Kyle McCord to NFL Draft

[Cusefan69]

Yeah combines don't make or break the QBs. I would wager that the slightest anticipation issues are more attributed to McCord first time passing to these WRs and not being familiar with depth of routes and breaks versus his own guys or even from east/west shrine when he had the week to toss the rock with the same receivers.
GMs will watch game tapes, maybe sit on some interviews, see how McCord after is given some instructions/plays can put it on the chalk board and stuff.
I think McCord still is a 2nd round and maybe end of first round grab.

 

[orangenauburn]

I love McCord but just some context here.

Palmer is McCord’s trainer.
Palmer has done this in the past about guys he’s trained most notably Deshawn Watson

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Watson was legit before his issues arose in Houston then his freefall in Cleveland

 

[MamesJungro]

So I noticed a bit on that anticipation point but moreso because it surprised me. He threw all season to guys before they were out of breaks. I wonder if it was just from not working with these guys as much or he was trying to have it be more tight sideline throws vs. some of the other guys.

Agree. I was so impressed with what he did all year.

 

[Orangepace]

Says an awful lot to tie himself to OhSt in the open interviews. Complimentary in substance to Nixon. As a Cuse fan, I think he deserves ring of honor, but after this interview, no. Respect the heck out of Kyle and hope he goes high. But I’d rather he showed legit gratitude to Fran and his Cuse time.

 

[Irt4su]

One more year!!!

 

[Cusefan69]

So I listened to a chunk of the video and would say no issues. The reporters asked him about OSU so he kinda needs to talk about it and second if you are trying to highlight your strengths and experiences, it's understandable in McCords context to include that he was a starter also at a top 4 program at one time. Now if on draft day he doesn't represent from Syracuse and stuff, then I could understand some Syracuse fans being miffed but from what I saw on tape it's fine.

 

[Irishsecra1]

I was not offended. He has said in numerous articles and interviews in the past how incredibly grateful he was to have come to Syracuse.
And we were incredibly lucky that he came to SU.
That being said, he would be stupid not to highlight that he has been successful at 2 different football programs. Ohio State just won the national championship and he spent the majority of his football time there.
These interviews are all about selling himself and his abilities to NFL teams.
It is not about highlighting his gratitude to Syracuse.

 

[dasher]

Says an awful lot to tie himself to OhSt in the open interviews. Complimentary in substance to Nixon. As a Cuse fan, I think he deserves ring of honor, but after this interview, no. Respect the heck out of Kyle and hope he goes high. But I’d rather he showed legit gratitude to Fran and his Cuse time.

He was answering questions and the questions were mostly about Ohio St. Not about Syracuse. He has said that transferring to Syracuse was the best decision of his life. Good enough for me.

 

[mustacheovich]

Says an awful lot to tie himself to OhSt in the open interviews. Complimentary in substance to Nixon. As a Cuse fan, I think he deserves ring of honor, but after this interview, no. Respect the heck out of Kyle and hope he goes high. But I’d rather he showed legit gratitude to Fran and his Cuse time.

 

[SuFTW]

Says an awful lot to tie himself to OhSt in the open interviews. Complimentary in substance to Nixon. As a Cuse fan, I think he deserves ring of honor, but after this interview, no. Respect the heck out of Kyle and hope he goes high. But I’d rather he showed legit gratitude to Fran and his Cuse time.

What a bad take. Watch again with context in mind.

 

[GoSU96]

Says an awful lot to tie himself to OhSt in the open interviews. Complimentary in substance to Nixon. As a Cuse fan, I think he deserves ring of honor, but after this interview, no. Respect the heck out of Kyle and hope he goes high. But I’d rather he showed legit gratitude to Fran and his Cuse time.

Oh boy, that’s what you got out of that?

 

[GoSU96]

I hope not for Kyle’s sake.

 

[Qbobby]

I have liked that fact that everyone has been talking about Jaxson Dart and some of the other guys and Kyle stuff has been pretty quiet overall. This time of year everything is inverted. The more one guy gets talked up, the less likely he goes high, as teams are going to want to misdirect and push guys they aren't interested in so they guy they actually like is there when they want him.

Same with Sanders. As much as I think he has bust potential, they way there are reports about his "attitude" and such screams that teams are talking him down with the hope that he was drop in the draft.

 

[Libero2]

I have liked that fact that everyone has been talking about Jaxson Dart and some of the other guys and Kyle stuff has been pretty quiet overall. This time of year everything is inverted. The more one guy gets talked up, the less likely he goes high, as teams are going to want to misdirect and push guys they aren't interested in so they guy they actually like is there when they want him.

Same with Sanders. As much as I think he has bust potential, they way there are reports about his "attitude" and such screams that teams are talking him down with the hope that he was drop in the draft.

It’s called smokescreen season for a reason. More than anything else, it’s almost certainly about what you aren’t hearing than what you are. I’ve also learned the most true reports and rumors seem to come out in the first few days of senior bowl week. This is like 5 or 6 years in a row some key “rumors” dropped in the first few days of senior bowl/last couple of the shrine, and then somebody gets drafted by said rumored team. It’s almost like everyone is open and giddy about prospects and then by day 3 remember/realize “oh crap, I don’t want anyone to know I want this guy” and the chatter disappears…

Who was getting a ton of buzz then? Kyle McCord. Who hasn’t been talked about by nearly anybody since? Kyle McCord….

 

[CbusCuse]

Man McCord interviews well. Love that whole thing. I'd take him in the second round if i was an NFL franchise. I'd love for him to lead my team in every way. There is very little risk with him as a QB. I think he does really well in the NFL.

 

[CbusCuse]

I hope not for Kyle’s sake.

Nice. If you don't want to watch that entire clip, just start at the 5:45 mark. I'm predicting McCord second round as well.

 

[RF2044]

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#4 in this ranking, FWIW.

 

[David321]

We all know how Kyle really feels about both Ohio State and Syracuse, he has already said in the past all we will ever need to know on the subject. He's selling himself right now so he can be drafted as high as possible, which is smart.

 

[Toga]

It’s called smokescreen season for a reason. More than anything else, it’s almost certainly about what you aren’t hearing than what you are. I’ve also learned the most true reports and rumors seem to come out in the first few days of senior bowl week. This is like 5 or 6 years in a row some key “rumors” dropped in the first few days of senior bowl/last couple of the shrine, and then somebody gets drafted by said rumored team. It’s almost like everyone is open and giddy about prospects and then by day 3 remember/realize “oh crap, I don’t want anyone to know I want this guy” and the chatter disappears…

Who was getting a ton of buzz then? Kyle McCord. Who hasn’t been talked about by nearly anybody since? Kyle McCord….

 

[IthacaMatt]

That throw you keep saying was 55 yards was probably really 60-65 when you count the angle going from point A to point B. Anyway people here overrate arm strength all the time.

What was crazy about the practices was his spin rate and advanced metrics like that put him in the top 5-10% of current NFL starters. I think he's going to be a surprise.

 

[IthacaMatt]

Man McCord interviews well. Love that whole thing. I'd take him in the second round if i was an NFL franchise. I'd love for him to lead my team in every way. There is very little risk with him as a QB. I think he does really well in the NFL.

He needs a clean pocket. He is not as athletic as a lot of dual threat guys.

 

[CbusCuse]

He needs a clean pocket. He is not as athletic as a lot of dual threat guys.

Yeah he’s not perfect. He’s not a guy who’s going to escape the pocket and pick up positive yards with his legs in the NFL. That is his only significant down side. But he is smart in the pocket. He has good foot work. He can get rid of the ball fast and accurate. He can be in the pocket and scan his options under pressure without getting too anxious. He’s under control. If gets out of the pocket he can be accurate on the run. He’s definitely a guy they will want to blitz. You give him time and he’s going to hit somebody on the money. There will be some adjustment to the NFL speed and pressure, but I think he’ll overcome. He’s got the smarts and determination to do it. His game is really very Manning’ish or Brady’esque. No wheels but he’s very accurate, has fantastic timing and anticipation and really good touch. But just as important, he has those intangibles of great determination, work ethic, leadership and will never give up.

I just don’t see how at the very least a few teams don’t see it this way as well. He’s certainly not going later than the third and honestly I don’t think that a first round surprise is completely not in the cards. Probably not likely, but certainly possible.

 

[xc84]

He needs a clean pocket. He is not as athletic as a lot of dual threat guys.

but he's a lot better passer than a lot of "dual threat" guys.

 

[IthacaMatt]

but he's a lot better passer than a lot of "dual threat" guys.

I agree, by a mile. He throws at an elite rate for an NFL QB. That's what I was saying in another post in this thread.

 

[orange_in_VA]

He needs a clean pocket. He is not as athletic as a lot of dual threat guys.