With all the bad guys in the NFL , It is hard to believe letting a a few ounces out of ball(nothing has been proven that it matters in a football game) has commanded this much attention. If we knew the facts I am sure most QBs do something to make the football more comfortable for them to handle. I read where Rodgers prefers the ball to have more air added. I think Brady will have his suspension reduced and dont really care either way. NE has been cited for doing suspicious behavior before so they deserve the bad press, but Brady aint a bad guy.
We dont know who will excel and who will degress with the current coaching staff. Our needs may change, but what I do know:
We will definitely draft a QB prospect whether Cutler plays well or not this year.
I think because of what occurred with Hernandez case, it just scared everybody off. Then he stated he wouldnt play for anybody if drafted after the 3rd round, it was just bad timing.
Dallas had a leg up with acquiring Hardy and drafting Gregory they show the willingness to take chances. It was easier to sell to Collins with them on the roster.
I read somewhere that Fangio's nickel package is a 2-5-4. So I would say thats Ratliff and Goldman upfront. Houston, Pernell, Jones, Foster, Acho are on the field. The back 4 will be Rolle,Fuller,Ball, Jennings.
We were no way in hell trading up for anybody, we didnt have enough picks as it was, and giving a 2 away to move a couple of picks what have been stupid.
I think if he has skills they will find a way to put him on the field. I have been reading as much as I can find about our draftees and like them more than when they were drafted.
Everybody does their boards according to their grades,fact is NFL teams view some players differently and with a limited number of picks go after what they think is best for them.
I think they will be good tackles but not all pros by there second year. They havent played a down in the NFL and not sure looking good on paper guarantees anything.