Makes sense. Everyone already knew Geno was the #1 QB in the draft. The question was just if it was worth a top overall pick. And Most still say no.
EJ Manuel will end up being a steal if he drops to the third.
I prefer the NFL.com article though;
http://www.nfl.com/combine/story/0ap...ins-status-quo
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Rising stocks
EJ Manuel, QB, Florida State: Manuel continued to ride the momentum he generated at the Senior Bowl, where he took home Most Outstanding Player honors. He ran the second-fastest 40-yard dash among the quarterbacks (4.65) and put together a consistent passing session during the field workout. Manuel struggled to repeat the same delivery and footwork on college tape, but he was much more consistent in both areas during the workout. During the fall, I didn't talk to any NFL evaluators who had him higher than the third round, but now there's talk that he will come off the board by the middle of Round 2.
Tavon Austin, WR, West Virginia: This explosive playmaker was the star of the day. He didn't quite run as fast as Texas wide receiver Marquise Goodman (4.27), but his time of 4.34 created quite a buzz in the building. Additionally, I loved his combination of explosiveness and preciseness as a route runner during the field workout. Despite his lack of ideal size (5-foot-8 1/2, 174 pounds), he has shown enough to warrant a first-round selection. The Pittsburgh Steelers have a multitude of needs to fill on the defensive side of the ball, but I would think Austin has to be in the discussion for their selection at No. 17. He would be an outstanding candidate to replace Mike Wallace (should he depart via free agency).
Status quo
Geno Smith, QB, West Virginia: Smith arrived at the combine as the top quarterback in this year's draft, and nothing has changed following his performance on the field. Smith started off the day with the fastest QB 40 time (4.59) and finished it with a solid field workout. I watched a few more of his games in the last two days, and I was disappointed in his footwork. I didn't see any of those same issues during Sunday's session. It's obvious he has worked hard to correct his flaws in this area.
Cordarrelle Patterson, WR, Tennessee: Patterson did nothing to disappoint during his time on the Lucas Oil Stadium turf. He ran a 4.42 40, despite having a slight stumble at the 10-yard mark. (He found another gear over the final 20 yards of the test.) During the field workout, Patterson didn't "wow," but he showed impressive burst, the ability to quickly get in/out of his break and reliable hands. This draft doesn't contain a surefire stud at wide receiver in the mold of A.J. Green or Julio Jones, but Patterson has the potential to develop into a Pro Bowl-caliber pass catcher.
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They also list Matt Scott as a sleeper. A guy Jaguars have been looking at due to our QB coach's familiarity.