AJ McCarron is a future star

[BayouBengal]

(07-24-2015, 01:05 AM)RoyleRedlegs Wrote: Quality QBs found 5th round or later go:

(I will spot you Tom Brady) 

I've tried to prove that AJ's draft round was a fluke brought about by a number of causes. First there was the perceived quality of other QBs in that draft. http://www.businessinsider.com/2014-nfl-draft-quarterbacks-2013-10  He was also the victim of some bad press unrelated to his performance. http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/05/10/report-a-j-mccarron-rubbed-teams-the-wrong-way-in-interviews/  Also his shoulder must have still been injured when he performed in the combine, but he still did well with a lack of arm strength being the main drawback. He sat out a whole year after being drafted so his combine performance is suspect as is this video where he still tests better than Teddy Bridgewater pre-draft. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gA7Be193E9g

I'm telling you, this guy could be our (or someone else's) franchise QB. He's literally being groomed for it whether you people believe in him or not. Dave Lapham was able to see AJ in the OTA's and commented on his ability to lead the team and wisely take the checkdowns as well as his "bad ass" attitude. http://www.espn1530.com/onair/lance-mcalister-7818/podcast-dave-lapham-previews-bengals-training-13793595 


Also just to fuel the flames, I found a highlights video of him in a pretty good article. Its worth a read and maybe a watch if you're a fan. http://riverfrontball.com/2015/07/22/projecting-the-bengals-backfield/