ESPN.com’s John Clayton is reporting in his First and 10 column that surprises might await the highly touted quarterback prospects in tomorrows draft.
It appears that the Titans are leaning toward Vince Young, because as Clayton is reporting, they feel he could become a better quarterback than Matt Leinart. Apparently, the Jets are not interested in drafting a quarterback and are rumored to be after Virginia’s D’Brickashaw Ferguson.
What this means for Leinart and Vanderbilt quarterback Jay Cutler is a potential fall out of the top 10. Although it’s doubtful that Leinart would fall past Oakland at No.7, if the Lions and Cardinals pass on Cutler, it could be a potential repeat of last year when California QB Aaron Rodgers fell all the way to the bottom half of the first round
The Raiders would take Young at No. 7 but there is no guarantee they would take Leinart over safety Michael Huff. The longest fall for Leinart could be to No. 13 in Baltimore. And what about Cutler? If Detroit at No. 9, Arizona at No. 10 and St. Louis at No. 11 pass on him, Cutler could drop to the Vikings at No. 17.
Other interesting notes out of Clayton’s rumor bin is the absolute lack of highly ranked wide receivers as well as what possible trades may occur once the top 10 are selected.
On a side note: Join me, Anthony Stalter right here at www.scoresreport.com tomorrow April 29th and Sunday April 30th for a full two days of NFL draft coverage. I’ll be providing updates on selections, trades and all things draft. So, feel free to post your opinions, comments or any questions you have for me relating to the draft. See you this weekend!
