Pack Should Draft a Project Quarterback
How about former Badger Jack Coan?
By KenLass
It was a Saturday afternoon in early September of last year. I was working on a project in my den and decided to put on a little college football in the background. Notre Dame happened to be playing Florida State. I wasn’t paying particularly close attention to the game, but this quarterback for the Fighting Irish kept catching my eye. I knew that their star signal caller of recent years, Ian Book, had moved on to the NFL, and I had wondered what they would do without him.
Well, this new guy was putting on quite a show. Scrambling away from pressure, throwing on the run with pinpoint accuracy down the field, making great decisions. I thought the announcers were calling him “Cohen”. Every time I glanced up from my work, he was making a play. Eventually, I happened to be looking when they put his picture and name up on a graphic. I was stunned to see it was actually former Wisconsin Badger quarterback Jack Coan. I had forgotten he had transferred to South Bend.
Coan threw for 366 yards and four touchdowns that day, leading the Irish to a thrilling 31-28 victory in overtime. He made it look as though Wisconsin made a very bad decision when they decided to stick with young Graham Mertz over Coan, after the latter missed a full season with an injury. Seeing the handwriting on the wall, Coan shipped out.
I bring this up because the NFL draft is just weeks away, and I believe the Green Bay Packers need to spend a day three draft pick on a project quarterback. A player that has the potential, if not the resume’, to be groomed to be a competent back-up. I believe the Packers are going to need a solid back-up signal caller within the next two or three years. The way Aaron Rodgers’ contract is set up, the team either has to part with him after one more year, or ride him out for the long term.
If he departs after the coming season, Jordan Love moves up to start. Who, then, is your back-up? Kurt Benkert? A fun guy to watch, really loves to get out there and crank the ball all over the field. But is he talented enough to actually win a real game if called upon in an emergency? Benkert went undrafted in 2018, spent two years on the Atlanta Falcons practice squad, and one season on injured reserve. He got cut in February of 2021, and then was signed by Green Bay as little more than a training camp arm. He’s the kind of underdog story you love to pull for, but all indications are he’s just not good enough. He played most of the Packers’ second preseason game last August, throwing for 151 yards and one touchdown, with one interception. The Packers can, and should, do better.
If Rodgers stays for the long term, Jordan Love only remains a cheap back-up for two more seasons. Picking up his fifth year option is projected to cost as much as $18 million, according to si.com. Certainly way too much for a back-up. So the team would likely trade him prior to the 2024 season to get some value. There again, who would be the back-up? This is why the Packers should spend a late round selection on a young prospect whom they can start grooming immediately.
Which brings me back to Jack Coan. He finished that senior season at Notre Dame spinning it for 3,150 yards and 25 touchdowns. Pro scouts like his leadership, coachability, and ball security, calling him a classic drop back quarterback. Like most young signal callers, he needs work on consistent accuracy, and reading defenses. In other words, he’s a project. He’s been on watch lists for national awards, leading the Irish to an 11-2 record in 2021. He’s played in cold weather. He’s from New York.
Various draft gurus have him going anywhere from round six to undrafted. Chances are he’s going to be there late in day three. No doubt, the Packers have many more urgent needs to address early on in the coming draft. But after securing the necessary prospects at receiver, linebacker, offensive line and tight end, when they get to the point where you’re just looking for potential, they should give Coan a serious look.
As a former Badger, he’d be a popular player amongst the cheesehead faithful, and one day, he may develop into another in a long line of successful former Packer back-ups that includes Mark Brunell, Matt Hasselbeck, Aaron Brooks and Matt Flynn. It’s a flyer worth taking.
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Ken Lass is a former Green Bay television sports anchor and 43 year media veteran, a lifelong Packers fan, and a shareholder.
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Comments (73)
PackEyedOptimist
April 11, 2022 at 06:30 am
I agree that a QB is a good idea, either higher pick for a potential starter in a couple years (which means trading Love and picking someone like Ridder) or a late round guy who maybe is a long-term backup. I like Cole Johnson from James Madison if that's the direction.
The_Baloney_Stops_Here
April 11, 2022 at 09:49 am
Trading Love just to draft a lesser passing prospect doesnt make much sense imo. Why do people want to get rid of Love so bad? Its one thing to disagree with the pick, but its another thing entirely to still be wanting to trade him 2 years later. He's only 23 (Rodgers didnt start his 1st game till he was almost 25) so why not keep him and hope he turns the corner? Potential payoff far outweighs any sunken cost by keeping him and it not pan out. They already have 2 years invested in him. Might as well ride it out and see what happens. If nothing else, hes insurance for Rodgers and that in itself is extremely valuable.
greengold
April 11, 2022 at 10:35 am
It appears people have little grasp on taking a perfect QB prospect FOR THE FUTURE that ideally fits your system, to develop for a handful of years with an eye towards taking over in this succession of HOF QBs spanning decades in the hopes of continuing that success.
Just throw that out the window? Why?
scoonie_penn
April 11, 2022 at 06:44 am
I hope this was a post April Fools article. Jack Coan? He doesn't have an NFL level arm, wasn't great under pressure and doesn't move well within the pocket. IMO, He's is a bit better version of Alex Hornibrook. Should GB look for a project QB, definitely, but not Jack Coan. It needs to be someone with enough arm talent and intangibles to succeed in the NFL.
HarryHodag
April 12, 2022 at 07:53 am
No he sucks(snicker). He only led a nationally-ranked team to an 11-2 season.
(heavy sigh)
greengold
April 11, 2022 at 07:52 am
I hadn’t even given this a thought, Ken, but, If it’s just going to be Love & Benkert after the Packers trade Aaron Rodgers to the NYG for #5, 7, 36, 67 & 81, plus a 2023 R1 … they’re at the very least going to need another camp arm.
Coan would work just fine R7 or UDFA.
I bet BIRD & LLCHESTY could turn that draft capital into at least another 40 picks in trade downs. We’re going to have 37 R2s this year…! LOL
LLCHESTY
April 11, 2022 at 07:07 am
They would need 37 picks after all the cuts they would need to fit a Rodgers' trade under the cap. They'd be paying a ton of players to play for other teams.
greengold
April 11, 2022 at 07:52 am
I’m sure you can find them. I have faith in you.
stockholder
April 11, 2022 at 07:09 am
This is funny. Because I mocked Carson Strong in the 3rd rd. And Everyone thought I was after Gute or wanted Love Gone.( So thumbs Down!) Then up pops a trade with Love,& #28, for Wilson. Then Murphy comes on and Says Love needs Reps. (Because of Covid.) So if Rodgers is year to year. Did they want his balls? Seems this FO doesn't know what hand to follow. Let alone pacifying Rodgers. What a bunch of Yo Yo s. The All in is just a phrase to them. I believe in competition. You don't award the job to anybody. Draft a Qb later? Sure, does make sense to me.
LLCHESTY
April 11, 2022 at 07:12 am
I. Think. You. Need. Less. Periods..
stockholder
April 11, 2022 at 10:57 am
Last time it was comas. I text a lot.
barutanseijin
April 11, 2022 at 02:35 pm
Fewer periods.
baldski
April 12, 2022 at 03:31 am
I would love Carson Strong in the 3rd round. I think he has the makings of a successful NFL QB. His knees need good evaluating by the GB medical team. If he is sound, take him.
LLCHESTY
April 11, 2022 at 07:09 am
How about no and just say they did? There have to be better options than Coan.
Leatherhead
April 11, 2022 at 07:21 am
There is no team in the NFL that is better situated at QB.
greengold
April 11, 2022 at 07:36 am
For drama…
dobber
April 11, 2022 at 07:23 am
Draft a developmental QB on day 3? Yes. Jack Coan? There are better options...and worse options.
Leatherhead
April 11, 2022 at 07:41 am
I see an abundance of QBs, already in the league, who would be just as good of an option as anyone we could draft on Day 3.
greengold
April 11, 2022 at 07:50 am
Yeah, LH. It is a historically weak QB draft class. Not a single one of them is an R1 talent, yet, there will likely be 4 of them taken R1… Not complaining about it, as it drops some better players another notch or so in our direction.
Guam
April 11, 2022 at 08:03 am
I'm a Wisconsin alum and avid Badger fan and it would not make me happy to see the Packers draft Jack Coan. After watching him for four years, he does not have an NFL grade arm. The Packers could easily find someone better.
greengold
April 11, 2022 at 08:14 am
UDFA camp arm only… Even then, … agree.
Coldworld
April 11, 2022 at 08:52 am
If we’ve hit all our ST targets perhaps, but I’d rather add competition for depth and on STs. We need to be ruthless about improving such depth and the more competition the better our chances. I’d rather draft a LS who might help in the 7th than a QB. Depending how the draft goes, get another gunner or returner. Injuries happen. More chance they contribute than a late QB.
If I did draft a QB, why him? Wisconsin ties? Can’t see any other reason and, if that is it, that’s a ridiculous approach.
blondy45
April 11, 2022 at 05:13 pm
Unrelated to the non-need to draft a QB camp arm, Special teams really need an upgrade. I am a homer from Pennsylvania who would love the Pack to draft in the 7th round Penn State "punter" Jordan Stout. He punted full time, kicked long field goals in poor weather for Penn State too, but most importantly he kicked off. 90% if not more of the kick-offs were deep or out of the end zone. Is Crosby's time done? Maybe Jordan Love can also be the new holder. Could Stout be both the PK and Punter? Bring him in to camp as a free agent to see what he's got if not drafted. Thoughts anyone?
jannesbjornson
April 11, 2022 at 11:55 am
Dustin Crum, Kent State
Johnblood27
April 11, 2022 at 07:50 am
is this Corey writing under kens name?
OK, I will say it.
This is the stupidest draft drivel ever written.
In a very very weak year for QB talent GB should spend a pick on a QB. Just plain Stoopid.
GB cannot afford to waste any early picks on an un-needed QB, there isn't enough talented QB's to allow needy teams to pick one, that leaves later round picks where there is absolutely no talent at the QB position.
The only guy I would even take a flyer on this year is Picket and he will be gone in round 1. GB cannot afford another early round QB flyer at this stage of the roster and team development.
egbertsouse
April 11, 2022 at 07:51 am
Great April Fools Day article! Making it 10 days late is pure genius! Nobody expected it at this point.
greengold
April 11, 2022 at 07:58 am
Seriously. Funny.
Since'61
April 11, 2022 at 08:54 am
No comment! Thanks, Since '61
MooPack
April 11, 2022 at 08:59 am
We're not falling for a banana in the tailpipe.
The_Baloney_Stops_Here
April 11, 2022 at 09:53 am
This made my day lol
PatrickGB
April 11, 2022 at 09:13 am
TT liked to draft QB’s. Some of them did ok after being traded away. None were long term quality starters. I don’t know a thing about the player mentioned. If the scouts see a player that has potential and is vastly underrated, then, maybe take a shot. But if they do, be prepared for the loudest howling you ever heard.
barutanseijin
April 11, 2022 at 02:41 pm
I think you mean Wolf.
PatrickGB
April 11, 2022 at 03:53 pm
I am showing my age. You are probably right. I did not realize it was that long ago.
barutanseijin
April 11, 2022 at 02:41 pm
I think you mean Wolf.
Ferrari-Driver
April 11, 2022 at 09:33 pm
Here is what I copied on Matt Hasselbeck off the internet:
Matthew Michael Hasselbeck (born September 25, 1975)[1] is a former American football quarterback and current analyst for ESPN's Sunday NFL Countdown. He played college football at Boston College and was drafted in the sixth round of the 1998 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers. After a season on the practice squad and two seasons backing up Brett Favre, he was traded to the Seattle Seahawks in 2001, where he spent the majority of his career. Hasselbeck led Seattle to six playoff appearances, including the franchise’s first Super Bowl appearance during the 2005 season. He was selected to three Pro Bowls in his career.
HarryHodag
April 11, 2022 at 09:19 am
I've run mock draft simulations dozens of times over the last couple of months. Nearly every time the Packers are set to draft in the sixth round I draft Coan. Obviously most of the posters haven't seen Coan play for the Irish. He played pretty well and kept a nationally-ranked team in contention most of the season.
Lass' point is spot on: the team needs to find a developmental quarterback and Coan is a good prospect. Here's his 2021 numbers: 3,150 yards- (253-of-386, 65 percent - and 25 passing scores- against seven INTs in 13 starts.
Unless Rodgers gets seriously hurt, Love will never be the regular starter for the Packers. If the team thought he could be the starter they would have pulled the plug on the Rodgers trade and that is that. They didn't, so Love isn't 'the man' going forward.
The "Long Island Laser" isn't going to start right away but I think would be a good prospect to develop. Like the Packers did with Don Majkowski, you can find gold near the end of the draft.
The_Baloney_Stops_Here
April 11, 2022 at 10:01 am
You act as if Love's career is over after only 6 quarters. Hes only 23 years old. At that same age, Rodgers wasnt good either. Rodgers was actually pretty awful until year 3. And he didnt start a single game till he was almost 25. Im not saying Love is going to be Rodgers, but that doesnt mean he cant still be great either. They already have 2 years invested in him so why give up on him now? You want to trade him just to trade him. He's already the best backup qb in the nfl. Youre not gonna get better in the draft. So youre just taking a lesser guy cuz you want Love off the roster?
Leatherhead
April 11, 2022 at 10:53 am
I am so happy you opened this door. Lest we forget......
Aaron Rodgers first two seasons.
15/31 111 yards, no TDs, one INT, under 50% completion, longest completion was 16 yards. He also ran it a few times....4 times, for 18 yards. Charged with 3 fumbles.
So that was Aaron Rodgers his first two seasons. Remember, the TEAM was going 12-20 during that time, and the starter was playing like crap.
Jordan Love's first two seasons.
Didn't play at all the first, but in his second season went 36/62, 2TDs, longest of 62. He ran once. He was charged with 3 fumbles. He had a higher completion percentage, adjusted yards/attempt, and QB passer rating.
Is there any objective measure at all that shows Rodgers was better than Love after two years in the league? I don't think so. All the available data seems to suggest the opposite. And if Love doesn't start until 2023, that's another year and a half of growing and learning and practicing.
Getting rid of Love would just be stupid,IMO.
greengold
April 11, 2022 at 10:58 am
Agree a bazillion percent.
Coldworld
April 11, 2022 at 11:30 am
I’m reading more and more of this type of spaced out grasping at straws. In this case it’s the idea that a not good college QB could be a difference maker in future and perhaps allow us to trade Love now.
Normally it’s the notion that WRs now fall off trees in bushels ready to emulate Jefferson or chase because that’s what it will take to square the circle that the Packers have created. I see normally rational long time commenters caught up in the myths needed to make the situation rational where they never bought such ideas before. All I can deduce is that this bubble will be horribly messy when it bursts.
I’ve never seen a year where so many are selling themselves on so much implausibility. This is borderline silly, but still an example. Next will come the notion that a large number of average depth personnel will transmogrify into pro bowl candidates (one or two might make a jump to some extent on average). Oh, I see they beat me to it with a new post.
Rodgers plus rookies is a waste of Rodgers and of 50 million.
greengold
April 11, 2022 at 04:19 pm
“Transmogrify.” +1
Yeah this is bananas… I can’t wait for sanity again. Real football, without all the garbage.
Johnblood27
April 11, 2022 at 06:58 pm
Im in for a gagillion percent
The_Baloney_Stops_Here
April 11, 2022 at 10:02 am
Delete
Leatherhead
April 11, 2022 at 10:31 am
"Unless Rodgers gets seriously hurt, Love will never be the regular starter for the Packers".
Sorry Hodag, but I reject this. It presumes you can tell the future, which we both know you can't. It also presumes that the team didn't make the Rodgers trade because they knew Love isn't "the man" going forward. I'd ask for something that supports that, but I know there isn't anything. It's conjecture.
The Packer Brass decided they had a better shot at winning this year with Rodgers than they did with Love. 31 other GMs in the league would agree with that, as well as most fans, including you.
It's about putting the best possible team on the field, and their conclusion was the Rodgers/Love is a stronger combo than Love/Schmuck. I agree.
Love, by the end of his second year, is ahead of where Rodgers was at the same point in his career. He's at least stayed healthy enough to play, which Rodgers didn't. He's started games, which Rodgers didn't.
Do I have a problem with him being one of the best backup QBs in the league? Hell no. Do I think another year as the backup is going to make him worse? Less valuable? Of course not.
I'm going to give you something to chew on: Imagine that after this season, Aaron Rodgers retires. What's your plan? Me, I'd be happy to have a first round pick who's been practicing and playing in this offense for three years instead of whatever Plan B is.
greengold
April 11, 2022 at 10:47 am
STANDING OVATION. Well said, LH.
In fairness, I do think we are at a point right now where we are seeing, or are about to see LaFleur’s abilities in the “draft & develop” quotient.
Mike McCarthy kind of sucked at it. From what I’ve seen thus far, LaFleur looks to be a vast improvement. We’ll learn way more on this thru 2022. The D & D philosophy didn’t yoeld many positive results prior to MLF, and it takes a handful of years to gauge success/weakness here with any HC.
MLF does appear to have a knack for bringing out the very best in his players.
BirdDogUni
April 11, 2022 at 11:05 am
Even more importantly, we'll see if Joe Barry is as good at getting guys to play for him as I think he is... His first couple stints as DC were terrible, but last year, he transformed our defense into a comprehensive unit. I know Campbell had a lot to do with it too, but he'd been underwhelming in previous stops too. Barry putting Campbell in a position to ball out and Campbell staying healthy are a couple things I'm praying for again this season.
As much as we need WRs, a couple more wicked pieces on defense would go a long way to making this defense top notch! Edge, DL, S, ILBer and we're golden. Add a flyer on CB in the 7th round and see if we can't develop another Sam Shields. (Kalon Barnes)
A couple months ago, everyone seemed to think the sky was falling, but I already see this team as a better version of last year's squad, before we even know who we've been blessed with in the draft.
Should be a great time this season.
LambeauPlain
April 11, 2022 at 02:53 pm
I would like the front 7 of the D fortified this draft. There will be good prospects to do this at LB, Edge & S. Rather deep at all 3 and can get solid talent all 3 days.
DL will be more difficult and will have to use a 1st or 2nd rounder to land a top prospect, I think.
The Packers roster depth needs are aligned nicely with this draft.
jannesbjornson
April 11, 2022 at 04:09 pm
They brought Reed onboard, re-signed Campbell and adjusted for P . Smith. The top picks need to go to the offensive playmakers and the OT positions. Bring in veterans for the Edge.
greengold
April 11, 2022 at 07:55 pm
I disagree on that. There are phenomenal talents that could be so special. Adding a player like NE did back in the day with Ty Warren or Richard Seymour - I’ll never forget how badly I wanted those players to GB - next to Kenny Clark?
I could see adding one or two, depending how this shakes out.
22 WR Skyy Moore
28 DT Devonte Wyatt
53 WR Alec Pierce
59 OT Abraham Lucas
93 WR David Bell
132 EDGE Sam Williams
140 DE Michael Clemons
171 TE/H Chig Okonkwo
Did some study on the back half of this draft today, so I’ll just stop there, but this was handy… Regardless, I’d be thrilled if this was GB’s first 5 rounds. I mean, there’s no question the Packers would benefit greatly just with that, and, It was just a work in progress…
dobber
April 12, 2022 at 10:02 am
"I disagree on that. There are phenomenal talents that could be so special. "
I tent to agree: there are lots of ways to improve this team through the draft in those first two rounds. I'd hope that BG is flexible enough to recognize them in the context of team needs.
LambeauPlain
April 11, 2022 at 02:55 pm
Duplicate.
Johnblood27
April 11, 2022 at 07:02 pm
Lets not back up over mccarthy after tossing him under the bus here... by all means blast him for his stale offense, but...
TT shit the bed with his GM duties and roster building for 3 years before murph tore his attention away from sledding and relieved him of his duties.
The poor roster was more tts fault than mccarthy's with murph getting a primary assist in the shitshow.
dobber
April 11, 2022 at 10:57 am
"Love/Schmuck"
How'd you figure out my Tinder alias?
greengold
April 11, 2022 at 10:59 am
Style points awarded.
Since'61
April 11, 2022 at 11:55 am
Cookie!!! Thanks, Since ‘61
Coldworld
April 11, 2022 at 11:42 am
Then they started laughing when they realized we don’t have receivers and, because we paid him, we are giving him draftees and maybe a bargain redemption candidate.
Which players has MLF brought out the best in? Arguably Barry might have (or his team). Which offensive player has really broken through? Dillon? I’d argue LaFleur has held him back. EQ? MVS? Nijman? Perhaps Nijman but he then replaced him in the playoff game and I’d argue that’s the line coaches. Tonyan deserves his own credit, Adams was already there. Who broke out last year or the year before on O?
LaFleur brought some system improvement, but last year we saw more Rodgers type O than LaFleur’s supposed system than even in the prior year.
Oppy
April 11, 2022 at 05:54 pm
Playing devil's advocate, the argument would be that MLF brought out the best in Aaron Rodgers. Rodgers' mechanics were ugly and he was making some lousy decisions- and didn't seem to want to be bothered with admitting he had developed bad habits much less take the time to fix them- before LaFleur rode into town.
That'd be the argument. Realistically, it was probably Gutekunst who brought out the best in Aaron Rodgers by drafting Jordan Love. Rodgers was incensed by the sheer audacity of the team not waiting around for him to get his shit together.
Johnblood27
April 11, 2022 at 08:02 pm
you are on point oppy
greengold
April 12, 2022 at 04:56 am
I was not talking about anything other than player development - and that we’re just in a position now where we will start to see what he brings there.
Yeah, I like what I’ve seen from Jaire Alexander, Kenny Clark, the early returns on Elgton Jenkins, Allen Lazard, Aaron Jones… and now you cherry pick Tonyan as being self made..? You can’t be serious. Perhaps Nijman???
Wow.
Did he or did he not get the best out of Billy Turner for a time? Preston Smith?
He’s the HC, it’s his staff, his systems. Player development is huge, and we’re just starting to really see some great stuff. Jon Runyan…. I could go on. We’re seeing just the beginning of what he brings.
Replacing Nijman for the latest Playoff debacle left me stunned AND I STILL WANT TO KNOW WTF HAPPED THERE!!!??? The whole freaking mess that was that game??? WHAT THE ACTUAL F???
I’m not the least bit happy with many things I’ve seen regarding this clusterfu*k we’ve known at the hands of Aaron Rodgers and Mark Murphy… but I like LaFleur and recognize he’s been hogtied since taking the job. Sadly, I think Gutekunst has been too. Mark Murphy can’t get out of GB quick enough.
FFS, LaFleur wanted Darren Rizzi as his Special Teams coach…. He’s had some good successes, but, constantly undermined, IMO. His record should be way better. His QB consistently acting the rogue.
I’ve been heavily involved in Packers forums for decades. NEVER EVER seen Player Development cherry picked according to Coordinators like you’ve chosen to do here. “Player development under_____________ (Name the HC).” It’s his team, man. His staff. His players.
If you’re unwilling to give Matt LaFleur his proper due here, you might be biased.
Not every player is going to develop positively to contribute, but I like what I’ve seen in thus far in LaFleur’s player development. We’ll see.
HarryHodag
April 12, 2022 at 07:47 am
There really isn't conjecture. Why would the Packers hamstring themselves down the road financially with a ridiculous contract to Rodgers if Love was ready to go? Simple solution: goodbye Aaron, thanks for the draft picks, welcome to the Jordan Love future.
The team saves a boat load of money, gets enough draft picks to make them a contender in the future and Love takes over.
That didn't happen. That speaks volumes. He's been running the same offense for two season and he's not ready to go for season 3?
That is where my thoughts are.
LambeauPlain
April 11, 2022 at 04:05 pm
Drafting Coan in the 6th with your simulator would be a neat trick...since the Packers do not have a 6th rounder.
Coan's numbers last year were remarkably similar to his 2019 season at WI (injured for 2020). He will be an UDFA.
Love and Benkert are already far better than him.
HarryHodag
April 12, 2022 at 07:51 am
I stand corrected. They have three 7th round picks. It was sixth on the simulator. But golly gee, the world came to an end over that mistake, didn't it?
Coan will be an NFL qb somewhere. Many scouts said the offense at Wisconsin hurt him and he showed what he could do at Notre Dame.
And, of course, Love and Benkert would be better...since they already play in the NFL. That is why it's referred to as a......drum roll...project.
Have a nice day.
Packerfansupreme
April 11, 2022 at 10:55 am
If the packers take a QB anywhere higher than round 4 I'm starting a fire gutey petition
dobber
April 11, 2022 at 11:03 am
Not visiting the Packers, but I think he's going to be surprisingly good...may end up the best of this very mediocre lot when it's all said and done.
https://www.profootballrumors.com/2022/04/qb-matt-corral-to-visit-five-t...
Coldworld
April 11, 2022 at 11:32 am
Visiting is a poor indicator every year.
croatpackfan
April 11, 2022 at 01:48 pm
After you posted this article I watched some highlights of Jack Coan. I believe you are right, he can be very good prospect. His throwing mechanics are good and I think he has a lot of upside. He could be very good prospect to have for Tom Clements. The question I do not know the answer is if he is capable to speed up his game and read defenses much faster. His throws placements are very nice, leading receivers in right direction and looks like very often in the range where his receivers can catch them. Also, with decisions he made he show he has high football intelligence.
I'm with you, I believe he could be very nice addition to QB room.
(one example of few Highlights I watched https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6T7EEaMwAA&ab_channel=kielpro88)
LambeauPlain
April 11, 2022 at 03:07 pm
I am a big Badger fan and watched all of Coan's games while at WI. Hard pass. Benkert is already in development and better than Jack. I wish him well and expect he will be a UDFA somewhere...just not in GB.
Need those 3 7th round picks for ST help and hope one turns into a Driver or a Tauscher.
Oppy
April 11, 2022 at 06:11 pm
Not an endorsement of Coan, but its entirely possible that Benkert's NFL career is done after 2022. He's a 5th year QB who hasn't made a 53 man roster on cut down day.
Johnblood27
April 12, 2022 at 06:59 am
a fella can make a pretty good living on the practice squad these days ya kno...
it beats pumpin gas in oregon.
Coldworld
April 12, 2022 at 08:27 am
Deadly Doug Pederson made a heck of a career.
Leatherhead
April 12, 2022 at 08:56 am
I always called him Pus Arm Pederson. He had a body like an NFL QB. He obviously has the brain of an NFL QB. But that arm..........
greengold
April 12, 2022 at 08:51 am
Flynnie!
dobber
April 12, 2022 at 09:36 am
I tend to agree on Coan and Benkert. There was never much thrilling about Coan, although he certainly would've been better than Mertz when healthy.
That 3rd QB is in general an opportunity to try to cash a lottery ticket, though. At this stage, Benkert is a known...if they don't see him as being a contributor on the two-deep in the next year or so, I'd jettison him and look for a guy who can become that while they've got at least one year with both Love and ARod ahead of the next potential lottery ticket.