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08:47 AM ET 04.10 | The reports out of Indianapolis were that Blaine Gabbert was very impressive in interviews. Now the reports out of Gabbert's team visits also are very positive. One team said Gabbert "blew us away" on the board. His knowledge of schemes, coverages and pressures is exactly what NFL teams are looking for. Some teams are starting to believe that even though Gabbert might not have the ability of Cam Newton or other quarterbacks who usually are chosen at the top of the draft, his feel for the game might make him a better pro.

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April 10, 2011  08:49 AM ET

He would be lucky to learn from Manning too.

April 10, 2011  08:53 AM ET

So, the new trend for FN threads is this: college quarterbacks who will have a more significant impact in the NFL than Cam Newton. Should be good for at least ten more stories.

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April 10, 2011  09:22 AM ET

Why the picture of Kevin Bacon?

April 10, 2011  10:04 AM ET

Gaining ground? When did Gabbert fall behind?

Last I checked Blaine Gabbert has been the #1 QB available since Andrew Luck decided to stay in school.

April 10, 2011  12:06 PM ET

Teams looking at intelligence, work ethic and character over raw athletic ability? Where is the NFL heading???

April 10, 2011  12:49 PM ET

the threads have beaten the qb draft subject to death

April 10, 2011  01:00 PM ET
QUOTE(#6):

Gaining ground? When did Gabbert fall behind?Last I checked Blaine Gabbert has been the #1 QB available since Andrew Luck decided to stay in school.

Agree. I think they meant gaining " more " ground.

April 10, 2011  01:41 PM ET
QUOTE(#1):

He would be lucky to learn from Manning too.

LOL Indianapolis is where the Combine is held....This has nothin to do with Manning or the Colts.

April 10, 2011  02:46 PM ET

This Story sounds like it was Planted by Blaine's Agent...

April 10, 2011  02:46 PM ET

bustbustbustbustbustbustbustbustbustbustbustbustbustbustbustbustbustbustbu stbustvbustbust!

April 10, 2011  03:23 PM ET

Worms invasion all over again?

April 10, 2011  04:16 PM ET
QUOTE(#11):

This Story sounds like it was Planted by Blaine's Agent...

Or maybe Newtons agent. It would make him the second QB taken in the draft if you believe it.

April 10, 2011  04:39 PM ET

Worms on the sidewalks.....pants on the ground.....worms on the driveways.....pants on the ground.....worms in the swimming pools.....pants on the neighbor's dog.....worms in the Florida beaches.....pants on grampa's beaches......

Man!!!!

April 10, 2011  05:07 PM ET

so are we to believe that newton is just a dumb black qb who doesn't know how to run plays , didn't practice or study much and just freelanced his way and a team to the ncaa championship.i'll take that qb all day long.

April 10, 2011  05:45 PM ET

NOOOOOO....HUSH!!!!!!!!

YOUR GOING TO START ANOTHER RACE RIOT ON FN!!!!!!!!!

April 10, 2011  06:11 PM ET
QUOTE(#16):

so are we to believe that newton is just a dumb black qb who doesn't know how to run plays , didn't practice or study much and just freelanced his way and a team to the ncaa championship.i'll take that qb all day long.

Really? You're in luck! Instead of having to pay Newton high 1st round money, you can get Vince Young for a lot less and have the same skills.

April 10, 2011  08:37 PM ET

All of this just begs the question: Why the hell then, were his numbers just so ordinary in college?

April 10, 2011  08:45 PM ET
QUOTE(#14):

Or maybe Newtons agent. It would make him the second QB taken in the draft if you believe it.

Excellent Point...

 
April 10, 2011  08:55 PM ET
QUOTE(#6):

Gaining ground? When did Gabbert fall behind?Last I checked Blaine Gabbert has been the #1 QB available since Andrew Luck decided to stay in school.

Except for the reports that indicated trading for Kevin Kolb is the way to go since he has "more upside" than anyone in the draft...

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