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Greg McElroy Scores High.....Really High On Wonderlic Test

Discussion in 'Miami Dolphins Forum' started by princekong2, Feb 28, 2011.

  1. princekong2

    princekong2 New Member

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  2. pocoloco

    pocoloco I'm your huckleberry Club Member

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    This is Penny part 2, and precisely what Ireland is looking for. He hits all the Parcells checkmarks.

    Wouldn't be surprised at all if Ireland burns a 3rd on him

    I'm as confident is saying McElroy is our target as I can be. No chance we take a first rounder.
     
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  3. Fin Fan In Cali

    Fin Fan In Cali Dolphin fan since 1970 Luxury Box

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    Thanks Bro.
     
  4. Fin Fan In Cali

    Fin Fan In Cali Dolphin fan since 1970 Luxury Box

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    I agree. I hope we do pick him.
     
  5. princekong2

    princekong2 New Member

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    Hey I Agree Totally, After all Pennington did take us to the playoffs then again so did the wildcat -___-
    The Only Reason hes not a 1st Rounder is probably because of his height anyways
     
  6. miamiron

    miamiron There's always next year

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    Maybe he can run our front office...
     
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  7. Silverphin

    Silverphin Well-Known Member

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    Or... how 'bout we NOT low ball our QB position?

    Seriously....
     
  8. padre31

    padre31 Premium Member Luxury Box

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    Yeah, well what his 40 time?

    Could be one of those players you steal later in the draft due to the hand injury, or he could be smart but not physically that talented.
     
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  9. Fin Fan In Cali

    Fin Fan In Cali Dolphin fan since 1970 Luxury Box

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    Probably go between 3rd and 5th round bro.
     
  10. KB21

    KB21 Almost Never Wrong Club Member

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    Actually, not all of them. Parcells wants three year starters. McElroy only started for two years. However, there is a fudge factor, and I think that fudge factor will be in play with McElroy. The guy is smart, accurate, and has enough physical ability. I'd take him in a heartbeat.
     
  11. princekong2

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    Low Ball? What Negatives Does McElroy have other than his Arm Strength, its not like we have a Receiver that can burn people 50 yards down the field
     
  12. padre31

    padre31 Premium Member Luxury Box

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    Hard to tell with Qb's, for example C Ponder is said to be rising up the draft board and could be a #1 pick:

    Maybe overly optimistic as the lockout means those are "dead" draft picks, Qb is such a mental position that without the entire cycle of Mini Camp and OTA's it would be difficult to see any of them being looked on as Starters.
     
  13. Silverphin

    Silverphin Well-Known Member

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    No, we don't. But at the same time, for literally years, whenever we took a QB outside of the first round, it never worked out. I have nothing against McElroy, but seriously, we have been going years without a franchise QB and we keep paying for it.
     
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  14. Fin Fan In Cali

    Fin Fan In Cali Dolphin fan since 1970 Luxury Box

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    I agree bro if someone falls in love with him he could go in the second if they see that much in him.
     
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  15. CrunchTime

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    He doesnt impress physically but he does have those intangibles mainly intelligence.BTW thats not unusual for NFL
    QBs.There are a lot of intelligent QBs without the physical skills.
     
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  16. Ozzy

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    Yep, and a few dumb dumbs with so much physical tools that teams just have to take them. What was Leafs wonderlic I wonder...
     
  17. princekong2

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    I See Where Your Coming From. Im Not a Big Fan Of the "First Rounder* Label. Im more of a , If the Quarterback fits our system and he works hard under it he'll be successful. Who was our QB and Offensive Coordinators back in those days anyways. Recently It was Dan Henning and we all know about him. Henne didnt fit Under his system , he had a bigger arm and was less accurate then Pennington Who was successful in that system. But Thats another story.
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  18. padre31

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    Could, I think he is drafted before Kapernick, would not be surprised to see a Qb hungry team trade back into the late first rd to take Ponder.

    A team like the Titans.
     
  19. CaribPhin

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    Wonderlic is absolutely NOT a measure of ability.
     
  20. finsincebirth

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    Just draft McElroy in the first round and the problem is solved. :tongue2:
     
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  22. Frumundah Finnatic

    Frumundah Finnatic U Mad Miami?

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    I would rather have Ponder.
     
  23. Silverphin

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    If that happened, I will PM the mods and tell them to ban me for the following two weeks, because I will say some stuff that is not TOS-friendly.
     
  24. pocoloco

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    what's the fudge factor here?

    barely lost in his entire career?
    led a real offense to a National Championship?
    (and painfully evident that same offense fails to work when he's not in the game?)
    played against the very best college football has to offer and still put up amazing numbers?

    (see Matt Flynn perhaps)

    For you others:

    I believe this guy in the 3rd is a steal. We wouldn't be low-balling anything.

    He will, at the very least, by on the roster for 12 years. He'll probably start here by year 2-3.
     
  25. the 23rd

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    could he be another Pennington without the shoulder problem?
    worth a hard look, he'll be there @ 3rd, possibly in round 6

    interesting :yes: you never know, definitely a later round pick-up
     
  26. Frumundah Finnatic

    Frumundah Finnatic U Mad Miami?

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    God help me if we think we can find a Brady in round 6.
     
  27. GARDENHEAD

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    The fact that he was a Rhodes Scholar Finalist is a million times more impressive than a Wonderlic score.
     
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  28. MikeHoncho

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    Well, would a Brady in the 2nd be any better? :shifty:
     
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  29. MarinePhinFan

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    [video=youtube;jQPVv4pafN8]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQPVv4pafN8[/video]


    McElroy will make some team very happy that they picked him. IMO he will make a better NFL QB than Newton.
     
  30. the 23rd

    the 23rd a.k.a. Rio

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    look for this guy in the later rounds, if he's there, he's worth a shot
    got Pennington written all over him
     
  31. MikeHoncho

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    Ireland should come out and pull a Saban.

    "How many times am I going to have to say this? I will not be drafting Alabama QB Greg McElroy..."
     
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    2

    Pretty sure it was a two. Strangely it is rumored he answered poorly on this question:

    If you need to obtain drugs illegally which is the best way:

    A). Don't do drugs at all as they are illegal.
    B). A Dealer
    C). A cop
    D). A friend
    E). College level student athletes who you are in fact the coach of.

    He answered E
     
  33. Conuficus

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    Always something to think about; the football in college is 'fatter' through the middle than an NFL ball. Maybe its me but it always seemed like the NFL traveled through the air better than a college ball. If that is even remotely true then it does help some guys with decent arms, even if just slightly.
     
  34. the 23rd

    the 23rd a.k.a. Rio

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    they will nail him if he drops to the later rounds & we don't go after a QB in the first
     
  35. MarinePhinFan

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    College and NFL footballs are the same size.
     
  36. Ozzy

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    lmao!!! His actual score was in the low 20's but I think he guessed his anwers...
     
  37. Conuficus

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    I was pretty sure the college football is wider through the middle than an NFL one.

    No wonder i was wrong about Henne.......damn it. :lol:
     
  38. MarinePhinFan

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    I think the white lines on the college ball creates an optical illusion because they do look bigger than the NFL ball, but according to Wilson the NCAA and NFL balls are the same size. :)
     
  39. finsincebirth

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    I see everyone saying this kid is the next Pennington. That doesn't make me desire him any more
     
  40. MarinePhinFan

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    I see only one person here comparing him to Penny and I disagree. There is really not much to compare other than they are both smart.
     

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