Being one of the boards strongest McCown supporters over the last couple years I like this idea alot. There are alot of positives for him.
He showed growth from preseason his rookie year to preseason last year. Then he showed further growth from preseason to his first start. Over those last 3 games of last year, McCown grew in each of those games. That is very very encouraging.
For those who suggest he is nothing better than a backup, I say your are wrong. In fact, given the right circumstances, he can lead this team to the promised land ala Jake Delhomme. Take a look at Delhomme's stats from his first 2 starts of his career back in 2000 compared to McCown's 3 starts last year:
Jake 42-76 55% 521 yards 3 TDs and 5 INTs 62.4 rating
Josh 59-98 60% 670 yards 3 TDs and 2 INTs (cannot find his rating for his starts for some reason)
To those who talk about the "deer in the headlights look" I would only ask for you to get out there and see what he sees. That look will go away with further starts and more experience. In fact, it is my observation that from start 1 to start threee, that look was going away rather quickly.
To those who complain about accuracy, I point to one throw...the GW TD throw against MIN. That is not a throw an inaccurate QB makes...EVER. He has accuracy and his accuracy will continue to improve as his field vision and experiences improves.
He is mobile and has a very strong arm. He seems to me to be a QB much in the mold that Green is familiar with...Culpepper. I see that as a huge positive for Green to be able to work his offense with a QB style/ability he is comfortable with.
Which brtings me to the #3 overall pick. Operating under the assumption the Cards will not trade down, I like the idea of Taylor. Everything I have read and the few times I have seen him play, I have been impressed. Alongside Jackson, the Cards could have one of the best safety tandems this side of Philly.
But what of Adrian Wilson?
He is a RFA right now. I think his athletic ability will garner him a tender offer from the Cards...and rightfully so. His problems are many faceted. In no particular order, I think he fell short due to coaching. With better coaching (this could get dicey with Solomon's reputation) he can be a better player. Two, I think he felt as though his athletic ability would allow him to succeed...in college that is the case but here in the NFL it takes more than athletic ability. Three, I question his preparation simply because the blown plays simply could not have been all coaching.
So does he still fit in with the Cards even if they draft Taylor? Yup.
I believe Adrian Wilson could be an excellent special teams player...which is always in big demand. More and more, special teams is deciding games. Additionally, I could see him as a 3rd and long specialist type player...kind of in the Adam Archuleta mold. He could play LB alongside Ray Thompson in a 4-2-5 alignment on passing downs. He has the ability to cover (TE's maybe?)and the ability to rush the passer as well.
Before the argument about his size comes into play, check this out:
Adam Archuleta 6-0 215
Adrian Wilson 6-3 207
Ray Thompson 6-2 217
So as measuerd with these guys, his size shouldn't be an issue.
This would challenge Wilson and his athletic ability...could turn him into a stud player if he takes it seriously. I almost see him how the Packers used LeRoy Butler some years ago. He is a devastating hitter and he wouldn;t be a liability if the opposition ran the ball since I think he is a pretty decent tackler and run stopper.
This would give Clancy alot of flexibility in his alignments...assuming the first time NFL DC can work with the flexibility. Wilson could be used as rusher...hell he could put his hand on the ground sometimes just to give another look...he could cover from the LB position, he could be used as a spy type player (we do play Vick this upcoming season).
Sorry for the length of the post...just rambling
