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Orloveys Picks Best Quarterback for NFL, Ignoring Critics Like Mel Kiper and Mocking Fernando Alonso: "He Is the One."
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On March 24 during an appearance on ESPN's "Get Up," analyst Dan Orlovsky declared that Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson is better than Indiana Hoosiers signal-caller Fernando Mendoza for the upcoming draft despite Mendoza winning last year's Heisman Trophy and national championship. This bold assessment directly contradicts Mel Kiper Jr., who recently refuted similar rumors, while NFL General Manager Mike Tannenbaum also weighed in on the debate regarding which prospect represents a better fit at No.
Key Points
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1ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky has named Alabama QB Ty Simpson as his top pick for the upcoming April 20-31st (per article date context) or late March/early draft period, explicitly stating he believes Mendoza is not ready.
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2Orlovsky's stance contradicts Mel Kiper Jr.'s assessment that Fernando Mendoza remains a better prospect than Ty Simpson based on his performance at Indiana University last season.
Developments
Mar 24, 19:50
'Get Up' host Dan Orlovsky named Alabama QBs as the best quarterback in this year's draft class on ESPN
Mar 23 (implied)
"The Pat McAfee Show" featured a discussion where NFL decision-makers were heard discussing Ty Simpson.
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