Big Blue Huddle

Rick Spielman 'Very Concerned' About NFL Draft QB Class of 2025



Steve Palazzolo is joined by former Vikings GM Rick Spielman who isn't impressed with the QBs in the 2025 NFL Draft class – but still gives us his top 5 list, sleepers to know, and why he would make Travis Hunter a WR at the next level.

00:00 – Intro
02:22 – State of QB Class
03:40 – Quinn Ewers
07:05 – Carson Beck
09:35 – Garrett Nussmeier
12:37 – Shedeur Sanders
16:07 – Cam Ward
21:00 – Mailbag
23:00 – Sleepers
38:40 – Travis Hunter
42:35 – GM Draft Prep

Quinn Ewers is the gut I would go after.

Quote from: brownelvis54 on November 16, 2024, 08:19:14 PMQuinn Ewers is the gut I would go after.

Rick says he starts to see ghosts when the pocket gets messy

Quote from: MightyGiants on November 16, 2024, 08:22:21 PMRick says he starts to see ghosts when the pocket gets messy

I am more concerned about his injuries

Quote from: brownelvis54 on November 16, 2024, 08:29:20 PMI am more concerned about his injuries

that's another major issue

Quote from: brownelvis54 on November 16, 2024, 08:29:20 PMI am more concerned about his injuries

Why? He hasn't been seriously injured. I would prefer that hadn't missed a game or two the last two years but it's not like he's has multiple concussions, a torn ACL or a neck injury.

Hard pass on Ewers

Hard pass

Nussmeier, Beck, and Ewers aren't in my top 5 currently and I don't think they'll end there either.

It's gonna be Sanders, Ward, Milroe when all is said and done as the top three and the Giants, unless they revive with meaningless wins down the stretch will take one of those three.

Quote from: madbadger on November 16, 2024, 09:47:12 PMWhy? He hasn't been seriously injured. I would prefer that hadn't missed a game or two the last two years but it's not like he's has multiple concussions, a torn ACL or a neck injury.

I guess the argument would be that the college game is less rigorous and grueling than the pro game. A QB who has had multiple injuries in college, even if they're not devastating injuries, is less likely to suddenly be the model of health in his pro career. To my knowledge he has missed time due to injury in each of the past three years. That's just not a great pattern.

Furthermore, since it doesn't seem like the Giants are willing to acknowledge or admit that they're bad at keeping players healthy (and hence make significant changes), they probably should not be going after guys who already have shown a propensity for getting hurt before they even arrive here.

Ranking 'Wide Open' 2025 NFL QB Class w/ Dane Brugler



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Steve Palazzolo is joined by The Athletic's Dane Brugler who gives his top 5 QBs in the 2025 Class, sleepers to know, and his thoughts on how best to utilize Travis Hunter at the next level.

00:00 – Intro
01:05 – QB Class of 2025
03:55 – Carson Beck
07:00 – Shedeur Sanders
11:15 – Cam Ward
15:09 – Jalen Milroe
20:15 – Garrett Nussmeier
24:40 – Other QBs to Watch
26:05 – Dane's Sleepers
32:25 – Travis Hunter
38:50 – Mailbag
44:44 – Closing Thoughts

Mama said, "Betting on Carson Beck is like a box of chocolates..."

Quote from: Ed Vette on November 17, 2024, 08:20:22 AMMama said, "Betting on Carson Beck is like a box of chocolates..."

Listening to various reports on Beck, I get a strong sense if one was putting up or down arrows next to prospect's names there would be a double down arrow next to Beck's

Quote from: MightyGiants on November 17, 2024, 07:28:32 AMRanking 'Wide Open' 2025 NFL QB Class w/ Dane Brugler

9,834 views  Premiered Oct 25, 2024
Steve Palazzolo is joined by The Athletic's Dane Brugler who gives his top 5 QBs in the 2025 Class, sleepers to know, and his thoughts on how best to utilize Travis Hunter at the next level.

00:00 – Intro
01:05 – QB Class of 2025
03:55 – Carson Beck
07:00 – Shedeur Sanders
11:15 – Cam Ward
15:09 – Jalen Milroe
20:15 – Garrett Nussmeier
24:40 – Other QBs to Watch
26:05 – Dane's Sleepers
32:25 – Travis Hunter
38:50 – Mailbag
44:44 – Closing Thoughts

The man knows his stuff. He nailed Sanders with the pocket issues. I find that a common trait in some shorter QBs who will roll out to make plays and I wonder if the drift back is to see the field clearly or if it's just a bad habit that can be broken.

I think the Giants will take a long hard look at Carson Beck and Nussmeier. He may like Nussmeier as his top pick but the rest of the season will determine where he goes off. I think Milroe is going to rise in this draft. Who they face in competition is a huge factor in separation.

All that said, it's going to be hard to pass on Travis Hunter. I joked about it but this kid is elite. Picking Hunter and then having a QB plan, is the way a team may go with him.

Quote from: MightyGiants on November 17, 2024, 08:49:12 AMListening to various reports on Beck, I get a strong sense if one was putting up or down arrows next to prospect's names there would be a double down arrow next to Beck's

Time to address the elephant in the room. Do you think the Giants are ready to draft a QB who doesn't look the part?