Browns interested in McCarron per Mary Kay Cabot

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(04-12-2017, 10:41 AM)Wyche Wrote: McCarron is a very good backup, and will most likely make a serviceable starter.  That being said, all they had to do at Denver was go from man coverage to zone, and he was lost.  All one has to do is watch the tape.  He was on fire in the first half, and became non existent in the second.  What was the difference?  Also, anyone who doesn't think the offense was scaled WAY back when he took over either needs an eye exam, or is kidding themselves.  He's a good guy, has good qualities, and hustles.....but some sort of wizard savior, he is not.  There is a reason he sits behind Dalton.....  

Exactly. The guy has natural leadership qualities, solid accuracy and the game isn't too big for him. He doesn't look overwhelmed at all when he's in there, and that's all you can ask for in a backup. I'm 50/50 on whether he'll eventually get a shot somewhere, whether it's via trade or as a FA. Maybe he will...or maybe we're all (some of us especially so) overrating him. Jim O has suggested as much.

If he does get traded, I don't think he'll garner more than a 2nd round pick - if that - and as a starter, I don't think he'll have long term success. His arm would be among the worst in the NFL (among starters). He struggled with zone and disguised blitzes. He hangs on to the ball a lot. He's pretty oblivious in the pocket. Maybe these things get better, maybe not. It took Dalton 5 seasons to reach his full potential. McCarron is 27 in September.

To sum up my stance on Mac, I understand some optimism. He had a great college career where he was a well-known star and he exceeded expectations somewhat when Dalton went down. I get all that, but when you have guys claiming "star in the making", or "next Tom Brady", and saying we should get a 1st round pick for him, I feel a need to check these guys.