Why Does Merril Hoge Have CJ Stroud Ranked Ahead Of Bryce Young? | 04/26/23

Former NFL RB Merril Huge joins the Dan Patrick Show and discusses why CJ Stroud is the only QB in this draft that he gave a 1st round grade to as well as why he ranks CJ Stroud ahead of Bryce Young

[@staystrappedlikeadke]

Bro if you go back and look, the majority of Merrill Hoges takes are crazy accurate. How this dude doesnt have his own podcast or hasnt been picked up by another network is insane, hell of an analyst

[@JohnAC4]

That’s because he actually knows what he’s talking about and the talking heads don’t like that because it doesn’t make for good tv

[@mirotacoflame1537]

Ive always asked the same question.

[@the_ap_1561]

Because he isn't a sensationalist like Stephen A, Mad Dog Russo, Cowherd, or Skip.

[@r.williamcomm7693]

Agree. Legendary Steelers HC Chuck Noll liked Merril Hoge because he had an honest work ethic who put in the time on & off the field to help the team any way possible. So now Hoge brings that same work ethic into evaluating players. It’s not about harming draft stock. He realizes these young men have a lot riding on evaluations & that talking heads who jump on bandwagons are actually pushing players up in draft stock at the expense of other players. Imagine the Browns not drafting Johnny Manziel or the Texans taking Khalil Mack instead of Clowney. Hoge is excellent at evaluating tangibles & also intangibles. He somehow assesses heart, toughness & how far the player is willing to go in the pursuit of excellence. Wondering if any NFL teams pay Hoge for evaluations because it would be money well spent.

[@SinIsWack101]

He works for the Steelers scouting department

[@ericparker163]

This aged incredibly well. 🍺

[@CalculatedLife1122]

Incredibly

[@monarchist9691]

4 weeks into the season and this is looking like a common merril hoge masterclass

[@dtwister31]

Who’s here after CJ Stroud had a historic rookie season and took the Texans to a Wild Card playoff win against a good Browns defense? Merril Hoge is a crazy good talent evaluator at this point

[@JamesAvila-xu7ds]

I was looking on his will levis assessment n it’s not very good lol

[@BrandonThreatTV]

Me 😂

[@danielvandusen5724]

It's crazy how correct he is. He didn't pick CJ just because he isn't small like Bryce but because he is special in his abilities. Practically everyone outside of a small few have picked Bryce to be the best qb and out of those few only even a smaller few could see the actual talent and not put him above Bryce just because they thought Young was just too small. But this dude saw it and actually called it out way back then.

[@Timothy.365]

4 weeks into the szn and dude is SPOT ON! Bryce has already missed time with injuries and CJ is 2-2 and lightning it up! Will see how it plays out.

[@sbrown9020]

What he said aged well

[@Big.steppa.reese0]

@@sbrown9020very well

[@KM-sr8dd]

It’s played out well for CJ. Damn. Merril spot on AGAIN

[@KM-sr8dd]

It’s played out well for CJ. Damn. Merril spot on AGAIN

[@KM-sr8dd]

It’s played out well for CJ. Damn. Merril spot on AGAIN

[@financialliteracy1014]

I come back to this interview quite quite often because I’m in shock of how accurate Merril was on this take. I’m here after C.J Stroud beat the browns. Regardless of what happens between the Texans and Baltimore, C.J had one on the greatest rookie seasons ever and has a amazing career ahead of him! 💯

[@hamzaabdikarim9517]

I agree with Merril Hodge. CJ Stroud’s game will translate better to the NFL than all the other QB’s because of his accuracy and descion making. I don’t think Bryce will last at his size.

[@JamesAvila-xu7ds]

You were right

[@buddybarlow9604]

DING DING DING

[@LuckyStrike94_]

Holy shit what a call so far

[@tzcharles7713]

Gatdam Merril not being on TV must be a choice lol he’s way too good of an analyst to not be there

[@Sletch-wv9wc]

Trust me the likeness of Steven a Smith more than likely has something to do with that

[@kipsmithers6470]

@@Sletch-wv9wcwhat ?!

[@Sigbock]

Merril was right on with his analysis of CJ Stroud

[@r0ute37]

5 weeks in: - CJ: 1,461 yards, 7 TD, 0 INT - Bryce: 750 yards, 5 TD, 4 INT, and has already missed a game due injury Hoge on point with his analysis again!

[@michaelgraber5750]

Update us again now that CJ just threw for 470 yards, 5tds and no picks 😊

[@BlueBarrier782]

This dude always gets it right.

[@AK-74K]

Not always, but he is right more often than a lot of others. He watched a lot of film clearly.

[@B3GINNER]

Panthers are gonna make the mistake of drafting Bryce at 1 because they listened to the media hyoe. CJ will go on to compete against Burrow and Mahomes and be a completion percentage leader year in and year out.

[@einsteinsuc7078]

💯

[@Riles3152]

Much of that will depend on what CJ is surrounded with in his career, from coaching, to system to personnel. These sweeping predictions for how certain quarterbacks are gonna turn out depends on numerous factors that are out of the quarterback’s control.

[@HTOWN_MADE713]

Big facts 🫡🫵🏽🗣🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@mshinn13]

CJ lacks the decision making ability. He will be average.

[@masterrace4005]

@@mshinn13??

[@Demerey]

And here we are with CJ breaking the single game rookie passing record on a 5 td day with no picks. Oh and game winning score with 6 seconds left. Nostradamus Hoge strikes again.

[@claymac7895]

Another grand slam home run draft prediction by Hodge. This guy is the best draft analyst out there.

[@LORDTRILLL]

Bro someone hire him as GM

[@KMOSE500]

he is a scouting person with the Steelers

[@Souleater_4242]

​@@KMOSE500they better keep him around seems to rly know his stuff

[@theblazikenbro]

​@@KMOSE500 not anymore

[@TGTPodcast704]

I 100% agree cj's game just translates better...

[@M_Lev]

Hoge nailed it dead on

[@amazingrando1283]

He's right. Been saying it all along: Bryce's arm is going to be a liability against bigger, faster, smarter DBs in the NFL

[@einsteinsuc7078]

CJ Stroud 🤘🏾Please Texans. I agree.

[@tonymedina922]

We gottem!! Let’s gooo!!!

[@kingtrawal]

Merrill Hage, looking like a goddamn genius as usual

[@beauchatching9137]

Merrill Hoge looking like a straight up prophet.

[@JamesAvila-xu7ds]

Him and Steve smith are the people you gotta listen with talent in my opinion

[@kennethmoore8126]

Not steve smith, to me he can be bias.

[@kennethmoore8126]

Not steve smith, to me he can be bias.

[@kennethmoore8126]

Not steve smith, to me he can be bias.

[@kennethmoore8126]

Not steve smith, to me he can be bias.

[@kennethmoore8126]

Not steve smith, to me he can be bias.

[@servoarmy]

Hoge is correct.

[@julienlozano2022]

I strongly believe that the Texans had in their minds they were going after CJ and played the panthers into thinking they wanted young. Well played.

[@dennisu8420]

It wouldn’t surprise me if the exec that said Stroud was a “red alert” because of the S2 score was from the Texans. Probably had numerous ppl send the score to Tepper, to trick him into taking Young. Smart.

[@gummybear41283]

😆😆😆wow Tepper is pissed they didn’t take CJ

[@Texansfan59]

​@@dennisu8420texans fleeced the panthers 😂 they traded up for a bust

[@AndyTN64]

Been saying what you said all along. Texnas dished out alot smoke screens. Tepper out smart himself by asking Texans to be on the trade with them. Texans did have conversation with Tepper and only to let Tepper know which qb they like "hookline sinker BY" Tepper bite on BY when Texans didn't go for a trades. Got to give GM Nick credit on this one. Nick got promoted after the drafted, show that GM hold McNair hands throughout scouting and draft process, and it all come true

[@claymac7895]

@@dennisu8420- There's no doubt in my mind it was the Texans leaking out the S2 results.

[@xykeem4805]

THANK YOUUUUU THATS WHAT IVE BEEN SAYING

[@louisbanks8660]

Finally honestly and not b.s. to confuse gamblers on who the 1st draft pick will be.

[@jmil309]

He was spot on with this.

[@Souleater_4242]

I remember seeing this before the draft he was spot on with it cj is amazing. Glad he is on my team

[@SophisticatedBob]

Well, hindsight being what it is, this interview looks like Merril Hoge can see the future.

[@Sletch-wv9wc]

has been since that Johnny Manziel clip

[@manimavuso]

Thanks Merril

[@tjayd1225]

Watching this after the tampa game…merill needs a victory lap

[@ronaldpage5007]

Nailed it Hoge!!! Look now haters! CJ is way better than Bryce, was in college as well! Not even close, looking at these comments compared to what is happening on the field in the NFL is laughable. Plus CJ is doing it with a bad O line! Just the beginning ppl, keep watching.

[@danielj4567]

This man is a prophet

[@AndyTN64]

He speaks the truth.

[@sumandsubstance7881]

How is this guy not a GM in the league??? This guy us a damn prophet

[@tomcarter6076]

Hodge is ALWAYS spot on analyzing players. Why is he not an NFL GM?

[@georgeochoa632]

Every time texans play the Panthers, cj will have an axe to grind.

[@TitanActual]

100% agree with this man.

[@BigCDS]

He was and is spot on.

[@wutaktai]

Well damn. This aged like fine wine.

[@MagikFingers420]

Spot on! His decision making in-play were flawless and obviously he is insanely accurate by finishing in the top 10 all-time in NCAA career passing completion percentage.

[@freshprince7999]

This aged finer then a bone in ribeye at Sparks Steakhouse

[@htxfish8651]

His assessment was on point

[@cheekyrodriguez4209]

The owners of the Carolina panthers should really apologize to the fans for drafting Bryce

[@americanhero1234]

Merrill is looking like genius😂😂😂

[@hamzaabdikarim9517]

This is aging very well.

[@gabrielmendesdacunha6346]

This man never miss

[@sekou6800]

The FACTOR BACK!! Keep doin you, MH!

[@SFBay69]

I hate to say it but bryce is gonna be in the hospital by game 4

[@TVGoldMind]

what are the lottery numbers? lol

[@henryheisenberg]

Merrill knows how to assess talent

[@jsmiles17]

Ayo!!!! Replay this. Merrill was on point

[@layzhp5438]

Get em Hodge!

[@johnboy1760]

This guy is phenomenal as an evaluator, at least from what I’ve seen. I’ve yet to see him have an incorrect take. Which is remarkable, given talent evaluation is far from a perfect science. I’m sure there are videos of him saying things wide of the mark, but I’ve yet to see him. I hope he gets a platform to speak or has a job in scouting for a franchise.

[@jus3278]

Hoge was right

[@sbrown9020]

This aged well!!!!

[@KevinHernandez-qz8sb]

This dude a QB prophet

[@Riles3152]

Well, it's still very early but, It looks like Merril was right again! CJ stroud looks like a stud so far.

[@simsjw]

If he beat Georiga in 22, hes drafted over Bryce. That michigan loss n Defense COLLASPE vs Georgia. Saved the TEXANS future.

[@annebfaith6373]

Wow! NFL teams need to consult you before making their picks. Excellent analogy!!!

[@ricks2314]

nailed it

[@sportshulk8109]

he was right

[@tomburns8441]

Watch Merril's take on Clowney and Johnny Manziel. The Clowney take is not just him being right but specifically on target. Amazing.

[@HakTunes]

Damn, another home run hit from Merrill

[@BigShotMike95]

Go! Buck$! Beat! Blue!

[@patrickcollier1033]

Thank you Carolina 😂

[@HTOWN_MADE713]

You know they fucked 🆙🫵🏽🗣

[@kevinthompson9331]

You’re welcome we got one of the best young QBs will end up being the best so have fun wit DJ and deonte 🤣

[@MagikFingers420]

​@@kevinthompson9331?? Best young QBs? Bryce?

[@kingjlozano621]

Cj 🤘🏽

[@RockRage]

Hoge should be a GM

[@dme328]

This aged like fine wine. Go head pony express

[@whatvrrdude]

helluva take. just watched him on cowherd today & came back to fact check, he stood on business

[@Kottonmouth3]

CJ looking like a stud right now

[@westworlds]

Why is this man not on TV more? He was dead on the money here and on Johnny Manziel. Doesn't buckle to the hype and see's things clearly. He should have a mic talkin ish at least he knows wtf he's talking about

[@BrooklynBornTy]

Unless its a league promoted network (nba tv mlb network nfl network nhl network) sports network want people who could entertain more than people with actually knowledge

[@AK-74K]

@@BrooklynBornTy That's exactly right. Hoge is very dry in his delivery and isn't really an entertainer. But he is a great analyst

[@bernardthefourth]

Hodge is a solid evaluator.

[@walkinginthesn1309]

Correct once again

[@somalien9447]

He was right again 🎉❤

[@AB-vb4sv]

Man was right.

[@mlee81]

Well he proved to be right once again

[@holyshit860]

this guy dont miss XD

[@jmiller9972]

Nailed it

[@benjaminbraziel1371]

This aged well!

[@KM-sr8dd]

Are teams hiring merril huge for GM draft advice!?

[@ronaldminns7836]

🍷 aging lome the finest vintage. The OSU v UG answered the question unequivocally. If Carolina' s owner forced this on the team, he should remove himself from future input on personal

[@trainmap]

How is Merril Hoge not a scout for an NFL team making millions right now? He is MONEY with these evals man

[@einsteinsuc7078]

Merril nailed it ROY/AFC south champs

[@SpaceCityBallers713]

Aged like fine 🍷

[@fl2521]

Well week 4 is in the books and Stroud has the texans at the top of the division.

[@donaldchesser157]

my my my

[@adventuresinleadership6689]

Here’s something interesting. Meril Hodge recently said Caleb Williams is going to be a bust. Given the track record of Hodge, this is something that should be taken seriously.

[@adamrielh]

Bryce proved him wrong slightly, he played all 17. Hope he gets some talent around him next year.

[@brob8204]

Hey, that's a big thing. If he had gotten lit up in Week 4 and couldn't return, he would have missed out on all of that game experience. Bryce has a true year under his belt.

[@adamrielh]

@@brob8204 more than I can say for my QB, Richardson lol SLIDE HOMIE 😂

[@dr.andersonsghost4315]

It's still early. Let's see how many years he will last. Will he be out of the league due to injuries or due to his sucking at playing QB? Probably both.

[@KMOSE500]

stuff like this is why he has that job in Pittsburgh

[@kaleb9203]

Dam this is crazy

[@martinslade777]

Johnny Menzel. If had ad an NFL team Id offer big money to have Merrill hodge as a talent evaluator.

[@southsidestilldripin1404]

🍻 🍺 aged well

[@googootz69]

Give Merrill a gambling show he’s always right

[@ArrowoodsHobbyShop-Ebay]

I came to look this up after he said Caleb Williams wasn't that good. He was definitely right here 😅😅😮

[@wesleyblanton2432]

I hope to Hell the Vikings are talking to Hoge pre draft! Hoge said Drake Maye is going to get the GM and HC Fired if they draft him in the top 5!

[@rrichards146]

Howis this dude not a GM?

[@paulmcnair6124]

This man was right

[@steeleresults4096]

He was correct then and he is correct now about Caleb Williams!!!

[@cbrown717]

Hoge is substance over style; that's why he's not promoted on any of the talking head shows. Listen to him. He knows of what he speaks.

[@scottgood7888]

Because he was right.