Small hands for quarterbacks are like short arms for left tackles -- an immediate red flag for NFL evaluators. Anything less than 9 inches is considered too small in a league where ball security is a point of emphasis for every team.
So it was alarming when Jared Goff's hands measured exactly 9 inches on Thursday. The Cal QB arrived in Indy as my No. 2 QB and No. 9 overall player -- and there's a lot to like about him when you turn on the tape. He has a smooth release, a great work ethic and a high football IQ.