This might actually work against him. I watched most of his games at Ohio State and although he is athletic, there were only a few games where his running was part of the game plan. He has a live arm and can play in the pocket. His problem is reads. Not that he can't, but he tracked his receivers and typically was able to get the ball to them. Not saying that he can't read progressions, but there's not a lot of evidence of it on tape. The reason I said his 40 time might work against him is because I've already heard a talking head compare him to Cam Newton. No dis to Cam, but he never threw the ball as well as Fields and Fields will break down in a season of being used as a weapon. Probably would get hurt faster and worse than RG3. Don't get me wrong, 4.44 is a crazy time for a QB but the NFL misinformation machine is about to ramp up to make teams think that he is similar to other players that are more or less one-trick ponies. In my opinion, Fields is not that.
Hmm... Let me just spitball here... What if the Niners DO take Mac Jones at #3, allowing Fields and Lance to fall. The Bengals could net picks in a trade with either Denver or Carolina for the #5 pick since they both need QBs. Would it surprise anybody if we traded with the other party? In that scenario, we might be able to pick up another 2nd rounder to move down one or two spots.
Normally yes, but without the Combine it's really all we have, especially as fans. I'm definitely suspect of a few though. *cough* Penn State *cough*
I still don't see Atlanta passing. Ryan is old and declining, their defense is atrociously bad, they have some good skill players and a decent line. Their biggest need is defense, which doesn't match the skill available in the draft. Second to that, getting younger/cheaper at QB is essential. Ryan will be a big hit if/when released, but at some point you have to bite that bullet. A new coach and GM have the chance to take an elite talent and let them learn for a year or so, then dump Ryan. Pitts, Chase and Sewell are great talents, but they aren't moving the needle for Atlanta. The 40 times mostly. Could they be legit? Sure. Could they have been given some type of "home field" advantage, wouldn't surprise me. I'd just take all that stuff with a grain of salt. The Combine would generally serve as the "equal playing field" for those measurements, Pro Days are more the Wild West.
It's not a popular opinion but I watched a lot of Ohio St games over the years cuz Both my Uncles are alums and I've always been a Buckeyes fan. To my eyes Fields is 2nd best QB in this draft and it's not close. The resume is complete. And yes he can run but he's no Jackson or even Russel Wilson. More like a Josh Allen run game. Accurate, smart with the football and a good dude.