Scout's take: AJ McCarron

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Based on those experiences with Holmgren, I'm a firm believer that McCarron will be a productive starter in the NFL. He possesses enough of the physical traits to succeed as a pro, while exhibiting all of the intangibles offensive coaches value at the position

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In fact, McCarron handled the blitz effectively all night by completing 9 of 13 passes with three touchdowns against five or more rushers. This has been one of the strengths of his game, with 13 of his 19 touchdown passes this season coming against the blitz.

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Nick Saban has already stated on record that McCarron is "the best quarterback in the country" based on his ability to win simply by doing whatever needs to be done over the course of the game. Although that premise doesn't fit the criteria of some observers and scouts, the fact that elite NFL quarterbacks combine impressive arm talent with superb management skills could make McCarron a late riser up draft boards when the coaches and scouts start honing in on quarterbacks with key winning traits.

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