The Packers probably will draft a quarterback in the late rounds again this year, but identifying a prospect who'll surprise scouts and prosper in the pro game is a tricky matter. You have to look at their supporting cast, what they had to work with. One of the best candidates might be Marques Tuiasosopo, quarterback for the University of Washington and son of former NFL defensive lineman Manu Tuiasosopo. But he scores high in intangibles after leading Washington to a Rose Bowl win last season, and his toughness elicits comparisons to throwback standouts Billy Kilmer and Joe Kapp, winners whose toughness and savvy made up for their physical limitations. Besides intangibles, though, Tuiasosopo has the quick feet that teams covet to make something out of nothing in the face of pass-rush specialists.
Intangibles are what coaches fall in love with.
When the game is in the balance, this guy makes plays. He's a playmaker. Vick is the consensus top prospect at quarterback and a talent to behold because of his unusual running ability and cannon arm. He played only two seasons at Virginia Tech and was taught to run if neither of his first two reads was open, so he'll probably need two years of seasoning before becoming an effective NFL player. He passed for almost 12,000 yards in three years as a starter and has the intangibles.