🏈 Todd McShay calls AJ McCarron 'third tier' at same time QB executes flawless TD drive (video)

[BAMANEWSBOT]

"I think you get into third-tier quarterbacks when you talk about AJ McCarron."



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[Rolltide24]

My question is, how many of the QB's excelling in "the League" right now coming out of college are the tier 1 type? Would Tannehill (sp?) Manuel, Dalton, Luck, Flacco, Bradford, and Locker be considered tier 1 in this years college QB class?

 

[riz]

I was laughing the whole time this was happening. It was just perfect.

 

[JoshB]

My question is, how many of the QB's excelling in "the League" right now coming out of college are the tier 1 type? Would Tannehill (sp?) Manuel, Dalton, Luck, Flacco, Bradford, and Locker be considered tier 1 in this years college QB class?

Luck would be a tier 1 player in any draft.

 

[bama alum]

Well, they all sure as hell thought Bradford would be one.

 

[bamaledge]

Uckfay ooyay Todd Mcstank. He can kiss AJ's 3 rings.

 

[cjaytch]

Seems like that Tom Brady guy wasn't a "teir 1" coming out of college either.....

 

[PhillyGirl]

What can AJ possibly do to impress anyone at this point? He breaks records, he wins championships, he has amazing games, he is a leader of men .. Dude needs to foil a terrorist attack, cure AIDS, or something crazy to get the respect he deserves.

 

[Kirk Van de Graaff]

Well if ya look at History, Bama hasn't produced that many"Tier 1 QB" just winners. (Namath 1st rounder, Stabler 2nd rounder, Starr 17th rounder and Todd 1st rounder). I have a feeling AJ will do just fine in the NFL. I hope its not with the Jags. LOL.

 

[bamafan4ever]

What can AJ possibly do to impress anyone at this point? He breaks records, he wins championships, he has amazing games, he is a leader of men .. Dude needs to foil a terrorist attack, cure AIDS, or something crazy to get the respect he deserves.

Yeah, I don't get it. The good thing is, he will have an opportunity to prove himself even more well before next Spring. AJ is a winner and he will do well for himself.

 

[bamafan4ever]

Well if ya look at History, Bama hasn't produced that many"Tier 1 QB" just winners. (Namath 1st rounder, Stabler 2nd rounder, Starr 17th rounder and Todd 1st rounder). I have a feeling AJ will do just fine in the NFL. I hope its not with the Jags. LOL.

The Jags! Noooo. The Browns.....noooooooo. I hope not anyway!!

 

[JoshB]

Would be nice to see AJ get drafted by a team with a solid veteran QB so he can learn and then eventually take over the reigns like Aaron Rodgers did just without the Brett Favre drama.

 

[tidentrue]

Would be nice to see AJ get drafted by a team with a solid veteran QB so he can learn and then eventually take over the reigns like Aaron Rodgers did just without the Brett Favre drama.

New England Maybe?

 

[JoshB]

I think they have their guy in Mallet but yeah that would be interesting. AJ likes to spread the wealth with the ball like Brady does.

 

[bama alum]

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...er&utm_campaign=alabama-crimson-tide-football (video link included)

AJ McCarron's draft stock always makes for an interesting debate among college football fans and NFL scouts. Some say he's more of a game manager and reminds them of an Alex Smith, while others look at his on the field accomplishments and think he could thrive at the next level.


One person who believes in his ability happens to be his girlfriend, Katherine Webb. Shocker, right? During Alabama's 48-7 romp over Kentucky, ESPN's NFL draft expert, Todd McShay, gave his thoughts on the Alabama signal-caller, and Webb didn't take his criticism too kindly, as she laughed it off on Twitter (h/t College Spun):

You have to love a woman who defends her loved ones.


So, what did McShay say exactly? While gently praising all of his accomplishments, McShay was setting up the bomb toward the end by labeling McCarron a third tier quarterback.

Ouch.


To be fair, McShay does have a point with all of the talented quarterbacks eligible for the draft next year. Teddy Bridgewater may end up being the first overall pick. Brett Hundley is loved by the majority of the NFL draft community. Marcus Mariota is rising up draft boards with every touchdown he scores for Oregon. That doesn't include Johnny Manziel, Aaron Murray, Tajh Boyd and even Zach Mettenberger or Derek Carr.


The competition is steep and McCarron doesn't have the skill set that jumps off the screen.


However, Webb should be happy to know that draft experts are wrong all the time. Brett Favre was drafted in the second round. Dan Fouts was picked up in the third round. Some guy named Tom Brady? He was one of the last selections in the sixth round.
It's not where you're picked, it's what you do with your shot to make an NFL roster.


Good news is that McCarron will get that shot to make an impact in the NFL and prove McShay wrong.

 

[BAMANEWSBOT]

Todd McShay describes A.J. McCarron as "third-tier" while McCarron leads Alabama on an 80-yard touchdown drive.

ESPN NFL Draft* analyst Todd McShay decided to share his views on the 2014 NFL Draft prospects of Alabama starting quarterback A.J. McCarron during the ESPN telecast of Alabama's 48-7 disemboweling of Kentucky on Saturday night.* McShay decided to use the time to downplay McCarron's draft prospects, calling him a "third-tier quarterback."As McShay's criticism was happening, McCarron was leading Alabama down meticulously the field in an 80-yard, four-play drive for a touchdown, which was as textbook as textbook can get.Here's the video of the segment, as McCarron quietly pwns McShay.And here's Katherine Webb joining in the pwnage.LOL at that draft analysis during that last TD #really— Katherine Webb (@_KatherineWebb) October 13, 2013AL.com has a transcript of McShay's comments, interspersed with McCarron's actions on the field. McShay's comments seem even more awkward in this format.One thing that's proba...

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[Bamadrill]

Yep he is just a tier 3 QB with three maybe four National Championship rings.

 

[PhillyGirl]

ESPN NFL Draft* analyst Todd McShay decided to share his views on the 2014 NFL Draft prospects of Alabama starting quarterback A.J. McCarron during the ESPN telecast of Alabama's 48-7 disemboweling of Kentucky on Saturday night.* McShay decided to use the time to downplay McCarron's draft prospects, calling him a "third-tier quarterback."As McShay's criticism was happening, McCarron was leading Alabama down meticulously the field in an 80-yard, four-play drive for a touchdown, which was as textbook as textbook can get.Here's the video of the segment, as McCarron quietly pwns McShay.And here's Katherine Webb joining in the pwnage.LOL at that draft analysis during that last TD #really— Katherine Webb (@_KatherineWebb) October 13, 2013AL.com has a transcript of McShay's comments, interspersed with McCarron's actions on the field. McShay's comments seem even more awkward in this format.One thing that's proba...

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LOL couldn't have been more perfect timing. It is also interesting that Webb was so quick and meticulous to jump to AJ's defense: guess they re still friends! :tennis:

 

[Duder]

I totally disagree. AJ is consistent, good leader and there aren't many throws he can't make. Are there better? Sure. But not many

 

[UAgrad93]

It all goes into what a organization wants in the end. Like Duder said, are there some better? Yes. Look at how CNS recruits and that is how a pro organization looks at drafting. CNS goes after the player that has the skills best suited for us. To many, Eddie Lacy was the BEST running back available in the draft last year, and yet, he falls down the board to the 4th best back. We see all of our guys as the best at their position, but these draft guys like Kiper and McShay don't look through the Crimson glasses. All they are doing is guessing! AJ may not have the mobility of a Bridgewater, Mariota, or Manziel, but the kid does have heart, leadership, a gunslingers mentality, the drive to go win games, that air of confidence/cockiness that is needed, and some damn good ball skills that get overlooked because he doesn't have to throw it 50 times a game for his team to win. I want him to go to a place where he isn't thrust into action because the team sucks so bad. I'd like for him to go to a place like Aaron Rodgers did and then take over the reigns.