My take is high ranking NFL QBs have to be able to stay in the pocket and take the occasional nasty hit for doing so. I know nothing about Sander’s career at UC, but evidently the scouts see potential flaws with his game. Joe Montana went in the third round and proceeded to smash a lot of records at the time.
Joe Montana went in the third round and proceeded to smash a lot of records at the time.
Because Bill Walsh actually did his homework.
The other question is, is he coachable?