The three greatest names within the 2023 NFL Draft — projected prime 10 quarterbacks Bryce Younger, C.J. Stroud, and Will Levis — spoke with the media Friday on the mix, and it was electrical. No, no, it wasn’t, however soccer followers held on each phrase. No, no, they didn’t. It was fairly customary fare, however let’s fake it was wonderful so that you’ll preserve studying.

I’m going to present fast CliffsNotes of every prospect’s feedback, and hope their sound bytes are as thrilling as watching them play. (Effectively minus, Levis. He appears to be a greater spokesman than a QB, and since we’re right here, I’ll begin with him.)

Will Levis consuming his personal Kool-Support

I’ll simply throw this on the market, and should you prefer it, take it, and should you don’t, don’t.

“Yeah, I imply, my purpose is to win greater than anyone,” Levis stated. “I wish to be the best of all time. Like, you’re loopy should you don’t assume that means.”

Comprehensible. It’s form of an “If I don’t say it, who will?” sort of method. Anybody who watched Kentucky final 12 months thinks he’s delusional, over-confident, or each. If Stroud and Younger had his bodily attributes, we’d be viewing these two as can’t-miss 1-2 picks like Andrew Luck-Robert Griffin III. (I do know, however on the time, and even within the first 12 months, they appeared destined for Canton.)

The factor is Levis is aware of his body and arm energy are elite. Right here’s why he’s throwing on the mix.

“As a result of I’ve acquired a cannon, and I wish to present it off.”

Alright, man, put it away. We get it. He reiterated his self-confidence a number of instances, however Carson Wentz nonetheless thinks he’s a starter, in order that solely will get you to date. Levis wants to enhance as a quarterback, not an athlete, and the way in which to do this is with added stay reps. Like taking part in within the Wildcats’ bowl sport, which he didn’t.

C.J. Stroud’s QB inspirations are… one thing

There’s one thing off in regards to the Buckeye sign caller, and I can’t work out what it’s. When requested who he compares himself to, Stroud stated Michael Vick, Deshaun Watson, and Joe Burrow. I wish to make clear that Stroud was speaking about play kinds, not personalities.

“(Michael Vick) impressed me not solely to be athletic and use my athleticism, however as a black quarterback, to remain within the pocket and throw the ball. That’s one thing he was very underrated in.”

Truthful sufficient. I disagree with the pocket passing factor however OK.

“I look as much as DeShaun Watson,” — oh my lor— “…as somebody I really feel like I’ve an identical taking part in fashion to.” Phew.

The honesty is famous. Although it will’ve been good for his media coach to steer him away from Watson and Vick. Stroud additionally stated he wished he had proven off his legs extra in school. But he praised Burrow for “having the ability to create, not being the quickest man however having the ability to lengthen performs.”

Stroud needs he ran extra but in addition isn’t the quickest man like Joey Brr? This is the reason the mix is a waste of time. Guys reply so many questions, numerous which don’t portend to something necessary, and find yourself speaking in circles or contradicting themselves.

I like Stroud’s sport, however there are uncommon spurts when he seems to be like a special QB, and so they occur simply sufficient to depart soccer followers confused. I’m nonetheless confused.

Bryce Younger is 21 occurring 41

Younger is my decide for the Baker-Mayfield-barrage-of-endorsements award. He had first rate timing within the Dr. Pepper adverts, and is about as polished as a 21-year-old as you’re going to seek out.

Right here’s his reply to Peter King looking for a brand new approach to ask the identical query about his measurement that everybody has requested him.

“Once more, I’ve been this measurement, respectively, my complete life. I do know who I’m. I do know what I can do. For me, I feel it’s honest. Everybody can speculate and ask no matter questions are crucial, however I’m going to proceed to manage what I can management. I’m going to maintain working my hardest and put myself in good place. I’m assured in myself. I do know what I can do. I’m simply excited to get to that subsequent stage.”

Younger is being as good as he can about it, however I wouldn’t be shocked if on the within he’s daydreaming about choking out the subsequent lanyard-wearing media member to ask him if he patterns himself like Drew Brees and Russell Wilson.

Can we please let this play out? No staff goes to be deterred from choosing Younger within the prime 5, so if his measurement finally ends up being an issue, we’ll discover out quickly sufficient.