Things discovered from Young, Stroud, and Levis’ mix feedback

The three greatest names within the 2023 NFL Draft — projected prime 10 quarterbacks Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud, and Will Levis — spoke with the media Friday on the mix, and it was electrical. No, no, it wasn’t, however soccer followers held on each phrase. No, no, they didn’t. It was fairly commonplace fare, however let’s faux it was superb so that you’ll preserve studying.

I’m going to present fast CliffsNotes of every prospect’s feedback, and hope their sound bytes are as thrilling as watching them play. (Well minus, Levis. He appears to be a greater spokesman than a QB, and since we’re right here, I’ll begin with him.)

Will Levis ingesting his personal Kool-Aid

I’ll simply throw this on the market, and in the event you prefer it, take it, and in the event you don’t, don’t.

“Yeah, I mean, my goal is to win more than anybody,” Levis mentioned. “I want to be the greatest of all time. Like, you’re crazy if you don’t think that way.”

Understandable. It’s sort of an “If I don’t say it, who will?” kind of method. Anyone who watched Kentucky final yr thinks he’s delusional, over-confident, or each. If Stroud and Young had his bodily attributes, we’d be viewing these two as can’t-miss 1-2 picks like Andrew Luck-Robert Griffin III. (I do know, however on the time, and even within the first yr, they appeared destined for Canton.)

The factor is Levis is aware of his body and arm energy are elite. Here’s why he’s throwing on the mix.

“Because I’ve got a cannon, and I want to show it off.”

Alright, man, put it away. We get it. He reiterated his self-confidence a number of instances, however Carson Wentz nonetheless thinks he’s a starter, in order that solely will get you to this point. Levis wants to enhance as a quarterback, not an athlete, and the way in which to try this is with added dwell reps. Like enjoying within the Wildcats’ bowl sport, which he didn’t.

C.J. Stroud’s QB inspirations are… one thing

There’s one thing off in regards to the Buckeye sign caller, and I can’t determine what it’s. When requested who he compares himself to, Stroud mentioned Michael Vick, Deshaun Watson, and Joe Burrow. I need to make clear that Stroud was speaking about play kinds, not personalities.

“(Michael Vick) inspired me not only to be athletic and use my athleticism, but as a black quarterback, to stay in the pocket and throw the ball. That’s something he was very underrated in.”

Fair sufficient. I disagree with the pocket passing factor however OK.

“I look up to DeShaun Watson,” — oh my lor— “…as someone I feel like I have a similar playing style to.” Phew.

The honesty is famous. Though it might’ve been good for his media coach to steer him away from Watson and Vick. Stroud additionally mentioned he wished he had proven off his legs extra in faculty. Yet he praised Burrow for “being able to create, not being the fastest guy but being able to extend plays.”

Stroud needs he ran extra but additionally isn’t the quickest man like Joey Brr? This is why the mix is a waste of time. Guys reply so many questions, numerous which don’t portend to something necessary, and find yourself speaking in circles or contradicting themselves.

I like Stroud’s sport, however there are uncommon spurts when he appears like a distinct QB, and so they occur simply sufficient to go away soccer followers confused. I’m nonetheless confused.

Bryce Young is 21 happening 41

Young is my decide for the Baker-Mayfield-barrage-of-endorsements award. He had first rate timing within the Dr. Pepper adverts, and is about as polished as a 21-year-old as you’re going to search out.

Here’s his reply to Peter King looking for a brand new solution to ask the identical query about his dimension that everybody has requested him.

“Again, I’ve been this size, respectively, my whole life. I know who I am. I know what I can do. For me, I think it’s fair. Everyone can speculate and ask whatever questions are necessary, but I’m going to continue to control what I can control. I’m going to keep working my hardest and put myself in good position. I’m confident in myself. I know what I can do. I’m just excited to get to that next level.”

Young is being as good as he can about it, however I wouldn’t be shocked if on the within he’s daydreaming about choking out the following lanyard-wearing media member to ask him if he patterns himself like Drew Brees and Russell Wilson.

Can we please let this play out? No staff goes to be deterred from choosing Young within the prime 5, so if his dimension finally ends up being an issue, we’ll discover out quickly sufficient.