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Originally Posted by Woodsponge Chuckpants
I agree about getting a guy with "it" and that is "clutch." It's the most important things in a pro QB. Matt Ryan had those characteristics in college and they are really showing this year. Those things go hand in hand with leadership. Out of the big three QBs, Wilson is #1 in those areas.
However, Glennon's stock is rising and he is better in those areas than all three of them.
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Not so fast there Chuckie.
As it's been mentioned a couple times, Glennon has a problem with trying to force the ball into his receivers. He's turnover/interception prone because of it and it's been a big flag on his game the past two years. That's why he's been considered a mid-rounder. He/they/NC State recently beat Top Ten Florida State and everyone suddenly noticed him, but he's continuing to play like he always has in forcing the ball.
Since you mentioned CBS, they actually had a recent article on Glennon stating that the Florida State game may have artificially elevated his stock.:
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Glennon wasn't able to help himself in this contest, however, as the 6-5, 232 pounder struggled to escape pressure and too often failed to pull the trigger when he did have receivers open downfield. Glennon was sacked in the endzone for a safety in the second quarter and shortly thereafter fumbled after another sack. It was Glennon's third turnover of the first half and helped Virginia take a 16-0 lead into halftime.
Scouts love Glennon's size and arm strength. His experience in head coach Tom O'Brien's pro-style offense is also a significant plus. For as statistically impressive as Glennon was against the Tar Heels last week, however, two of his five touchdowns were the result of coverage lapses (32, 83 yarders) and, frankly, his day could have been even more impressive had his passes been more accurate. Glennon completed "just" 29 of his 52 passes (55.7%) against the Tar Heels, often forcing his receivers to adjust and ruining some opportunities to gain additional yardage after the catch. He also threw two interceptions in this contest.
The same inconsistent ball placement was on display against Virginia. At halftime, Glennon had completed 11 of 22 passes for just 95 yards and he didn't lead the Wolfpack into the redzone until midway through the fourth quarter. By that time, Virginia owned a commanding 26-0 lead.
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He's basically the same guy he's always been and will require a bit of coaching at the next level to make him understand ball placement and coverage. He's still pretty much a mid-rounder IMO, though he does have the size and arm to justify a 4th round pick or so on him. A little bit like Ricky Stanzi at the same level, though by his senior year, Stanzi had the inconsistencies in his passes under control and also put together a better W-L resume than Glennon has.