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Re: Insight and prediction on Tajh and Draft
Feb 25, 2014, 11:24 PM
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The article for those who don't trust links and stuff
Sometimes the best quarterbacks are the ones with a chip on their shoulder. Tajh Boyd seems destined to be one of those players.
The Clemson quarterback put up huge numbers throughout his college career, topping 3,800 yards and 30 touchdowns in each of the past three seasons. He also showed great athleticism to rush for 1,129 yards and 25 touchdowns in that stretch.
He finished his career with 32 wins, tying Rodney Williams for the most in school history. This included wins over LSU in the Chick-fil-A Bowl and Ohio State in the Orange Bowl.
Unfortunately, he has generally failed to impress NFL scouts during the past few months and his stock in the draft continues to fall. The quarterback struggled at the Senior Bowl and did not improve much at the combine. Michael Marot of the Associated Press (h/t Lexington Herald-Leader) gave his assessment:
Boyd was timed at 4.84 seconds in the 40-yard dash, finishing ahead of eight of the 16 quarterbacks who ran Sunday, and looked inaccurate during the throwing part of the workouts. He'll need a much better showing at Clemson's pro day to restore some of the luster that was lost after he returned to school for his final college season.
Prior to the combine, CBSSports.com had Boyd listed as the No. 13 quarterback in the class and unlikely be selected before the seventh round. This rating might even be worse in the next update.
However, he is not allowing any of this negativity to affect him. According to Aaron Brenner of The Post and Courier, he believes the Senior Bowl was just a fluke compared to his overall career:
Peter Schrager of Fox Sports also points out that not everyone believed the performance was something to forget:
Interestingly, the playmaker has no regret about throwing at the combine. In fact, he told ESPN's Josina Anderson that he was actually disappointed some of the bigger names decided against it:
Teddy Bridgewater and Johnny Manziel decided to wait until their pro days to showcase their throwing ability. While their talent might have made Boyd look even worse by comparison, you have to love the quarterback's competitiveness.
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No matter the situation, Boyd always wants to go out and win. Whether this is part of a team or just individually, he always has that competitive spirit. This is a good thing that will help him at the next level.
While the quarterback is a bit undersized and lacks consistent accuracy, much of what makes NFL players successful is what happens between the ears. The mental aspect of playing the position is key and he has the intelligence and toughness needed to be a leader for whichever team is fortunate enough to draft him.
Bleacher Report's Aaron Nagler is one person who believes Boyd could be successful depending on where he ends up being drafted:
One possible landing spot is the San Francisco 49ers, which will be looking to add depth behind Colin Kaepernick. Taylor Price of 49ers.com discussed Boyd with Bleacher Report's Matt Miller:
I think Tajh Boyd would be a good fit.
He’s shown some running ability, has the downfield arm; needs to work on his mechanics especially on quick, underneath routes.
He seems to have the physical attributes that fit with what the 49ers have done (at quarterback).
Adding in his physical skill set and willingness to compete, Boyd has plenty of potential in the NFL. At the very least, he could be a formidable backup who can come in for short doses and help his team win games.
All that is really needed at this point is an opportunity. While some might think Boyd can go undrafted, chances are greater that someone will be willing to take a chance in one of the later rounds.
Whichever organization is smart enough to grab him will get a quality player that will only get better and could truly make an impact down the line.
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Re: Insight and prediction on Tajh and Draft
Feb 25, 2014, 11:54 PM
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Tajh will go 1st Pick 2nd Rd to the Houston Texans
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Re: Insight and prediction on Tajh and Draft
Feb 25, 2014, 11:58 PM
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i hope you are right, i think he nuk, Andre Johnson, and arian foster/Ben Tate in Bill O'Brian's system would be orgasmic, but i realistically think highest is 3rd round lowest 5th. prob to some #### team like the browns, jags, or raiders, its a shame but hopefully he will get his chance to prove himself!
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Re: Insight and prediction on Tajh and Draft
Feb 26, 2014, 12:43 AM
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He will go 2nd rd if Clowney is selected 1st Pick. But if available texans could opt to take Carr.
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Re: Insight and prediction on Tajh and Draft
Feb 26, 2014, 12:51 AM
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yeah i see where you're coming from but the texans could probably wait until the early 4th or trade into the late 3rd to get Tajh, their second pick will most likely be on the Oline
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As a Texans fan I find that laughable
Feb 26, 2014, 1:03 AM
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Nothing against Tajh, but he isn't a 2nd round pick and won't be going to the Texans. I hope he finds success wherever he lands though.
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Re: As a Texans fan I find that laughable
Feb 26, 2014, 8:41 AM
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Nothing against Tajh but watching him in the Senior Bowl and throw at the combine, I don't believe he'll start for an extended period of time in the NFL. I love what he did for CU but just being realistic.
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Re: Re: As a Texans fan I find that laughable
Feb 26, 2014, 9:31 AM
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I'm just hoping he sticks in the league for awhile, who knows? If he goes to the right situation, with a coach that can help him on his footwork and decison making mabye he could developed into something, I think he could have a similar career to a guy like Tavarius Jackson, a solid back-up, who can win in a spot start... It just seems that it would be hard for a QB that played so well in college in a predominantly passing offense could not at least have a little success at the next level...
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Re: As a Texans fan I want to ask what happened to them
Feb 26, 2014, 1:53 PM
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last year? JUst curious. I dont follow them alll that closely. Everyone thought they would be good and they were not. Just wondering what happened
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Re: Insight and prediction on Tajh and Draft
Feb 26, 2014, 10:37 AM
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no homer, imo....murray goes before boyd.
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Wouldnt bet on it dawg Tajh has more
Feb 26, 2014, 10:40 AM
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Back up value for a specific type of team. Murray doesn't he a generic pro style QB not sayin he wont make it just saying Tajh goes sooner.
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