Alright. I'm Calling it Now. Baker is Going to be our pick. I already feel like I wrote a book the last few pages why. And the two main concerns for both are size and system. I feel most of us are over the size thing now.. so on to system.
Nick Fucking Foles just beat Tom Brady in the Superbowl...Doug Pederson is synonymous with the acronym RPO now. That's all you heard during the game was about Pedersons RPO offense. Since 2013, the run-pass option has taken off. “Pro-style” shouldn’t refer to formations, because
NFL and college offenses are now perhaps as similar as they’ve ever been. Primarily Spread offenses with half of the NFL in gun 50% or more now.
Pederson has stated where he originally picked up on utilizing the run-pass option in 2013 with the Chiefs and Alex Smith, under GM good ole John Dorsey. Alex Smith, Rodgers, Dak, Cam Newton, Wentz, Dalton, Roethlisberger, all benefit from RPO.
Kinda funny because when you look at that list, our front office and those making the decision, have ties with 4 out of the top 5 teams. Todd Haley was asked about what "system" he uses when he came here and he stated he didn't have one, but instead would and will continue to build his offense and system around the talent he has and what best suits them as well. Hm.
I think we can all agree Mayfield knows how to Run a spread based RPO and counter RPO system...Damn good.
Maybe I've watched the movie "the number 23" too many times and trying to connect too many dots. But going with my gut an saying I truly have a feeling it's going to be Mayfield.