Is Caleb Williams All Hype? | Sports Junkies

Merril Hoge joins The Sports Junkies to break down the top QB prospects and discuss which player would best fit the Commanders system.
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[@hibiscus779]

Caleb starts at 6:15

[@HappyTribeYT]

Doing God’s work . Appreciate you

[@thereelaccountant9246]

Daniels versus Alabama was the best showing of any of these QBs. On time, in structure, and also made plays with his feet. Found his guys in the flat plenty too. I agree with most of what he said

[@DominicTaylor-lm5uf]

Thank you for sharing that. 40TD 3INT, 1100 rushing 10 rushing TD 5 years experience

[@craigerisbojangles]

Yeah but Maye is prototypical size, and at time’s completely forgets how to play quarterback but he’s big and has decent arm strength so he should go before Daniels… all the people saying Drake # 2 I wonder if they actually watched any tape? Because it’s pretty clear that he is a very risky selection for the first round let alone top 10 overall, I don’t think they understand how far apart the ACC and SEC are in the way of talent, speed , scheme and competition. Any position on a football team if your in the ACC and don’t Dominate or show significant separation of talent and athleticism then your probably not great or super star player.

[@Craighomoffman]

​@@craigerisbojangles Maye needs to sit a year. If not, it could get ugly.

[@Craighomoffman]

I saw the FSU game and throwing to the flats was all I saw. Every D1 QB can make those throws.

[@cedricbryant6360]

Alabama is the most NFL defense as far as “looks” movement goes. They disguise a lot. If you can shred them it should make you take notice.

[@lionace1625]

We should switch the Junkies out with Merrill. It is good to hear an unemotional analysis.

[@DominicTaylor-lm5uf]

Jayden plays great against good defenses i did my own Homework

[@CapShotzVideo]

Exactly he steps up and doesn’t choke when it matters. MAYE IS LIKE A Sam 2.0 , suspect footwork and head scratching decisions out the blue. Give me JD over any of them.

[@johnnybrison4150]

Stop it don’t be fooled lsu WRs was way better n always open

[@philthyrich007]

Jayden would COOKED the ACC

[@nicknova703]

@@philthyrich007not with that sorry ass UNC team. What did JD do at Arizona st?

[@philthyrich007]

@@nicknova703 he was cooking his freshman yr ???

[@scottbourret1190]

Caleb has a similar story to a lot of other USC QB's. His personal story reminds me of Todd Marinovich's, but hey the media is determined to treat him like FB Jesus so he's gonna be great. As a GM, and if I were the Bears I'd much rather have draft picks unless it's an Elway or Manning type sitting at one. Caleb isn't that guy.

[@primetimeperformance]

Merril Hoge is the only guy I hear who looks at college QBs properly

[@georgeedgeworth1429]

Everthing you guys say is agreeable but man I am starting to think being a qb is mission impossible!!!!!!! no no no!!!!@!❤😂🎉❤

[@hilamadventures4060]

Hoge was also the same fellow who stated a year ago he would take CJ over Young he said Young wasn't a 1st rd pick. .His takes on Maye opened my eyes because I was leaning towards Maye... Inconsistent thrower, throwing from a clean pocket in College ain't gonna see clean pockets in the NFL. See's the hot receiver yet doesn't throw to the hot receiver.. You can't fix speed and you can't fix accuracy this always gets coaches fired believing they can. A dude can talk smart on the board but he can't process it on the field!! dude is deep.

[@terencebarnes7393]

Yea that is scary, but they said similar stuff about Justin Herbert and Josh Allen who he reminds me of. I just think it’s scary that no matter where go it’s up to the football gods if we got it right. I think Jayden will probably look better his first year regardless Drake needs to develop has the tools and will to be better and that’s where it starts.

[@hilamadventures4060]

@@terencebarnes7393 So very very true..

[@jeromegardner4862]

Bears fan since birth. Im taking Daniels, just like the quote " what have you done for me lately" Daniels Heisman winner from SEC conference.

[@paulieprinceton4550]

Jayden Daniels is similar to Justin Fields but with a weaker arm. The Daniels hype is hysterical. He is less than a year younger than Justin Fields, is about 20 lbs lighter and had 2 WR's that will probably be drafted in the first 20 picks, He also had a much better OL than either Caleb or Maye. Being relatively old, skinny and with a tendency to take big hits doesn't bode well for Daniel's future. Maybe he emerges as the best QB, maybe he is on the IR after 4 games or maybe he never develops as a passer and relies heavily on his running ability. Anything can happen but I can't see how anyone would want Daniels over Caleb. Caleb has the stronger arm and makes all of the NFL throws with accuracy and precision. Caleb does hold the ball for a long time, so des Justin Fields. The big difference is that Caleb was holding the ball, maneuvering in the pocket and looking for plays downfield in part because his defense was routinely giving up 30 to 40 plus points a game this past season. Justin Fields holds the ball too long because he has trouble reading defense and doesn't throw with anticipation very well.

[@user-gz6gl5lt5v]

50 percent talent and 50 percent hype as a bears fan I'm devastated were drafting him number 1 I'd rather take Daniels nix and maybe over him

[@jayp4114]

Rumor has it that NFL Analyst Chris Simms is engaged to Caleb Williams 💍 😂

[@scoutwithoutclout]

Man I wish you would have had this dude on for an hour segment to break down each player. Doesn't really matter whether I agree or not, but I liked it it's informed

[@Rambletambleforever]

He believes CTE doesn’t exist . F him

[@DominicTaylor-lm5uf]

Drake Maye is next

[@WashingtonCommanders2456]

Pride of Highland Rams football!!! I lived in Pocatello Idaho for many years!

[@davidcovington1046]

How was it?

[@jogreen40]

While i agree that accuracy and processing are two of the most important traits a qb can have i think merril is underestimating the ability of players to improve on those things. Patrick mahomes said he couldnt identify the mike linebacker in his first season in the NFL

[@abelincoln6785]

Maybe true but think about the students you shared class rooms with - what percentage of them improved as students year of year. Same with QBs

[@alfredmohammed9197]

@@abelincoln6785gotta factor in the teacher as well.

[@_Wirenut_]

Merril Hoge is not some QB expert, some of his QB takes: -Had Jacob Eason over Hurts, Herbert & Love… also didn’t have any of those as a 1st Rnd grade -Had Mayfield over Allen -loved Trevor Siemian -had Brian Brohm over Aaron Rodgers -loved Kenny Pickett and said he can win a SB But even worse was that so called “scout” you had on before him… calling that guy a scout is same as me claiming I’m a 5 star Michelin Chef because I can grill a steak

[@daoldballcoach7472]

I agree 100%!! Dude said I only had one QB graded as generational (CJ Stroud). Who did you have rated higher last year? Bryce Young smh!!! So you said No 2 was generational but didn’t rank him 1. Then this Bozo said Spencer Rattler??????????? I’m done.

[@_Wirenut_]

@@daoldballcoach7472 yeah this dude a 🤡 lmao

[@vinhnguyen592]

Hodge is on the same page as Payton. QB Processing is the most important trait. You can have the arm of Jay Cutler or J. Russell but if you don't know who to throw it to then you are done.

[@uax4it274]

THE QUESTION IS, WHO IS GOING TO HOLD UP LONGEST IN THE NFL , RG III DIDN'T FAIR SO WELL EVEN THOUGH HE WAS HOT IN COLLEGE .

[@jeffrymilton1093]

Damn! Merrill is a wealth of knowledge and common sense. Fascinating!

[@nicknova703]

The sarcasm is strong with this one

[@user-gz6gl5lt5v]

Bo nix is the nost complete qb in the draft followed by daniels my rankings are nix daniels McCarthy maye then penix i wouldn't even pick williams in the first round he played against the worst defenses in the country

[@howlbeast]

Idc what he says id take Bo Nix

[@zuchjr]

We should trade for Justin Fields and use our 2nd pick on Marvin Harrison Jr

[@terencebarnes7393]

I wouldn’t be mad at that but OT, ED are huge needs.

[@dbrown4752]

This team has to many holes to have a high priced QB after 1 yr of Fields

[@terencebarnes7393]

@@dbrown4752 Yea forgot he has one year left. The QB on rookie deal helps you focus on building team up. Thats why this FA is important, because we can supplement needs that why until QB deal is up then primarily focus on draft for needs.

[@nicknova703]

Lame

[@lovewhatisgood]

Hoge always sounds knowledgeable and confident, but just remember he's sharing an opinion -- an informed guess -- just like any other analyst. If he knew everything, surely some team would be paying him millions for his views. Dozens of analysts, scouts, and executives view Williams as the best prospect in the draft, and those opinions are just as valid and considered as Hoge's.

[@j.anderson4254]

#JaydenDaniels

[@MoriLangshawSr]

Hoge is normally on point with his evaluation with QBs. Talking about Caleb wanting to leave the pocket to run is just incorrect. More often than not, he left the pocket to throw. Hoge may be talking about Jayden Daniels. As talented as he is, more often than not, he's getting out the pocket and running.

[@mangasmurphy7466]

When did Kliff Kingsbury coach Caleb Williams in college? Umm, never?

[@patrickmitchell4134]

USC…HE WAS THE COORDINATOR.

[@mangasmurphy7466]

You are right and I was wrong. I knew he was still with the Cardinals when Williams was at Oklahoma. Didn't realize he was an "offensive analyst" with USC after the Cards sacked him. I don't like eating shit, but sometimes you have to. @@patrickmitchell4134

[@jodom54]

Caleb is tough he tweaking

[@SillyGoose2024]

Yes nothing says tough like painting your fingernails and crying after games.

[@anz2441]

@@SillyGoose2024 🤣😂🤣 I think he's defining tough as in when things are goin good. 😂

[@stormnation8910]

Are you kidding me? Caleb had 93 total TDs in 2 seasons at USC but yeah he’s not special. 😂😂 clearly he had way too many concussions in the 90’s 😂

[@ericparker163]

Did you hear what he has to say though? The offschedule hero ball is something he's gonna have to get past. Not saying he can't, just that he'll have to to be successful in the NFL.

[@dproukous1570]

As a Pat's fan I've been high on JD all year.Hes the only QB I see who has it all

[@13kimosabi13]

So how many QB’s in the 1st round ? A record for sure…..but 5…..6….or 7 ?

[@AlexanderRogers-zf4wd]

HYPE

[@dionbamazing]

🥺 Please take Caleb Williams I don't want him in chicago

[@keithcrook8591]

Maye has the potential to be Josh Allen light with less arm strength but significantly more accuracy.

[@antwanr5058]

Not even close. Maye is one of the most erratic throwers in this draft. Misses BAD on way too many passes.

[@ibrahimshareef1945]

Hoge’s is contradicting himself. Just simply sounds like he’s mad he wasn’t a big deal no where in his own career.

[@thirdcoast5755]

I’m sure he’s good but I do wonder if he’d get this much hype if he wasn’t in LA.

[@robertmoore6338]

Super Bowl wins are about consistancy, because, once the playoffs start, one loss and you're done. So, the Super Bowl winner has to win every playooff game, which requires a consistant QB, not an up one day, down the next day guy.

[@Craighomoffman]

Caleb is a bit of Kyler, Baker and Russ. He's actually a smaller Dak. Regardless, this makes for an NFL QB, no more, no less. That's not a terrible draft pick. Don't expect Mahomes or Josh Allen.

[@DominicTaylor-lm5uf]

Jayden is the most complete QB coming out, 40TD 3 int, 1100 rushing and 10 rushing TD, and has 5 years experience

[@waxoncards2489]

Yeah but he is one finger flick away from a career ending injury

[@ezzzduzit513]

​@waxoncards2489 that's any prospect

[@mauropellegrino6039]

Best o line and two top 15 wr picks in his team...

[@lilJ23fromnyc]

​@@mauropellegrino6039damn..ur gonna hold that AGAINST him.wtf

[@CapShotzVideo]

I take him at number 1 over anyone lol 😆

[@primetimeperformance]

Hoge is 1000% right

[@JF-uu7hw]

Let him finish bro. He was spitting

[@andrebellamy899]

Not listening to an old rb talk about at QB.

[@Tiger0366]

No Caleb Williams is not "ALL hype", but he certainly is MOSTLY hype at this point because of the volume of hype. You can take this HYPE to THE BANK. It is REAL. For how to take advantage of it see my post below.

[@craigerisbojangles]

Mayesayers say what??? It is so obvious who the better quarterback is. I’m not sure why everyone thinks Drake Maye is going to be a great player , he could become great but I don’t think with emotions I evaluate with facts and stats and they don’t lie, Ryan leaf was prototypical size with great arm strength and could make all the throws , that really worked out great for one person RYAN LEAF!

[@joshTheGoods]

Why bring up claiming Burrow was the only first round gradeed QB as if that's a bragging point? We're talking about a draft that had Herbert in it. Come on.

[@jamiedove430]

Meril hoge 12 concussions in nfl career..Jus saying!

[@kricejr]

Hes Beyond All Hype 😭😭😿😿

[@allfactstv3812]

Maye struggles with accuracy and comfort in the pocket... so Its odd that Hoge llikes Maye... NC state tape and Clemson tape comes to mind

[@ericparker163]

??? He was critical of Maye.

[@dime1012]

I’m taking Maye at #2. He’s a better thrower than Daniels and is 2ish years younger. Meaning he’s gonna have TWO years of NFL experience by time he is Daniels age

[@ronniethomas8780]

Listen, I would be happy to draft Maye, buy these people saying they want him over Daniels because he's younger and because he throws it better(per what facts?)just seem to be reaching

[@lockedonlaw]

Drake Maye throws every other ball up for grabs. That's not going to work in the NFL.

[@philw9787]

2 years??? Lol haaaaaa

[@nav125_95]

you have nothing to support your argument of Maye being a better thrower than Daniels, Daniels is statistically the best deep ball passer in college football, and that youth argument is stupid, Daniels is a polished product if anything Maye needs to go back to school and work on his Mechanics and actually win something

[@ElPhenomenon]

@@dokedoker3340dude he’s been correct more then Mel kipper , just because you have a different opinion doesn’t mean he’s not right

[@Craighomoffman]

Lamar Jackson has never won a big game.

[@javierm3377]

Jayden Daniels is Trey Lance. I’m taking Maye.

[@nicknova703]

Dang he ain’t that bad 😂I prefer Maye but take it eeaasy

[@javierm3377]

@@nicknova703His strength are his legs and athleticism. You need a guy who’s strength are his arm and can run when he needs to.

[@russflooring]

@javierm3377 Maye is Howell

[@jamesBrian-lu4kj]

That's the most ridiculous comment I have read regarding Daniels, you clearly haven't watched him.

[@javierm3377]

@@jamesBrian-lu4kjGo back and look at his intermediate throws. 15-20 yard passes. Which are necessary at the next level. He’s threw everything over the top. Not saying it’s not pretty. Justin Fields threw a pretty ball over the top at Ohio St as well.

[@jozik85]

Merrill Hoge looks like he could play SS in a Nazi movie!!

[@sayorigolio5266]

im just listening to a cowboy

[@anthonyhilton1709]

Micheal Penix is more pro ready than any other quarterback.

[@JHendo247]

Drake Maye >>>>> Jayden Daniels

[@DominicTaylor-lm5uf]

Williams only have 2 years

[@DominicTaylor-lm5uf]

Williams struggles with good Defenses

[@jamesBrian-lu4kj]

His style of play was exposed against ND, it's going to look like that every Sunday for him.

[@coolwayne5732]

It’s a lot of reaching , why did Mel Kipper and all black analysts ( iv seen), had the same take on Maye, inaccurate, isn’t that athletic, and makes confusing throws people can’t explain… ( 6 games Maye threw 16 TD and 1 INT), they other 4 against better competition he threw 9 TD 8 INT’s… Drake Maye compared to the other 2 top Prospects is a drop off! Cliff Klingsberry is not drafting Maye, they’re not talking about Maye and in fact met with Jayden Daniels first and foremost, first interview which is all you need to know ( in less something catastrophic happens), won’t be selecting Maye with the #2 overall pick, and more then likely if not baited into a 3rd or 2nd round pick will keep Howell as well! Imo

[@Saucelight88]

Washington stay away from drake maye!

[@DominicTaylor-lm5uf]

Williams has alot of sacks and sack fumbles

[@lamassu4100]

I love Daniels at number 2, we should pick him up. HTTR

[@kevinrobinson8442]

you trippen we going Maye 2 slim

[@jc4418]

One day late

[@hahshsdh4646464]

Draft Harrison

[@DMV-fb4yq]

We are keeping Sam and trading the #2 pick

[@randomnumber17]

Well that was a word salad. A whole lotta nothing.

[@HurleyJDW0711]

I don’t think Hodge likes anybody lol

[@donn1387]

So Merrill Hoge, a former RB knows more about analyzing QB play than Kurt Warner. Sorry, nope.

[@Chris-mo9gt]

ZZZzzzzzz

[@philw9787]

Stop hype all these guys. Caleb only wow factor! Wait till play

[@davidcovington1046]

Exactly!

[@aaronjcb]

Drake maye is overrated he just big wit an arm. I wish him all the success in the world, but on another team, looking at mac jones 2.0. Daniels has all the tools to make an impact right away

[@robertn3121]

Note is a wanna be analyst and mediocre player who is looking for a new career.

[@aubrey44]

Drake Maye IS NOT the guy... Jayden Daniels has proven he is the guy and its on tape...

[@Bobbydawriter]

Kind of embarrassing. Hodge’s Analysis of Caleb Williams is not going to age well. Please don’t let him off the hook two years from now when I know what is going to happen will happen with Caleb. Really embarrassing frankly

[@victorharris5226]

Hodges is a hater, he's just jealous.😂