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Terrance Owens, QB, Toledo

Steelers, UDFA. Positives: Very good height and adequate bulk for the position. Is an athletic QB with above-average speed who showed adequate overall lower-body explosiveness at pro day workout. Throws with above-average arm strength and velocity and a quick release. … Continue reading

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Joe Southwick, QB, Boise State

Raiders, Tryout. Has too many mechanical and decision-making shortcomings that it will be difficult for him to make an NFL roster. Positives: Above-average quickness. Is also a fair punter. Okay short accuracy. Above-average accuracy on timing routes. Above-average speed. Moves … Continue reading

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Chase Rettig, QB, Boston College

UDFA. Was signed by the Packers as a UDFA but released in August. Positives: Has experience with a pro-style offense. Okay velocity. Very good accuracy on the run. Okay speed and is willing to run. Very willing to sacrifice his body … Continue reading

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Logan Kilgore, QB, Middle Tennessee State

UDFA. Signed by the Saints as a UDFA but released in August. Probably just a camp arm, though he has some skills that could be developed. Positives: Has experience running spread offense with very high tempo. Above-average velocity. Shows fair escapability. … Continue reading

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Tom Savage, QB, Pittsburgh

Texans, Round 4. Started career at Rutgers and then went to Arizona and the Pittsburgh. The hype machine didn’t get him to the Round 3 I had predicted for him, but he still went too high, in my opinion. For … Continue reading

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Garrett Gilbert, QB, Southern Methodist

Rams, Round 6. Transferred from Texas for 2012 season. Was released by Rams in August and put on their practice squad. Has enough experience, accuracy, and arm strength to be a capable backup in the NFL and probably not be a … Continue reading

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Clint Chelf, QB, Oklahoma State

Positives: Adequate accuracy and above-average touch on intermediate passes. Finds single-covered receivers well. Has a quick release. Steps up in pocket to avoid pressure. Runs with above-average track speed, adequate game speed, and fair agility. Fair play fakes. Experienced at … Continue reading

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Ranking the QBs in the 2014 NFL Draft

Rankings are as of July 30, 2014. The 2014 crop of QBs in the NFL Draft is much better than last year’s group — with upwards of seven QBs who may end up starting for NFL teams, and several more … Continue reading

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Taylor Martinez, QB, Nebraska

Signed as a UDFA with the Eagles, but his contract was voided when he failed their physical due to his foot injury. As an improviser, is almost at the level of Johnny Manziel, but lacks the skills to follow through with … Continue reading

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Bryn Renner, QB, North Carolina

UDFA. Signed by the Broncos as a UDFA but released in August. I think he has solid enough skills to be a quality backup in the NFL. Has QB3 potential if he starts. Positives: Good height and bulk for the … Continue reading

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