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I don't have any sympathy for Losman, as anyone who reads even a little bit of my posts can attest to. The guy is an awful quarterback. I've been saying this for years, my record is clear.
To be perfectly honest though, I wouldn't start Edwards this week. We only have six losses. We could win out, it's definitely very possible to make the playoffs in the AFC with a 10-6 record.
It's also not exactly out of the realm of possibility to make the post-season with a 9-7 mark, though I agree it's unlikely. Starting Edwards against Washington is probably a mistake and a bad gameday call especially with the loss of Taylor. Remember, we're essentially chasing the Browns for the last playoff berth. The Browns could definitely falter the next couple weeks, or run into bad luck.
I would let Losman stay in until the Browns clinch, or we hit seven or eight losses, not six.
About next season. I don't really know how good Edwards is. I wouldn't start him or Losman in 2008. But I would obviously keep Edwards as the backup and release Losman.
What we should do, what should be on the table; is signing a veteran quarterback. A solid player with a good track record of winning. I don't really see a disadvantage overpaying a QB for one or two year deals. The quarterback position is indispensable, especially this year with the decline of so many great running backs from last season.
I'll make a prediction right now. If Edwards starts next year, his career will barely surpass that of Losman. I bet Edwards will even start in less games than Losman.
We have three gaping holes on our team. One is the lack of a TE. Two is the lack of big, strong, receiver, and three is obviously the quarterback position. The latter two being by far the most important.
So no, I don't forsee Edwards doing anything next season. In fact, there's a very very concrete chance next season could lead to less wins then this season.
The only thing, and I mean the only thing that will prevent disaster from happening is keeping Evans here, signing a wide receiver, and getting a veteran quarterback. If we're not aggressive in the off-season, you can forget about 2008 and extinguish any hopes you douchebags may have about Edward's future.
I want Edwards to succeed just as bad as anyone. But throwing him in next season is simply folly. The right way to do it is to sign a good quarterback with a good track record and let Edwards sit for another two years.
I guarantee by 2009 Edwards will be where we want him in terms of his development. Start him next year and watch his career pay the price
I have to say we should stick Losman back in there. If we lose two more games then start Edwards until the end of the season at which point the best course of action would be to sign a quarterback that Edwards can really learn under for two years. Like I said earlier, who cares if we overpay. We're essentially getting a QB and a coach for Edwards to learn under.
It's like two for the price of one.
I think that's the way to do it.
To be perfectly honest though, I wouldn't start Edwards this week. We only have six losses. We could win out, it's definitely very possible to make the playoffs in the AFC with a 10-6 record.
It's also not exactly out of the realm of possibility to make the post-season with a 9-7 mark, though I agree it's unlikely. Starting Edwards against Washington is probably a mistake and a bad gameday call especially with the loss of Taylor. Remember, we're essentially chasing the Browns for the last playoff berth. The Browns could definitely falter the next couple weeks, or run into bad luck.
I would let Losman stay in until the Browns clinch, or we hit seven or eight losses, not six.
About next season. I don't really know how good Edwards is. I wouldn't start him or Losman in 2008. But I would obviously keep Edwards as the backup and release Losman.
What we should do, what should be on the table; is signing a veteran quarterback. A solid player with a good track record of winning. I don't really see a disadvantage overpaying a QB for one or two year deals. The quarterback position is indispensable, especially this year with the decline of so many great running backs from last season.
I'll make a prediction right now. If Edwards starts next year, his career will barely surpass that of Losman. I bet Edwards will even start in less games than Losman.
We have three gaping holes on our team. One is the lack of a TE. Two is the lack of big, strong, receiver, and three is obviously the quarterback position. The latter two being by far the most important.
So no, I don't forsee Edwards doing anything next season. In fact, there's a very very concrete chance next season could lead to less wins then this season.
The only thing, and I mean the only thing that will prevent disaster from happening is keeping Evans here, signing a wide receiver, and getting a veteran quarterback. If we're not aggressive in the off-season, you can forget about 2008 and extinguish any hopes you douchebags may have about Edward's future.
I want Edwards to succeed just as bad as anyone. But throwing him in next season is simply folly. The right way to do it is to sign a good quarterback with a good track record and let Edwards sit for another two years.
I guarantee by 2009 Edwards will be where we want him in terms of his development. Start him next year and watch his career pay the price
I have to say we should stick Losman back in there. If we lose two more games then start Edwards until the end of the season at which point the best course of action would be to sign a quarterback that Edwards can really learn under for two years. Like I said earlier, who cares if we overpay. We're essentially getting a QB and a coach for Edwards to learn under.
It's like two for the price of one.
I think that's the way to do it.
and dunk with the best of 'em.
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