Kurt Warner's 2026 Study Ball Series

[Merlin]

One thing that is not discussed about Drew Allar is how bad his coaching was at Penn State.

I definitely did not like his coaching. I'm not averse to any of the QBs in this class, not even Simpson. I just don't want to overdraft the QB in terms of value spent.

Whoever they go with, we're probably going to need to take a shot on a QB who a lot of people don't like in the role. It's gonna be a dude with all kinds of questions no matter who they take.

 

[Memphis Ram]

One thing that is not discussed about Drew Allar is how bad his coaching was at Penn State. Remember they fired their HC even though he still had like 50 million left on the contract. There were major issues on that coaching staff and with the HC in particular.

Allar has all the tools... This is where the NFL not having developmental leagues is an issue. Just like Warner, he could use some time in the minors learning the position.

Now this is the kid I've talked myself into for this draft class and I really wouldn't mind if the Rams used a day two selection on him since they are picking at the bottom of these rounds (preferably 3rd round).

Sure, he hasn't played as well as some have thought he might, but questions about the coaching (for him and other underachieving Penn State players) isn't the only thing. He got hurt early and only played in 6 games his senior season. Maybe he would have stayed the same. But, maybe he could have steadily improved and been in the running for a top 10 or so selection. We just don't know.

But, if any QB is worth taking a shot on after round one it's this kid.

 

[Memphis Ram]

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[OnceARam]

But, if any QB is worth taking a shot on after round one it's this kid.

Yup. The kid`s talent (completely unrealized talent) is off the charts, elite. To me he looks like a puppy - like a German Shepard who`s feet are too big and he keeps tripping over them.

 

[Tano]

Yup. The kid`s talent (completely unrealized talent) is off the charts, elite. To me he looks like a puppy - like a German Shepard who`s feet are too big and he keeps tripping over them.

That's spot on.

His feet moves way too much.

 

[jrry32]

Now this is the kid I've talked myself into for this draft class and I really wouldn't mind if the Rams used a day two selection on him since they are picking at the bottom of these rounds (preferably 3rd round).

Sure, he hasn't played as well as some have thought he might, but questions about the coaching (for him and other underachieving Penn State players) isn't the only thing. He got hurt early and only played in 6 games his senior season. Maybe he would have stayed the same. But, maybe he could have steadily improved and been in the running for a top 10 or so selection. We just don't know.

But, if any QB is worth taking a shot on after round one it's this kid.

There have been many Drew Allars over the past 10-20 years. They have consistently not panned out. Pass.

 

[Ranma]

There have been many Drew Allars over the past 10-20 years. They have consistently not panned out. Pass.

True. Jeff George, Ryan Leaf & JaMarcus Russell come to mind. However, unlike those other fellows, we can get our very own version without using the first overall pick. What a bargain!

 

[Memphis Ram]

There have been many Drew Allars over the past 10-20 years. They have consistently not panned out. Pass.

How many of those Drew Allars were rushed into a starting lineup way before they were ready?

How many had the opportunity to be coached by someone like Sean McVay and his staff AND sit and watch someone like Matt Stafford?

How many actually stayed in school for 4 years and didn't have character and/or maturity issues?

How many relied too much on their legs?

The 2027 QB Draft class should be better, but even some of those guys don't have this kid's tools.

But, more importantly, if the Rams have the success they expect to have and are selecting at the bottom the 1st round next year, they won't even have a chance at those top guys.

Besides, Non-Drew Allars bust, too. Even those deemed worthy by the masses to be selected in the 1st round.

 

[jrry32]

How many of those Drew Allars were rushed into a starting lineup way before they were ready?

How many had the opportunity to be coached by someone like Sean McVay and his staff AND sit and watch someone like Matt Stafford?

How many actually stayed in school for 4 years and didn't have character and/or maturity issues?

How many relied too much on their legs?

The 2027 QB Draft class should be better, but even some of those guys don't have this kid's tools.

But, more importantly, if the Rams have the success they expect to have and are selecting at the bottom the 1st round next year, they won't even have a chance at those top guys.

Besides, Non-Drew Allars bust, too. Even those deemed worthy by the masses to be selected in the 1st round.

Sure, other QBs bust. But the point I'm making is that the Allars of the past 10-20 years have almost never panned out. When guys with all the tools fall outside the first round, there's a good reason for it.