mean, if Matt got hurt for the season, we’re screwed anyways. Schaub isn’t taking us to the promise land, so I don’t see much of a difference in a rookie backup vs Schaub... except a bunch of dollars we could use differently. Exactly, If they cut Schaub and bring one of these guys in, if Ryan goes down for any significant time, they're bringing in a vet QB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtybird56 Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 Nobody likes Tanner Lee but I really do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiler11 Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 I certainly think they are both in play in the 6-7th rounds. Failing that priority FA's if they make it that far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HASHBROWN3 Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-dawg Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 1 hour ago, Dirtybird56 said: Nobody likes Tanner Lee but I really do Even his mother? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigGrip Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 Practice squad material. Could break the trend of the "Matt's". Matt Ryan, Matt Schaub, Matt Simms. Maybe just what the Falcons need! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artys Arryn Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 As a Canes fan, Benkert absolutely demolished our defense this year. He was throwing dimes all game long. I haven't watched any of his other games, but that game alone makes him worth a 7th to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chitown2ATL_Falcon Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 3 hours ago, falconidae said: Falcons have 30 interviews they're allotted, like every other team. They used 2 on late round QB prospects Kurt Benkert ( Virginia ) & Tanner Lee, ( Nebraska ), both big arm talents with major flaws in their games-both could benefit from sitting behind a QB like Ryan for 2-3-4 years and learning how to play the game. Two private interviews indicates to me that one of these guys is getting picked late in the draft to groom as a back up. Does that make sense to you guys? Doing their due diligence to start to find Matt's replacement in 3-4 years down the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OilFuturesTrader19 Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 3 hours ago, athell said: Why? They both seem like they are not going to stick in the league, but at least Benkert had a good Senior Bowl. Lee looks awful and like a waste of an interview. I think Lee has a higher ceiling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiler11 Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 1 hour ago, HASHBROWN3 said: Got some Jay Cutler to him. Both the good and bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shock Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 I’d take Riley Ferguson over either of those two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romfal Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 rather get either one as a UDFA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HASHBROWN3 Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 1 hour ago, Smiler11 said: Got some Jay Cutler to him. Both the good and bad. Yeah nice arm & a riverboat gambler. Ryan could help him calm his game. He throws with his feet all over the place right now. I'd like us to get a big armed QB. My favorite is Josh Allen this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lethal Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 1 hour ago, OilFuturesTrader19 said: I think Lee has a higher ceiling. Based on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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