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Old 02-23-2010, 11:15 AM   #1
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Tony Pike-fringe 1st Rounder

Tony Pike, QB, Cincinnati
Pike will measure at 6-foot-5, making him the tallest QB prospect. That will interest many coaches who value the importance of height in the NFL. I have watched this guy on tape in a number of games, and he will impress with his mobility -- a solid short shuttle time would not surprise me, and a sub-5.0 40 is not out of the question. Without Bradford and Clausen throwing, Pike will take center stage, and his arm strength and accuracy should shine. The guy threw 48 touchdown passes and just 17 interceptions in the last two years. At least seven teams are looking for a quarterback in this draft, and Pike could establish himself as a Joe Flacco-type by the end of the combine.

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Old 02-23-2010, 12:24 PM   #2
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Hopefully he performs well.
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Old 04-19-2010, 06:01 AM   #3
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After a busy four-month stretch that included playing in the Sugar Bowl and Senior Bowl, participating in the scouting combine and doing private workouts and visits, Pike seems relaxed as he enters draft week that starts Thursday night with the first round.

Pike could go anywhere from rounds two through five, but the consensus is that he will go in the fourth round. That's the grade that was assigned by NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock, and ESPN's Mel Kiper has Pike going to Seattle in the fourth round.

"The process has been long considering that some of it actually started before my senior year, but the nerves are dying down a little bit," Pike said. "The process has been a roller coaster with its share of ups and downs. It was just a matter of going out and doing what I could do."

One thing that helped Pike was talking to former UC standouts Connor Barwin and Haruki Nakamura about how hectic the process could be.

Although most of the attention about quarterbacks has been focused on Sam Bradford, Jimmy Clausen, Tim Tebow and Colt McCoy, Pike is part of that second group that has been closely bunched since the combine. That group includes Fordham's John Skelton and Central Michigan's Dan LeFevour.

In addition to private workout with the Bengals, Pike has received attention from the Chiefs, Broncos, Patriots, 49ers, Cardinals and Vikings. All of those teams are in position to draft someone and have them develop on the bench for a season or two.

"It's been good to sit down with teams one-on-one and talk to them on a football level by going into the film room or breaking plays down," Pike said.

Wherever he goes, Pike is confident that he can do the job. Pike's career numbers at UC were 421 of 682 for 5,018 yards, 49 touchdowns and 20 interceptions and two Big East titles.

While Pike does possess a strong arm, there are questions about his durability and ability to consistently make the touch passes. Scouts also believe he needs to gain another 10 pounds to fill out his 6-foot-6, 230-pound frame.

"The biggest thing is I feel like I can go anywhere, develop a level of confidence with the offense and be successful," Pike said.

Pike would love to end up is with the Bengals, who might consider drafting a quarterback in the final three rounds. Pike watched as Huber was drafted last year and what it meant to him and his family to be playing at home.

The Reading High School grad has memories of going to Riverfront Stadium as a kid and watching Boomer Esiason. He has also been to games at Paul Brown Stadium, but the last one was a preseason game against New Orleans.

"The visit to the Bengals was something I enjoyed. I got to talk to the coaches and meet Mike Brown," Pike said. "I saw how Kevin got drafted by them and got to stay close to home and that is something I would also like to be a part of."

During last week's local workout held by the Bengals, Pike did not throw due to a jammed thumb on his throwing hand. But after more than two weeks of rest, he should be ready for rookie minicamp next month.

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Old 04-21-2010, 02:36 PM   #4
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Checking in w/ Tony Pike (Cnati)

Out at UC spring practice on Tuesday, it was the normal cast of characters gracing the sidelines and the field, except for a 6-foot-6 goateed quarterback making his way around to different groups of players.

Tony Pike was hanging out for some of practice and caught up with some of his former teammates just a few days before he learns where the next chapter in his life is going to take him.

The signs of many mock drafts point toward Pike going in the fourth round, maybe as early as the third.

There have been 72 quarterbacks drafted in the third round or later between 2000 and 2007 and it is hard to find many that didn't have at least some type of chance, somewhere. (I go through 2007 because there isn't enough time for QBs to emerge and develop in two years)

Here are the most notable names on that list: Marc Bulger (6th round, 2000), Tom Brady (6th, 2000), Chris Weinke (4th, 2001), Sage Rosenfels (4th, 2001), David Garrard (4th, 2002), JT O'Sullivan (6th, 2002), Chris Simms (3rd, 2003), Seneca Wallace (4th, 2003), Matt Schaub (3rd, 2004), Luke McCown (4th, 2004), Kyle Orton (4th, 2005), Derek Anderson (6th, 2005), Matt Cassel (7th, 2005), Bruce Gradkowski (6th, 2006), Trent Edwards (3rd, 2007).

Those are 15 out of the 72 would be considered notable and all have started games and at times played well. You can add or subtract some from the list, but for the most part these guys would be considered the ones who exceeded expectations.

That is about a 21 percent chance of success. Number Tony Pike can certainly live with considered how far he has come in the past two years.

It is hard to know exactly where Pike will go at this point and the three-day draft throws a stick in the spokes of what to do during the draft days.

"It is hard with the draft being three days now," Pike said. "My family was trying to plan a day to have the family over and have a get-together, but with a three-day draft it is hard to pick a day. I will probably just spend a couple days golfing and get together with family on Saturday.

"It is so hard because a team will have you a second round grade and another team will have you at a fourth round grade, it is going to come down to what team and what their needs are and where they have you slotted."


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Old 04-24-2010, 02:28 PM   #5
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Ouch so much for fringe 1st rounder.

Fringe 7th rounder.

Oh well good luck with the Panthers Tony. Beat the ostrich.
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Old 04-24-2010, 03:00 PM   #6
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any idea what a 6 round contract brings in?

I kno jordan palmer makes around 380,000... similar 2nd 3rd string guy.
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I saw one contract that was 4 years 1.8 million.

Tony will be able to give Jimmy a run.
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Strange that Carolina picked two top 5 (arguably) qb's. Hopefully Pike has a chance to make the squad.
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Strange that Carolina picked two top 5 (arguably) qb's. Hopefully Pike has a chance to make the squad.
I think he will. I think he will push Jimmy too.
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Old 04-25-2010, 12:43 AM   #10
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My only problem with this pick, and I'm not trying to be negative, is that what good is two rookie qb's? I know nothing about carolina, but if they are counting on these two guys, they are screwed. No matter what, you need a back up who has played in the NFL who can teach the rookie things. If you have two rookie qb's, your not going to get that. Then again, Carolina could have another qb, I will admit I don't know squat about the NFL, because it is freaking boring.
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