Stafford or Sanchez? Who’s the better QB?

The NFL Draft is just around the corner and the EverydayQB wants to weigh in on the hype. Admittedly I know very little about the overall draft and what will happen, although sources have confirmed that this draft will be loaded with Offensive Linemen. But what I don’t know in NFL Draft analysis, I do know in analyzing QBs.

The two top QBs to be selected in the upcoming draft will most likely be Mark Sanchez from USC and Matthew Stafford from Georgia. The question is: What do these QBs have to offer the teams that select them and which one will fare better in the NFL?

Mark Sanchez:

Sanchez excelled at USC, one of the top programs in the country, by using his feet and completing accurate passes. His decision making skills are unparalleled on the field and he has the poise and leadership skills that will make him an exceptional NFL Quarterback. Though he is a tad undersized and a little slow for a scrambling quarterback, he moves extremely well in the pocket and can throw accurately on the run or under pressure. Finally, his energy is what sets him apart. He brings a level of enthusiasm and work ethic to his teams that inspires and excites those around him.

Matthew Stafford:

Stafford was THE guy at Georgia last year, in a tough conference and he was able to succeed and lead his team to victory. He is a physical specimen who is powerful and has a very strong arm. He has no history of injuries and is an exceptional human being. The only question mark on Stafford is his sometimes tentative decision making process in the pocket. He needs to learn to make quicker decisions and intuit what the defense is going to do. He also has an outstanding work ethic and is a born leader.

Prediction:

Both men will eventually make outstanding NFL Quarterbacks. However, the Everyday QB predicts that Mark Sanchez will have a better career. Look for Sanchez to be picked up by the Seattle Seahawks, a team now with an good, but aging quarterback in Matt Hasselback. Hasselback will give Sanchez the 2-3 years needed in the NFL to blossom and grow into a Pro-Bowl QB. Stafford, on the other hand, will have a more immediate impact and be picked up as the first pick by the Detroit Lions. The Lions would probably be better off going with an offensive linemen, but they need a QB and Stafford will be a good fit. But his first two years and how he handles the pressure and expectation in Detroit will be interesting to watch. Detroit has become a black hole for promising QBs as of late and I’m not sure if Stafford will be the exception.

So there’s your NFL QB draft insight from the EverydayQB. Check back later in the week for more insider information from a guest blogger!