Woody Paige article about Bomar

[Collier11]

I really hope he does well in the NFL



Rhett, Rhett, Rhett!

— Scarlett
Frankly, my dear, the Broncos should ghett Rhett and forget Mark.

Rhett Bomar says John Elway "was my idol." He wears No. 7. He was the top-rated high school quarterback in the country. He has a strong arm and a cocky attitude. He became a starter as a redshirt freshman at Oklahoma and was named the offensive player of the game in the Holiday Bowl. He was a primary reason the Sooners were predicted to win the national championship the following season.

Then, his college career crumbled.

He was kicked out of Oklahoma after receiving illegal payments from a local car dealership, Big Red Sports & Imports.

Checks totaling $7,466.08 may have cost him a chance at the BCS championship and checks totaling millions of dollars as a first-round NFL draft choice.

Rhett Bomar was gone with the wind.

But he's again trying to make a famous name for himself.

If Josh McDaniels indeed is a Quarterback Maker, the Broncos should select Bomar as a value pick in the third round instead of doing a deal to move up in the first round and take Mark Sanchez. Both are risk-reward QBs.

The Broncos must keep their vital 10 draft slots, especially the two in the opening round, and concentrate on defensive players next weekend.

Sanchez might be Matt Leinart, Matt Cassel or Tommy Maddox (the last underclass quarterback the Broncos selected from a California school in the first round), or he might be a product of the system. Bomar definitely is the best quarterback to come out of Sam Houston State, and he is not a product of the system.

In the draft, the Broncos need two defensive ends (one in the first round), a nose tackle (possibly in the first round), a linebacker, two cornerbacks, two safeties, an offensive guard and . . . a quarterback in a pear tree.

If the Broncos were to trade up to get Sanchez, they would lose two significant picks that should be applied to the atrocious defense. And Sanchez wouldn't play next season, anyway, and is no sure thing for the future.

Bomar, 23, is the best senior quarterback in the draft despite playing the last two years at a Division Championship Sub- division (whatever) college. He did throw for 340 yards against Kansas last season.

Sanchez and Bomar have similar size (slightly over 6-feet-2 and 225 pounds). Bomar had better results than Sanchez at the NFL combine in the 40- yard dash (4.85 to 4.88) and two other competitions (Bomar was first in the 20-yard shuttle), and he has the more powerful arm. Bomar is more mobile and did play in a shotgun formation at Oklahoma and Sam Houston State, throwing for 7,500 yards and 47 touchdowns in three seasons. He's a field leader and a competitor and carried a bad team, much like a couple of former Broncos quarterbacks (initials J.E. and J.C.).

If the Broncos don't grab Bomar, the Cowboys will. And if Bomar is a bust or a backup, the Broncos didn't waste a No. 1, and 2010 is a serious year for college QBs. No telling where Bomar would be if he hadn't messed up at Oklahoma.

There were issues about Bomar's judgment at OU — the stupid fake job and two arrests for underage drinking — but he has been humbled and changed at Sam. NFL evaluators still wonder, although Bomar was impressive at the Senior Bowl practices and made all the throws. He will be a starting quarterback in the NFL someday, scouting reports agree.

McDaniels helped a couple of other quarterbacks who weren't drafted high. Imagine if he could pull off this challenge. People (like me) would get over the other guy.

Among the other 30 quarterbacks: Sanchez is overrated. Josh Freeman has NFL size but not NFL starting ability. Graham Harrell's arm and offensive schemes at Texas Tech have been questioned, and Pat White will be a receiver, not a quarterback, in the pros. There are doubts about the height (and heights) of Nate Davis, John Parker Wilson and Chase Daniel.

Todd Boeckman lost his starting job at Ohio State, and Nate Longshore his at Cal. Some guys have the correct height but incorrect promise.

The other intriguing prospect is Texas A&M's Stephen McGee, who is 6-3, quick, smart and a solid athlete. McGee played only six games as a senior after being injured and failing to regain his starting job, but got good reviews at the combine (4.66 40).

The Broncos' first-round selections (12 and 18) won't be as sexy as Sanchez, but they should come from a group of defensive players including B.J. Raji, Tyson Jackson, Brian Orakpo, Rey Maualuga, Robert Ayers and Aaron Maybin.

And, in the third, Rhett. Miss Scarlett would faint.

Woody Paige: 303-954-1095 or [email protected]

[stoops the eternal pimp]

The fact that Stephen McGee is an intriguing prospect in this draft tells you how weak of a QB class it is

[JLEW1818]

The fact that Stephen McGee is an intriguing prospect in this draft tells you how weak of a QB class it is

Exactly.

This is the worst offensive draft that I have seen.

[Collier11]

Always remember, w/o Rhett we get no Sammy B!

[stoops the eternal pimp]

I often wondered what kind of number RB woulda put up in this offense...probably close to the same amount of TD passes but 3 times the INTs

[badger]

This is a seller's market, not a buyer's. This is the draft where you send all those draft picks you owe other teams and try to trade your first round, second round picks to get more picks later on in the draft.

Stay as far away as possible from players who will demand top dollar, like your Staffords or your Sanchezs. Get your "intriguing prospects" in the fifth, sixth, or seventh rounds, but don't blow your salary cap on someone who is going to be the next Ryan Leaf.

[SouthFortySooner]

Bomar to Iggy to beat Bayor in overtime. One of the prettiest passes evar.

[jkm, the stolen pifwafwi]

i really wish guys would do their research about that whole holiday bowl mvp thing. like how it flashed onto the screen and then 30 seconds later he is getting an unsportsmanlike penalty that almost cost us the game.

[Collier11]

He was young, dumb, and immature, thats been proven. He was still a hell of a talent

[yermom]

If the Broncos don't grab Bomar, the Cowboys will.

*snicker*

[oumartin]

Stephen McGee ate the Sooners lunch in Norman his freshman year I believe it was.

[stoops the eternal pimp]

he had 0 yards passing and 67 yards rushing in that game..now the next week in Texas, he had a pretty big game..I remember him coming in for McNeal who struggled early on..he had a few big plays running the ball

He was a pretty big talent coming out of high school, but 4 years of Dennis Franchione sapped the talent right outta him

[Collier11]

He was a big time passing qb out of HS, Fran ruined his career.

As for McNeal, thats a guy whose talent was wasted big time, or atleast never developed

[cvsooner]

i really wish guys would do their research about that whole holiday bowl mvp thing. like how it flashed onto the screen and then 30 seconds later he is getting an unsportsmanlike penalty that almost cost us the game.

Exactly. One of the dumbest moves I've ever seen. Nearly snatching defeat right out of the jaws of victory.

[oumartin]

well he ate the defenses lunch running the ball that day I mean. Just seemed nobody could takle him.

[stoops the eternal pimp]

I remember the game well...McNeal was one of those guys that would crumble once contact was made, and when McGee came in, he was delivering the shots at the defense...tough kid, that's one thing you had to respect about him

[Collier11]

I never respected Mcgee because he had limited college success as far as his team went but he never stfu...you can be tough and talk all you want but you better be winning to do that IMHO

[jkm, the stolen pifwafwi]

I never respected Mcgee because he had limited college success as far as his team went but he never stfu...you can be tough and talk all you want but you better be winning to do that IMHO

so your saying he went to the wrong aggie school?

[Collier11]

Im saying that when he was getting laid out play after play on an average team, he shouldnt have been running his mouth so damn much :)

[yermom]

if McGee completes 10% more passes in the 2005 or 2006 game they probably win

if Fran calls the plays differently in 2006 they probably win. McGee was about the only reason i remember them being in the 2005 game.

[Collier11]

if McGee completes 10% more passes in the 2005 or 2006 game they probably win

if Fran calls the plays differently in 2006 they probably win. McGee was about the only reason i remember them being in the 2005 game.

Which is it? One of those you say he was the reason, the other you blame on Fran. If we hadnt missed a couple of blocks we'd have another natl title, the point is that McGee was a punk who didnt win enough games to be running his mouth like he did

[yermom]

he was running his mouth in the middle of competitive games, and putting hits on our defenders

[stoops the eternal pimp]

It was his way of showing he wasn't gonna back down from anybody...Just an intense competitor....

[The Remnant]

I was young ,dumb and immature when I was in my late teens and early twenties also. Now I am just old and dumb. I wish Bomar well.

[Collier11]

Dont get me wrong, Mcgee was a tough SOB, he has what we like to refer to as Moxy...he just had a little too much of it if you ask me

[stoops the eternal pimp]

I bet he made spring games entertaining!

[CrimsonJim]

Zing!

[rainiersooner]

I like second chances. Good luck to Bomar.

[Seamus]

Bomar to Iggy to beat Bayor in overtime. One of the prettiest passes evar.

Maybe so, but this fact:

to beat Bayor in overtime ...

... makes its one of the ugliest play in Sooner history.

[Collier11]

I bet he made spring games entertaining!

you bastard

[meoveryouxinfinity]

Stephen McGee was The Right Reverend Tim T. Messiah before The Right Reverend Tim T. Messiah was.


47 touchdowns
that's pretty good.....


in three seasons
hmmm or not :)

Well, only three shy of Bradford's 2008-2009 season total!

[OUAlumni1990]

to beat Bayor in overtime ...

That game had me scared spitless

[Crucifax Autumn]

I bet he made spring games entertaining!

LMAO...Greatest post ever!

[Collier11]

LMAO...Greatest post ever!

Dont you take his side!

[Crucifax Autumn]

Even you have to admit the Bastard is funny!

[badger]

Maybe so, but this fact:

to beat Bayor in overtime ...

... makes its one of the ugliest play in Sooner history.

Just remember - we were one field goal away from LOSING to Baylor. Had we missed a field goal in OT and not tied the game, we would have LOST. TO. BAYLOR.

However, I like having this SOLE distinction in our Big 12 south that not even Texaz can brag of.

As for Bomar, I think we can all kind of understand his situation of being extremely sheltered and pressured by a parent and when a kid finally escapes that, there's no telling what he or she will do. I knew someone who let herself get used by some frat guy who gave her an STD. The fact that Bomar would underage drink or break the rules does not surprise me all.

So hey, we all know he had a lot of growing up to do after he got booted from OU, but it seems he has his career back on track, so good for him.

[stoops the eternal pimp]

you bastard

I think I found my new title

[olevetonahill]

I think I found my new title

Hey you bastard . What ya think of his Chances in the Draft :P

[Collier11]

his chances bore me

[CrimsonJim]

his chances bore me

I don't think you're the bastard he was referring to. ;)

[stoops the eternal pimp]

2nd day pick..sumwheres in the 4th round

If your speaking c11's draft status in the church league I say, early 2nd round

[Collier11]

church league I am easily 1st rd, Bomar will be 2nd or 3rd round I think

[MamaMia]

I wish him well too, but happy to have our Heisman QB.

[Crucifax Autumn]

I hope he does great in the NFL and wins a Super Bowl. That way when some whorn or sheephumper calls us cheaters or questions Stoops' integrity we can reply with something like "F off...Stoops kicked a Super Bowl QB off the team for a minor violation!"

[ouleaf]

Bomar, 23, is the best senior quarterback in the draft despite playing the last two years at a Division Championship Sub- division (whatever) college. He did throw for 340 yards against Kansas last season.

Yeah guys. 340 yards....Against Kansas. He's definitely the next Elway, lol.

I hope on his first snap he gets blasted by a DE from his blindside.

[badger]

Yeah guys. 340 yards....Against Kansas. He's definitely the next Elway, lol.

Now, now leaf - Kansas wasn't too shabby a few seasons ago and they actually beat Missouri last season. ;)

Before anyone anoints him greatest senior QB, though, I would counter with Pat White, who scrambles better and Sarah Jessica Parker Wilson out of Bammer who led his team better.

[Collier11]

Yeah guys. 340 yards....Against Kansas. He's definitely the next Elway, lol.

I hope on his first snap he gets blasted by a DE from his blindside.

you do realize the talent that Bomar was playing with against KU and he still put up those numbers :rolleyes:

[ouleaf]

Now, now leaf - Kansas wasn't too shabby a few seasons ago and they actually beat Missouri last season. ;)

Before anyone anoints him greatest senior QB, though, I would counter with Pat White, who scrambles better and Sarah Jessica Parker Wilson out of Bammer who led his team better.


I didn't mean for my comment to be a knock against Kansas, I think they did pick him off 3 times in that game and SHSU was blown out by about 30 points.

I meant for my comment to ridicule ridiculous the writing of one Woody Paige.

I do stand by my comment of hoping Bomar gets blasted on his first NFL snap. I'm just still bitter about everything. Just think how lucky we were to catch that stuff so early on. Imagine if it would have went on for a couple years. It would have completely destroyed our program. And for that, I have no sympathy for him.

[badger]

I didn't mean for my comment to be a knock against Kansas

Mine was :D

Kansas was incredibly overrated two years ago when they had a one-loss season (and the Orange Bowl was not the Orange Bowl of old, so don't say "But they won the Orange Bowl!" or anything) and Mizzou was not very good either :P

[cjames317]

"If the Broncos don't grab Bomar, the Cowboys will."

NNNNNOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

[olevetonahill]

I didn't mean for my comment to be a knock against Kansas, I think they did pick him off 3 times in that game and SHSU was blown out by about 30 points.

I meant for my comment to ridicule ridiculous the writing of one Woody Paige.

I do stand by my comment of hoping Bomar gets blasted on his first NFL snap. I'm just still bitter about everything. Just think how lucky we were to catch that stuff so early on. Imagine if it would have went on for a couple years. It would have completely destroyed our program. And for that, I have no sympathy for him.

Give it a rest .
The Boy ****ed up , Its done , its dealt with , its ****in over .

He paid the price .
I guess Im a Bigger man than I thot, Cause I wish him well .

Now his dad on the other hand ;)

[badger]

"If the Broncos don't grab Bomar, the Cowboys will."

NNNNNOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

I would do a little happy dance, knowing that he won't be in green and gold and we won't have another Tony Mandy on our hands.

[the_ouskull]

well he ate the defenses lunch running the ball that day I mean. Just seemed nobody could takle him.

So, between this Bomar guy and Scottie Reynolds, you're cool with players screwing up or off and leaving OU, but not cool when coaches are FORCED to leave?

Treatment for your dissociative identity disorder is going to focus mainly on the symptoms and not the actual problem, so the sooner you get help, the better, sir. Good luck.

the_ouskull

[soonerinkeywest]

I am A Giants fan.And I can say I'm pretty pleased with the pick.

[Collier11]

with the right development, he could be a good nfl qb

[yermom]

So, between this Bomar guy and Scottie Reynolds, you're cool with players screwing up or off and leaving OU, but not cool when coaches are FORCED to leave?

Treatment for your dissociative identity disorder is going to focus mainly on the symptoms and not the actual problem, so the sooner you get help, the better, sir. Good luck.

the_ouskull

eff Scottie Reynolds

at least Bomar wanted to be a Sooner

[bluedogok]

He was a big time passing qb out of HS, Fran ruined his career.

As for McNeal, thats a guy whose talent was wasted big time, or atleast never developed
Why he went to A&M is beyond me, he and Shipley had great seasons at Burnet HS.

Bomar doesn't really "fit" in the Patriots system, he was more like Cutler and less like Brady in terms of trying to force the ball into tight spots. He is better off learning somewhere that doesn't run that "manager" style of QB position.

[Curly Bill]

Why he went to A&M is beyond me, he and Shipley had great seasons at Burnet HS.

From some of the coaches I know that saw them play, this was largely due to Shipley being able to run under pretty much anything McGee threw.

[oumartin]

skull, its not my fault you went down on KS numerous times.

to me, thats a problem you might wanna correct.

good luck with that sir.

[Collier11]

So, between this Bomar guy and Scottie Reynolds, you're cool with players screwing up or off and leaving OU, but not cool when coaches are FORCED to leave?



In all fairness, the coach that was forced to leave was forced out because he F'd up do to laziness and selfishness

[Sooner70]

If he goes to the NFL, will his Dad be on the sidelines haranguing the coach to give him more playing time? And whining all the way because he doesn't.

[Salt City Sooner]

If he goes to the NFL, will his Dad be on the sidelines haranguing the coach to give him more playing time? And whining all the way because he doesn't.
His coach is Tom Coughlin. If Bomar's dad starts that stuff up with TC, he's more stupid than I thought, which is saying something. My bet's on that exchange lasting about 5 seconds, & the dad ain't coming out on top, period.

[badger]

Jerry: I don't think my son's getting enough reps in these summer conditioning drills.
Coughlin: ...
Jerry: I think you should be giving equal snaps to Rhett and Eli.
Coughlin: ...
Jerry: Ok... I'll just let you think about those suggestions and I will report back to you after I've talked to each and every media outlet in all of New York. Did I mention I have them all on speed dial?
Coughlin: ...
Jerry: Why are these security guards escorting me out? I'm still allowed at practices, right? Tom? TOM!!!!