Big Zip Posted April 5, 2005 Report Share Posted April 5, 2005 Akron's Frye on the front burner Charlie Frye The Packers have taken a liking to the third-best quarterback prospect in this year's draft By Todd McMahon News-Chronicle The needs are obviously greater on defense, yet the Green Bay Packers could find it tough resisting the want 18 days from now. University of Akron quarterback Charlie Frye is firmly entrenched on the team's draft radar. Frye's agent, Eric Metz, said Monday that Packers officials came away "very impressed" with his client's latest workout in front of NFL scouts. College scouting director John Dorsey and offensive coordinator Tom Rossley were among those keeping tabs on Frye at the Akron pro day Friday in Ohio. "They know him as well as they can anybody (in this year's draft class)," Metz said of the heavy interest the Packers seemingly have taken in Frye. After all, they first became acquainted with Frye in late January at the Senior Bowl, in which Frye earned MVP honors. Acquaintances were renewed with the rising prospect a month later at the scouting combine in Indianapolis. Although the Packers haven't arranged for Frye to come to Green Bay for a pre-draft visit, there's a sentiment in league circles that they will use their first-round draft pick on him and, thus, anoint him Brett Favre's heir apparent. The 35-year-old Favre is returning for next season, but there's no commitment beyond that. The Packers have the 24th selection in the draft that starts April 23. Frye, regarded as the No. 3 quarterback in this year's class by most draft experts behind California's Aaron Rodgers and Utah's Alex Smith, should be available for the taking at that point. Metz reckons Frye will be grabbed in the latter part of the first round. If he were to last until the second round, it's iffy Frye would be on the board when the Packers make two picks at Nos. 51 and 58. Frye had an audience of 11 teams Friday. Metz said Cleveland and Miami are among a handful of teams that will be entertaining Frye for visits the next couple weeks. First-year Browns general manager Phil Savage has spoken glowingly of the 6-foot-4, 225-pound Frye, whose refined skills and innate durability remind some of Favre. To wit, Savage talked with Frye after watching game film of him Friday and extended this compliment: "He said, 'Of the big three (quarterbacks in the draft), you're the best one on tape,'" Metz related. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airtime Posted April 6, 2005 Report Share Posted April 6, 2005 I cant help being PISSED OFF! I am a long time Chicago Bears fan and of course an original of "The Pouch". So i am struggling with the idea that Charlie Frye may be Brett Favre's replacement. There is nothing i would rather NOT happen than this. I would rather have my face sown to the Can't STATE basketball floor than Frye go to the hated Packers...what shall i do? Do i embrace this...or begin to hate him? Those stinkin! Packers always find more reason for me to hate them... ---side note: Appreciate the nomination for hall of fame! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Zip Posted April 10, 2005 Report Share Posted April 10, 2005 Some Frye info... http://story.scout.com/a.z?s=149&p=2&c=368005 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Charlie Frye School: Akron Ht: 6-4 Wt: 225 40: 4.88 Year: 5Sr Bio: Four-year starter and All-Conference quarterback who holds numerous passing records at Akron. Posted 63.6%/2,623/18/8 as a senior. Positives: Nice-sized passer and a natural, smart leader. Sets up in the pocket with good footwork, remains poised and goes through receiver progressions, buying time for wideouts. Displays good field awareness and very good at finding the open wideout. Throws with an over-the-top delivery displaying zip on the short throws and the ability to quickly get the ball into the intended targets hands. Tough competitor who plays while injured. Negatives: Steps out of throws on occasion, which adversely affects his accuracy. Possesses a solid arm, yet does not have the gun to drive deep throws. Analysis: A signal caller who’s displayed progress throughout his college career, Frye offers both the physical and mental intangibles for the next level. More athletic than given credit for and can be used in a variety of passing offenses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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