Gruden interviews Ty Simpson.

Listening to Gruden talking about NFL QB prospects is the same as listening to AC/DC. The have a bunch of great songs but they are all the same.

 

I wonder if (1) there are any of these videos where he does a prospect and doesn't come across as very positive and (2) if there are some interviews like this that he doesn't publish because the results would have been negative and there's some agreement with prospects that they get veto power on publishing or something.

But I've only watched the one on Howard. So I don't know if that's representative.

 

I'm more partial to the Bon Scott era of AC/DC... but they did have some good songs from 1980 to 90's.

 

I saw the Thunderstruck tour back in 89 or 90 and it was great. Only time I ever saw them live.
I imagine though, Gruden talking about Simpson is probably the exact same as when he was talking about Howard. An All Praise fluff piece. I would rather the Steelers see what we have with Will Howard before reaching for another QB. Taking a QB in the 3rd round or later I have no problem with but leave the first two rounds for the needs of this team in the trenches or maybe a can’t miss WR that falls into our lap.

 

Agree 100%. Howard, Rudolph and later 2nd or 3rd day draft pick at QB.

 

Did you have a chance to catch this Video on Taylen Green?

 

There's not many bands who can change their sound and get away with it. Metallica did a nice job of going with shorter, leaner, less progressive songs on Black, Load, ReLoad and St Anger albums... much to my chagrin. They gained fans... didn't lose many. Likewise with Radiohead with synth-rock Kid A and Amnesiac... total 180 from the alt rock with previous The Bends and OK Computer albums. They didn't lose any fans either... probably gained many more. Ministry was another band who went from Pop Alt Synth like Depeche Mode in the 80's to Industrial Metal in the 90's... and became more successful. David Bowie and Prince changed up their sound quite a bit through their careers.

 

I agree, but not in the 1st. If a Qb is taken in the 1st from us, that means they have talked themselves into it, and that's not a good thing. Although that doesn't mean whomever they take won't be good, it's just not a way to pick in the draft having to talk yourself into something.

 

Of course I watched it. I could be like others, and be pimping him just because he played for the Razorbacks, but I'm not. No Qb in this draft is worth higher than the 3rd. That doesn't mean none will be good, or get good, but the chance is too high for these guys to be backups at best, and a 1st round is too high.

 

It's not about reinventing themselves.
Let me ask You this, do you only listen to the exact same bands, music, and stuff you did in your teens,early 20s?? Do you only watch the same shows that you did then??
I doubt the answer is yes because new things come out, we change as humans even if we like the same things , they will be different things, and newer things, even if they are in the same vein........so the only way a band should not be expected to change, is if they force themselves not to, or they are enable to do so.

 

Exactly. Tastes change. Some bands that I liked in the 90's... I don't really care for much anymore and there's bands from that era I didn't like at the time, but I do now.

 

I seldom pay attention to college football beyond Penn State and the three local colleges near me, UND, NDSU, and UMD/Minnesota so this might sound dumb but how would you compare Howard to Simpson? Both come from successful big name programs. Both have resumes that while successful lack in playing time, both had very stacked teams they played on. Is Simpsons potential greater than Howard's one year later and is it enough to use a draft pick on if you have a project guy already?

 

A good question. I will answer it later.

 

You think teams talk themselves to their first round picks? That is a no, unless the owner forces his way into the equation. Then some GM’s may go with him.

 

They are different quarterbacks..

Simpsons has a better release, accuracy on the move, mobility to run for yards, QB mechanics, ball security / throws less interceptions , and QB smarts / processing speed.

Howard had better size ( height and weight ). College experience goes to Howard.

Arm strength is about even. Maybe a slight edge goes to Howard.

Team wise in thier final year, OSU had way better WR's and better coaching.

Howard bombed his throwing combine. It cost him on the draft. Simpson did very well in his.

 

In my opinion I think if they go Qb round 1 then it had to be somebody they really wanted and couldnt pass on.

 

A more balanced view of Simpson?

TLDW:

• Excellent anticipation on throws
• Arm strength is adequate
• Accuracy issues

 

If Ty Simpson makes it to 21... Steelers would be foolish to not draft him. Ty Simpson is a talented QB with the right attitude and brains. He is a prime candidate for development and under McCarthy, Simpson could turn into a franchise quarterback. Plus, the Steelers can't afford to screw around with the QB position anymore. As much as I like Will Howard, my grandmother could have QB'ed one of the most talented teams in Ohio State history. When Howard starts facing real pressure, as he absolutely will in the AFC North, he simply doesn't have the pocket presence, escapability, and processing when pressured that Ty Simpson has. Ty was injured and still took an Alabama team to the playoffs with a mediocre line, no running game, and only one dependable receiver (Germie Bernard) who didn't have a chronic problem with dropping passes. I'm hoping the Steelers have been using a smoke screen to hide a genuine interest in having Ty Simpson available to pick at 21. Allar is a wasted draft pick. Nussmeier is worth a gamble if he is available from the 4th round on.