Jake Rudock: Most effective passer under pressure
According to ProFootballFocus College and this from the Michigan Football FB page:
74.1% pass completion rate while under pressure. Congrats to Jake on a great year!
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Also, I got a message from brand new MGoUser discussman, jr and he says that Jake will certainly get drafted. He can’t start his own “this is my first post, so be gentle” post and asked me to launch this discussion topic. Consider that:
- Jimmy Clausen is still bouncing around the NFL,
- There are a slew of starters and back-ups injured,
- Teams are bringing back old guys and Mark Sanchez to fill vacancies,
- Current old guys that are starters may not be re-signed in the off season
Teams are going to be drafting QB’s just so they have contingency. It may be for their own team or they may use a practice squad QB as trade bait to get a pick higher than one they used for the QB.
Jake is listed as the #16 rated QB on some draft boards. After yesterday’s game and a deeper look into his work this year, discussman,jr sees his stock rising.
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January 2nd, 2016 at 3:37 PM ^
I bet Rudock, Houma and Glasgow all get drafted.
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January 2nd, 2016 at 3:45 PM ^
Agreed, however I am not sure about Houma. Certainly he is talented enough to be drafted, however he will need to make it as a FB/Special teamer, and most teams wouldnt put a draft pic towards a guy like that unless it is later rounds. We will see.
January 2nd, 2016 at 4:28 PM ^
If no one grabs him in the 7th, his phone will be ringing off the hook with teams trying to sign him as an undrafted free agent
January 2nd, 2016 at 5:24 PM ^
That's what I expect for Houma, free agency. Free agency is better than being a low round draft pick because you can choose your destination, assuming you have multiple teams interested.
January 3rd, 2016 at 12:39 PM ^
what Houma stats would have been like if Hoke would have used him more. He is a good talent
January 2nd, 2016 at 4:30 PM ^
All three are plausible options. It all depends on the round and the team.
None are first round picks - that basically have to make the team and have to help right away or have such an upside that easing them into the system is reasonable (that essentially means future franchise QBs only).
But for the later rounds it all depends on things we may not know of. If Houma gets invited to workout camp and puts up decent numbers, his ability to block first, catch passes second, play on special teams third and run the ball fourth may get him hooked up with a team.
In the end that all three are being mentioned as NFL plausible signees shows the effectiveness of Harbaugh's coaching team.
January 2nd, 2016 at 3:39 PM ^
Rudock rocks and will be picked up by the Patriots to work under Brady. You heard it hear first.
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January 2nd, 2016 at 3:42 PM ^
discussman,jr weighs in.
January 2nd, 2016 at 3:54 PM ^
so his responses will be delayed.
January 2nd, 2016 at 4:01 PM ^
No doubt UM is the next QBU. No cabbage patch kids or rainbow brights that cant handle the cold either. I think I'm posting too much though and getting addicted to this stuff. Can someone suspend me for a couple months. Spending way too much time on here.
January 2nd, 2016 at 4:03 PM ^
Only kids that can drink whole milk.
None of that candy ass skim milk or 2%.
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January 2nd, 2016 at 4:30 PM ^
I think we need to have 1 successful NFL QB from maybe the last 10-15 years to be considered QBU. We've been hanging our hat on Brady for forever - which is fine - but we haven't produced any NFL QBs lately
Frankly, there is a QBU in the state and they play in East Lansing...
January 2nd, 2016 at 4:35 PM ^
Your point is valid, but both Navarre and Henne were NFL QBs, and Denard Robinson is still on a squad (at a different position but still)
January 2nd, 2016 at 5:19 PM ^
Henne is still on the Jaguars!
January 2nd, 2016 at 4:08 PM ^
Here not hear.
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January 2nd, 2016 at 4:31 PM ^
Hear here!
January 2nd, 2016 at 11:06 PM ^
in the sea of comments...
January 3rd, 2016 at 12:36 PM ^
for devin gardner
January 2nd, 2016 at 3:42 PM ^
than I am too.
January 2nd, 2016 at 3:39 PM ^
that he gets drafted, especially becuase rounds 6&7 are guys that are either kickers/punters or just filling out camp spots. There are worse guys to take a chance on than Jake Rudock.
+1 for spelling "Rudock" correctly
January 2nd, 2016 at 3:56 PM ^
have disappeared. Just like DISCUSS MAN.
January 2nd, 2016 at 6:22 PM ^
The rule on Rudock was that Ruddock was his evil twin, and the worse he performed, the more d's could be added to his name.
As the season went on, Ruddock disappeared and Rudock wrote himself into the record books.
January 2nd, 2016 at 3:40 PM ^
Hold me WD/Discuss Man
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January 2nd, 2016 at 4:32 PM ^
He gets angry when you fuss.
January 2nd, 2016 at 3:40 PM ^
I think Rudock can carve himself out a nice career as a backup QB in the NFL. He's got the perfect demeanor for it. There's no shame in that. In a few years, he may even find himself in a situation where he gets a shot at a QB competition in some teams camp.
January 2nd, 2016 at 3:52 PM ^
If he can earn enough money as a backup to pay for medical school I'd call that a successful career.
January 2nd, 2016 at 4:01 PM ^
He could go the old school NFL route and carry a clip board for 2 or 3 years. Learn the system and adjust to the faster speed of play. When he gets his chance to play, he will be ready.
January 2nd, 2016 at 5:39 PM ^
backups is up recently and the trend will continue. Besides the Bradys - an NFL QB gets hit quite a bit. In fact Brady gets hit enough - the fact that Garoppolo doesn't get more minutes is odd.
January 2nd, 2016 at 7:54 PM ^
I think half have started the whole year in my quick research, and another 4 are back after missing some time during the season. Kind of surprised me. But that does mean at least 20 backups started games this season, and even more saw time playing.
January 2nd, 2016 at 3:43 PM ^
If the pro scouts like Mel Kiper can't appreciate that, well then they are useless!
Oh I forgot, Brady was a 6th round pick, never mind.
January 2nd, 2016 at 3:44 PM ^
After Glasgow's performance in the Bowl game, Ithink he and Rudock gets drafted. I would guess Jarrod Wilson, Houma, Ojemudia (probably others I'm forgetting) get picked up as free agents.
January 2nd, 2016 at 3:45 PM ^
...like all of the sky is falling crowd on here after the Utah game. Great job by Rudock this year. He was not an elite QB, like Peters hopefully will be, but had great coaching and players step up...and played some great football this year.
January 2nd, 2016 at 4:34 PM ^
especially to a fan base as pessimistic as ours was. Some predicted 7 wins as our ceiling.
January 2nd, 2016 at 4:55 PM ^
I'm sure you were giddy after that game.
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January 2nd, 2016 at 6:21 PM ^
...we lost to a top 10 team...on the road...we have a new coach and a new QB (that had he made 1 or 2 out of 6 bad throws) we might have won the game. And let's not panic. That is not to say that I didn't curse at the television watching interceptions and overthrown balls.
January 2nd, 2016 at 3:46 PM ^
i dont know if you can guarantee he will be drafted. The later rounds are so unpredictable, as its a bit of Brownian motion as to who gets drafted. But of course at a minimum he will be in someone's camp. I figure at least 75-100 QBs are on active pro rosters every year and only about 15 are actually good enuf to lead a team to the playoffs. So someone will kick his tires.
The more interesting question is, does Houma get drafted? I would think that, if not, someone line the Ravens bring him into camp. He is their kind player and John already met him (at MD game).
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January 2nd, 2016 at 3:46 PM ^
Love to have him for one more year.
January 2nd, 2016 at 3:46 PM ^
His performance of late under pressure reminds me a lot of great TB12. I think he could be a nice backup at Patriots.
January 2nd, 2016 at 3:46 PM ^
Todd Collins, former M QB held a clipboard for about 15 seasons in the NFL and made a ton of money. I have no doubt that Jake could at least do the same, and possible could be a starter for some teams.
January 2nd, 2016 at 3:55 PM ^
Drew Bree's was 6 foot tall and had way more of a Laser Mind than Laser arm and as far as I'm concerned he's a first ballot HOF'er. If you can process accurately and make great decisions you can win in the NFL.
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January 2nd, 2016 at 3:47 PM ^
I said 7-5 after the Utah loss. Glad I was wrong.
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January 2nd, 2016 at 8:18 PM ^
BEFORE the Utah loss.
I'm just waiting til Harbaugh "gets" the rivalries.
January 2nd, 2016 at 3:48 PM ^
I don't see why he shouldn't get drafted. We saw that he can make the tight throws (see Perry TD vs Florida, and Chesson TD vs...I can't remember who). He can make the deep throw (see second half of season). He makes good decisions with the ball. He can tuck and run if he needs to. Honestly I think he could be one of those boring game managing QBs that can start and win games but doesn't fill up the stat sheet.
But that's just one fan's opinion, I suppose.
January 2nd, 2016 at 5:47 PM ^
I want to say it was Penn State but I am not positive.
January 2nd, 2016 at 7:18 PM ^
where he threw between two defenders and hit the receiver should be the first highlight of every film set he sends out to teams. Perfect laser spiral through a window the size of a large poptart box. That was a pro quality pass. As were several others he made there. The improvement he made under Harbaugh just boggles the mind.
January 2nd, 2016 at 3:50 PM ^
Harbaugh will make sure he gets drafted by someone. There is no doubt in my mind.
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January 2nd, 2016 at 3:52 PM ^
Yep. Remember way back when..Coach Harbaugh said Rudock is the #1 qb..and its not even close. He probably knew wtf he was talking about.
I have yet to doubt Harbaugh and I'm not sure I ever will.
Everyone loves the guy with the Golden arm (not referring to Morris/O'korn but everyone loves the guy with the rocket arm ).
Just goes to show you what a motivated, competive team can do with a smart average'd arm qb.
#harbaugh
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January 2nd, 2016 at 8:55 PM ^
I'll admit it, I thought Harbaugh was just protecting Rudock's ego/confidence from the fans/media with that "not even close" comment. Very glad I was wrong.
January 2nd, 2016 at 3:52 PM ^
Hope he makes a roster so he can at minimum cover medical school tuition.
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January 2nd, 2016 at 4:12 PM ^
Absolutely. One year would do so much for his future in the medical field