I think a big debate on this board has been, for good reason, revolving around the QB position. Obviously, our guys have left more to be desired, and with a new regime in place, QB is an issue that needs delving into.
My question to the experts is: What does the 2011 QB crop look like?
The reason I ask, is we've got this guy Brohm, and I want to see what he can do. I want to address the lines and get it to the point where we can run the ball, and stop the run. Protecting the passer would also be nice.
So, by my theories, I'd place OL, DL, and LB all ahead of QB on the list of things to acquire. This draft, as McShay, Kiper and anybody else has stated, is deep at those three positions.
So why take the chance at drafting another bust QB when you have a much better chance to bolster our front 7 on both sides of the ball, become a more physical team, develop that identity, then add a QB. Sanchez was able to succeed, somewhat, because the team already had identity. They ran the ball, and played defense. Most of that was in place with Mangini.
We all know that if we didn't trade our 05 pick to move up and get Losman, we would have had a chance at Aaron Rodgers. Imagine giving Bledsoe one more year and then drafting Rodgers the next season!
I personally think we should wait until next season to draft a QB, that is, if Brohm or Trent or even Fitz don't come out in 2010 and do what's necessary to keep the job. I just feel a good running game with a powerful line breeds QB success.
We all know about Jake Locker next year. But would you say that the QB crop next season will be better than this year? I'm not even high on Bradford or Claussen, so I don't want ANY of this draft's QB's unless it's a super steal in round 4 or later!
(And don't tell me good QB's can't come that late either. See Tom Brady) (And yes, I know that doesn't always happen. But most teams that go all the way have some lightning strike type luck when it comes to player acquisition. Drew Brees could easily be a Dolphin and where would the Saints be then?)
My question to the experts is: What does the 2011 QB crop look like?
The reason I ask, is we've got this guy Brohm, and I want to see what he can do. I want to address the lines and get it to the point where we can run the ball, and stop the run. Protecting the passer would also be nice.
So, by my theories, I'd place OL, DL, and LB all ahead of QB on the list of things to acquire. This draft, as McShay, Kiper and anybody else has stated, is deep at those three positions.
So why take the chance at drafting another bust QB when you have a much better chance to bolster our front 7 on both sides of the ball, become a more physical team, develop that identity, then add a QB. Sanchez was able to succeed, somewhat, because the team already had identity. They ran the ball, and played defense. Most of that was in place with Mangini.
We all know that if we didn't trade our 05 pick to move up and get Losman, we would have had a chance at Aaron Rodgers. Imagine giving Bledsoe one more year and then drafting Rodgers the next season!
I personally think we should wait until next season to draft a QB, that is, if Brohm or Trent or even Fitz don't come out in 2010 and do what's necessary to keep the job. I just feel a good running game with a powerful line breeds QB success.
We all know about Jake Locker next year. But would you say that the QB crop next season will be better than this year? I'm not even high on Bradford or Claussen, so I don't want ANY of this draft's QB's unless it's a super steal in round 4 or later!
(And don't tell me good QB's can't come that late either. See Tom Brady) (And yes, I know that doesn't always happen. But most teams that go all the way have some lightning strike type luck when it comes to player acquisition. Drew Brees could easily be a Dolphin and where would the Saints be then?)
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