Way too early look at the 2026 QB class

SGSteeler · Dec 1, 2025 at 5:16 PM

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Matter does not lack size. He is well built, sort of like Jalen Hurts. He is best described as compact

The man is a winner and playing hurt. Judge him before he was hurt. During Oklahoma's 24-17 win over Auburn, Mateer suffered a broken bone in his right (throwing) hand, specifically involving his thumb. The thumb is the key finger for passing. Despite the injury, the tough competitor stayed in the game, completing 271 passing yards, rushing for 29 yards, and scoring the game-winning 9-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter.

I am going to do a scouting report on what to look for in a college QB mid December. It will be good , I think.
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Yeah, I was referring to Stockton being a bit undersized. Mateer lacks height, but his build is good. Someone drafting him is doing so in the mold of Jalen Hurts. He might be a decent option, I know he dealt with injuries, but I also know that guys of his style of play aren't often successful in the NFL either. Doesn't mean he can't, but he is a decent sized risk and we'd have to commit to developing him.

Still, I am not sure that we are able to get to "the guy" we want without a massive trade up into the top 10 (unless the guy we want is Sellers, where maybe he can be had at our pick). Are any of the second tier of QB's as good or better than what we think we may have in Howard? Idk. The team needs more than just a QB, and if we aren't 100% sold on it, I am fine punting on the QB this year to get more high end players to fill out the roster and then look to the 2027 class. We have a lot to do this offseason and it might be for the best to cut some of the fat, trade a few players that have value (but not long term), and draft as many quality non-QB's as we can in the 26 draft. Take our chances with Howard and a new coach in 26 and then determine if a QB is needed in 27. It sucks thinking about potentially having a non-competitive team in 26, but it may have to happen if we want to field a high caliber team in the future.

Joel Buchsbaum · Dec 3, 2025 at 10:06 AM

SGSteeler said: ↑

Yeah, I was referring to Stockton being a bit undersized. Mateer lacks height, but his build is good. Someone drafting him is doing so in the mold of Jalen Hurts. He might be a decent option, I know he dealt with injuries, but I also know that guys of his style of play aren't often successful in the NFL either. Doesn't mean he can't, but he is a decent sized risk and we'd have to commit to developing him.

Still, I am not sure that we are able to get to "the guy" we want without a massive trade up into the top 10 (unless the guy we want is Sellers, where maybe he can be had at our pick). Are any of the second tier of QB's as good or better than what we think we may have in Howard? Idk. The team needs more than just a QB, and if we aren't 100% sold on it, I am fine punting on the QB this year to get more high end players to fill out the roster and then look to the 2027 class. We have a lot to do this offseason and it might be for the best to cut some of the fat, trade a few players that have value (but not long term), and draft as many quality non-QB's as we can in the 26 draft. Take our chances with Howard and a new coach in 26 and then determine if a QB is needed in 27. It sucks thinking about potentially having a non-competitive team in 26, but it may have to happen if we want to field a high caliber team in the future.
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Yes. The man has a 600 pound leg press. He is similar to Hurts in height and build.

I agree trading up to get Mendoza or Simpson will be too costly.

We have a retired in his mind Rodgers, and a career back up in Rudolph. This is a reason why I want Howard to start at least two games.

Neither Rodgers or Rudy is playing well right now and this team has lost 4 of its last six so ...

I like Stockton's play so far, but his sample size is a bit small. I like him in round two right now. If he has a hot playoffs then maybe round one for us as he will be gone before we pick in round two.

In the NFL you must have the right head coach and QB.

Born2Steel · Dec 3, 2025 at 12:06 PM

Not too early now...

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