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Nice ESPN article on Ian to the Saints, but CBS gave a D+ by Domerduck

grade to the Saints the pick:
Ian Book QB, ND
Height: 6-0, Weight: 206, Notre Dame.
Is this Taysom Hill 2.0? Book is not an NFL-caliber passer but his running ability is legitimate. (Chris Trapasso) D+

As for the ESPN article linked, they were more kind. "ESPN draft analysts Todd McShay and Mel Kiper Jr. said his accuracy has been inconsistent. But McShay said, "I love the way he plays the game ... the energy he brings" and that Book is at his best when plays break down.

"He loves taking off and running. He has great sense in the pocket of where the rush is coming and how to elude the rush, and then he throws really well on the run," McShay said.

ESPN analyst Louis Riddick added that Book landed in the perfect offense because he is one of the best timing passers in this year's draft -- and that's what the Saints have done well over the years with quarterbacks such as Brees and Teddy Bridgewater, rather than relying on deep passes."