Love on Top? Drafting Every QB with Nate Tice
Digest
This episode of the Minicom Show features Lenny and Nate Tyson discussing their quarterback rankings for the upcoming NFL season. They use a three-year timeline in a vacuum, not considering situation or contract. Patrick Mahomes is unanimously chosen as the number one quarterback, followed by Josh Allen. The discussion then delves into the rankings of other quarterbacks, including Justin Herbert, Lamar Jackson, Jordan Love, Joe Burrow, CJ Stroud, Dak Prescott, Trevor Lawrence, and Jalen Hurts. The hosts also discuss the potential of young quarterbacks like Anthony Richardson and Drake May. The episode concludes with a debate about Kyler Murray and his potential for the upcoming season. The hosts then discuss their rankings for the next tier of quarterbacks, including Geno Smith, Brock Purdy, and Trey Lance. They debate the strengths and weaknesses of each quarterback, considering factors such as arm strength, accuracy, athleticism, and ability to handle pressure. The episode concludes with a discussion about the future of the NFL and the influx of young talent at the quarterback position.
Outlines
Introduction
This Chapter introduces the Minicom Show featuring Lenny and Nate Tyson. They discuss the upcoming NFL season and their quarterback rankings.
Quarterback Draft
This Chapter dives into the quarterback draft, with Nate Tyson taking Patrick Mahomes at number one and Lenny taking Josh Allen. They discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each quarterback and their potential for the upcoming season.
Anthony Richardson and Matthew Stafford
This Chapter focuses on the rankings of Anthony Richardson and Matthew Stafford. Lenny takes Richardson at number 11, highlighting his potential and upside. Nate takes Stafford at number 12, emphasizing his experience and recent performance.
Drake May and Caleb Williams
This Chapter features the rankings of Drake May and Caleb Williams. Nate takes May at number 13, highlighting his potential and the strength of his offensive system. Lenny takes Williams at number 14, expressing his excitement for his future.
Kyler Murray
This Chapter focuses on Kyler Murray and his potential for the upcoming season. Lenny takes Murray at number 15, highlighting his recent performance and the strength of his rushing attack.
Geno Smith
This Chapter focuses on Geno Smith and his potential for the upcoming season. Lenny takes Smith at number 16, highlighting his recent performance and the strength of his rushing attack.
Brock Purdy and Trey Lance
This Chapter focuses on Brock Purdy and Trey Lance and their potential for the upcoming season. Lenny takes Purdy at number 17, highlighting his recent performance and the strength of his rushing attack. Nate takes Lance at number 18, highlighting his recent performance and the strength of his rushing attack.
Aaron Rodgers
This Chapter focuses on Aaron Rodgers and his potential for the upcoming season. Lenny takes Rodgers at number 19, highlighting his recent performance and the strength of his rushing attack.
Tua Tagovailoa
This Chapter focuses on Tua Tagovailoa and his potential for the upcoming season. Lenny takes Tagovailoa at number 20, highlighting his recent performance and the strength of his rushing attack.
Kirk Cousins
This Chapter focuses on Kirk Cousins and his potential for the upcoming season. Lenny takes Cousins at number 21, highlighting his recent performance and the strength of his rushing attack.
Justin Fields
This Chapter focuses on Justin Fields and his potential for the upcoming season. Lenny takes Fields at number 22, highlighting his recent performance and the strength of his rushing attack.
Will Levis
This Chapter focuses on Will Levis and his potential for the upcoming season. Lenny takes Levis at number 23, highlighting his recent performance and the strength of his rushing attack.
Baker Mayfield
This Chapter focuses on Baker Mayfield and his potential for the upcoming season. Lenny takes Mayfield at number 24, highlighting his recent performance and the strength of his rushing attack.
Jayden McCarthy
This Chapter focuses on Jayden McCarthy and his potential for the upcoming season. Lenny takes McCarthy at number 25, highlighting his recent performance and the strength of his rushing attack.
Daniel Jones
This Chapter focuses on Daniel Jones and his potential for the upcoming season. Lenny takes Jones at number 26, highlighting his recent performance and the strength of his rushing attack.
Keywords
Patrick Mahomes
Patrick Mahomes is an American professional football quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He is widely considered one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time, known for his exceptional arm talent, playmaking ability, and leadership. He has won two Super Bowl championships, two NFL Most Valuable Player awards, and four NFL Offensive Player of the Year awards. He is also a five-time Pro Bowler and a two-time first-team All-Pro.
Josh Allen
Josh Allen is an American professional football quarterback for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). He is known for his strong arm, athleticism, and ability to make plays both in and out of the pocket. He has been selected to four Pro Bowls and has been named a first-team All-Pro twice. He is also a two-time NFL passing yards leader.
Justin Herbert
Justin Herbert is an American professional football quarterback for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He is known for his strong arm, accuracy, and ability to extend plays. He has been selected to three Pro Bowls and has been named a first-team All-Pro once. He is also a one-time NFL passing yards leader.
Lamar Jackson
Lamar Jackson is an American professional football quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He is known for his exceptional athleticism, speed, and ability to make plays both as a runner and a passer. He has won the NFL Most Valuable Player award and has been selected to two Pro Bowls. He is also a one-time NFL rushing yards leader.
Jordan Love
Jordan Love is an American professional football quarterback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Packers in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. He is known for his strong arm and ability to make plays downfield. He is considered a potential franchise quarterback for the Packers.
Joe Burrow
Joe Burrow is an American professional football quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Bengals in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. He is known for his accuracy, intelligence, and ability to lead an offense. He has been selected to two Pro Bowls and has been named a first-team All-Pro once. He is also a one-time NFL passing yards leader.
CJ Stroud
C.J. Stroud is an American professional football quarterback for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Texans in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. He is known for his strong arm, accuracy, and ability to make plays both in and out of the pocket. He is considered a potential franchise quarterback for the Texans.
Dak Prescott
Dak Prescott is an American professional football quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Cowboys in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL Draft. He is known for his strong arm, accuracy, and ability to lead an offense. He has been selected to four Pro Bowls and has been named a first-team All-Pro once. He is also a one-time NFL passing yards leader.
Trevor Lawrence
Trevor Lawrence is an American professional football quarterback for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Jaguars in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft. He is known for his strong arm, athleticism, and ability to make plays both in and out of the pocket. He is considered a potential franchise quarterback for the Jaguars.
Jalen Hurts
Jalen Hurts is an American professional football quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Eagles in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft. He is known for his athleticism, speed, and ability to make plays both as a runner and a passer. He has been selected to two Pro Bowls and has been named a first-team All-Pro once. He is also a one-time NFL rushing yards leader.
Q&A
What are the parameters for the quarterback draft?
The quarterbacks are being drafted in a vacuum, not considering situation or contract, with a three-year timeline.
Who is the number one quarterback in the draft?
Patrick Mahomes is unanimously chosen as the number one quarterback.
What are some of the key factors Lenny and Nate consider when ranking quarterbacks?
They consider factors such as arm strength, accuracy, athleticism, ability to extend plays, pocket presence, and ability to mitigate negative plays.
What are some of the strengths and weaknesses of Anthony Richardson?
Richardson is known for his exceptional athleticism, speed, and arm strength. However, he is considered raw and needs to improve his accuracy and decision-making.
What are some of the strengths and weaknesses of Matthew Stafford?
Stafford is known for his strong arm, experience, and ability to make plays downfield. However, he is aging and his durability is a concern.
What are some of the strengths and weaknesses of Drake May?
May is known for his strong arm, accuracy, and ability to make plays both in and out of the pocket. However, he is a rookie and needs to prove himself at the NFL level.
What are some of the strengths and weaknesses of Caleb Williams?
Williams is known for his exceptional athleticism, speed, and ability to make plays both as a runner and a passer. However, he is a rookie and needs to prove himself at the NFL level.
What are some of the strengths and weaknesses of Kyler Murray?
Murray is known for his exceptional athleticism, speed, and ability to make plays both as a runner and a passer. However, he has been inconsistent in recent years and his durability is a concern.
What are some of the strengths and weaknesses of Geno Smith?
Smith is known for his strong arm, accuracy, and ability to make plays both in and out of the pocket. However, he has been inconsistent in recent years and his durability is a concern.
Show Notes
Mina is joined by Nate Tice to draft the quarterbacks. They take turns going back and forth picking every quarterback with some parameters: they're drafting in a vacuum, no accounting for contracts, and on a 3-year timeline? You might be surprised where some of the big names land.
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