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Mutts · May 10th, 2005, 10:01 AM

I'm excited about this one. I've targeted McPherson in 2 drafts now, and finally decided that pick 2.4 of the Frenzy draft is the place to take him. A risk to be sure, and a risk most in the fantasy football world don't seem to be willing to take this high, but I believe his potential is beyond any that has come through in a long, long time.

McPherson is not only an incredible athlete, but also an incredible Quarterback. In his short stints at FSU and the AFL, he has shown the agility and quickness of Michael Vick and the accuracy of Peyton Manning. His arm strength has no comparison in the NFL - while working out for Haslett and the Saints, this 20 year old kid stood flat footed, legs shoulder width apart, and threw the ball 70 yards in the air without taking a single step. That, my friends, is simply incredible!

Steve DeBerg, McPherson's AFL coach, said that McPherson has as much talent as anyone he has ever seen. "He is a taller version of Michael Vick" said DeBerg. That comment led one NFL scout at the combine to remark that the comparison to Vick "was an insult" to McPherson, because "his arm is much stronger than that".

Because of off the field problems, Adrian has not played alot of top level football. He has some mental development ahead of him, but when you consider the person standing in front of him is Aaron Brooks - there's not alot to overcome on his way to the starting job. I understand the theft admission and gambling allegations pose the aforementioned risks, but I also recognize that the kid was 17 years old at the time. I just can't put too much weight in mistakes made at that age, because 10 years ago I was doing some pretty stupid things as well. I think he's going to grab the opportunity in front of him and run with it.

As I said, I love the pick. In fact, even if Alex Smith or Aaron Rodgers were available here I would have taken McPherson (or traded down to take him later). Favre likely has only a year or two left in him, and I'm glad to add McPherson to my young QB stable of Boller and Henson!

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May 10th, 2005, 10:01 AM	#1
Mutts General Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Bloomington, Indiana Posts: 3,026	2.4 QB Adrian McPherson New Orleans I'm excited about this one. I've targeted McPherson in 2 drafts now, and finally decided that pick 2.4 of the Frenzy draft is the place to take him. A risk to be sure, and a risk most in the fantasy football world don't seem to be willing to take this high, but I believe his potential is beyond any that has come through in a long, long time. McPherson is not only an incredible athlete, but also an incredible Quarterback. In his short stints at FSU and the AFL, he has shown the agility and quickness of Michael Vick and the accuracy of Peyton Manning. His arm strength has no comparison in the NFL - while working out for Haslett and the Saints, this 20 year old kid stood flat footed, legs shoulder width apart, and threw the ball 70 yards in the air without taking a single step. That, my friends, is simply incredible! Steve DeBerg, McPherson's AFL coach, said that McPherson has as much talent as anyone he has ever seen. "He is a taller version of Michael Vick" said DeBerg. That comment led one NFL scout at the combine to remark that the comparison to Vick "was an insult" to McPherson, because "his arm is much stronger than that". Because of off the field problems, Adrian has not played alot of top level football. He has some mental development ahead of him, but when you consider the person standing in front of him is Aaron Brooks - there's not alot to overcome on his way to the starting job. I understand the theft admission and gambling allegations pose the aforementioned risks, but I also recognize that the kid was 17 years old at the time. I just can't put too much weight in mistakes made at that age, because 10 years ago I was doing some pretty stupid things as well. I think he's going to grab the opportunity in front of him and run with it. As I said, I love the pick. In fact, even if Alex Smith or Aaron Rodgers were available here I would have taken McPherson (or traded down to take him later). Favre likely has only a year or two left in him, and I'm glad to add McPherson to my young QB stable of Boller and Henson! :thanks Last edited by Mutts; May 10th, 2005 at 10:25 AM.