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Spread Offense vs Pro Style Quarterbacks in the NFL Draft

By Carl Cockerham

Sep 10, 2016; Clemson, SC, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) carries the ball during the second half against the Troy Trojans at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 10, 2016; Clemson, SC, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) carries the ball during the second half against the Troy Trojans at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 11, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (11) looks to pass against the Cleveland Browns during the second half at Lincoln Financial Field. The Philadelphia Eagles won 29-10. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (11) looks to pass against the Cleveland Browns during the second half at Lincoln Financial Field. The Philadelphia Eagles won 29-10. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

2016: Jared Goff vs Carson Wentz

Jared Goff came out of one of those Spread systems to throw for 4,714 yards 43 TDs and 13 INTs. He’s another guy with inflated numbers but I thought he might be different than the others. Goff started out in a pro style offense at California until a coaching change came.

But the No. 1 overall pick didn’t seamlessly transition to NFL football and was inactive for Week 1. Meanwhile, Carson Wentz, from little North Dakota and a pro style offense, balled out. This didn’t go the way either of these quarterback’s coaches planned.

Wentz, who used to panick in the pocket with pressure, was supposed to redshirt this year. Goff is the one that was supposed to start right away, creating a buzz in LA. But Wentz threw for 278 yards and two TDs in a win over the Cleveland Browns.

The Los Angeles Rams and the Philadelphia Eagles made big trades to move up to pick these two. And right now, it looks like first quarterback picked is losing out. If Goff isn’t better than Casey Keenum right now, it wasn’t worth the trade.

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