Kiper Mock 3.0

[prime21]

1. Cleveland Browns

Myles Garrett, DE, Texas A&M | Watch highlights

Garrett to the Browns has been my pick in the other two mocks, and I'm not changing it. His phenomenal combine performance -- a 4.64 40-yard dash, 41-inch vertical and 10-foot-8 broad jump, all at 6-foot-4, 272 pounds -- locked in his status as the best prospect in this class. Cleveland was 30th in the NFL in sacks last season (26), and Garrett is a brilliant, natural pass-rusher who had 32.5 sacks in three seasons for the Aggies. Don't overthink this pick, Browns; take the top overall prospect.

 

2. San Francisco 49ers

Solomon Thomas, DL, Stanford | Watch highlights

After the 49ers signed veterans Brian Hoyer and Matt Barkley in free agency, I'm moving away from North Carolina signal-caller Mitch Trubisky here. The urgency for the 49ers to pick a QB isn't as high. They could target a developmental prospect in the second or third round (Patrick Mahomes, maybe?) and let him have a redshirt year in 2017. The reality is that San Francisco has many needs on both sides of the ball. Thomas (6-3, 273) is a different kind of player than the D-linemen the 49ers have taken in the first round the past two years (DeForest Buckner and Arik Armstead); he'll get after the quarterback from Day 1.

3. Chicago Bears

Jamal Adams, S, LSU | Watch highlights

This might be a high pick for the traditional version of a safety, but Adams is more than that. He's a true hybrid who never has to come off the field, because he can run and cover but also is a beast as an in-the-box defender. His 4.56 40 at the combine was right in line with what I expected. The Bears targeted the secondary in free agency, signing cornerbacks Prince Amukamara and Marcus Cooper and safety Quintin Demps, and the addition of Adams (6-0, 214) would further boost their defensive backfield.

4. Jacksonville Jaguars

Jonathan Allen, DL, Alabama | Watch highlights

Jacksonville has put a lot of capital into improving its defensive line -- a No. 3 overall pick on Dante Fowler Jr., (2015) and big-money free-agent contracts to Malik Jackson (2016) and Calais Campbell (2017) -- but Allen is almost too good to pass up at No. 4. In this scenario, Allen (6-3, 286) would probably slot in at tackle next to Jackson, but he could kick outside, too. He's versatile enough to play in a 4-3 or 3-4 defense and rush the passer from the inside or at end. He totaled 22.5 sacks over the past two seasons in Alabama.

5. Tennessee Titans (from Rams)

Marshon Lattimore, CB, Ohio State | Watch highlights

In Lattimore, the Titans would get the top cornerback in the draft with the first of their two picks in the top 18. Yes, they gave former Patriots corner Logan Ryan $16 million guaranteed in free agency, but they need bodies. Plus, long-time starter Jason McCourty turns 30 in August and is a free agent in 2018, so Tennessee could move on with a ready-made replacement. Lattimore (6-0, 193) is an athletic phenom who doesn't have a ton of experience -- he ran a 4.36 40 and had a 38.5-inch vertical at the combine, but he started just one season for the Buckeyes.

6. New York Jets

O.J. Howard, TE, Alabama | Watch highlights

If the Jets are really going with Josh McCown, Bryce Petty and Christian Hackenberg at quarterback, they're going to need someone to catch passes to try to score some points. At 6-6, 251 pounds, Howard is my top-ranked pass-catcher, even though he wasn't prolific for the Crimson Tide, with just seven touchdowns in his career. He has all of the athletic attributes of a top-tier player, though, and he was one of the most impressive prospects at the combine. There is precedence for a tight end going this high, too -- Vernon Davis (49ers in 2006) and Kellen Winslow Jr. (Browns in 2004) both went No. 6 overall.

7. Los Angeles Chargers

Malik Hooker, S, Ohio State | Watch highlights

If Jahleel Addae is the Chargers' in-the-box safety, Hooker (6-1, 206) could be their center fielder. He has incredible range, but like Lattimore, he was a first-year starter for the Buckeyes in 2016. One thing that makes Hooker particularly interesting here is that Los Angeles already has one of the top pass-rushers in the NFL in fellow Buckeyes alum Joey Bosa. Hooker is the type of player who can help a great pass rush produce points going the other way on errant throws.

8. Carolina Panthers

Leonard Fournette, RB, LSU | Watch highlights

Jonathan Stewart is 30. Fozzy Whittaker is a part-time back at best. Cameron Artis-Payne hasn't shown much in two seasons. Why not take the draft's best back and put him in the backfield with Cam Newton? He's a special athlete with an incredible combination of size (6-0, 240), speed and power. Fournette can produce from Day 1 in the NFL, and that Carolina offense would become even more scary.

9. Cincinnati Bengals

Takkarist McKinley, OLB, UCLA | Watch highlights

The addition of free-agent middle linebacker Kevin Minter makes me think the Bengals won't take Reuben Foster, whom I had going to Cincinnati in Mock Draft 2.0. Pass-rusher is still in play, though, and McKinley is one of the most explosive in this class. At 6-2, 250, he's not huge, but he is suited to play end in today's NFL. Put McKinley in the rotation with Carlos Dunlap, Michael Johnson and Will Clarke, and the Bengals have a stellar foursome.

10. Buffalo Bills

Mike Williams, WR, Clemson | Watch highlights

After losing Robert Woods to the Rams in free agency, the Bills have a clear need at receiver. And if Williams falls to No. 10, Buffalo would be getting a guy with a much higher ceiling than Woods, not to mention another Clemson wideout to go alongside Sammy Watkins. Williams' pro day moved him back to being my top-ranked receiver. His 40-yard dash was the question, and he ran right around 4.50, which is what he needed. Production wasn't the issue -- Williams (6-4, 218) had 98 catches for 1,361 yards and 11 touchdowns. Quarterback could still be in play here, too, with the Bills committing to Tyrod Taylor with limited guaranteed money.

11. New Orleans Saints

Haason Reddick, LB, Temple | Watch highlights

No prospect has risen as much during the pre-draft process as Reddick has. He was fantastic at the Senior Bowl, and he was one of the MVPs of the combine, with a 4.52 40, 36.5-inch vertical and 11-foot-1 broad jump. Reddick's value is in his versatility -- he could play inside or outside in a 4-3 or 3-4, with his hand in the dirt or playing on his feet in space. The Saints have made an effort to improve their 31st-ranked defense in free agency, re-signing Nick Fairley and bringing in A.J. Klein, Manti Te'o and Alex Okafor, and Reddick (6-1, 237) would probably play outside in New Orleans' 4-3.

12. Cleveland Browns (from Eagles)

Mitch Trubisky, QB, North Carolina

This might be the ideal situation for the Browns, getting the top overall prospect at No. 1 (Garrett) and the top quarterback at No. 12. This is assuming they don't use draft capital to trade for Patriots backup Jimmy Garoppolo, who could still be available if the price is right. Trubisky (6-2, 222), who went to high school in Northeast Ohio and is a Cleveland sports fan, completed 68.2 percent of his passes and had 30 touchdown passes and six interceptions in his first season as a starter. The potential is there, but he's green. Trubisky could compete with Cody Kessler and give the Browns some hope for the future.

13. Arizona Cardinals

Deshaun Watson, QB, Clemson

Arizona needs a quarterback of the future, and this is a sneaky spot to grab one -- if he's still around. Carson Palmer, 37, showed his age last season, and backup Drew Stanton hasn't proved he's a starting-caliber QB. So now Bruce Arians, who's a brilliant offensive mind, would get Palmer's heir apparent in Watson, who flashes top-five-pick talent at times but was inconsistent in 2016. At 6-2, 221, Watson has the arm strength, toughness and athleticism to play for a long time. He could back up Palmer in the short term while he adjusts gradually to the NFL. Keep an eye on the secondary here, too; the Cardinals lost their two starting safeties plus a corner in free agency.

14. Philadelphia Eagles (from Vikings)

Gareon Conley, CB, Ohio State

The Eagles are in a good spot to get their pick of one of the best cornerbacks in a deep class. Several will be on the board at No. 14 with a potential run on pass-rushers at the top of the first round. Conley, the third member of the Ohio State secondary to be picked so far, is rising after the combine, where he ran a 4.44 40 with a 37.5-inch vertical at 6-0, 195. Defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz needs a new No. 1 corner, and this is a great fit.

15. Indianapolis Colts

Reuben Foster, ILB, Alabama | Watch highlights

Let's be clear here: I don't have Foster, a top-five talent, dropping because of his bizarre combine ejection. He's dropping here because not many teams above the Colts at No. 15 need a true inside linebacker. The Bengals and Saints, for instance, have both signed inside linebackers in free agency. Whichever team takes Foster, though, is getting a big-time, sideline-to-sideline defender with All-Pro potential. Indianapolis has done a solid job of upgrading its roster this offseason, and picking Foster (6-0, 229) is another step toward defensive respectability.

16. Baltimore Ravens

Ryan Ramczyk, OT, Wisconsin

This is a strange year for offensive tackles -- there are no top-five-type talents in this class. This is about the range where I expect the first tackle to go. Ramczyk, Cam Robinson and Garett Bolles are all on the board, but I'm going with Ramczyk, who's a better prospect at right tackle. Baltimore has Ronnie Stanley, the No. 6 overall pick in 2016, on the left side, and Ramczyk (6-6, 310) would upgrade the right side over former undrafted free agent James Hurst.

17. Washington Redskins

Christian McCaffrey, RB, Stanford | Watch highlights

Like I mentioned in Mock Draft 2.0: At what point should a team forget about what's conventional and just take the best football player? That's the value in McCaffrey here. The Redskins like Rob Kelley, but McCaffrey brings a different element to the offense as a runner and receiver, and he can be a return man, too. McCaffrey's 4.48 40 and 37.5-inch vertical at the combine eliminated any doubts about his athleticism.

18. Tennessee Titans

John Ross, WR, Washington | Watch highlights

Don't you think Marcus Mariota would be elated with this pick? He'd get a true field-stretcher in Ross, whose 4.22 40 broke the combine record. That's something the Titans' offense sorely lacks. Ross (5-11, 188) produces, too -- he had 81 catches for 1,150 yards and 17 touchdowns last season. Tennessee has drafted a good, young core on offense, and it could also target a cornerback or linebacker here and with the No. 5 overall pick.

19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Corey Davis, WR, Western Michigan | Watch highlights

This pick stays the same as Mock Draft 2.0 -- it makes too much sense. Vincent Jackson is gone, and free-agent signing DeSean Jackson will fill his spot opposite Mike Evans. Davis, who had 331 catches for 5,278 yards and 52 touchdowns in his collegiate career, would give Jameis Winston another fantastic option, but he's a different player than both Jackson and Evans. The only issue with Davis (6-3, 209) is an ankle injury that kept him out of the combine, and he might not run a 40 before the draft, so scouts won't have a true number. I don't expect him to drop out of the first round, though.

20. Denver Broncos

David Njoku, TE, Miami (Fla.)

Njoku can no longer be considered a sleeper after posting a 4.64 40, 37.5-inch vertical and 11-foot-1 broad jump at the combine. He has the size (6-4, 246) and athleticism to run past and jump over defenders. He will be a weapon in the NFL. Experience is a question -- he's a third-year sophomore who only put it all together down the stretch of the Hurricanes' 2016 season -- but he has a high ceiling. This is another spot in which an offensive tackle could go.

21. Detroit Lions

Charles Harris, DE, Missouri

Pass-rusher and cornerback are the two biggest needs for the Lions, and you can take your pick from a deep class at both positions. Harris (6-3, 253) would give Detroit's D-line a boost -- the Lions had only 26 sacks last season, which ranked 30th in the league. He would play end in Detroit's 4-3, but he could move inside and rush the passer when needed. Harris had nine sacks and two forced fumbles in 2016.

22. Miami Dolphins

Forrest Lamp, OG, Western Kentucky

Laremy Tunsil's expected move to left tackle leaves an opening at guard, and Lamp is the best guard in the draft. He could also move over to right tackle or slide in to center, and his versatility is a plus. Though Lamp (6-4, 309) played in Conference USA, he has the traits to step in and play immediately next season. Miami could also be in play for a linebacker, even with Kiko Alonso locked into a new deal. Florida's Jarrad Davis makes some sense.

23. New York Giants

Derek Barnett, DE, Tennessee

The Giants' 2007 and 2011 Super Bowl teams featured a fearsome pass-rushing rotation, and this would be an attempt to build out that rotation again. Jason Pierre-Paul and Olivier Vernon are entrenched as starters -- and they have the big-money deals to show for it -- but they played too many snaps last season. Vernon had more than 1,000, and Pierre-Paul was on his way before a groin injury ended his season in December. Barnett had 33 sacks in three seasons for the Volunteers, and he's an all-around 4-3 end at 6-3, 259 pounds.

24. Oakland Raiders

Tre'Davious White, CB, LSU

D.J. Hayden was a miss at No. 12 overall in 2013, and now the Raiders will be looking for cornerback help on Day 1 or Day 2. Enter White, who has what many of the corner prospects above him don't: experience. A four-year starter for the Tigers, White (5-11,192) could have been a Day 3 pick a year ago but made the right decision to return to school. The Raiders think they're Super Bowl contenders, but corner is a gaping hole headed into 2017.

25. Houston Texans

Cam Robinson, OT, Alabama

The Texans could be in play for a quarterback here after trading away Brock Osweiler, though Tony Romo could find his way to Houston soon if he gets his release from the Cowboys. For now I'm sticking with Robinson at No. 25, even if he'll have no idea whom he's blocking for. Robinson (6-6, 322) has been a known commodity for the Crimson Tide, for whom he was a three-year starter, but he isn't a lock to play left tackle. He's a powerful run-blocker who needs to clean up some things to reach his potential as a pass-blocker.

26. Seattle Seahawks

Kevin King, CB, Washington

Before Sidney Jones' Achilles' injury at the Washington pro day last week, the Huskies had a realistic chance of having two corners taken in the first round of the draft. King (6-3, 200) is a lanky, rangy defender who fits the Seattle mold of bigger defensive backs, and he knows his way around the city. In a great class of cornerbacks, he stands out for his size but can also move, as the 4.43 40 at the combine showed. The Seahawks could be in the market for an offensive tackle on Days 1 and 2 as well.

27. Kansas City Chiefs

Zay Jones, WR, East Carolina

Jeremy Maclin had a down season in 2016, and the Chiefs' top pass-catchers were tight end Travis Kelce and rookie fifth-round pick Tyreek Hill, who's not a true No. 1 wideout. Jones has moved up my board considerably thanks to his performances at the Senior Bowl and combine, where he ran a 4.45 40 and had a 36.5-inch vertical. At 6-2, 201 pounds, he put up huge numbers for the Pirates last season with 158 catches for 1,746 yards and eight touchdowns. Adding Jones would help open up the Chiefs' offense and give Alex Smith a reliable, productive target.

28. Dallas Cowboys

Jabrill Peppers, S, Michigan

Wouldn't this be a Jerry Jones type of pick? Peppers is one of the most well-known prospects in this class, but he's a tweener (5-11, 213) who's polarizing to NFL scouts. The team that drafts him will have to get creative and use him as a hybrid safety who can play the run and cover tight ends. Peppers could also be a great return man. He's a tremendous athlete (4.46 40, 35.5-inch vertical). And Dallas' secondary has been depleted in free agency -- Brandon Carr, Morris Claiborne, Barry Church and J.J. Wilcox are all gone.

29. Green Bay Packers

Dalvin Cook, RB, Florida State | Watch highlights

Cook's stock is dropping a little bit. He didn't test amazingly at the combine, a couple of shoulder injuries at FSU have worried teams and not many teams in the first round need running backs. But falling to Green Bay here would be considered a great value pick. Green Bay needs a back and will take one at some point -- converted receiver Ty Montgomery is really all it has now -- and Cook (5-10, 210) is one of the best home run hitters out there. Cook gives Aaron Rodgers and the offense some help in the passing game, too.

I came close to giving Green Bay another player here: Oklahoma's Joe Mixon, who is surging up draft boards and might be the most talented back in the entire class. Mixon has notable off-field issues, and some teams will take him off their boards because of that, but I expect him to be picked by end of the second round.

30. Pittsburgh Steelers

Tyus Bowser, OLB, Houston

You might remember Bowser from the time he got in a fight with a teammate and broke an orbital bone the day before a game, but he has made a name for himself from his play on the field, too. He had 8.5 sacks and 12 tackles for loss for the Cougars in only eight games last season. Bowser (6-3, 247) is perfect for a 3-4 team like the Steelers, and he is rising up draft boards after testing incredibly well at the combine with a 4.65 40 and 37.5-inch vertical. Pittsburgh brought back James Harrison, who at 38 could be a mentor to Bowser.

31. Atlanta Falcons

Taco Charlton, DE, Michigan | Watch highlights

Charlton falls to Atlanta here in this projection because a 4.92 40 at 6-6, 277 at the combine was concerning. He's still a first-round talent, however, and I suspect the Falcons would be thrilled to put him on the other side of Vic Beasley Jr., who broke out with 15.5 sacks last season, and let him get after quarterbacks. Charlton has long arms (34¼ inches) and active hands and takes ideal angles when rushing the passer.

32. New Orleans Saints (from Patriots)

Marlon Humphrey, CB, Alabama

The Saints are trying to pry away restricted free-agent corner Malcolm Butler from the Patriots, but until they do, the position is a weak spot on a defense that gave up the most passing yards per game (273.8) last season. Humphrey (6-0 197) has length, strength, speed and good bloodlines (his father is former NFL running back Bobby Humphrey). I had Haason Reddick going to the Saints with their other first-round pick, and I suspect they'd be happy with two defenders who could step in and play on Day 1.

[The Crusher]

Taking a tight end at 6? Dude is obviously trolling. Upside is we can play the ," who should we have taken instead" game for years to come. 

[Lil Woody]

I'd be happy with it. But that game is going to get played. Only way it doesn't if it's a QB and they excel. No pleasing Jets fans.

[bgivs21]

ESPN charges for non-sense like this? 

[jbt]

i'm all for taking the best offensive player.  it will feel weird though

[Dcat]

we have more than a few matches to this mock on our very own mock.  

[FTL Jet Fan]

I know many will disagree but I don't see the QB's dropping that far. 

[ChuckkieB]

If we're going to take an offensive player other than QB at #6, I'd rather draft a RB (Fournette). 

[Obrien2Toon]

Be happy with Adams or Howard

[chirorob]

34 minutes ago, The Crusher said:

Taking a tight end at 6? Dude is obviously trolling. Upside is we can play the ," who should we have taken instead" game for years to come. 

I like how he said there was precedence for it.

Ask either of those teams if those players were worth the #6 over all pick.

[Jetdawgg]

30 minutes ago, bgivs21 said:

ESPN charges for non-sense like this? 

Losing cable subscribers by the droves

[Warfish]

A TE?  At #6.  With all the QB's still on the board.

So very Same Old Jets.

[MDL_JET]

A weapon for this offense and our young QB's? What's he thinking??

[BigRy56]

This would be a great pick. I think O.J. Howard is one of the most sure things in this draft.

[Lil Woody]

5 minutes ago, BigRy56 said:

This would be a great pick. I think O.J. Howard is one of the most sure things in this draft.

I don't know you to be a mush or anything, but that sort of statement is the kiss of death.

[JoJoTownsell1]

5 minutes ago, BigRy56 said:

This would be a great pick. I think O.J. Howard is one of the most sure things in this draft.

Agreed. I am not that happy with taking a Tight end at 6, but this kid is special. At this point, I want a game changer on offense that we can build around. Howard/Fournette/WR would all be on the top of my list. That's the only we will be able to properly evaluate our young QBs. 

If we don't take him at 6, someone will grab him soon after. 

[InstantClassic]

Unless he's Gronk no thank you. Not at 6.

[JoJoTownsell1]

2 minutes ago, InstantClassic said:

Unless he's Gronk no thank you. Not at 6.

When you are drafting 6, the player you get better have the potential to be the best at his position one day. Howard is that guy. He may not be as tough as Gronk, but he's faster and is also coming into the NFL with less injury concerns and plays a less violent game than Gronk so could last longer in the NFL. For as good as Gronk is, where was he in the super bowl? 

[Dcat]

A pass catching TE is no longer a luxury or an "extra piece" in the modern NFL.  It has become a necessity.  We have sucked at this position for what feels like a lifetime.  Howard will be a difference maker.  He catches and blocks well.  This team needs difference makers as part of the rebuild and if he offers us the best opportunity at #6 to be that kind of difference maker, then I am all for it.

[ASH1962]

Love it for a franchise totally devoid of speed, star power, and talent on offense.

 

[thadude]

28 minutes ago, BigRy56 said:

This would be a great pick. I think O.J. Howard is one of the most sure things in this draft.

Yep

[Greenseed4]

Safest player in draft 

 

[thadude]

5 minutes ago, ASH1962 said:

Love it for a franchise totally devoid of speed, star power, and talent on offense.

 

Why add talent to offense and help these young Qb's jetnation.com posters keep telling me are so great?

 

We need a safety who is succeptible to the post double-move or a Corner who sprained his hammy running the 40

[thadude]

1 minute ago, Greenseed4 said:

Safest player in draft 

 

Is that Brett Kollman?  His videos are on point

[prime21]

With the exception of drafting a QB which is really a roll of the dice, I believe we will get an excellent player at whatever position we draft.  So although I may prefer a safety over a CB or a RB over a TE, any player that we pick regardless of position should/could  be a good pick.  Of course the debate and arguments will continue who we should have taken. 

[thadude]

9 minutes ago, Dcat said:

A pass catching TE is no longer a luxury or an "extra piece" in the modern NFL.  It has become a necessity.  We have sucked at this position for what feels like a lifetime.  Howard will be a difference maker.  He catches and blocks well.  This team needs difference makers as part of the rebuild and if he offers us the best opportunity at #6 to be that kind of difference maker, then I am all for it.

Watch him become a Patriot

 

The Browns will trade the 12 pick for Garropolo, Belichick will draft him and Brady will use him to carve us up the next 5 years

[peebag]

1 hour ago, Lil Woody said:

I'd be happy with it. But that game is going to get played. Only way it doesn't if it's a QB and they excel. No pleasing Jets fans.

that there's some deep thought.

[peebag]

15 minutes ago, Dcat said:

A pass catching TE is no longer a luxury or an "extra piece" in the modern NFL.  It has become a necessity.  We have sucked at this position for what feels like a lifetime.  Howard will be a difference maker.  He catches and blocks well.  This team needs difference makers as part of the rebuild and if he offers us the best opportunity at #6 to be that kind of difference maker, then I am all for it.

In the church of the New York Jets, we believe in large slow lumbering blokes who block and have hands of stone.

[Stonehands]

It is nearly impossible to find a decent two way TE.  Most TE's you can find in the market tip off the play's intention when they enter the game or do an awful job carrying out plays designed to go away from their strength.  Howard would be a good get.  Plus, after losing Marshall, he gives us a taller receiver for close quarters plays along the goal line.

[Dcat]

4 minutes ago, Stonehands said:

It is nearly impossible to find a decent two way TE.  Most TE's you can find in the market tip off the play's intention when they enter the game or do an awful job carrying out plays designed to go away from their strength.  Howard would be a good get.  Plus, after losing Marshall, he gives us a taller receiver for close quarters plays along the goal line.

good point about red zone height for jump balls.  TEs dont usually run fades from close to the goal line so in any event we will still need that Marshall-like replacement at WR, but the point is valid..

[JustInFudge]

While drafting a TE at #6 is not ideal, OJ Howard might be the safest bet in this draft.  He's a ridiculous talent and I honestly be pretty excited to watch this guys career.  The more and more it looks like they're not going QB at #6, I'm find myself going back and forth between Howard and Williams. 

[Dcat]

2 minutes ago, JiF said:

While drafting a TE at #6 is not ideal, OJ Howard might be the safest bet in this draft.  He's a ridiculous talent and I honestly be pretty excited to watch this guys career.  The more and more it looks like they're not going QB at #6, I'm find myself going back and forth between Howard and Williams. 

same for me with a small dose of Hooker.  I don't think Williams will be elite talent like Watkins or Hopkins from Clemson, although I do like Clemson WRs.  In fact, Williams proved he can chase down balls from a weak-armed inaccurate passer in Watson, so that might be what a young inaccurate QB needs.  Still, I think the "difference maker" label is better assigned to Howard than Williams.. and probably Hooker too.

[Matt39]

Much prefer him than the corner or either safety.

[SenorGato]

Reddick in the middle of the first? I was/am hoping he's around for the Jets at least one or two rounds later than that. Seems like a very good prospect 

[Stonehands]

35 minutes ago, Dcat said:

same for me with a small dose of Hooker.  I don't think Williams will be elite talent like Watkins or Hopkins from Clemson, although I do like Clemson WRs.  In fact, Williams proved he can chase down balls from a weak-armed inaccurate passer in Watson, so that might be what a young inaccurate QB needs.  Still, I think the "difference maker" label is better assigned to Howard than Williams.. and probably Hooker too.

We all can use a small dose of Hooker from time to time.